diff --git a/britney.conf b/britney.conf
index e6387be..52f5b4c 100644
--- a/britney.conf
+++ b/britney.conf
@@ -81,7 +81,7 @@ HINTS_FREEZE       = block block-all
 #
 # naming a non-existent section will effectively disable new smooth
 # updates but still allow removals to occur
-SMOOTH_UPDATES    = ALL
+SMOOTH_UPDATES    = libs oldlibs
 
 IGNORE_CRUFT      = 0