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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...
I still provide Windows support to a few people but I stopped using it a long time ago because it was just too much of a hassle. I don't mind fixing other peoples Windows problems but I expect my system to work. :-) But I want to reiterate my comment about a good firewall. I keep track of where my system is connecting to as much as possible. Most of my applications require approval every time I run them. Which is why I caught Adobe Flash trying to auto update without my approval. It couldn't do it because I was not there to approve the connection. The firewall is a good tool only if you are willing to take the time to be proactive about security. I initially blocked dropbox that way but since I shouldn't have to do that I just uninstalled the program and use other tools to move files in and out.
Anyway, I don't like auto updates and I don't like applications phoning home without my knowledge.
What I have found is, the dropbox update is a scheduled task.
go to control panel/administrative tools
select: task scheduler
select : Task Scheduler Library
there should be a couple of drop box items in there to include drop box update. you can disable them.
or
you can select the item(s) and change the trigger and\or the run schedule - look thru all the tabs for whatever.
You do whatever you do at you own risk.
When in doubt, don't or ask.
Go slow.
Good Luck.
Just an FYI... I uninstalled drop box.
