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How to disable MetaTrader 4 auto-update

  • #1
  • First Post: Feb 22, 2016 8:22am Feb 22, 2016 8:22am
Hey Guys!

Been searching to solve this problem but I can't find it anywhere. Can you please help me how to disable mt4 auto-update?

Thanks
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  • #2
  • Feb 22, 2016 10:08am Feb 22, 2016 10:08am
Rename the webinstall folder, usually located under c:\ProgramData\MetaQuotes
  • #3
  • Feb 22, 2016 10:12am Feb 22, 2016 10:12am
Quoting JensG
Rename the webinstall folder, usually located under c:\ProgramData\MetaQuotes
Thank you very much JensG!
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  • #4
  • Feb 22, 2016 10:14am Feb 22, 2016 10:14am
Quoting kissadameu
{quote} Thank you very much JensG!
it wont work.you cant stop updating a trading tool and you shouldnt if you trading live
  • #5
  • Feb 22, 2016 10:36am Feb 22, 2016 10:36am
Quoting vasily
{quote} it wont work.you cant stop updating a trading tool and you shouldnt if you trading live
I haven't tried myself but according to several other posts it does work. However, I agree that it is a bad idea, sooner or later you'll find yourself locked out of your trading account (or perhaps worse - you may encounter bugs or weird behaviour) because the server version is incompatible with your clients installation.
  • #6
  • Jul 17, 2016 11:12am Jul 17, 2016 11:12am
Quoting JensG
Rename the webinstall folder, usually located under c:\ProgramData\MetaQuotes
That folder no longer exists on windows 10
  • #7
  • Jul 17, 2016 11:54am Jul 17, 2016 11:54am
delete this folder

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  • #8
  • Jul 17, 2016 1:27pm Jul 17, 2016 1:27pm
What is the problem in auto-update? I don't think it can disturb in trading...in any case your account will be "closer" to the broker, I think..
  • #9
  • Jul 17, 2016 1:41pm Jul 17, 2016 1:41pm
Quoting zigler
{quote} That folder no longer exists on windows 10
its still there...
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  • #10
  • Jul 17, 2016 4:31pm Jul 17, 2016 4:31pm
Go to the properties of the shortcut on your desktop and add the parameter /skipupdate and you are done. From now on you are responsible for the updates of your mt4. The 2nd option is to change the settings of your UAC (user account control) of your operating system hence, nothing can be modified / installed without your explicit permission.

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  • #11
  • Jul 17, 2016 4:36pm Jul 17, 2016 4:36pm
why would you want to stop the update? it only updates on the first load of the software.
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  • #12
  • Aug 20, 2016 7:51pm Aug 20, 2016 7:51pm
Quoting FXCyborg
why would you want to stop the update? it only updates on the first load of the software.
That's because some indicators don't work after update. That's why I think
  • #13
  • Aug 24, 2016 5:04am Aug 24, 2016 5:04am
Quoting joshuayip
{quote} That's because some indicators don't work after update. That's why I think
I second that.....after auto update to MT4 version 1010, NOTHING by way of indicators/experts works on my terminal.
What's wrong this time !?
  • #14
  • Aug 24, 2016 11:25am Aug 24, 2016 11:25am
Quoting Pagenturm
{quote} I second that.....after auto update to MT4 version 1010, NOTHING by way of indicators/experts works on my terminal. What's wrong this time !?
Same happened to me . Hopefully, I have a second instance of MT4 (buid 988) , and I'm using this one. Each time I login and the system asks for install a new version, I don' t allow it. Waiting for a METQUOTES fix.
Buid 1010 freezes on W10.
  • #15
  • Sep 7, 2016 9:34am Sep 7, 2016 9:34am
Reinstalled MT4, working now, but I do not reinstalled all the anterior indicators. So long, so good
  • #16
  • Dec 23, 2021 9:25am Dec 23, 2021 9:25am
Quoting JibalaPasan
Go to the properties of the shortcut on your desktop and add the parameter /skipupdate and you are done. From now on you are responsible for the updates of your mt4. The 2nd option is to change the settings of your UAC (user account control) of your operating system hence, nothing can be modified / installed without your explicit permission. Jibala


How to use this parameter alongside the /portable switch?
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  • #17
  • Last Post: May 9, 2026 6:56am May 9, 2026 6:56am
Greetings guys, due to the upgrade in the mt4, the OK button is no longer showing (when installing my ea), please who have an idea on how to get the downgraded version of mt4 1444 version so as to help activate my EA back to activity.
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