Impossible to disable the automatic update of Opera browser

[operator777]

operator777 @leocg last edited by

@leocg https://get.geo.opera.com/pub/opera/desktop/88.0.4412.27/win/

[operator777]

operator777 @leocg last edited by

@leocg Once this june version is installed, Opera immediately updates the browser to the newest version.. Thats a huge big probleme for me.

[burnout426]

burnout426 Volunteer @operator777 last edited by burnout426

@operator777 Download "Opera_88.0.4412.27_Setup_x64.exe", to your downloads folder, hit Windows key + r to open the run dialog, type cmd and press enter,

In the command prompt, type cd "%userprofile%\Downloads" to change to your downloads folder where Opera_88.0.4412.27_Setup_x64.exe is at. Then, type:

Opera_88.0.4412.27_Setup_x64.exe  --launchopera=0

and press enter.

Then, Opera will install without starting and without automatically updating.

Then, before (has to be before) you open Opera, rename opera_autoupdate.exe in the "88.0.4412.27" folder in the install folder. Then, disable Opera's autoupdate tasks in the Windows Task Scheduler.

Then, and only then, can you start Opera.

This method will work whether you're connected to the net or not, But, you can disconnect from the net after downloading Opera_88.0.4412.27_Setup_x64.exe just for extra good measure if you want, and the installer won't need the net at all to install.

[leocg]

leocg Moderator Volunteer @operator777 last edited by

@operator777 You should be able to export your bookmarks, so you can import them 8n the new browser.

[leocg]

leocg Moderator Volunteer @operator777 last edited by

@operator777 Then download it, disconnected from the internet, run that offline installer, rename the auto update executable for that build, connect to the internet again and you should not get any automatic updates.

[operator777]

operator777 @leocg last edited by

@leocg said in Impossible to disable the automatic update of Opera browser:

rename the auto update executable for that build

Impossible to do that with Windows 7...

[operator777]

operator777 @burnout426 last edited by

@burnout426 Ok, I ll keep this method for later because I just tried a new method : Install old version of Opera but without any internet connection.
It seems to work but I m not enthousiasitic because last time it worked 5 days and then the auto update tasks and files reappeared and installed the newest version.
I ll keep an eye on it and will come back to you for feedback.
Thanks a lot.

[leocg]

leocg Moderator Volunteer @operator777 last edited by

@operator777 Why? Just go to C:\Program Files (or wherever programs are usually installed on Windows 7, find the Opera directory, the build folder, the auto update executable and rename it.

[operator777]

operator777 @leocg last edited by

@leocg said in Impossible to disable the automatic update of Opera browser:

the auto update executable and rename it.

You dont explain how to do that, step by step...

By the way, I noticed a new file in this "opera folder". It's called "Manifest File". Do you know what is it and what is it used for ?
Thanks

[operator777]

operator777 @leocg last edited by

@leocg Since I did the new method, the opera logo in the corner of the browser, has become red.
It recommands me to secure the browser with an update...
Should I do that ??
I guess no..

[leocg]

leocg Moderator Volunteer @operator777 last edited by

@operator777 I guess it was explained in this topic before. Also, you it should not be that difficult for you to search how to do that.

So, as said, you basically copy the path to the installation directory that you find in opera://about and paste it in Windows Explorer.

To rename the auto updater, right click on it and select the proper option.

[leocg]

leocg Moderator Volunteer @operator777 last edited by

@operator777 Usually it means that the update was already downloaded and it's ready to be installed.

[burnout426]

burnout426 Volunteer @operator777 last edited by

@operator777 said in Impossible to disable the automatic update of Opera browser:

I just tried a new method : Install old version of Opera but without any internet connection.

And did you rename opera_autoupdate.exe and disable the Opera tasks in the Windows Task Scheduler before going back online? If not, Opera will update on you.

[operator777]

operator777 @burnout426 last edited by

@burnout426 said in Impossible to disable the automatic update of Opera browser:

did you rename opera_autoupdate.exe

Heuh no, I did not do that, i just deleted the autoupdate files in the opera folders, then delete the taskfiles in the windows cmd.

How do you rename this file and where is it situated ?

[burnout426]

burnout426 Volunteer @operator777 last edited by

@operator777 You can rename or delete opera_autoupdate.exe. So, if you deleted it, then that's fine.

[operator777]

operator777 @burnout426 last edited by

@burnout426 Ok but when you rename it, how do you do that ?
Can you explain it, step by step ?
As we dont have images, we can not exactly imagine what to do.
Sorry for that, and thanks to you for your help.

[leocg]

leocg Moderator Volunteer @operator777 last edited by

@operator777 You said before that you have already tried that, so I guess you know how to do it.

Anyway, as I said, just open Windows Explorer and paste the path to the Opera installation directory in the address bar.

[operator777]

operator777 @leocg last edited by

@leocg No i never renamed opera update files, but deleted yes

[leocg]

leocg Moderator Volunteer @operator777 last edited by

@operator777 Well, so you already know where to find the file and rename it

[burnout426]

burnout426 Volunteer @operator777 last edited by burnout426

@operator777 said in Impossible to disable the automatic update of Opera browser:

Ok but when you rename it, how do you do that ?

In Windows Explorer (File Explorer), I browse to the version folder in the install folder, right-click opera_autoupdate.exe, choose "rename" and then change the name to opera_autoupdate.off for example.