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Updating the console software

By default, each time the console is started, it will automatically check the Double-Take Software web site to see if there is updated console software available. If there is updated console software available, an Automatic Updates section will appear on the Home page. Click Get the latest update to download and install the updated console software.

If you want to disable the automatic check for updates, click Change automatic updates or select Options from the toolbar. On the Options page, deselect Automatically check for updates to disable the automatic check.

You can also manually check for updates by selecting Help, Check for Updates.

Update available—If there is an update available, click Get Update. The dialog box will close and your web browser will open to the Double-Take Software web site where you can download and install the update.
No update available—If you are using the most recent console software, that will be indicated. Click Close.
No connection available—If the console cannot contact the update server of if there is an error, the console will report that information. The console log contains a more detailed explanation of the error. Click Check using Browser if you want to open your browser to check for console software updates. You will need to use your browser if your Internet access is through a proxy server.