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Q: Automatic legislation updates

Auto legislation updates help topic

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Do I need an Internet connection?Open this section

Yes. To perform an online legislation update, your computer must be connected to the Internet so you can access the Sage website. If a connection can't be made, an error message appears.

How do I set up my software to perform the check?Open this section

Company > Legislation > select the Check for online legislation updates check box.

When do automatic updates take place?Open this section

If the software has been set up, a check is made each time you use the Enter Payments option or the Update Records Wizard.

You can also check for legislation updates at any time, by choosing Tools > Check for legislation updates.

What happens during an automatic update?Open this section

If the Prompt before performing check check box is selected, you're asked if you want to proceed and check for updates. If the check box isn't selected, the check starts automatically.

If updates to the legislation are found, you're asked if you want the changes applied. If no updates are available, you're informed that your software is currently up-to-date.

The last time I performed a legislation check, I choose not to check for updates in the future. How do I switch the check back on?Open this section

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