How to Update SFM
Follow the below instructions to update SFM:
- Login on any company in SFM.
- Go on the Help Menu.
- Click on Web Update.
- Click Download on the Popup.
- Restart SFM and press OK to finalize the Update.
You can find what's new by checking the Release Notes.
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