Disabling "Download sources and javadoc" in eclipse
Solution 1
Someone already filled a bug at Eclipse: https://bugs.eclipse.org/bugs/show_bug.cgi?id=576112
Apparently, it's fixed in M2E, but not yet released. Though, you can update on the latest snapshot as explained here: https://github.com/eclipse-m2e/m2e-core/issues/252#issuecomment-926379620
It solved the issue for me.
Until the release in Eclipse, you must add this update-site: https://download.eclipse.org/technology/m2e/snapshots/1.18.3/latest/
Accoriding to @Nis this is now released in the standard Eclipse update-site, so you don't need to add the preceding update-site anymore
Solution 2
I've managed to stop this by clicking on the red square button near the end of the line with "Download sources and javadoc" progression bar in "Progress" tab. This red button appears for a fraction of a second, so you have to be quick with clicking it.
Solution 3
I also try to work around it by clicking quickly on the stop command in the Progress tab. However it doesn't last, as soon as I change any code again, Eclipse (probably m2e), seems to refresh most Maven projects and restarts the cycle of never-ending download attempts. I wish there was a permanent solution.
Akila Uyanwatta
Updated on June 05, 2022Comments
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Akila Uyanwatta almost 2 years
I'm using Eclipse 20210312-0638
I have unchecked "Download artifact sources" and "Download artifact javadoc" from preferences (First picture). It's still downloading them (2nd picture). Is there any other configuration that I should change?
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J Fabian Meier almost 3 yearsSilly question, but did you restart eclipse?
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Akila Uyanwatta almost 3 years@JFabianMeier yep, restarted and also tried starting with -clearPersistedState -clean flags
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Dilip D over 2 yearsplease improvise your comments by briefing more
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Bruno over 2 yearsThanks! This problem was driving me crazy. I have updated m2e e now the error disappeared.
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DAMungra over 2 yearsWorked like a charm. I will update my whole team to use this solution. Thanks.
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Dave The Dane over 2 yearsDoes anybody know when we can expect a regular update to fix this (i.e. not a snapshot)?
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navy1978 over 2 yearsthis fixed my problem!
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Nis over 2 yearsGo to Help | Check for Updates. There is a new version of m2e available (1.19.0.20211116-0804). Looks like it has been working for me :-)