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Slack Won’t Update: How to Check and Install Updates
Make sure the Internet connection is fast
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Updated onOctober 4, 2023
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Seeing thatSlackwon’t update is no joy. It doesn’t appear to be a widespread problem, yet such cases do occasionally.
The point is that the company is gradually rolling out variousupdatesto ensure your experience gets a lot snappier and free of any broken features. And when Slack is not updating, you will miss out on a few of these. So, keep reading to find out the fixes!
What can I do when Slack won’t update?
1. Check your Internet connection
The Slack client for Windows and Mac automatically checks forupdatesfrom time to time. Therefore, a reliable andfast Internet connectionis required.
Your job is to make sure it has one or correct the issue if you see the warning icon with the error message,Slack does not connect to the Internet.
2. Manually look for Slack updates
If you’d like to skip the waiting and manually updateSlack, there’s a dedicated option. Remember, the above steps are for the Windows Slack client.
3. Keep track of the updates
Older versions of the Slack desktop app can result in connection issues and bugs of all kinds but don’t overthink it.
Slackusually announcesupdatesthat are rolling out gradually over a few weeks, so venturing on a wild goose chase and trying to find one that doesn’t even exist isn’t the best thing to do.
Make sure instead to keep track of theupdatesby heading over to theUpdates and Changespage for each of its clients. Here’s where you may find them, depending on which client you’re using.
Updates bring several improvements and make bugs less frustrating, so it isn’t pleasant to see that sometimesSlackwon’t update. If that’s the issue you’re also dealing with, try the above tips as they work every time.
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Madalina Dinita
Networking & Security Specialist
Madalina has been a Windows fan ever since she got her hands on her first Windows XP computer.
She is interested in all things technology, especially emerging technologies – AI and DNA computing in particular.
Prior to joining the WindowsReport team, she worked in the corporate world for a number of years.
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Madalina is a Windows fan since forever, especially interested in AI, emerging technologies, privacy, and security.
