Updating ARC

ARC updates

Periodically, ARC is updated with new features, bug fixes, and security patches. ARC is distributed through three separate channels, each updated on its own schedule.

How to update

When a new ARC update for Windows is available, a notification is shown at application startup. The notification displays the latest version information and several actions: update immediately, postpone the notification for a chosen period, or view the release notes to review what changed in the update.

ARC update notification dialog with update and skip options
Example update notification. The numbered items correspond to the actions described below.
  1. Update now: Automatically download and install the latest ARC version.
  2. Skip for later: Choose a timeframe to postpone the update notification.
  3. Confirm skip: Acknowledge skipping updates for the specified period.
  4. View release notes: Open the release notes to see included features, bug fixes, and security changes.

Delaying update notices

You may delay the update notification for up to six months. Be aware that waiting this long can increase the risk that ARC could stop functioning if an update depends on third-party resources or other external dependencies that change during the delay.

Important: The Teams edition receives only mandatory updates and will only be updated when a required fix or security patch is necessary.