Disable ICQ Auto Update (All Windows)

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Disable ICQ Auto Update (All Windows)
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When ICQ 2000 starts it checks whether a new update is available, depending on your network connection this may increase the time it takes to load. This setting lets you disable that check function.

Open your registry and find the key below.

Create a new String value, or modify the existing value called 'Auto Update' using the settings below.

Exit your registry, you may need to restart or log out of Windows for the change to take effect.


(Default)	REG_SZ	(value not set)
Auto Update	REG_SZ	"No"


	HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Mirabilis\ICQ\DefaultPrefs

Settings:

User Key: [HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Mirabilis\ICQ\DefaultPrefs]
Name: Auto Update
Type: REG_SZ (String Value)
Value: "Yes" or "No"

Disclaimer: Modifying the registry can cause serious problems that may require you to reinstall your operating system. We cannot guarantee that problems resulting from modifications to the registry can be solved. Use the information provided at your own risk.

Last Modified: March 27, 2002

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