Xilinx Update
Updating Software From the Web
The XilinxUpdate utility displays the currently installed version of ISE Software. If an update is found on the Xilinx® Software Update Center website you can choose to download the update.
To Launch the XilinxUpdate Utility
Windows OS: Select Start > All Programs > Xilinx ISE Design Suite Current_Release> Accessories > XilinxUpdate.
Linux OS: From a command prompt, type: xilinxupdate
You can also run a software update from within the ISE® software. For more information, see Getting the Latest Software Updates.
Checking for Updates on the Web
After you launch the XilinxUpdate utility, you can check for updates on the web from the XilinxUpdate dialog box.

1. Click Advanced to verify your internet proxy settings. You may verify the settings or make changes. All changes are effective immediately.
2. Click Check for Updates to perform a software check. This launches the Update from the Web dialog box which shows the results of the software update check.

Downloading Software Updates
After checking for software updates, you can download and install the available software updates from the XilinxUpdate dialog box.

1. Click More Info to display information about the updates available with the service pack.
2. Click OK to proceed with downloading the software updates. The files necessary to update your installation will be downloaded and installed in one step.

Uninstalling a Software Update
After installing a software update, you can uninstall that update. To do so:
Select Start > All Programs > Xilinx ISE Design Suite Current_Release > Accessories > Uninstall Last Update from the ISE Program Group.
Note To uninstall the last update on Linux, type: xilinxupdate -uninstall at a command prompt.
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