# ATEUPDATE

_Documentation added January 2024_

**ATEUPDATE \{switches\}**

(Used only from ATE)  ATEUPDATE initiates an ATE update. It is normally invoked internally by _Help > Check For Updates_ on the ATE toolbar, but can also be invoked directly for various update-support purposes. 

**Switches**

| **Switch** | **Function** |
|------|------|
| /A | admin mode (required if not running from ATE session) |
| /F | force update (even if already current) |
| /L | launch update program if applicable (else download only) |
| /Q | quiet mode |
| /S | sync local update cfg file with ATE client (only) |
| /S+ | same as /S but continue with normal processing afterward |
| /W | force A-Shell update instead of ATE (same as ASHUPDATE) |
| /? | Writes switch listing and usage info to the screen. |


**See Also**

•	["Updating" topic in the ATE Reference](https://www.microsabio.net/dist/doc/ate/updating.html)