How do I Check for Updates or Upgrade my Version of HomeGauge?

Staying up to date with the most current version of HomeGauge is important to take advantage of new Features and Bug Fixes. Upgrades between different versions are free for customers who have paid for the HomeGauge Services for ten continuous months or more, or have the HG Subscription. If you do not currently use HomeGauge Services the cost to upgrade is $300 and comes with a year of services. To read more about HomeGauge Services (click here). In version updates are free with the Software and the article below explains how to check for and run updates.

Check Your HomeGauge Version

1. Open HomeGauge Software on your computer
2. Click Help > About HomeGauge...
   
   
   
3. About HomeGauge5 will show you your version of HomeGauge. The example below is HomeGauge Inspection Software 5.3.4.0
   
4. Click OK when finished 

Check for Software Updates

1. Open HomeGauge Software on your computer
2. Click Help > Check for Updates
   
   
   Note: Make sure you are prepared to close HomeGauge if you are looking to install updates. Save and Close any Open Report.
3. If you are already up to date HomeGauge will prompt Your Software is up to date. Click OK.
   
4. If an update is available HomeGauge will prompt You currently have version x.x.xx. There is an update available for ... Would you like to download it now?
   
5. Click Yes to run the Update. HomeGauge will continue to download the new Installer. 
   
6. You will be prompted to Install the new Download once it is finished. Click Yes. HomeGauge will close and the Installer will start updating HomeGauge.
   
   Note: Updates and Re-Installs do not remove any of your Settings. They may however add any missing default HomeGauge material. This includes any missing default templates, print documents, or forms.

Upgrade Software to New Version

If you would like to upgrade from version 3 or 4 to version 5 you will need a new license for the corresponding version. Upgrades between different versions are free for customers who have subscribed to HomeGauge Services for ten continuous months or more. If you do not currently use HomeGauge Services the cost to upgrade is $300 and comes with a year of services. For more information please contact HomeGauge Sales and Support Monday-Friday 9a.m-5p.m Eastern. Phone: 828-254-2030 Option 1. Email: support@homegauge.com