How to find the last version of the program you need

New features and chips often turn brakes, unstable or does not compatible with your computer. If you use the old device, or simply do not want to change their habits, and you can postpone the update. And if you update, install without asking, should look for older versions of your programs.

Where to look

Often enough search in Google in the spirit of "program name + version number." But downloading the old installation files from random sources - is not the best idea, as together with the right application, you can pick up a bunch of toolbars for browsers or something worse. It is better to use the official website of the program.

• The site developer, in most cases, you can find an archive version.
• Archive versions can be found on GitHub, if the required application is open source.
• sites like OldApps.com It specializes in storing old versions of popular software distributions.
• Find the file versions can be on sites such as Download.com, Softpedia.com or MajorGeeks.com.
• OEMs tend to keep previous versions of their drivers in the archive. If you are experiencing problems with newer versions of drivers, such as the video card, you can find a stable version in the archives
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  AMD and NVIDIA.
• Past versions of the Android app, you can search ApkMirror.com and UpToDown.com.

Backup

If the application has been updated and now suddenly does not work the way you want, or not working at all, everything can be fixed by restoring the correct version from the backup.

In Windows, you can restore the system state by using the regular "System Restore." Return the previous state of your Mac can function full-time Time Machine. On Linux backup and recovery system and the data can be done using applications such as TimeShift.

Keep a copy close

If you find a version of the app, which works steadily and do not want to upgrade, make sure to save the installer. The developer can always delete the archive versions update installers, and the site might become unavailable. But this will not happen with the necessary installation files lying on your disk.

disable update

When an application update is not desired, it can be disabled. The different programs to do it in different ways, but usually not hard to find the appropriate option in the settings. Linux users can "freeze" the desired application by selecting this option in your package manager, eg Synaptic.

If an application wants to update the persistent and does not allow for it to turn off, you can deny him access to the Internet, for example using a standard firewall Windows.

To do this, in the "Control Panel," click "System and Security", then go to your firewall settings and click "Advanced". You can create a rule for outbound connections and to prohibit the application you need access to the entire Internet or only to the developer's website.

Watch carefully how application updates are needed and where they can be on and off. Of course, you should not use the old Antivirus or browser. But where the updates bring more trouble than good, and without them you can do.