Impossible to disable the automatic update of Opera browser
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operator777 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...
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operator777 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.
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leocg Moderator Volunteer 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.
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operator777 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 ?
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operator777 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 ??
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leocg Moderator Volunteer 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.
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leocg Moderator Volunteer last edited by
@operator777 Usually it means that the update was already downloaded and it's ready to be installed.
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burnout426 Volunteer 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.
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operator777 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 ?
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burnout426 Volunteer last edited by
@operator777 You can rename or delete opera_autoupdate.exe. So, if you deleted it, then that's fine.
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operator777 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.
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leocg Moderator Volunteer 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.
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leocg Moderator Volunteer last edited by
@operator777 Well, so you already know where to find the file and rename it
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burnout426 Volunteer 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.offfor example. -
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operator777 last edited by
@burnout426 I have now another problem : Impossible to move or delete a file because it has a too long file name. I tried everything and no way. How can I submit this probleme in the forum ?
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burnout426 Volunteer last edited by
@operator777 Is the file in question an Opera file? If not, sounds like you need to ask at https://www.reddit.com/r/WindowsHelp/ for example.
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operator777 last edited by
@burnout426 These are files of Videos and pictures. With too long names. Impossible to move them or delete them. I will try to contact this forum.
