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How to Update AccountLinx/SyncLinx to the Latest Version

Updating AccountLinx/SyncLinx is necessary to ensure that you have all the latest features and bug fixes available to you. Depending on the version of AccountLinx you are using, it will prompt you when a new version is available to download and install or you will need to download and run our installation tool when you are aware of a newer version. 

 Windows 11 Compatibility

As of June 6th, 2022, AccountLinx/SyncLinx has been verified as fully compatible with Windows 11. 

 All Copies Must Be Minimum Compatible Version

All copies of AccountLinx/SyncLinx at your organization must meet the minimum compatible version to operate. This allows multiple versions of the applications to be in use to limit constant updates and makes some updates optional.

However, if an update is required, all versions of Account/SyncLinx must be updated to the required version.

The latest publicly available version is 4.7.8.1080 as of 11/19/2024.

Starting with 4.7.7.86, AccountLinx will now automatically prompt when opening if a new version is available to help ensure you are using the latest version of AccountLinx.

Updating AccountLinx/SyncLinx

For 4.7.7.86 & Above

Starting with AccountLinx 4.7.7.86, AccountLinx will check if there are any available updates when opening. If there is an available update, you will see a window like below to download and update AccountLinx/SyncLinx. The process of updating AccountLinx/SyncLinx is similar to the process for installing AccountLinx/SyncLinx. 

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If you choose to skip the offered version, you will not see the update prompt reappear for the offered version. When you are ready to update AccountLinx, you can go to Tools and click Check for Updates to see the "Update Available" window again.

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If you are skipping the offered version of AccountLinx, please be aware that your colleagues could update their versions of AccountLinx, requiring you to update AccountLinx as well. It is best for you and your colleagues to communicate with each other to ensure that all copies of AccountLinx are updated together or within a similar timeframe.

For manually updating or for version 4.7.7.65 or below

If you are using a version of AccountLinx/SyncLinx at or below 4.7.7.65 or need to manually update, then you will need to manually update AccountLinx/SyncLinx with the below link & steps.

  • Download the AccountLinx updater & installer below. Run/open the installer after the download completes.
  • Follow through with the prompts at the bottom of the window.

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  • It will begin to download and install anything necessary for AccountLinx & SyncLinx.

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  • After the installer finishes downloading what it needs, it will begin to uninstall AccountLinx if it is an older version first. Otherwise, it will begin to install AccountLinx. Follow the prompts for the installation.

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  • When completed, click Finish.

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  • When the installation is complete, click Finish.

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