How to disable updates in Autodesk Access using Group Policy

Issue:

You do not want users attempting to install Autodesk updates because:

  • Users do not have install permissions
  • You want to control the distribution of updates by another method such as SCCM or Microsoft Endpoint Manager (Intune)

NOTE - *This registry setting does not disable the Autodesk Desktop App updates*

Solution: 

  1. From the Search bar in Windows, type in regedit
  2. Click Run as administrator
  3. Browse to the HKEY_CURRENT_USERS/Software/Autodesk/ODIS folder
  4. Right-click on the folder ODIS and choose New > DWORD (32-bit) Value
  5. Enter DisableManualUpdateInstall for the name
  6. Right-click on DisableManualUpdateInstall and choose "Modify..."
  7. A value of 1 gives users a view of Access without available updates.
  • Access won't start automatically during device startup and the Access icon won't appear in the system tray.
  • Users may still launch Access from the Start menu.
  • When users close Access, the application quits and the icon is removed from the system tray.

8. A value of 2 gives users the normal view of available updates but removes the Update button so they can't initiate updates.

9. Click the OK button and close the Registry Editor

10. A reboot may be necessary for the update to take place.

The results of the regedit in Autodesk Access:

See Also: 

How to disable updates in Autodesk Access using Group Policy (imaginit.com)

About the Author

Ken Williams

Installation Technical Support Specialist<br><br>Ken Williams has over 20 years of experience as a systems administrator helping organizations with installation, configuration, and maintenance. At IMAGINiT, Ken puts his knowledge of Microsoft, SQL, servers, and Autodesk to work ensuring clients are able to stay up-and-running, install their software easily, and maintain their solutions.

Follow on Linkedin More Content by Ken Williams
Previous Article
How to Display All File Versions in Autodesk Vault Thin Client
How to Display All File Versions in Autodesk Vault Thin Client

You do not want users attempting to install Autodesk updates from Autodesk Access and you want to use Group...

Next Article
The IMAGINiT Community Website!
The IMAGINiT Community Website!

Autodesk has a good article about what to whitelist in your antivirus program for Autodesk programs to func...

Civil 3D Classes Now Available

Learn More