"In the 2024 version, especially for those using subscription-based installations, the feature to turn off automatic updates is unavailable. This change is made to ensure that you're always using the latest version, which keeps your software functioning optimally and securely."

This is what we are telling you though. The above is false. It's a lie. It is not the way QB software updates the machines. Not all the machines download the software at the same time. Some are off, some not networked all the time, but most of the time your software literally does not deploy to all the machines at the same time.  By not allowing manual updates you have created an unstable environment. That is what the devs need to understand. Look at it this way, most IT groups don't even allow Windows to update instantly when a new build comes out. So I don't know what team though this was a good idea.