Opera Updater
Since version 15 Opera updates itself automatically in silent mode. There is no switch in the UI to control automatic updates of Opera and plugins.
Known Update Targets
- Opera Browser
- Opera Plugins
Official Ways for Disabling
Official way of disabling Opera updates is not available [1].
Support by Update Freezer
Opera Browser
Update Freezer renames Opera updater executable to disable automatic updates. Original file path and disabled file path are the following:
- %PROGRAMFILES%\Opera\<version>\opera_autoupdate.exe
- %PROGRAMFILES%\Opera\<version>\opera_autoupdate.exe_disabled
Opera Plugins
Update Freezer changes Opera Preferences file located at
- %USERPROFILE%\AppData\Roaming\Opera Software\Opera Stable\Preferences
extensions>autoupdate>next_check property to a time-stamp in the past or distant future.
Note: Supported since version 1.7.
Drawbacks of Update Freeze
Disabling automated updates poses a significant risk of leaving your system exposed to vulnerabilities that are addressed in regular maintenance updates. These updates often include critical security patches and performance improvements essential for protecting your software against potential threats.
Latenode can help mitigate the risks associated with disabling automated updates by providing tools to monitor software versions, schedule update notifications, and automate manual update workflows. With Latenode, you can design scenarios that check for available updates, notify you about critical patches, and even initiate the update process under controlled conditions, ensuring your system remains secure without relying solely on automatic updates.
