diff --git a/src/com/eteks/sweethome3d/io/DefaultUserPreferences.properties b/src/com/eteks/sweethome3d/io/DefaultUserPreferences.properties
index bd52fdb..a2d5fc2 100644
--- a/src/com/eteks/sweethome3d/io/DefaultUserPreferences.properties
+++ b/src/com/eteks/sweethome3d/io/DefaultUserPreferences.properties
@@ -35,7 +35,7 @@ wallPattern=hatchUp
 newWallThickness=7.5
 newHomeWallHeight=250
 newFloorThickness=12
-checkUpdatesEnabled=true
+checkUpdatesEnabled=false
 autoSaveDelayForRecovery=600000
 
 # Uncomment default currency line to use prices in application
