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robw1161744
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February 22, 2018
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Reader DC automatically updating

  • February 22, 2018
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Hi,

I've disabled AdobeARMservice with group policy within my organisation, however, I am still seeing a lot of devices trying to autoupdate.

Do I need to do something additional to suppress updates?

Thanks

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    Correct answer YourHelper

    Download the Adobe Customization Wizard DC, Install it, Run it as administrator if it doesn't work and disable automatic updates by first opening your package and then going into Online Features → Miscellaneous Features. Read the guide. It says like this:-

    To disable online features, such as automatic updates and registration of software, select one or more check boxes in the Online Features list. To retain a feature, clear the check box.

    Disable updates

    Choosing Disable product updates results in the following:

    • Removes the Check for Updates command from the Help menu
    • Disables automatic updates so that a manual update is required
    • Sets the following:
    [HKLM\SOFTWARE\Policies\Adobe\<product name>\<version>\FeatureLockdown] "bUpdater"=dword:00000000 

    https://www.adobe.com/devnet-docs/acrobatetk/tools/PrefRef/Windows/Updater-Win.html?zoom_highlight=updates#idkeyname_1_22988 - You may try this too although I haven't. Refer to the link.

    Have a nice day,

    Naruke Uzuha.

    3 replies

    YourHelper
    Participating Frequently
    February 22, 2018

    ALL CREDITS TO STEVE CORDERO (STAFF).

    YourHelper
    YourHelperCorrect answer
    Participating Frequently
    February 22, 2018

    Download the Adobe Customization Wizard DC, Install it, Run it as administrator if it doesn't work and disable automatic updates by first opening your package and then going into Online Features → Miscellaneous Features. Read the guide. It says like this:-

    To disable online features, such as automatic updates and registration of software, select one or more check boxes in the Online Features list. To retain a feature, clear the check box.

    Disable updates

    Choosing Disable product updates results in the following:

    • Removes the Check for Updates command from the Help menu
    • Disables automatic updates so that a manual update is required
    • Sets the following:
    [HKLM\SOFTWARE\Policies\Adobe\<product name>\<version>\FeatureLockdown] "bUpdater"=dword:00000000 

    https://www.adobe.com/devnet-docs/acrobatetk/tools/PrefRef/Windows/Updater-Win.html?zoom_highlight=updates#idkeyname_1_22988 - You may try this too although I haven't. Refer to the link.

    Have a nice day,

    Naruke Uzuha.

    YourHelper
    Participating Frequently
    February 22, 2018

    I think you should keep your Adobe apps updated.

    My question is why don't you just update all the apps in one go?

    robw1161744
    Participant
    February 22, 2018

    Hi,

    We centrally patch our Adobe products.  Having individual devices trying to update is causing a strain on our network.

    Thanks