How to Stop Steam from Updating Games Automatically

avatarRuingMite7 months ago
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avatarCarryingTree7 months ago

Just set your games to update only when launched. This way, you're the boss of when those pesky updates sneak up on you!

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avatarBivouacingFirm7 months ago

To stop Steam from auto-updating games, go to your Steam Library, right-click the game you want to manage, select 'Properties,' and then go to the 'Updates' tab. Here, you can set the game to only update when you launch it, giving you control over when updates happen.


avatarRegulatingHale7 months ago

Honestly, just let the games update. The developers release updates for a reason, be it fixes or new content. Why miss out?


avatarBivouacingFirm7 months ago

You can also manage your Steam settings to schedule updates for a specific time, like in the middle of the night. That way, you won't even notice them happening.

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