Configuring Automatic Updates on the Server

Configure your server computer to detect and download updates to MedicalDirector Software Applications.

Before you begin

The update process will not interrupt users working in MedicalDirector software on their workstation.

About this task

This step involves telling your server computer:
  • Whether or not you want it to check for updates
  • How often you want the check to occur
  • When you want the download to occur

    On your Server Computer:

Procedure

  1. Locate and right-click the MedicalDirector Automatic Update in your Windows System Tray.
    If the MedicalDirector Automatic Update is not active, on Microsoft Windows 8.1 and Window 10, select Windows key and enter Automatic Update.
  2. In the menu, select Preferences.
  3. In the Preferences window, set Schedule (Check for updates every...) and indicate how often you want to automatically check for updates (Month/Week/Day/Hour).
  4. Choose when to download available updates, as soon as they become available, or at a predetermined time (and set the time if you select this option).
  5. The Applications to Update section lists the installed applications that can be updated. Set which applications you want MedicalDirector Automatic Update to check for updates.
  6. Click Browse to locate and select a location on your Server to save the downloaded files to.

    Note:
    This cannot be a shared location such as \\My_Shared_Folder or any network resource.
  7. Click OK to save your settings.

Results

What to do next

To view a history of updates, right-click the MedicalDirector Automatic Update icon and select History.