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    • jeremynwest
      jeremynwest @burnout426 last edited by

      @burnout426 That might be the reason. It works on my personal computer but the computer I'm talking about is managed by my school. Any ideas to fix it?

      Warm regards,
      Jeremy West
      jeremynwest

      NOTE: I have switched to Microsoft Edge, but still occasionally use Opera and am happy to provide help to anyone that needs it.

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      • burnout426
        burnout426 Volunteer @jeremynwest last edited by

        @jeremynwest Not sure. I'd just subscribe the RSS feed at https://blogs.opera.com/desktop/ so that you know when a new build of Opera Stable is out. Then, you can just download and run the installer when you want to upgrade.

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        • weharimaumuda
          weharimaumuda last edited by

          Hello, Please help me mu opera or opera GX cant be update (An error occurred while checking for updates). I have make everything from recover to uninstall and install. hope someone can help me?

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          • jeremynwest
            jeremynwest last edited by

            Okay, thanks. I am sad to say I've switched to Vivaldi, as Opera does not appear to operate correctly on my laptop.

            Warm regards,
            Jeremy West
            jeremynwest

            NOTE: I have switched to Microsoft Edge, but still occasionally use Opera and am happy to provide help to anyone that needs it.

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            • newworldman
              newworldman last edited by

              I had this problem on my work PC earlier in the year and, as suggested, re-running the installer fixed it. But why does it sometimes happen in the first place?

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              • naheed
                naheed last edited by

                To solve your problem, you need first to download the Opera installer, and open it after installing it. Now, set the install path to your current install and choose "upgrade."
                Or, uninstall Opera and choose not to delete your data. Then, reinstall.

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                • jeremynwest
                  jeremynwest @naheed last edited by

                  @naheed Thanks for trying to help, but I've switched to Vivaldi because Opera just doesn't work well on my laptop.

                  Warm regards,
                  Jeremy West
                  jeremynwest

                  NOTE: I have switched to Microsoft Edge, but still occasionally use Opera and am happy to provide help to anyone that needs it.

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                  • naheed
                    naheed last edited by

                    @jeremynwest said in Check for updates does not work:

                    @naheed Thanks for trying to help, but I've switched to Vivaldi because Opera just doesn't work well on my laptop.

                    @jeremynwest Thanks for your reply. So, sad that Opera doesn't work on your laptop.
                    I hope the Vivaldi will work great on your laptop.

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                    • jeremynwest
                      jeremynwest @naheed last edited by

                      @naheed Yes. It does work great! It's pretty awesome. I like it. Thanks! Have an amazing day!!

                      Warm regards,
                      Jeremy West
                      jeremynwest

                      NOTE: I have switched to Microsoft Edge, but still occasionally use Opera and am happy to provide help to anyone that needs it.

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                      • larah
                        larah last edited by larah

                        When updating Opera on the Web, it gives the error message "There was a problem checking for updates" and this is like this for months now, how long this problem will continue when I click the "Check for updates" button? Please this problem correct urgently OK?..
                        Thank you.
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                        • leocg
                          leocg Moderator Volunteer @larah last edited by

                          @larah Usually running the installer solves the problem.

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                          • larah
                            larah @leocg last edited by

                            @leocg Thanks for answer but what it means "running the installer solves"... 🙂

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                            • leocg
                              leocg Moderator Volunteer @larah last edited by

                              @larah Exactly what was said, if you run Opera's installer, usually that problem is fixed.

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                              • larah
                                larah @leocg last edited by

                                @leocg I'm writing about Opera for Windows so the latest version is already installed..
                                it's their problem and they are must be fix server. This is not my problem. Thanks for answer, bye.

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                                • leocg
                                  leocg Moderator Volunteer @larah last edited by

                                  @larah And how did you install it? Running the installer.

                                  So, run it again to have the issue fixed and get the new update if there is one.

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                                  • larah
                                    larah @leocg last edited by

                                    @leocg When i open the web page, already i'm reaching the update page so i get the new update but gives error and this problem is not mine so must be their server's problems.
                                    Apparently how hard it was to explain this simple problem:) Ok, Thanks again.

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                                    • A Former User
                                      A Former User last edited by

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                                      Yesterday there was a problem with updating Opera. The update is downloading but not installing, what should I do? After clicking on "Restart", the opera restarts with the old version and offers to restart again

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                                      • leocg
                                        leocg Moderator Volunteer @Guest last edited by

                                        @coder Try running the installer.

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                                        • A Former User
                                          A Former User @leocg last edited by

                                          @leocg Where is the installer located?

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                                          • leocg
                                            leocg Moderator Volunteer @Guest last edited by

                                            @coder Wherever you put it when you downloaded it.

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