Can Steam be prevented from updating itself on Mac?
Is there a way to tell Steam on Mac to not update itself when it hasn't been manually launched?
I have now seen problems with this on two MacBooks. Without even trying to run Steam for anything, suddenly the system slows to a crawl, sometimes the entire screen even goes black, other programs I'm using stall with the wait timer icon, and then a progress dialog appears showing how far my unwanted Steam update is progressing.
Short of deleting Steam, is there a way to make it not update itself when not being used?
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How do I stop Steam from updating Mac?
Frequently Asked QuestionsHow do I stop Steam from updating itself?
Open your Steam client. Navigate to Settings after clicking Steam present on the top right corner of the window. Now click on the Interface tab present in the left column of the Settings and uncheck the box which says \u201cRun Steam when my computer starts\u201d. Save changes and exit.How do I stop Steam from auto loading on Mac?
Stop Steam from opening on startup The instructions for Mac are very similar. Open Steam, then click Steam in the Menu Bar at the top of the screen and then click Preferences. Once again, click Interface and then untick the option for 'Run Steam when my computer starts', as shown below.Why does Steam keep updating itself?
Steam has to provide constant updates to sustain a top ranking among its competitors. It has to enhance the user experience by fixing bugs, adding more advanced functionality, releasing security updates, and more.Fix Steam Update Error on Mac 2022
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