Stop Kindle for PC from Auto-Updating

Shykat · 08-03-2024, 04:25 PM

Can you stop Kindle for PC from Auto-Updating? I only want to update the program when I'm ready to do so.

Thank you.

DNSB · 08-03-2024, 05:53 PM

There used to be methods to keep K4PC from updating but I vaguely remember none of them now work. I take it that you removed the checkmark from Tools => Options => General => Automatically install updates when they are available without asking me?

ratinox · 08-03-2024, 08:29 PM

https://www.mobileread.com/forums/sh...d.php?t=283371

The storage/updates folder hack is the last I knew that worked. You need to install K4PC with network disabled and then run the hack.

Shykat · 08-03-2024, 09:43 PM

Thank you, DNSB, I had planned on making sure the update automatic update was turned off but it never hurts to have a reminder to do it.

Thank you, ratinox, That is the file I remember using. I honestly don't remember making sure the network was disabled when running the hack but I'll definitely do that.

Does the .bat file need to be in the Kindle "updates" folder for it to be run and for it to work??

ratinox · 08-05-2024, 10:16 AM

The batch file can run from anywhere.

Shykat · 08-05-2024, 09:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ratinox

The batch file can run from anywhere.

Thank you.

shighfield · 08-11-2024, 08:29 AM

Haven't been here for 5 years. - My PC was replaced and I couldn't get amazon to stop updating. Batch file worked great! Thanks!

aishabj · 08-16-2024, 06:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ratinox

https://www.mobileread.com/forums/sh...d.php?t=283371

The storage/updates folder hack is the last I knew that worked. You need to install K4PC with network disabled and then run the hack.

I've looked at that link, and I guess I'm missing something. I don't see anything that seems relevant to preventing updates. Can you suggest something specific I should look for in it to find this hack?

Thanks

John F · 08-16-2024, 06:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by aishabj

I've looked at that link, and I guess I'm missing something. I don't see anything that seems relevant to preventing updates. Can you suggest something specific I should look for in it to find this hack?

Thanks

At the end of the first post is a batch file. Run it.

DNSB · 08-16-2024, 08:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by aishabj

I've looked at that link, and I guess I'm missing something. I don't see anything that seems relevant to preventing updates. Can you suggest something specific I should look for in it to find this hack?

You will need to download and run the batch file attached to the message. It will create a file called updates in the same directory where Amazon's autoupdate will try to create a directory called updates. I've attached a version with some commenting to this message.

yoshi · 08-27-2024, 06:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DNSB

You will need to download and run the batch file attached to the message. It will create a file called updates in the same directory where Amazon's autoupdate will try to create a directory called updates. I've attached a version with some commenting to this message.

Thank you for your good tool.

Is there a risk that my Amazon user account could be banned due to the following terms?

>Kindle Store Terms of Use
> ............
>2. Use of Kindle Software
> Permitted Devices. You may use Kindle Software only on Supported Devices.

ratinox · 08-27-2024, 10:13 AM

Quote:

"Supported Device" means a mobile, computer or other supported electronic device on which you are authorized to operate Kindle Software, including a Kindle e-reader.

Nothing here about running old versions. In principle, Amazon could terminate your account on a whim if they so choose. In practice, I don't know of Amazon ever doing it for running old versions.

jhowell · 08-27-2024, 10:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ratinox

Nothing here about running old versions. In principle, Amazon could terminate your account on a whim if they so choose. In practice, I don't know of Amazon ever doing it for running old versions.

The main reason for running older Kindle for PC software is to avoid unbroken DRM which goes directly against this item in the Kindle Store Terms of Use:

Quote:

In addition, you may not attempt to bypass, modify, defeat, or otherwise circumvent any digital rights management system or other content protection or features used as part of the Service.

Sirtel · 08-27-2024, 11:44 AM

I've never heard of anyone being banned for removing the DRM.

Quoth · 08-27-2024, 12:59 PM

Not every T&C is legally enforceable.

But Amazon does terminate accounts for "too many physical returns"*, which unreasonably removes access to "Cloud Library", Send to Kindle, makes Scribe crippled, and ends your KDP if you have it.

[* not defined anywhere]

08-03-2024, 04:25 PM	#1
Shykat Addict Posts: 205 Karma: 494052 Join Date: Dec 2010 Device: iPhone, iPad Mini, my PC and Galaxy Tab A :)	Stop Kindle for PC from Auto-Updating Can you stop Kindle for PC from Auto-Updating? I only want to update the program when I'm ready to do so. Thank you.

08-03-2024, 08:29 PM	#3
ratinox Fanatic Posts: 583 Karma: 7012262 Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Somewhere in Time Device: Forma, iPad Mini	https://www.mobileread.com/forums/sh...d.php?t=283371 The storage/updates folder hack is the last I knew that worked. You need to install K4PC with network disabled and then run the hack. Last edited by ratinox; 08-03-2024 at 08:31 PM.

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DNSB Bibliophagist Posts: 41,292 Karma: 158182188 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Vancouver Device: Kobo Sage, Libra Colour, Lenovo M8 FHD, Paperwhite 4, Tolino epos	There used to be methods to keep K4PC from updating but I vaguely remember none of them now work. I take it that you removed the checkmark from Tools => Options => General => Automatically install updates when they are available without asking me?

08-03-2024, 09:43 PM	#4
Shykat Addict Posts: 205 Karma: 494052 Join Date: Dec 2010 Device: iPhone, iPad Mini, my PC and Galaxy Tab A :)	Thank you, DNSB, I had planned on making sure the update automatic update was turned off but it never hurts to have a reminder to do it. Thank you, ratinox, That is the file I remember using. I honestly don't remember making sure the network was disabled when running the hack but I'll definitely do that. Does the .bat file need to be in the Kindle "updates" folder for it to be run and for it to work??

08-05-2024, 10:16 AM	#5
ratinox Fanatic Posts: 583 Karma: 7012262 Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Somewhere in Time Device: Forma, iPad Mini	The batch file can run from anywhere.

08-11-2024, 08:29 AM	#7
shighfield Groupie!? GROUPIE!?!? Posts: 319 Karma: 649 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: The Dirty Shwa Device: EBW 1150, Libra Color	Haven't been here for 5 years. - My PC was replaced and I couldn't get amazon to stop updating. Batch file worked great! Thanks!

08-27-2024, 11:44 AM	#14
Sirtel Grand Sorcerer Posts: 11,790 Karma: 232664548 Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Estonia Device: Kobo Sage & Libra 2	I've never heard of anyone being banned for removing the DRM.

08-27-2024, 12:59 PM	#15
Quoth Reading till the spring Posts: 12,519 Karma: 94058919 Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Ireland Device: All 4 Kinds: epub eink, Kindle, android eink, NxtPaper	Not every T&C is legally enforceable. But Amazon does terminate accounts for "too many physical returns", which unreasonably removes access to "Cloud Library", Send to Kindle, makes Scribe crippled, and ends your KDP if you have it. [ not defined anywhere]