This article provides instructions on how to disable the automatic update prompt in SOTA Hub to prevent it from appearing when a new update is available.
Steps to Disable SOTA Hub Auto-Update Pop-Up:
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Close SOTA Hub:
- Right-click on the SOTA Hub icon in the system tray and select Quit.
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Access the SOTA Hub File Location:
- Right-click on the SOTA Hub shortcut on your desktop.
- Select Open File Location from the dropdown menu.
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Edit the SOTA Hub Configuration File:
- Double-click on the SOTAHub.ini file (it may show up as SOTAHub with "Configuration Settings" listed under its description).
- Locate the section labeled
[Hub Section]
. - Add the line
AutomaticUpdates=False
belowSotaPopEnabledVaTech=True
.
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Save and Close the INI File:
- Go to the File dropdown menu and click Save.
- Close the INI file.
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Re-Open SOTA Hub:
- Re-launch the SOTA Hub from the desktop or system tray.
Results:
If the office hasn't run the auto-update for the SOTA Hub, the pop-up asking users to update will no longer appear. If the office has already updated, ensure that the auto-update window doesn't display when a new version of SOTA Hub is available.