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Firefox keeps updating when I have selected the option not to update.

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Firefox keeps updating even though I have specifically selected the option "Never check for updates."

Firefox keeps updating even though I have specifically selected the option "Never check for updates."

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FredMcD
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Type about:preferences#advanced<enter> in the address bar.

Under Advanced, Select Update. Check the settings.

Also turn off Use a background service to install updates

cor-el
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To what version does Firefox tries to update?

You are currently on the ESR update channel according to your Firefox version (52.2.1)