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Drake Software User’s ManualSoftware SetupFigure 2-10: Update Profile Setup5. Click Save._NOTESFor more information on setting employee security levels, see “Settingup Preparer Security” on page 17.The Update Profile Setup dialog box can also be accessed andmodified from Tools > Install Updates.AutomatedUpdatesAutomated updates are possible for offices that have a continuous Internet connection.To automate updates:1. From the Drake Home window, go to Setup > Update Profile.2. Click Activate AutoUpdates.3. Select a download time from the Hour and Minute lists.4. Select the type of update installation to use:• Auto install updates — Select this option to have the updates automaticallyinstalled after they are downloaded.• Manually install updates — Select this option if you want to manuallyinstall the updates (from Tools > Install Updates) after they are downloaded.5. Click Save._NOTEAll instances of Drake must be closed at the time of download. Thedownloading computer or server must be left on and online.Notificationof UpdatesNew in 2008, when you log into the program, you can immediately see if programupdates are available and ready for download—even if your firm does not enableautomatic updates. This new feature can be accessed if:• the program detects that the machine is connected to the internet• you have security rights to install patches (established in Setup > Preparer(s))Tax Year 2008 23