Maintenance: Chrome Browser installed on VIU Windows Devices; Behavior Change

Scheduled Maintenance Report for Information Technology Services Advisory Page

Completed

The scheduled maintenance has been completed.
Posted Apr 03, 2026 - 09:00 PDT

In progress

Scheduled maintenance is currently in progress. We will provide updates as necessary.
Posted Apr 02, 2026 - 09:00 PDT

Scheduled

What is impacted: We are deploying an change to how the Chrome Browser on Windows devices handle software updates.
Level of impact: Behavior Change. When Chrome downloads a new update, it prompts you with a choice. You can restart the browser to finish installing, or postpone restarting until later. You will now be able to continue delaying restarting Chrome up to 3 days. After 3 days it will force the browser to restart. This restart typically reopens all the active tabs and windows that were open previously.
Note: fillable fields in web forms will loose their content during the restart. Copy important entries into a separate document before restarting.
Timing: Beginning Thursday, April 2, at 9 am. Continuing until all devices are updated
Preparation: Be aware of the changes noted above.
Posted Apr 01, 2026 - 13:49 PDT
This scheduled maintenance affected: Computer Accounts and Files.