What’s the Best Way to Update Google Chrome on Workstations?

You might want to consider using PowerShell scripts to manage your updates. Instead of letting users install Chrome individually, try switching to the enterprise version which can simplify updates. Another option is to use a deployment tool like PDQ to manage this process more smoothly.

Have you thought about using Ninite Pro? It's a great tool for bulk updates of applications, including Chrome. You can set it up and let it manage the updates automatically.

On a personal note, I use Heimdall for automatically patching third-party apps, but from a work perspective, installing the Chrome enterprise MSI can certainly help. Group policies for Active Directory could enforce updates too. Just ensure users are launching Chrome regularly for it to update.

You could also look into using `winget`. Although someone mentioned it didn't work well in your environment, trying a `winget upgrade --all` on a schedule could be worth a shot. It’s a simple command that might solve your issues with user installs.

Honestly, the ideal solution would be to control user installations through Group Policies to prevent them from installing their own versions. Set up the enterprise MSI for a smoother process, and you'll eliminate a lot of hassle with out-of-date installations.