Update Manager ensures you have the latest updates in security for both Federal and State tax preparation.
Scheduled updates may be set to run overnight when there will be no conflict with normal office operations.
The Update Manager can be set to obtain and install files automatically at a set time. To schedule your updates:
- From the Home window menu bar, select Tools > Update Manager. The Drake Update Manager dialog box is displayed.
- Click the Schedule software updates to occur at check box. From the alert window that is opened, click OK.
- Choose a time from the option box:
- Click one of the numbers (hours, minutes, seconds, and AM or PM) and type in (or use the arrows) the time to accept new updates when they are transmitted by Drake Software.
- Click Exit.
To stop automatic updates, clear the Schedule software updates to occur at check box.
Updates will now run at the scheduled time. Be sure to configure Sleep and Hibernation settings so they don't interrupt your updates.
Notes
Drake Software must be closed for Scheduled Updates to run.
When using a network, Drake Software must be closed on all workstations and the server for scheduled updates to run.
The computer designated to receive updates must be left on, and an authorized user must remain logged in to the computer in order to receive scheduled updates.
When updates are installed, the program creates an installation log of the updates. This log is displayed in the pane in the lower half of the Drake Tax Software Updates dialog box in tabbed format by description, number of the update, and release date. The tabs divide updates into categories, one for each package (1040, 1120, 1120-S, 1065, etc.), one for individual state updates, one for program updates, one for updates shared across two or more federal packages, one for updates shared across two or more state packages, and one for updates to Drake tools. To view a release note, double-click the desired row in the update pane. Notes are displayed in the Report Viewer, where you can print or export the notes as desired.
The note opens in the Report Viewer.
Notes
• Your computer needs to be on and a user needs to be logged into the computer.
• If your computer is not on and a user is not logged in, you will not receive scheduled updates.
• See the instructions for Installing State Program files for states and cities installations.
Requiring Updates When Offline
If your computer has been offline for 10 consecutive days, you have to reconnect to the Internet and receive all program updates before you can use Drake Tax again.
The program displays a warning after you have been offline for five days and again after nine days.