EDIT: I had mistakenly stated that Windows Update was where the issue was. I am experiencing this issue attempting to update my apps via the Microsoft Store. My question still stands, just added some clarifications and corrected my mistake.

I have the perpetual license for Clip Studio Paint. If you aren't familiar with their licensing model, basically I don't get the minor update versions (4.1, 4.2, etc). I only get security patches and hotfixes. My issue is every time Microsoft Store's update runs, it tries to install 4.1.0. Obviously, the Store is just seeing a new version present and isn't checking any licenses or anything. Is there a way to block CSP from ever updating through the Store?

If the program updates through the Store, then I have to uninstall it and reinstall the version I'm licensed for. When I do that the loop just starts over again because MS detects I'm not at the newest version anymore.

[Adding some answers to questions]

I did not install CSP via the Windows Store since some people have asked about that. I installed it via CSP's own installer downloaded from their website. The Microsoft Store update section seems to have recently started pushing 3rd party app updates which is where I believe this is coming from.

I also changed the picture to show more context as well as what is in the "..." menu option.

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[–] 7 points 1 year ago (3 children)

There's gpo settings to stop windows update from updating 3rd party apps. If you want to have something check anyway, I tend to use UnigetUI or just plain winget.

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  • [–] [S] 4 points 1 year ago (2 children)

    So I couldn't find anything for 3rd Party Apps. I found GPO settings for disabling Automatic Updates which doesn't apply in this situation because I already have it disabled. Where are the GPO settings for 3rd Party?

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