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BriefCatch Standalone: How to Update

Technical & Troubleshooting

Updating to the latest version of BriefCatch Standalone is quick and straightforward. Follow the steps below to make sure you're using the most recent release.

If you need help with installing BriefCatch Standalone for the first time, see BriefCatch Standalone: Installation Options.

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Note: BriefCatch Standalone does not update automatically. All updates must be applied manually. This applies to both enterprise and retail users.

Update Notification

When we release a new version of BriefCatch Standalone, a notification appears in under the BriefCatch S tab in the Word ribbon.

update-notice-ribbon

Mass Deployment Updates (Enterprise)

Updating BriefCatch Standalone for your organization is a simple process. The latest version of Standalone can always be found in the BriefCatch Portal under the BriefCatch Standalone tab.

For more information, see BriefCatch Standalone Enterprise: Software Updates.

Manual Updates (Retail/Professional Users)

Please Note: Make sure to close all Microsoft Office applications before installation to ensure a smooth setup.

Follow the steps below to update to the latest version of BriefCatch Standalone:

  1. Visit the BriefCatch portal and log in to your account.
  2. Click the BriefCatch Standalone tab under the BriefCatch Software heading. The latest version of Standalone will be shown under the heading.
  3. Click the green Download BriefCatch button to save the installer to your computer.
  4. Make sure all Office applications (Word, Excel, etc.) are closed before proceeding.
  5. Open BriefCatchInstaller.exe and follow the prompts to update BriefCatch Standalone.
  6. Open Word and ensure the BriefCatch S tab appears with the correct version installed.
  7. Once finished, you now have the latest version of BriefCatch Standalone installed! Your license and settings will remain the same.

If you receive an error that your license is invalid, you can reference our Subscription Sign-In guide to learn how to update your license.