Windows 10: Preventing Google Chrome's Software Reporter Downloading..?

Wondering if anyone knows how to stop Google Chrome from automatically downloading Software Reporter Tool?

I'm aware its purpose is to scan the integrity of the Chrome installation for browser errors/malware etc. and that it conforms to Google's Privacy Policy.

However, I'd be interested if anyone knows how it downloads/installs and ways to stop it.

What IP hosts it for the download? Is there a specific body of code in Chrome that checks for its presence and downloads it if it isn't there?

I consider it bloatware for my purposes (that's not to say I won't ever use it) and need to find a way to prevent it and all other programs from automatically exploiting my web browser to install unwanted software. If I know the ways unwanted software is automatically downloaded it would go a long way to securing my computer on the internet.

:)

 

Native_proxy.exe has stopped working

Uninstall Google chrome and then restart pc then reinstall chrome. I done this and it sorts it out. Google chrome is the cause of the issue.

If it still happens contact chrome and keep reporting it to them.

 

Google Chrome YouTube video(s) reproduction is freezing on every 12 seconds for ½ of a second, after computer is waken up out of sleep

Hello,

Thank you for posting your query on Microsoft community. I understand the inconvenience caused to you. Let me help you.

To resolve the issues with Google Chrome, I suggest you to contact Google Chrome Support.

Google Chrome Help

Disclaimer: Using Third Party Software, including hardware drivers can cause serious problems that may prevent your computer from booting properly. Microsoft cannot guarantee that any problems resulting from the use of Third Party Software
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Hope this helps. If the issue remains unresolved, please get back to us with more information and we’d be happy to help.

 

How to block the Chrome Software Reporter Tool (software_reporter_tool.exe) - gHacks Tech News

Try the above.

 

I was just wondering if anyone knows how to prevent the download itself in the first place.