When enabled, the Check for New Versions and Updates on Startup setting allows Identity Finder to automatically check the identityfinder.com server on the internet to see if a new version or upgrade to the application or AnyFind Definitions are available for your installation of Identity Finder. No personal information is sent at this time by Identity Finder.
You can also check for a new version or update immediately by clicking the Check Now button on this page or by clicking the Check for Updates button on the Tools and Options ribbon.
If a new version of Identity Finder is available, you will be prompted to download and either save or install the upgrade. You will not need to reactivate Identity Finder, if you install over your existing version in the same folder. You will need to restart Identity Finder.
If a new version of AnyFind Definitions is available, you will be prompted to download the upgrade. This download will automatically install the new definitions does not require you to restart Identity Finder.
If there is an error while downloading an update, you may be directed to manually download the update from the URL specified in the error message. This URL will contain a link to the file you should download as well as instructions on installing the update.
To view or change these settings, click the Settings button on the Tools and Options ribbon.