Opera GX won't update? Here is how you can do it manually

We know there's nothing more annoying than technology that doesn't work with us, so something definitely has to be done.

We’re not even going to talk about hardware this time, but will focus on some software issues.

Have you ever been in a situation where you just wanted to update your most used software, but it just didn't happen?

Well, know that you are not alone as there are thousands of other users struggling with the same issue every day, so we decided to lend a helping hand.

If you're trying to update your Opera GX gaming browser but find yourself unable to successfully complete the process, for whatever reason, you've come to the right place.

Why doesn’t Opera GX update?

This can happen for various reasons, so don’t panic and start thinking about selling your device because it has nothing to do with it.

It could be something simple like a weak or no internet connection, other processes getting in the way of updates, or just corrupt files.

Anyway, it's easy to fix and we'll show you how to do it without taking up a lot of your time.

How do I know if my GX is up to date? You can easily find it by going to Update & Recovery and checking the status of your browser.

1. Click the Opera button in the upper left corner.
2. Select Update and Restore.
3. Check the available information about your version of Opera GX.

How do I update my Opera GX?

1. Kill all other Opera processes and try updating again

1. In your search bar, type Task Manager and open the app.
2. Find any other Opera related processes, click on them and press End Task.
3. Try updating Opera GX again.

2. Close all other background processes

1. In the search bar, type msconfig and open Microsoft Configuration.
2. Select the Services tab.
3. Select Hide all Microsoft services and click Disable all.
4. Select the Startup tab and click to open Task Manager.
5. Select all startup processes you want to disable and press End Task.
6. Restart your PC and try updating Opera GX again.

3. Use the Opera GX installer

1. Download the Opera GX installer from the official page.
2. Run the Opera GX installer and press the Accept and Upgrade button.

4. Disable power saving function

1. Press Windows I to open settings.
2. Select the System tab and click Power & Battery.
3. Scroll down to Battery Saver Mode and set it to Never.
4. Try updating Opera GX again.

5. Uninstall/Reinstall Opera GX

1. Press Windows I to open settings.
2. Select the Applications tab and click on the installed application.
3. Click on Opera GX and select Uninstall.
4. Download the Opera GX installer from the official page.
5. Run the installer and complete the setup.

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If your Opera GX is just refusing to update, these are the steps you need to take. A simple process that will take you 5 minutes.

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