Updated: February 2009

Oracle SQL Developer provides a Check for Updates facility. This facility is no longer available for updating your current install, in future it will alert you of new releases available for download. Check for Updates is also available for installing third-party extensions and to install third party database drivers. You can still use the Check for Updates facility to download the full new release. You may either be prompted with "Updates Available" or you can manually invoke Check for Updates using the Help menu. In either situation, you are directed to the full download site.You should download the latest zip file and unzip this in an empty folder. Ensure the "Use folder names" checkbox is checked when unzipping the file.

To use Check for Updates, start SQL Developer and select Help -> Check for Updates

Installing Third Party Drivers or Third Party Extensions

Check For Updates is available to install third-party drivers or extensions. Follow the wizard as follows:

• Start SQL Developer 1.5.x
• Select Help -> Check for Updates
• Follow the Check for Updates Wizard. Select required drivers or third party extensions
• When prompted, restart SQL Developer
• There is no need to select "Migrate User Settings" dialog as the connections and settings are preserved.

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