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Mike G.'s avatar
Mike G.
New member | Level 1
12 years ago

Disable automatic updates

How can I prevent dropbox from automatically updating itself? The new dropbox 3 has a very anti-windows-7 UI that I don't like, so I reinstalled 2.10. How do I stop dropbox from continually install...
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Chief's avatar
Chief
New member | Level 2
9 years ago

Thanks to DropBox's stupidity in this I'll be removing ALL of my clients accounts from DropBox and moving them to other services. I'm perfectly capabable of handling my own updates, without them being forced down my throat. All these moves do is make users stupider about the operation of their systems, making them entirely dependent upon the company to do the right thing - this is a horrible security precendent.

  • Sanchez's avatar
    Sanchez
    Icon for Dropbox Community Moderator rankDropbox Community Moderator
    9 years ago
    Hey guys, 
     
    I’m sorry that our auto-update is not something you’re happy with. I am sending your feedback about this to our developers so they’re aware of concerns. 
     
    Thanks
    • coolbass's avatar
      coolbass
      Helpful | Level 5
      9 years ago

      I will leave dropbox. I DO NOT WANT AUTO UPDATES I CANNOT TURN OF!

      • Mark's avatar
        Mark
        Icon for Super User II rankSuper User II
        9 years ago
        As per the help article the only thing to do is uninstall the application and use the website.

        Unfortunately I cannot see this changing.

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