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When you first install the Report Designer, the following dialog box appears prompting you to enable the version checker:
If you enable the version checker, you receive periodic update notices as shown below. These notices appear when there is a major General Availability (GA) release. Click the version you want, then click Update to begin downloading.
You can enable version checker
If you opt out of the version checker, you can still check for updates manually. In Report Designer, go to Help -> Check for Updates:
Disabling Automatic Version Checker
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