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I Don't want to on Auto updates! How do I get off ??

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Jerry
Jerry

I Don't want to on Auto updates! How do I get off?

(Edited to fix text case so the question could be read without hurting the eyes. I also removed many many duplication of the same question.)

I Don't want to on Auto updates! How do I get off? (Edited to fix text case so the question could be read without hurting the eyes. I also removed many many duplication of the same question.)

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Hi Jerry, I'll help. To turn off auto-updates...

  1. Press the Alt key to show the menu bar.
  2. Then go to Tools > Options.
  3. Open the Advanced panel.
  4. Select the Update tab.
  5. Set it to either Check for updates, but let me choose whether to install them or Never check for updates (not recommended: security risk)
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Matt
Matt
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I have edited your question to remove the multiple duplication of the same words. Apparently you were having difficulty with your keyboard when you posted your question.

Matt
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next time perhaps type something meaningful into the dialog so the search result you are offered actually contain the information you are looking for.

The answer to your question is contained in this support article from the knowledge base. https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/advanced-panel-settings-in-thunderbird

Jerry
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your sarcasm is not appreciated.

[Personal attack removed by moderator. Please read Mozilla Support rules and guidelines, thanks.]

Modified by Chris Ilias

Matt
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Jerry said

your sarcasm is not appreciated.

I stand corrected. Next time I will just delete your post instead of wasting time trying to make it into something and offer and answer.

Modified by Chris Ilias

Chris Ilias
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Chosen Solution

Hi Jerry, I'll help. To turn off auto-updates...

  1. Press the Alt key to show the menu bar.
  2. Then go to Tools > Options.
  3. Open the Advanced panel.
  4. Select the Update tab.
  5. Set it to either Check for updates, but let me choose whether to install them or Never check for updates (not recommended: security risk)
Jerry
Jerry Question owner

THANK YOU (caps) Chris Ilias. YOU are a gentleman. At 88 years old, occasionally I cannot find a simple solution to a tech problem. best, jerry