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> **Documentation Index:** Fetch the complete configuration index at https://yandex.uz/support/browser/en/llms.txt




# FAQ about installation and updates

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See instructions in [Installing and updating Yandex Browser](https://yandex.uz/support/browser/en/about/install.md).    

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## Install {#install-error}


{% cut "Yandex Browser won't install" %} {#not-installing}

1. Download the [full version of the installer](https://browser.yandex.com/).

1. [Install](https://yandex.uz/support/browser/en/about/install.md#browser-install) Yandex Browser.

[Contact us](https://yandex.uz/support/browser/en/support/support.md) if this doesn't help.

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{% cut "Where can I download a full version of the installer?" %}{#full-version}

Using the complete version of the Yandex Browser installation file, you can install Yandex Browser even with a slow or no internet connection. [Download the full version](https://browser.yandex.com/).

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{% cut ""C:/Users/ ... /Application/browser.exe" cannot be found" %} {#no-browser-file}

1. [Download the complete browser version](https://browser.yandex.com/).

1. Temporarily disable all antivirus software before [installing](https://yandex.uz/support/browser/en/about/install.md#browser-install) Yandex Browser.

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{% cut "How can I install Yandex Browser for all my Windows accounts?" %}{#install-for-all-users}

You can't install Yandex Browser for multiple Windows users at once yet.

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{% cut "When installing Yandex Browser, I get the error "Not a valid Win32 application"" %}

The installation file was probably not fully downloaded.

[Re-download](https://browser.yandex.com/) Yandex Browser.


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{% cut "Error installing Yandex Browser on Linux" %}

If you get an error message telling you that you need `appindicator1`, try one of the following:

- Manually download and install the `python-appindicator` library. To do that, run the following command in the console:
    
    ```php
    apt-get install python-appindicator
    ```
- Search for this library by name using your graphical software manager.

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## Updates {#update}

{% cut "Error updating Yandex Browser" %} {#update-error}

1. Disable your firewall, proxy server, and antivirus software.

1. [Update](https://yandex.uz/support/browser/en/about/install.md#up) Yandex Browser.

1. If the error persists, [download the latest version](https://browser.yandex.com/) of Yandex Browser.

1. [Install](https://yandex.uz/support/browser/en/about/install.md#browser-install) Yandex Browser. You don't have to delete the previous browser version.

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{% cut "Why is it important to use the latest Yandex Browser version?" %} {#latest-version}

The latest Yandex Browser version has:

- Improved online [safety](https://yandex.uz/support/browser/en/security/protection.md) measures and an updated [database](https://yandex.uz/support/browser/en/security/virus-protection.md#how-working) of computer threats.
- Fewer errors, freezes and crashes. Webpages, music, and videos load faster.
- New features.

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{% cut "How can I find out my Yandex Browser version?" %} {#version}

To find out what version of Yandex Browser you're using, click **<svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" width="22" height="22" viewBox="0 0 22 22" fill="none"><title>Настройки Яндекс Браузера</title><path d="M4 16.4091C4 16.0827 4.26117 15.8182 4.58333 15.8182H17.4167C17.7388 15.8182 18 16.0827 18 16.4091C18 16.7354 17.7388 17 17.4167 17H4.58333C4.26117 17 4 16.7354 4 16.4091Z" fill="currentColor"/><path d="M4 10.5C4 10.1736 4.26117 9.90909 4.58333 9.90909H17.4167C17.7388 9.90909 18 10.1736 18 10.5C18 10.8263 17.7388 11.0909 17.4167 11.0909H4.58333C4.26117 11.0909 4 10.8263 4 10.5Z" fill="currentColor"/><path d="M4 4.59091C4 4.26456 4.26117 4 4.58333 4H17.4167C17.7388 4 18 4.26456 18 4.59091C18 4.91726 17.7388 5.18182 17.4167 5.18182H4.58333C4.26117 5.18182 4 4.91726 4 4.59091Z" fill="currentColor"/></svg>** → **Help** → **About Yandex Browser** or enter `browser://help` in the [SmartBox](*smart-link).

![](../_image/version.png)

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{% cut "Yandex Browser won't update automatically" %} {#no-autoupdate}

1. [Download the latest version](https://browser.yandex.com/) of Yandex Browser.

1. [Install](https://yandex.uz/support/browser/en/about/install.md#browser-install) Yandex Browser.

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{% cut "What should I do if there's an "Update check failed" error?" %} {#check-update-error}

1. Restart Yandex Browser. Click **<svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" width="22" height="22" viewBox="0 0 22 22" fill="none"><title>Настройки Яндекс Браузера</title><path d="M4 16.4091C4 16.0827 4.26117 15.8182 4.58333 15.8182H17.4167C17.7388 15.8182 18 16.0827 18 16.4091C18 16.7354 17.7388 17 17.4167 17H4.58333C4.26117 17 4 16.7354 4 16.4091Z" fill="currentColor"/><path d="M4 10.5C4 10.1736 4.26117 9.90909 4.58333 9.90909H17.4167C17.7388 9.90909 18 10.1736 18 10.5C18 10.8263 17.7388 11.0909 17.4167 11.0909H4.58333C4.26117 11.0909 4 10.8263 4 10.5Z" fill="currentColor"/><path d="M4 4.59091C4 4.26456 4.26117 4 4.58333 4H17.4167C17.7388 4 18 4.26456 18 4.59091C18 4.91726 17.7388 5.18182 17.4167 5.18182H4.58333C4.26117 5.18182 4 4.91726 4 4.59091Z" fill="currentColor"/></svg>** → **Close Yandex Browser**, or press **Ctrl + Shift + Q** (on Windows) or **⌘** + **Q** (on macOS), then open the browser again.

1. Click **<svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" width="22" height="22" viewBox="0 0 22 22" fill="none"><title>Настройки Яндекс Браузера</title><path d="M4 16.4091C4 16.0827 4.26117 15.8182 4.58333 15.8182H17.4167C17.7388 15.8182 18 16.0827 18 16.4091C18 16.7354 17.7388 17 17.4167 17H4.58333C4.26117 17 4 16.7354 4 16.4091Z" fill="currentColor"/><path d="M4 10.5C4 10.1736 4.26117 9.90909 4.58333 9.90909H17.4167C17.7388 9.90909 18 10.1736 18 10.5C18 10.8263 17.7388 11.0909 17.4167 11.0909H4.58333C4.26117 11.0909 4 10.8263 4 10.5Z" fill="currentColor"/><path d="M4 4.59091C4 4.26456 4.26117 4 4.58333 4H17.4167C17.7388 4 18 4.26456 18 4.59091C18 4.91726 17.7388 5.18182 17.4167 5.18182H4.58333C4.26117 5.18182 4 4.91726 4 4.59091Z" fill="currentColor"/></svg>** → **Help** → **About Yandex Browser**. 

1. If the error persists, try temporarily disabling:
    - The firewall.
    - The proxy server.
    - Your antivirus programs.

1. If this doesn't help, download the [latest Yandex Browser version](https://browser.yandex.com/) and [install](https://yandex.uz/support/browser/en/about/install.md#browser-install) it over your current version.

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{% cut "How can I turn off auto updates?" %} {#disable-auto-update}

You can't disable automatic Yandex Browser updates. Only the latest Yandex Browser version gives you maximum protection against internet-based threats.

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{% cut "How can I disable Yandex Browser updates in the background?" %} {#disable-updates-in-the-background}

We do not recommend disabling automatic updates in the background, but you can follow these instructions to do so if you must:

1. Click **<svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" width="22" height="22" viewBox="0 0 22 22" fill="none"><title>Настройки Яндекс Браузера</title><path d="M4 16.4091C4 16.0827 4.26117 15.8182 4.58333 15.8182H17.4167C17.7388 15.8182 18 16.0827 18 16.4091C18 16.7354 17.7388 17 17.4167 17H4.58333C4.26117 17 4 16.7354 4 16.4091Z" fill="currentColor"/><path d="M4 10.5C4 10.1736 4.26117 9.90909 4.58333 9.90909H17.4167C17.7388 9.90909 18 10.1736 18 10.5C18 10.8263 17.7388 11.0909 17.4167 11.0909H4.58333C4.26117 11.0909 4 10.8263 4 10.5Z" fill="currentColor"/><path d="M4 4.59091C4 4.26456 4.26117 4 4.58333 4H17.4167C17.7388 4 18 4.26456 18 4.59091C18 4.91726 17.7388 5.18182 17.4167 5.18182H4.58333C4.26117 5.18182 4 4.91726 4 4.59091Z" fill="currentColor"/></svg>**&nbsp;→ **Settings**&nbsp;→ **System**.


1. In the **Performance** section, deselect the **Update the browser, even if it's not running** option.

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