Control How Workshare Connect updates

Scenario

Workshare Connect can be configured to control the updates. There are two available options via the GUI in the Preferences of the application:

1. Open Workshare Connect Desktop.
2. Go to File - Preferences... - General.
3. Under Control how Workshare updates select any of the two options below:

 

Resolution

You can also control Workshare Desktop updates using the registry keys.

1. Open Registry Editor
2. Navigate to HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Workshare\Workshare Desktop\Update

3. On the right-hand side, edit the UpdateControl string and choose your preferences:

UpdateControl = 0 - This will automatically download and install the updates.
UpdateControl = 1 - This will prompt you to choose for updates you want to install. 
UpdateControl = 2 - This will disable ALL the update. Please note, this is the only way (via the Registry Editor) to turn-off the Workshare Desktop updates.

 

Workaround