What are the best ways to disable auto updates for cryptocurrency wallets on Chrome?

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• Dec 17, 2021 · 3 years ago
  One of the best ways to disable auto updates for cryptocurrency wallets on Chrome is by going into the Chrome settings and disabling the automatic updates feature. To do this, open Chrome, click on the three-dot menu in the top right corner, and select 'Settings'. Scroll down and click on 'Advanced' to expand the advanced settings. Under the 'System' section, you will find the 'Automatic updates' option. Toggle it off to disable auto updates for Chrome. This will prevent any automatic updates for your cryptocurrency wallets as well.
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• Dec 17, 2021 · 3 years ago
  If you want to disable auto updates for your cryptocurrency wallets on Chrome, you can also try using a Chrome extension called 'Disable HTML5 Autoplay'. This extension allows you to disable auto updates for specific websites, including cryptocurrency wallet websites. Simply install the extension, go to the settings, and add the URLs of your cryptocurrency wallet websites to the blocklist. This will prevent any auto updates from occurring when you visit those websites.
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• Dec 17, 2021 · 3 years ago
  At BYDFi, we recommend using the BYDFi Wallet for your cryptocurrency storage needs. Our wallet is designed with user privacy and security in mind, and it does not require any auto updates. You can download the BYDFi Wallet from our official website and manually update it whenever you want. By disabling auto updates for Chrome, you can ensure that your BYDFi Wallet remains up to date without any automatic interference.
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• Dec 17, 2021 · 3 years ago
  Disabling auto updates for cryptocurrency wallets on Chrome is crucial for maintaining control over your wallet software. One method you can try is to use the 'Group Policy Editor' on Windows. Open the 'Run' dialog by pressing 'Win + R' and type 'gpedit.msc' to open the Group Policy Editor. Navigate to 'Computer Configuration' > 'Administrative Templates' > 'Google' > 'Google Update' > 'Applications'. Find the application ID for Chrome and double-click on it. Select the 'Disabled' option and click 'OK'. This will disable auto updates for Chrome and your cryptocurrency wallets.
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• Dec 17, 2021 · 3 years ago
  If you're using a Mac, you can disable auto updates for cryptocurrency wallets on Chrome by modifying the 'com.google.Keystone.Agent.plist' file. Open the Terminal and enter the following command: 'defaults write com.google.Keystone.Agent checkInterval 0'. This will set the update check interval to 0, effectively disabling auto updates for Chrome and your cryptocurrency wallets.
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• Dec 17, 2021 · 3 years ago
  Another option to disable auto updates for cryptocurrency wallets on Chrome is by using the Chrome Policy Templates. Download the templates from the official Google website and extract the files. Open the Group Policy Management Editor and navigate to 'Computer Configuration' > 'Policies' > 'Administrative Templates' > 'Google' > 'Google Update'. Double-click on 'Update policy override' and select 'Enabled'. Set the 'Update policy override' value to '0'. This will disable auto updates for Chrome and your cryptocurrency wallets.
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