Updates Annoy Me: How to Consolidate Program Update Proposals

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Discussion Overview

The discussion centers around frustrations with software update proposals, particularly in programs like Adobe Acrobat and printer software. Participants express their desire for a more consolidated and less intrusive update process, as well as concerns about the registration prompts in free software. The scope includes user experience and software management.

Discussion Character

  • Debate/contested

Main Points Raised

  • Some participants express annoyance at programs proposing updates during startup, particularly Adobe Acrobat, emphasizing a preference for updates to be managed separately and not interfere with document access.
  • One participant shares a specific issue with HP printer software that requires manual intervention during shutdown, indicating frustration with persistent background processes.
  • Another participant suggests turning off updates entirely, while also recommending periodic checks for the latest versions to ensure software remains current.
  • Concerns are raised about free software that prompts for registration, with some participants advising against registering due to associated costs.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants generally agree on the annoyance of intrusive update proposals and registration prompts, but there are differing opinions on how to manage updates and whether to disable them entirely.

Contextual Notes

Some discussions may depend on individual software settings and user preferences, and the effectiveness of proposed solutions is not evaluated.

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I hate how some programs, especially Adobe Acrobat, propose updates when you start them up. I do not care about updates when I start up Acrobat. I just care about looking at the document I want to look at. Update proposals for all programs need to be amalgamated into a single location and run when I'm _not_ trying to do anything else, such as open Acrobat.
 
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I have hp software from my printer and it wanted to update something the other day, and since then everytime I shutdown my computer I have to click end now for this stupid hpcpprgm.exe EVERY TIME! F U HP! Yes I agree with you!
 
BicycleTree said:
I hate how some programs, especially Adobe Acrobat, propose updates when you start them up. I do not care about updates when I start up Acrobat. I just care about looking at the document I want to look at. Update proposals for all programs need to be amalgamated into a single location and run when I'm _not_ trying to do anything else, such as open Acrobat.
You should turn all updates off, I also agree they are quite annoying, just be sure to turn them on from time to time to get the latest version and the installations of the patch..
 
I've got a free edition of a software (downloaded from the internet) which,everytime i open it,asks me to register the software.Registration costs money.


Daniel.
 
dextercioby said:
I've got a free edition of a software (downloaded from the internet) which,everytime i open it,asks me to register the software.Registration costs money.

Daniel.
Don't register because it costs money.
 

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