How to Disable Steam Auto Update
To disable Steam's auto-update feature for a specific game, just hop into your Steam Library, right-click the game, go to 'Properties,' hit 'Updates,' and in the dropdown menu, select 'Only update this game when I launch it.' Voila! Steam will now only update the game when you decide to play it, giving you full control over the update timing.
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Easiest way? Set your Steam to start in offline mode. No updates will download without your explicit permission when you switch to online mode. Keep in mind, though, you gotta switch to online mode to download games or play online.
To curb Steam from automatically updating, adjust your settings to update games only during a specific time when you're not using your computer. Go to Steam Settings, then to 'Downloads' and set a specific time frame under 'Download Restrictions.' This way, Steam updates games only during these hours, which can be a workaround if you don't want updates during peak hours.
Honestly, just let Steam update. It keeps your games and software in tip-top shape. Why would you want to stop that?
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