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Questions tagged [automatic-update]

Automatic Updates for non-Windows uses of the word. Use windows-update for windows instead.

Automatic Updates in windows should be tagged windows-update.

For any OTHER non-Microsoft-Windows updates, even if it is still on a Windows system, including Adobe Flash Updates, or Java Updates.

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How can I check the version of Google Chrome without it upgrading itself without asking me?

The version of Google Chrome can be checked by going to chrome://help. However, if Google Chrome is not up to date, it will upgrade itself without asking the user. How can I check the version of Google Chrome without it upgrading itself without…
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Windows 8.1 stuck on "Checking for updates..."

Windows 8.1 doesn't appear to be updating. When I go to check for updates, it seems to just continuously check for updates without making progress. I have left it for a few hours with no luck. I don't have any restore points and it is a genuine…
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How can I stop windows from rebooting after an automatic update?

I like Windows to keep itself up to date via the automatic updates, but sometimes it does that when I'm not at the computer and it's doing something critical, like downloading the latest stack overflow podcast. How do I prevent Windows from doing…
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Disable restart after update prompt for server 2008 R2

I run server 2008 r2 as my desktop OS. I am trying to disable the annoying restart prompt that comes up after installing updates. The most I can postpone it to is 4 hours. I have tried disabling “Re-prompt for restart with scheduled installations”…
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Chrome says Updates are disabled by Administrator

How to enable auto update in Chrome? I am a user with administrator rights. How can I re-enable the auto download for Google Chrome.
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How can I disable software update notifications in kde/plasma

I keep getting popups about updates and it's annoying. The window below is from the taskbar icon settings that I think is causing the popup. Is there a workaround? If I knew which package was the culprit maybe I could uninstall it.
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How can I disable Background intelligent transfer service (Permanently)?

I've tried to disable Background Intelligent Transfer service using two methods: RegEdit and services.msc After restarting the computer, the service runs at start-up again. How can I disable it permanently? Is there anyway to delete or get rid of…
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Stop Windows 7 from forcefully shutting itself down when waiting to update

I have had this happen to me twice now. I'll be in the middle of working on something that has resulted in me not rebooting my machine for several days. If Windows 7 is waiting to install updates it'll eventually get to a point where it forces a…
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Global Windows Software Updater

Is there a way like in Linux how you update ALL your software a way to also update ALL your Windows software at the same time? Or just to check and see which applications are outdated and need to be manually updated. I know mac has MacUpdater for…
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svchost.exe Hogging CPU on Fresh XP Install

I got an ISO of Windows XP Professional with SP3 integrated from dreamspark. I burned it onto a DVD, and installed onto an old computer of mine. The first thing I did after installation was install the graphics drivers as I can't stand the extreme…
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How to disable automatic updates on Fedora 25?

The title is sufficient I think. How can I stop Fedora to automatically download and install system and software updates on restart?
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How to get Firefox to stop asking me to upgrade?

Every day or so, Firefox tells me: Update Available A security and stability update for Firefox is available: Firefox 5.0 Beta It is strongly recommended that you apply this update for Firefox as soon as possible. The only choices are "Ask Later"…
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Is there any feature where the Apps in the Windows Store update themselves when there is an update?

Is it possible for the apps in the Windows Store to update themselves whenever an update is found? This could be very useful as one cannot go to AppStore every time and look for updates. Auto Update of the Apps would be a wonderful feature.
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How to automate driver update from a folder for all devices on Windows?

I have a Dell Laptop, and the drivers has been installed with Windows 7. I downloaded a package with specific and updated drivers. I would like to install all drivers found in this folder. In the device manager I do a right click on a device and…
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How to turn off Windows 7 Automatic Updates?

I'm using Windows 7 Enterprise and I need to turn off the Automatic Updates feature, but don't know how. The "Change Automatic Updates Setting" has been deactivated with a greyed out look, as seen in the attached screen capture:
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