You must be connected to the internet to check for or get program updates.
Program updates provides an  excellent way to keep your roofing estimating software up to date with the latest features and fixes. 

Minor upgrades happen quite frequently and are free.
Major upgrades happen less frequently and are not free.

To check for upgrades click Tools on the top toolbar on the main screen. Select  program updates from the Tools menu.
The program updater opens. If you are connected to the internet the software you are using will be compared to the online version, you will see the results of the comparison.

Click the read details for update features. Click the Download free update to install this update.

If a new free minor version is available:
Then click the download button and it will be downloaded and installed.

If a new major version is available :
Major Versions are not free. Click the buy button to buy this software. After you purchase the upgraded software,
you will be instantly emailed the unlocking number. Enter this number in box provided. Click the download button.

Be sure you do not have any unfinished work open when upgrading your software, it will be lost.
None of your saved work or settings will be lost.
After your new software is downloaded it will be open automatically. The software you are using will be renamed with a .backup extension.
If the program does not connect to the RoofGenius website, your firewall may be blocking the connection.