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Thunderbird 16.0.1 automatic updates -- will this cause trouble for the portable version?

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Thunderbird 16.0.1 automatic updates -- will this cause trouble for the portable version?

I updated a normal install of Thunderbird this morning. Afterward, I was met with a notice indicating that going forward, Thunderbird updates will happen automatically. I want to know if this is likely to cause difficulties for those using T-Bird Portable.

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As always with portable applications, we recommend that you disable in-built update mechanisms. In this case, go to Tools>Options>Advanced>Update, and de-select Thunderbird.

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Notification of T-Bird portable updates?

I never knew about the option to disable update checks. Very informative.

I always liked getting the update notices in T-Bird portable. I would normally wait a couple of days after seeing them, then come here and manually update. I guess those days are gone now, though. With T-Bird trying to update itself completely without my intervention, I suspect that things could get screwed up pretty easily.

Is there some way to be notified when T-Bird portable updates are made available?

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Your best bet is to use the PortableApps.com Platform. It will automatically let you know when your apps have updates and let you update them with a single click.

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Platform it is, then......

Thanks for the very responsive replies!

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