Issues with Chrome version when running automated tests

NuGet Package and Chrome version should match

If you are a Web Automation Tester you have most certainly faced the compatibility issue with the version of Google Chrome (or any other browser) installed in your device. This happens because the NuGet package you are required to install to be able to run your tests is not up to date or is not compatible with the version of Chrome you have installed in your computer.

The solution for this issue is pretty simple: all you need to do is delete Google Chrome from your computer, download an older version (the one that is compatible with the NuGet package) and delete the GoogleUpdate file, located in “Google” folder in the local disk — program files folder.

See below step by step on how to do it:

1. First, delete Google Chrome from your computer.

• You can go to Settings > Apps

Windows > Settings > Apps

• Type in “Chrome” under “Apps & Features”

• Click on the only option found
• Click on Uninstall (make sure you have already stored all information you might need — bookmarks, etc.)

1. Download the version you need from the website https://google_chrome.en.downloadastro.com/old_versions/
2. Install Google Chrome
3. Once you install Chrome again, a browser window will pop up. Close it immediately and delete the GoogleUpdate file straight away.

GoogleUpdate file is usually found in Program Files> Google > Update

This is a really common issue and extremely easy to fix. I hope you’ve found this useful.

See you next time!