Ask HN: How do I manage auto-updates during testing on Windows?

1 inglor_cz 1 9/5/2025, 7:52:24 PM

We are currently alpha-testing a very specific desktop client with a big corporation on the receiving end. It is no longer feasible to juggle installers manually. What would be your solution for multiple testing teams, multiple channels etc.? The only thing I found that looks at least a bit usable is velopack.

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micahdeath · 1h ago

Do you mean windows updates? We use MECM so we can test windows updates effectively. This way Windows won't auto-update while your testing other things.

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Ask HN: How do I manage auto-updates during testing on Windows?

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