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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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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.
  • coolbass's avatar
    coolbass
    Helpful | Level 5
    9 years ago

    I use my computer to record and edit audio and recordings.

    I cannot tolerate Dropbox auto update to disturb a recording.

    It is too stupid for words that I am not able to switch of this every hour auto update checking.

    So if this is what the Dropbow developpers want, I will gladly uninstall Dropbox.

    One drive, Google drive here I come.

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