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Will Software Updater autostart if it is not on the Launcher?

Asked by DonKaron

In 14.04 must the Software Updater icon be open on the Launcher to permit it to perform its daily check for updates? I unlocked the Software Updater icon from the launcher but have yet to see it pop on its own initiative and announce that updates are available. However, when I manually start the updater there are updates waiting to be installed. Perhaps I haven't waited long enough.

I have been searching but unable to find the answer to this.

Advice?

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DonKaron (don-karon) said : 		#1

I should add that I'm using Unity as the desktop.

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Best Thomas Krüger (thkrueger) said : 		#2

No, the software repositories updates are run fully in the background. When finished this will trigger the icon to come up on it's own when there are updates. Of cause you still have the option to start the updater manually.

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DonKaron (don-karon) said : 		#3

Thank you. Mystery solved.
On Apr 29, 2014 11:56 PM, "Thomas Krüger" <
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> Your question #247905 on Ubuntu changed:
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> Status: Open => Answered
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> Thomas Krüger proposed the following answer:
> No, the software repositories updates are run fully in the background.
> When finished this will trigger the icon to come up on it's own when
> there are updates. Of cause you still have the option to start the
> updater manually.
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Warren Hill (warren-hill) said : 		#4

If your question is solved then please mark it solved by clicking the "This solved my question " button next to Thomas's answer. It makes it easier for those of us trying to help to see which issues are still outstanding.

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DonKaron (don-karon) said : 		#5

Thanks Thomas Krüger, that solved my question.