How VirtualZones updates work
How update checks work
Section titled “How update checks work”VirtualZones checks for a newer version at launch and about every 24 hours while running.
When a newer version is available (and you haven’t skipped it), the Update Available dialog shows VirtualZones <version> is available with the release notes and three buttons:
| Button | Action |
|---|---|
| Install | Downloads the update (if it isn’t already downloaded), verifies it, and runs the installer silently. VirtualZones closes and reopens on the new version |
| Later | Closes the dialog. You’ll be asked again at the next check |
| Skip this version | Stops the pop-up for this version. The License card still shows an Update to <version> link, so you can install it later |
Update automatically
Section titled “Update automatically”With Update automatically on in Preferences, the update is downloaded and verified in the background first, then the dialog offers Install. Turning the option on also triggers an immediate check. With it off (the default), you’re asked before anything is downloaded.
Either way, nothing installs without your click.
Verification
Section titled “Verification”Every downloaded installer is checked against a SHA-256 hash and an RSA-2048 signature before it can run. A download that fails verification is deleted and ignored.
Checking your version
Section titled “Checking your version”The version is shown on the License card (for example v1.3.16) and in About. Whenever a newer version exists, the License card also shows an Update to <version> link that opens the update dialog. See the Changelog for what changed.