Vault and settings — Updates

Where: Settings → Software update & license.

The program compares this build’s version to a one-line text file on the update host:

https://www.ngwidgetsoftware.com/patches/VersionUpdate3.txt

(or the host you configured for Encrypt3). The file contains only the newest version, for example v1.0.0.2.

Automatic check

  1. Check Authorize checking for an update every 30 days.
  2. You should see a confirmation that automatic checks are on (or off if you uncheck).
  3. After a successful sign-in, when 30 days have passed since the last successful check, the main window can notify you.
  4. If the server version is newer, you get both version numbers. If you are current, there is no notice.
  5. If there is no Internet at that moment, you are told there is no connection.

Opening Settings does not show that confirmation; only changing the box does.

Manual check

  1. Choose Check for update.
  2. The program checks Internet first, then reads the version file.
  3. You are told: new version, already current, no Internet, or the file could not be read.

The button does not freeze the window; wait for the message.

License button

License on the same tab is for the license / evaluation dialog, not for downloading a new exe.

If it fails

  • No .config next to the exe can break other features; it is not a substitute for this check.
  • Firewall or offline PC — use the manual button when you have a network.
  • You never see a 30-day balloon — the box is off, or 30 days have not passed since a successful check.

Next

Download a new zip from your product site when a newer version is announced. Keep NextGenWigetEncrypt3.exe.config beside the new exe. Licensing if you also need the machine code from About.