- About This Article Series
- Launching Expression Media 2
- Getting Help
- Updating Expression Media
- Exiting Expression Media
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Updating Expression Media
Microsoft occasionally issues free updates to Expression Media. For example, at this writing, the current version is Microsoft Express Media 2 Service Pack 1 (or version 2.01). Service Pack 1 (SP1) added a variety of bug fixes and minor feature enhancements.
To determine your version of Expression Media, choose Help > About Microsoft Expression Media (Windows) or Expression Media 2 > About Expression Media 2 (Mac). The version number is shown at the top of the window (see Figure 11). You should check for additional updates periodically.
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Figure 11 Display this window to determine your installed version of Expression Media 2.
Checking for Updates on Windows
Do either of the following:
- To use Windows Update to check for updates, choose Help > Check for Updates.
- Go to the Advanced Search page of Microsoft's Download Center and search for Expression Media updates (see Figure 12). Click Go to conduct the search.
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Figure 12 To view the list of updates for Expression Media (Windows), choose Microsoft Expression in the Product/Technology pop-up list.
Checking for Updates on Macintosh
Follow these steps:
- Choose Help > Check for Updates.
The Microsoft AutoUpdate window appears and checks for updates. Note that Microsoft AutoUpdate checks for updates to all installed Microsoft applications, such as Microsoft Office.
- When you're finished, choose Microsoft AutoUpdate > Quit Microsoft AutoUpdate (Command-Q).