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Types of Updates

 When InstallShield Update Manager performs an update check, it provides you with a list of available updates for programs on your computer. There are three types of updates:

Updates
Your software vendor recommends that you install this update. You can select to automatically download and install this update from your desktop without visiting your software vendor's Web site.

Update Messages
This is a message informing you that an update to this program is available on your software vendor's Web site. A link to that Web site is provided.

Messages
Your software vendor wants you to be informed of specific information regarding this program that does not involve a software update. There may or may not be a link to the software vendor's Web site to provide you with further information.

For more information, see:

About the Update Manager
How Does the Update Manager Work?

 

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