Upgrade Backup Agent on Windows

{note:title=Notice}For Server Backup 5.2.x and later, you must upgrade the components in the following order or your backups may fail:
* Data Center Console (if applicable)
* Backup Manager
* Backup Agent
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You may be informed by email when a new version of software is released. New versions are improved by bug fixes and new/reworked functionality. All enhancements made to the product are documented in the [Release Notes|Release Notes]. Release Notes usually contain a brief summary of recent changes, enhancements, and bug fixes in a particular software release.


First, [obtain|Obtain Windows Backup Manager] the latest version of the Server Backup Manager installer. Then access the computer on which the current version of the Backup Agent is installed. You must already have a PC running Windows Backup Agent 5.x or a later version.

While upgrading, the following information may be useful:

* To upgrade the Server Backup Agent, you do not need to uninstall the previous version.
* It is recommended that you close all other applications before starting Setup. This will make it possible to update relevant system files without having to reboot your computer.

*To upgrade the Windows Backup Agent to the latest version:*

A Full Block Scan will be initiated on the next backup after a Backup Agent upgrade due to a restart of the Agent service/daemon. This ensures that backups are consistent.

{excerpt:hidden=true}Instructions on how to upgrade the Backup Agent on Windows.{excerpt}