It can be disabled when manually starting by adding the '-disable-update' parameter and also removed from the Task Scheduler, but cannot be avoided when started by a link in another program, such as an email client. It would be good to have a built-in 'check for updates' setting. Opera is functional with that UDP request blocked.

I am unable to find information explaining the need for this Internet connection. Opera satisfies my browsing needs without the annoyances of Firefox and Internet Explorer.Ĭons: Opera.exe tries to make an outgoing UDP connection each time I start to enter a bank account password, which is disturbing.

It uses the Chrome engine and extensions without having to be associated with Google. Pros: Opera is a fast browser with built-in add blocking.