How to Use ClickOnce Installer for Automatic Upgrades

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The ClickOnce method simplifies ongoing maintenance, as updates are installed automatically after the initial installation. There are three types of ClickOnce installations available for Spotlight for Office:

  • ClickOnce for SpotlightXL
  • ClickOnce for SpotlightWord
  • ClickOnce for SpotlightPPT
    Notes:
    • To use Spotlight for Excel, Word, and PowerPoint, run each ClickOnce installer once for automatic future updates.
    • The ClickOnce installation method is recommended for all users.

    To use the ClickOnce Installer, do the following:

  1. In your application, go to Manage your Account > Spotlight Addins.
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  2. Select the desired file(s): SpotlightXL_ClickOnce.exe, SpotlightPPT_ClickOnce.exe, or SpotlightWord_ClickOnce.exe and download it.
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  3. Alternatively, you can download the SpotlightXL_ClickOnce.exe, SpotlightPPT_ClickOnce.exe, and SpotlightWord_ClickOnce.exe files from Where to Download and Version Information.
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  4. Once downloaded, find the files on your computer (typically in the Downloads folder) and double-click each to run them.
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  5. Click Install.
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  6. Once the installation is complete, click Close.
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    Note:
    Repeat this process as needed to install the other Spotlight for Office options.

The installer will check if you already have the latest release and display a message stating that The latest version of this customization is already installed if you run the ClickOnce.exe file a second time.

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See also ClickOnce Best Practices