How to Stop CapCut from Auto-Updating on PC (Any Version!)

👋 Before we begin, just two quick things to keep in mind:

1. Make sure to delete the latest version of CapCut from your PC if it was automatically updated.
2. This method works on any version of CapCut — I’ll be using version 1.5 as an example, but feel free to choose whichever version you prefer.

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✅ Step 1: Download the CapCut Version You Want

To begin, download the CapCut version of your choice.
I’m using version 1.5 as mentioned above, and I’m getting it from the UptoDown website.

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💾 Step 2: Install and Close CapCut Quickly

Once downloaded, install CapCut on your PC.
After installing, open the app once, or close it immediately — but don’t leave it open too long, or it might auto-update.

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🛑 Steps 3, 4 & 5 Are Important — Pay Close Attention!

When CapCut installs, it creates a folder deep in your system. We need to make a small tweak there to stop automatic updates.

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🧭 Step 3: Locate the Secret CapCut Folder

1. Open your C: Drive
2. Go to Users, then open your main user folder — it’ll have your username.
3. Inside, look for the folder called AppData.
   If you can’t see it:
   • Click on View
   • Go to Show
   • Then check Hidden items

Now open this path:

AppData → Local → CapCut → User Data → Download

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⚙️ Step 4: Create a Fake Update File

Inside the Download folder:

1. Right-click, go to New → Text Document
2. Rename it to: update.exe (all lowercase)

If you don’t see the file extension while renaming, enable File name extensions from the View tab.

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🔐 Step 5: Set the File to Read-Only

Now:

1. Right-click on update.exe
2. Choose Properties
3. Tick the box that says Read-only
4. Click Apply and then OK

That’s it! CapCut should now stop updating automatically.

You might still get a pop-up asking you to update — simply close it and continue using CapCut as normal.

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🔁 Alternate Method (If the First One Doesn’t Work)

If it doesn’t work for you:

• Repeat the same steps, but create the update.exe file inside the Apps folder instead of Download.

That method works for many users too.

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👍 You’re All Set!

Now you can use any version of CapCut without it auto-updating in the background.