bug: Jan auto downloads updates without permission (drained 1.2GB)
Author: steveeprestonCreated Dec 9, 2025Updated Sep 17, 2026
Version: e.g. 0.5.17
Describe the Bug
Jan download the update, without any permission. I Just installed it past month, and used for some minutes now i see it downloaded the update without any question
Steps to Reproduce
- Just Install Jan
Screenshots / Logs
"C:\Users\(User)\AppData\Local\jan-updater\installer.exe" >>> 1.2GB
Operating System
- Windows
Source: janhq/jan