How To Turn Off Updates In AutoCAD?

Disabling Updates in AutoCAD: A Step-by-Step Guide

Many users prefer to manage updates manually or avoid automatic installations that could interfere with their workflow. If you’re looking to disable updates in AutoCAD, follow the detailed steps below depending on your specific needs.

Stopping Autodesk Updates

To turn off updates for Autodesk applications, you can start by accessing the Task Manager. Follow these steps:

1. Press CTRL + SHIFT + ESC to launch the Task Manager.
2. Navigate to the Startup tab.
3. Locate the Autodesk Desktop App in the list.
4. Right-click on it, and choose Disable.

By disabling the Autodesk Desktop App, you prevent it from automatically checking and downloading updates for your Autodesk software.

Turn Off Automatic Updates in AutoCAD 2025

If you want to disable automatic updates specifically for AutoCAD 2025, here are the steps:

1. Launch AutoCAD and click on Options from the application menu.
2. Go to the AEC Object Settings tab.
3. Look for the Space Settings section. Here, you will find options related to automatic updates.
4. Choose whether to enable or disable automatic updates for associative spaces based on your preference.
5. Click OK to save your settings.

You can also toggle the automatic update feature using the aecspaceautoupdate command if that is more convenient.

Disable Notifications in AutoCAD

If constant notifications are disruptive, you can turn them off by following these steps:

1. Open the Manage tab in AutoCAD.
2. Click on CAD Standards and then select Configure.
3. Within the Configure Standards dialog box, click on Settings.
4. To disable standards notifications, choose Disable Standards Notifications. Alternatively, for alerts on standards violations, select Display Alert upon Standards Violation.

Blocking Internet Access for AutoCAD 2025

If you need to prevent AutoCAD from accessing the internet altogether, follow this procedure:

1. Ensure AutoCAD is completely closed.
2. Press WINDOWS + R to open the Run window, type REGEDIT, and hit OK.
3. Navigate to the registry location that includes AutoCAD settings.
4. In the right-hand pane, find and double-click on InfoCenterOn.
5. Change its value to 0 and click OK to apply the change.
6. Restart AutoCAD to ensure the settings take effect.

Why Regular Updates Matter

While it’s possible to turn off updates, it’s important to note that regular updates can offer crucial improvements and new features. If you choose to disable updates, make a habit of checking for updates manually to ensure you are benefiting from any important enhancements.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Can I manually update AutoCAD if automatic updates are turned off?

Yes, you can always check for updates manually by going to the Autodesk website or by signing into your Autodesk account where you can download the latest updates as needed.

2. Will disabling updates affect my AutoCAD license?

No, disabling updates does not have an impact on your AutoCAD license. It affects only how and when updates are applied to the software.

3. How do I know if an update is available?

You can check for available updates by logging into your Autodesk account and navigating to the Product Updates section or by using the “Check for Updates” option in the AutoCAD menu.