How do I stop the reminder for me to update?

[handrawn]

you could try blocking it in a firewall, unless you need continual web access

[brianlj]

you could try blocking it in a firewall, unless you need continual web access

Thanks. I never thought of that.

I created an Outbound rule based on PhotoGraphicDesigner.exe and that appears to work. No more message repeatedly touting the update service.

Bonus: it also blocks the "Would you like [insert name of other program I don't want]?" pop-ups.

In Xara, going Help | Check for updates, it now comes back with "You need to be online to use this feature."

Thank you again.

[handrawn]

you are welcome

[Promidi]

you could try blocking it in a firewall, unless you need continual web access

I have done this also for Designer Pro 16.2 and it worked there as well.

I am just hoping that Designer Pro does not need not phone home on a monthly basis in order to validate the licence.

[handrawn]

it will need to verify sooner or later I think, but you should be able to let it through and then block it again when it does