You can turn this option off from the main menu:
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File -> Preferences -> [General] tab -> Auto-update options/Automatically check for newer version of the program and Bible texts' corrections.
Once more, i should repeat that there is no malware/adware/spyware in the program, even though it is free. I have no other way to persuade you on that one, sorry...
If this mean something, the softpedia software repository has certified that TheWord contains no spyware, adware or viruses (check this link: http://www.softpedia.com/get/Others/Hom ... Word.shtml)
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