A check is made every 5 hours (18,000 seconds) to see if there's an update for one of the Google apps.ģ.
If you install any Google software on your Mac, such as Chrome, Hangouts, Earth, and so on, a Launch Agent and supporting software are also installed.Ģ. The update software has a fairly aggressive update cycle and has also been blamed for slowing a Mac down in a mysterious way. As a result, a false perception is created that the user is only installing a browser.Ģ. The user isn't notified that the software is being installed, nor given the option to decline. In general, this is a Good Thing™, except for two things.ġ. This how-to explains why it's there, how to manage it and how to delete it if you don't need it.Īll Mac users should be aware that when they install Google Chrome on their Mac, additional software is installed that is able to conduct automatic updates. Google's automatic update software gets installed behind the scenes on your Mac, without your consent.
When you install Google Chrome, you're not just getting a browser.
