Tabs Overview
The Intel® Software Manager interface consists of five tabs:
Downloads
The
Downloads
tab shows the number of available downloads that Intel Software Manager has found appropriate to your system.To download an update for your system, click on the button to the right of the product name. Click
Download Only
to download the installer. You can then install the software as a separate step. Click Update
to download an update to a tool that is already installed and has an active commercial license. In some cases both options are available.Note
The
Update
action does not update integration with third-party tools. If you have upgraded your third-party tools to a new version, such as moving from Microsoft* Visual Studio* version 2013 to 2015, you will need to update its integration manually. Click the Download Only
button, and during the installation select Custom
to specify the upgraded component you would like to integrate with.Licenses
The
Licenses
tab shows information about licenses for Intel® Software Development Products installed on the system, allows you to manage subscriptions, and shows the status of your current licenses and serial numbers. You can expand the license information to view details, including product details and path to the license file. Follow the Manage license file >>
link to manage the license on the Registration Center.More information about serial numbers is available from Where Can I Find my Serial Number?.
News
The
News
tab shows information about installed Intel® Software Development Products. Click a message to get more details. Unread messages are marked bold.History
The
History
tab shows information about product updates downloaded and installed on your system.Settings
On the
Settings
tab you can change the Intel Software Manager settings related to update checks and downloads, notifications, privacy, and network.See also:
Changing Preferences