SupportAssist for Business PCs Frequently Asked Questions

Update SupportAssist

• Should I update to the latest version of SupportAssist for Business PCs if I have an older version installed?

  Yes, it is recommended to update to the latest version to ensure continued support and receive the full benefits of SupportAssist. For information about updating SupportAssist to the latest version, see the Updating SupportAssist for Business PCs section in the SupportAssist for Business PCs Deployment Guide available on the SupportAssist for Business PCs documentation page.

• What is the expiry date for my SupportAssist installation?

  All SupportAssist installations have expiry dates. If SupportAssist is about to expire or has expired, you must update to the latest version of SupportAssist on the target PCs to ensure continued support.

  The following table lists the validity of each version of SupportAssist:

  Table 1. SupportAssist version and validityThe following table lists the validity of each version of SupportAssist:

  Release version	Validity
  4.5.0.11735	Valid until January 31, 2026
  3.6.0.56900 (Patch update)	Valid until September 30, 2025
  3.6.0.56884	Valid until September 30, 2025
  3.5.0.46197	Valid until April 30, 2025
  3.4.1.42601 (Patch update)	Valid until November 4, 2024
  3.4.1.40081
  3.4.0.39400 (Patch-2 update)
  3.4.0.35720 (Patch-1 update)
  3.4.0.35707
  3.3.1.93 and earlier	Expired NOTE:If SupportAssist has expired on your PC, you must manually update to the latest version. Automatic updates are not supported on expired versions.

• What is the expiry date for my Central Resource Manager installation?

  It is recommended to update to the latest version to ensure continued support and receive the full benefits of the Central Resource Manager capabilities.

  The following table lists the validity of each version of Central Resource Manager:

  Table 2. Central Resource Manager version and validityThe following table lists the validity of each version of Central Resource Manager:

  Release version	Validity
  4.5.0.11735	Valid until January 31, 2026
  3.6.0.56884	Valid until September 30, 2025
  3.5.0.47317	Valid until April 30, 2025
  1.1.3.40081	Valid until November 4, 2024
  1.1.2.35747	Valid until November 4, 2024
  1.1.1.93 and earlier	Expired