@jdakula But updating is a separate process from the browser executable itself and it certainly does inform you of updates that are installed. You can even choose to reboot the browser then or wait. Not only that, but if you're an intelligent (non schizoid) user, you can block all updates with your Firewall. Simply by blocking "GoogleUpdaterService.exe". Which makes it not exactly that silent. Whereas both Apple and Microsoft can push updates to you whether you like it or not with hidden processes. Then that's truly without you knowing it!
If you have a decent Firewall (and there are a whole bunch of them) you can have it notify you prior to allowing Updater access to an update and that doesn't stop you from knowing what the update is about either (updater still retrieves the info via your browser). A really good Firewall will notify you of any process attempting to connect on the web, whether it's visible or not. Then you have the power not THEM (you know Google....lol and you can let M$ and Crapple slide on by)!!!
The good thing about so called silent updates in this case, is that crap versions of a product (like IE6) never get a chance to destroy ignorant users PC's Those who ignore critical updates simple because they're paranoid schizoids like you!
If you are really really really paranoid about periodically silent updates (which are so incremental that you'll never notice a difference in Chrome), you can download "Spybot" free and Micro Manage every single attempt to change your registry and prevent updates that way. It has a custom setting for people like YOU! ...yes ***YOU***!!! ....called "PARANOID MODE"!
Funny how you idiot Google haters will go to such extremes to avoid "THEM" giving you good service, yet get down on your knees and beg for more from Microsoft or Apple!
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