Automatic Update Notifications

Update notification in GMG ColorServer

GMG ColorServer checks daily for new service updates and patches. If there is a new version available, you will be automatically notified with a popup. You can then download the update and install it manually after all active tasks are complete. If you do not want to be automatically informed about new updates, you can disable the notification feature in the Client settings.

Always stay safely up to date.

Download and install an update

If a new patch or service update is available, you will see a popup with further information and a download button. If you press the download button, the setup file will be saved to your default webbrowser's download directory. This triggers the download only. The new version will not be installed automatically to ensure a save and smooth update process, especially for systems with multiple clients. If your GMG ColorServer is used by multiple clients, please inform all users about the scheduled update and make sure that all active tasks are complete. Then stop your system and install the update manually.

  1. In the update notification, click the button Download.
    Alternatively, you can download the setup in our download center under https://gmgcolor.com/support/download/product/colorserver/.
  2. Close all GMG applications.
  3. Launch GMG Service Controller and check the Service Monitor icon in your Windows task bar.
  4. If you see the icon with a green circle, right-click the icon and select Stop. While the server is shutting down, it turns into the icon with an orange circle. Please wait until it turns into the icon with a red circle before you proceed with the next step.
  5. Right-click the  red circle icon and choose Quit to end GMG Service Controller.
  6. Launch the Windows Task Manager.
  7. Open the tab Details.
  8. Under Name, right-click the entry appservice.exe and choose End task.

    How to end the Application Service in Windows Task Manager

  9. Go to your download folder and double-click the setup file to start the installation.
  10. Follow the instructions on the screen.

Postpone an update

If you receive an update notification but want to download the new version later, you can postpone the download by clicking the button Not Now. The notification window will then close and reappear after 24 hours to remind you of the update.

You can postpone the download as often as you like by clicking the Not Now button. If you do not want to be reminded of this update anymore, tick the Do not show again checkbox additionally. You will then only receive a notification again when another update is available for GMG ColorServer.

Disable automatic update notifications

We don't recommend you to turn off the automatic update notification, since you will only benefit from all new features and stability improvements with an up-to-date system. However, if you still want to forgo any update information, you can do so as follows.

  1. From the main menu, choose "Options" button in GMG ColorServer Options > Settings....
    A dialog opens.
  2. Remove the check mark under Updates > Check for Updates.
  3. Click the button OK to apply the changes.

Check for updates manually

If you want to search for new updates before the next auto-check or if you have disabled automatic update notifications, you can search for new versions manually.

  1. From the main menu, choose "Options" button in GMG ColorServer Options > Settings....
    A dialog opens.
  2. Under Updates > Check for Updates, click the button Search for Update.
  3. If a new update is available, this will be shown via popup. From there, you can proceed the same way as you would for automatic update notifications.

Do you have further questions on this topic?
In our FAQ, you do not only find general tips & tricks, but also concrete instructions for troubleshooting.