I suggest you try the following to see if it works for you. See image below as guide.

Exit Thunderbird.

• Type 'Run' in search and select 'Run' app
• In 'Run' app type regedit and click on Ok
• Locate HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Policies
• Right click on 'Policies' - select 'New ' > 'Key' - name it 'Mozilla'
• so you have : HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Policies\Mozilla
• right click on 'Mozilla' - select 'New ' > 'Key' - name it 'Thunderbird'
• Now you have: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Policies\Mozilla\Thunderbird
• Right click on 'Thunderbird' select 'New' > 'DWORD 32 bit'
• On the right, will appear 'new Value' -REG_DWORD - right click on 'new value' and select 'Rename' and rename as 'DisableAppUpdate'.

Note: Even if you are running 64-bit Windows you must still create a 32-bit DWORD value.

• Double click on 'DisableAppUpdate' and Set its value to 1. Then click on OK.

Start Thunderbird

Menu icon > Options > Options > Advanced > 'Updates' tab Thunderbird updates It will state current version number. Options are removed and replaced by: 'Updates disabled by your system administrator'

To undo the change, remove the DisableAppUpdate 32-bit DWORD value you have created, then restart Thunderbird.

Hi Toad-Hall, Sorry for delay in getting back.

Many thanks for this suggestion. I have followed your instructions and certainly have the "Updates disabled etc.," message.

Let's hope this prevents all further update messages.

I am very grateful for your time and input, thank you.

Ian

Perfect solution, had the same problem.

Now I just hope that I will remember this when I want to turn the Updates back on. Annoying that Mozilla removed the option not to be reminded of updates.

Hi fsmtl,

Yes, Toad-Hall's suggestion really is brilliant. I've not seen an Update Reminder since following his instructions.

Glad you found it helpful too.

Completely block Thunderbird update, (please upvote my Q+A in that webpage, if its helpful). first apply the GUI settings, then find & apply the policies.json based solution from that page.

I suggest you try the following to see if it works for you. See image below as guide. Exit Thunderbird.

• Type 'Run' in search and select 'Run' app
• In 'Run' app type regedit and click on Ok
• Locate HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Policies
• Right click on 'Policies' - select 'New ' > 'Key' - name it 'Mozilla'
• so you have : HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Policies\Mozilla
• right click on 'Mozilla' - select 'New ' > 'Key' - name it 'Thunderbird'
• Now you have: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Policies\Mozilla\Thunderbird
• Right click on 'Thunderbird' select 'New' > 'DWORD 32 bit'
• On the right, will appear 'new Value' -REG_DWORD - right click on 'new value' and select 'Rename' and rename as 'DisableAppUpdate'.

Note: Even if you are running 64-bit Windows you must still create a 32-bit DWORD value.

• Double click on 'DisableAppUpdate' and Set its value to 1. Then click on OK.

Start Thunderbird Menu icon > Options > Options > Advanced > 'Updates' tab Thunderbird updates It will state current version number. Options are removed and replaced by: 'Updates disabled by your system administrator' To undo the change, remove the DisableAppUpdate 32-bit DWORD value you have created, then restart Thunderbird.

I suggest you try the following to see if it works for you. See image below as guide. Exit Thunderbird.

• Type 'Run' in search and select 'Run' app
• In 'Run' app type regedit and click on Ok
• Locate HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Policies
• Right click on 'Policies' - select 'New ' > 'Key' - name it 'Mozilla'
• so you have : HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Policies\Mozilla
• right click on 'Mozilla' - select 'New ' > 'Key' - name it 'Thunderbird'
• Now you have: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Policies\Mozilla\Thunderbird
• Right click on 'Thunderbird' select 'New' > 'DWORD 32 bit'
• On the right, will appear 'new Value' -REG_DWORD - right click on 'new value' and select 'Rename' and rename as 'DisableAppUpdate'.

Note: Even if you are running 64-bit Windows you must still create a 32-bit DWORD value.

• Double click on 'DisableAppUpdate' and Set its value to 1. Then click on OK.

Start Thunderbird Menu icon > Options > Options > Advanced > 'Updates' tab Thunderbird updates It will state current version number. Options are removed and replaced by: 'Updates disabled by your system administrator' To undo the change, remove the DisableAppUpdate 32-bit DWORD value you have created, then restart Thunderbird.

Why on earth should we have to edit the registry just to stop annoying update nags? I also, accidentally clicked on one, and spent half a day, getting all my extensions & folders fixed. Why is Mozilla so incredibly DESPERATE for us to use their newest bloatware?

re :Why on earth should we have to edit the registry just to stop annoying update nags? because if you want to stop them you need to do something about it and I supplied the information on how to do it.

Mozilla is not Thunderbird. But, Mozilla provide the update mechanism which Thunderbird has to use in order to get any updates done. Mozilla for some unknown reason, removed the option to 'Never check fo updates', so there was no point in Thunderbird having an option to 'Never check for updates' because it would not work. Hence why it was removed and the current only option is to 'check for updates but ask me first before installing'. This does not update unless you say to update, but it does present you with the annoying nag that an update is available. That's the facts which explains why Thunderbird does not offer the Never check option.

The information I offered is a solution to stop the nag, but only if you never want to update. As I'm currently running two different versions of Thunderbird eg: 68.12.1 and 78.6.1, I need updates to occur for the latest version, but not on the 68* version. So yes, I'm very well aware of the annoying nag issue, but I have to put up with it because at the moment there are still many people needing assistance with version 68*.

I would not describe updates to fix bugs and stay on top of security issues as bloatware. Please remember that whilst there are a few employed people to assist with this, much is done by volunteers, in the same way that I volunteer my free time to try to help other Thunderbird users.

As a general rule, as with all software that must stay on top of security issues and that includes Anti-Virus products, it is not exactly wise to use products that are not up to date. But that is the users choice.

This question was a simple how to stop the update nag and the 'Chosen Solution' is a means of resolving that issue.

I am using toad-hall's workaround (thanks!) since I depend on some legacy add-on which just update slower than Thunderbird.

I would **prefer** to have an easier option to stop the nag, but given how many user complaints are simply caused by people not applying the bug-fixes, I can understand why Thunderbird does not offer it. Don't forget that Thunderbird is freeware, open-source and mainly supported by volunteers. Compared to what I experience from near-monopoly software I paid for, I definitely have no reason to complain. (Which does not mean that I won't, though. ;) )

re :Why on earth should we have to edit the registry just to stop annoying update nags? because if you want to stop them you need to do something about it and I supplied the information on how to do it. Mozilla is not Thunderbird. But, Mozilla provide the update mechanism which Thunderbird has to use in order to get any updates done. Mozilla for some unknown reason, removed the option to 'Never check fo updates', so there was no point in Thunderbird having an option to 'Never check for updates' because it would not work. Hence why it was removed and the current only option is to 'check for updates but ask me first before installing'. This does not update unless you say to update, but it does present you with the annoying nag that an update is available. That's the facts which explains why Thunderbird does not offer the Never check option. The information I offered is a solution to stop the nag, but only if you never want to update. As I'm currently running two different versions of Thunderbird eg: 68.12.1 and 78.6.1, I need updates to occur for the latest version, but not on the 68* version. So yes, I'm very well aware of the annoying nag issue, but I have to put up with it because at the moment there are still many people needing assistance with version 68*. I would not describe updates to fix bugs and stay on top of security issues as bloatware. Please remember that whilst there are a few employed people to assist with this, much is done by volunteers, in the same way that I volunteer my free time to try to help other Thunderbird users. As a general rule, as with all software that must stay on top of security issues and that includes Anti-Virus products, it is not exactly wise to use products that are not up to date. But that is the users choice. This question was a simple how to stop the update nag and the 'Chosen Solution' is a means of resolving that issue.

You obviously misunderstood my question. Why should it be NECESSARY to update the registry to stop these nags? Why does TB make this so difficult? It should be a simple toggle switch. The idea that TB is so user un-friendly that you'd need to edit the registry to stop this is simply poor programming. And if you're going to flame on at me about how YOU provided the solution, don't bother. You provided a work-around, not an answer.

NadaSurfLover re : Why should it be NECESSARY to update the registry to stop these nags?

Because you want to stop them.

re : Why does TB make this so difficult? It should be a simple toggle switch. It cannot be a simple toggle switch like before because the option does not exist. I've already explained that the option was removed and why. It's only facts and it has nothing to do whether I agree with it or not. I simply understand what occurred and why it was removed and so pass on the information.

I was the person who originally posted this as a bug in an attempt to get something put back, but it is not going to happen as already explained.

re : And if you're going to flame on at me about how YOU provided the solution, don't bother.

I'm a user like you. I'm not employed by Mozilla or Thunderbird. People want to know how to stop the nag and I provided the answer. So do not be rude to people to offer selfless help.

This is not a chat forum for going on about what you want or not want. It is a simple question needing a means of stopping the problem. So, make a choice and either use the 'Chosen Solution' or put up with it, like I do.

I am the originator of the original question. It was a simple question, based on a personal requirement. The question was answered, and my requirement resolved, in a polite, professional, detailed and very helpful way by Toad-Hall.

I was saddened to later see a display of unjustified ingratitude, selfishness and stupidity being levelled at Toad-Hall by another Forum Member.

Personally, I am grateful to such volunteers as Toad-Hall for giving of their time and sharing their undoubted knowledge and skills, for I know the attributes they possess far exceed those of my own.

Of course Thunderbird is not perfect - what email programme is? But, if TB doesn't suit your own needs, don't abuse those who give so much of their own time, energy and knowledge making it "nearly perfect" for so many others ----- Clear off and use another programme, and take your venom with you.

Toad-Hall said

re :Why on earth should we have to edit the registry just to stop annoying update nags? because if you want to stop them you need to do something about it and I supplied the information on how to do it. Mozilla is not Thunderbird. But, Mozilla provide the update mechanism which Thunderbird has to use in order to get any updates done. Mozilla for some unknown reason, removed the option to 'Never check fo updates', so there was no point in Thunderbird having an option to 'Never check for updates' because it would not work. Hence why it was removed and the current only option is to 'check for updates but ask me first before installing'. This does not update unless you say to update, but it does present you with the annoying nag that an update is available. That's the facts which explains why Thunderbird does not offer the Never check option. The information I offered is a solution to stop the nag, but only if you never want to update. As I'm currently running two different versions of Thunderbird eg: 68.12.1 and 78.6.1, I need updates to occur for the latest version, but not on the 68* version. So yes, I'm very well aware of the annoying nag issue, but I have to put up with it because at the moment there are still many people needing assistance with version 68*. I would not describe updates to fix bugs and stay on top of security issues as bloatware. Please remember that whilst there are a few employed people to assist with this, much is done by volunteers, in the same way that I volunteer my free time to try to help other Thunderbird users. As a general rule, as with all software that must stay on top of security issues and that includes Anti-Virus products, it is not exactly wise to use products that are not up to date. But that is the users choice. This question was a simple how to stop the update nag and the 'Chosen Solution' is a means of resolving that issue.

You obviously misunderstood my question. Why should it be NECESSARY to update the registry to stop these nags? Why does TB make this so difficult? It should be a simple toggle switch. The idea that TB is so user un-friendly that you'd need to edit the registry to stop this is simply poor programming. And if you're going to flame on at me about how YOU provided the solution, don't bother. You provided a work-around, not an answer.

My apologies. I mistakenly thought you were a Mozilla programmer & took my frustration out on you. That was inappropriate & wrong. Thank you for your support of the Thunderbird community.