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John_C
Posts: 336
Joined: 16 May 2018 20:04

Unable to check for updates

Post by John_C »

Tested with 23.20.0100

When I click Help > Online Support > Check for Updates,
XY shows me an error window:

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Check for Updates Failed

Could not reach https://www.xyplorer.com/version.php.

Version:
Error: Failed to open remote file.
Two additional notes:

1. I don't use any anti-virus, firewall or other security software.
2. The page https://www.xyplorer.com/version.php can be opened in the browser without any problems.

Filehero
Posts: 2645
Joined: 27 Feb 2012 18:50
Location: Windows 10 Pro x64

Re: Unable to check for updates

Post by Filehero »

Not confirmed for 23.30.0100.

I guess, a manual update to that version will fix it.

John_C
Posts: 336
Joined: 16 May 2018 20:04

Re: Unable to check for updates

Post by John_C »

Still doesn't work with 23.30.0100 for me.

John_C
Posts: 336
Joined: 16 May 2018 20:04

Re: Unable to check for updates

Post by John_C »

The problem with manual updates is that I'm not sure which files are safe to move from one XY version to another.

It seems it will be safe to move tag.dat, for example, but I'm not sure about XYplorer.ini.

RalphM
Posts: 1935
Joined: 27 Jan 2005 23:38
Location: Cairns, Australia

Re: Unable to check for updates

Post by RalphM »

I've never used the automatic updates, what I do is:
1. Download the newest version (Installer package) from this forum (BETA versions) to my XY setup folder
2. Extract the Installer.exe from the archive
3. Run that "XYplorer_xx.xx_Install.exe" as admin (stop all running instances before you click next)
4. XY updates and shows you the results in the title bar
5. Restart XY (if you usually run it in non-admin mode)

Thanks to muscle memory this takes me maybe 30 sec and has very rarely failed me.
It replaces/updates all the necessary files only and leaves everything else alone.
Ralph :)
(OS: W11 22H2 Home x64 - XY: Current beta - Office 2019 32-bit - Display: 1920x1080 @ 125%)

Horst
Posts: 1092
Joined: 24 Jan 2021 12:27
Location: Germany

Re: Unable to check for updates

Post by Horst »

No problems here to check for update.
I always use Help / Online Support / Check for updates.
I use this without and with control pressed.
Never missed any version with it and it never failed.
Windows 11 Home x64 Version 23H2 (OS Build 22631.3527)
Portable XYplorer (actual version, including betas)
Everything 1.5.0.1373a (x64), Everything Toolbar 1.3.3, Listary Pro 6.3.0.73

highend
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Re: Unable to check for updates

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VeeGee

Re: Unable to check for updates

Post by VeeGee »

No issue here either. I use a CTB with the following code :

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update 1+128;
I use this for beta and full releases.

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