In this tutorial, we will show you how to disable Snagit automatic updates. By disabling the auto-update and upgrade notifications, you can continue using your current version of Snagit without being prompted to upgrade or buy a new version.
Snagit is excellent screen capture software with built-in advanced image editing and screen recording. It has excellent tools for editing the captured images in addition to being user-friendly. The same company that makes Camtasia products also owns Snagit.
The Snagit shows you upgrade prompts every time you boot your machine. Users see a Snagit updater window saying, “A new version of Snagit is available.” To close this update window, a close button is available. If you are not licensed for the latest version of Snagit, there is no point in upgrading the tool to the latest version.
If you don’t want to see the upgrade notice every time you launch the tool, you can configure Snagit to stop checking for updates. Disabling Snagit’s automatic updates can be beneficial for users who prefer more control over the software update process. Users can prevent unexpected updates or changes from interrupting their workflow by turning off Snagit’s automatic update check. Also, see how to disable Snagit notifications.
How to disable Snagit automatic updates
To stop Snagit from checking for updates and disabling upgrade notifications, you can follow these steps:
Step 1: Launch the Snagit software on your computer. In the Snagit menu, click on File in the top menu bar and select the option Capture Preferences.
Step 2: Look for the option “Automatically check for updates.” Uncheck or disable this option to stop Snagit from automatically checking for updates.
Manually Check for Snagit Updates
After disabling the automatic updates for Snagit, users who are licensed for the next version of Snagit can manually check for updates. Users can now upgrade to the latest version of Snagit whenever they need to.
Launch the Snagit tool on your PC. In the main Snagit Capture window, select Help > Check for Updates. The tool will now check if there are any updates available. The Snagit updater appears with an option to install updates if there are any available for your Snagit version.
