I just updated and my SilverFast does not start anymore.

I just updated and my SilverFast does not start anymore.

Please make sure, that the most recent updates are installed for all your SilverFast versions. When installing manually, each module must be downloaded and installed separately.

The best solution is to use the automated update feature. This can be found in the welcome window's service dialog.

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