Updating DT Max

The DT Max update policy

DT Max updates are released from time to time to incorporate changes in tax law, new forms and other program improvements.

Registered users can download updates from the Internet as soon as product testing and government certifications have been completed.

Major updates are also mailed on CD-Rom two or three times per year. Due to the time required for manufacturing and shipping, these updates are normally available on the Internet two weeks before the CD-Rom is delivered.

The DT Max updater program

DT Max comes with a sophisticated updater program that will enable you to download and install updates and patches quickly and efficiently.

Using the DT Max updater you can check for updates from DT Max or set it to automatically check for new releases at regular intervals, so you know you are always using the most current DT Max products. Either way, you will always be able to choose which updates you want to download and install.

To use the DT Max updater, select Check for program updates from the Help menu.

• Check for updates now

  Hit the Check for updates now button to start the update process right away.

• Check automatically

  Tick this box if you want the DT Max updater to check for new releases at start-up. Select how many days should pass between each request is made.

Installing DT Max updates

The installation of updates with the DT Max updater is completed in three steps.

1. Before any download or installation is performed, the DT Max update program will show you the most recent releases that are available and relevant to your setup. Select only the updates you want by ticking/unticking them.

2. Hit "Download". Each update you selected will be downloaded to your computer. During the transfer, you may still work with DT Max as you would if you were downloading from the DT Tax and Accounting Web site.

3. Finally, to ensure proper installation, you will be required to save your changes and quit DT Max. Then you can hit "Install". After the installation, the DT Max updater will allow you to restart DT Max with the most recent files.

Tips and tricks

• Updates marked with a star are required by at least one other selected update and cannot be unticked unless that other update is not selected.

• Updates marked with the warning symbol "!" are currently unavailable. You may tick their respective boxes for more detailed information.

• Updates that you have downloaded but not installed are saved on your hard disk so that they will not be downloaded more than once.