OLD SCHOOL: disable prompt to update version

AnkiWeb addon 1609517624

Disables the startup dialog prompting users to update Anki to the newest version, for users content with their current version's functionality.
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Votes
7 (👍 6 · 👎 1)
Updated
2020-09-14
Anki versions
2.1.26~
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Languages
Python
Description language
en

Maintenance

abandoned

  • Last update or commit: 2020-09-14 (2239 days before the snapshot).

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Description

This add-on disables the startup dialog box that prompts users to update to the newest version of Anki. For people who are happy with the functionality of their current version--because if it isn't broken, don't fix it. CREDIT: By Joseph Yasmeh. Tested on Anki 2.1.15.