Keeping your Windows based EXFO Platform up-to-date


Applies to

FTB-1v2, FTB-1v2 PRO, FTB-2, FTB-2 PRO, MAX-800, MAX-800 PRO, FTB-500, LTB-1, LTB-8, LTB-12

Information

EXFO always builds Windows based system images with the latest available updates to keep your instrument running smoothly with the best experience and securely. Due to, namely, manufacturing, stocking, shipping delays or else, latest updates may not be installed on your Windows based Platform upon reception. Best practices and EXFO recommend to always keep your Windows based Platform updated with the latest Microsoft Updates. New content is added regularly so that you can obtain recent updates and fixes, to help protect your Windows based EXFO Platform. Microsoft Update is the online extension of Windows that helps you keep your product up-to-date. Use Microsoft Update to install updates for your EXFO Platform.  Connect your EXFO platform to the Internet and refer to Windows help in order to update your unit.  

 

Guidance for keeping

Windows based EXFO Platform up-to-date

 

EXFO Products

Operating System

Guidance for Updates

FTB-1v2

FTB-1v2 PRO

 

FTB-2

FTB-2 PRO

 

LTB-1

 

MAX-800 series

MAX-800 PRO series

 

LTB-2

LTB-8

LTB-12

 

 

 

 

 (Windows 8.1)

Windows 10

 

 

 

Apply latest OS updates using

Windows Update

 

Apply Latest EXFO Software

Using EXFO Software Update application

 

See: Software Release Notes

or

Download EXFO Software

 

 

EXFO Products

Operating System

Guidance for Updates

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

FTB-500 series

 

 

 

 

Windows 8.1

Apply latest OS updates using

Windows Update

 

Apply Latest EXFO Software

Using EXFO Software Update application

 

See: Software Release Notes

 

Download EXFO Software

 

 

 

 

Windows XP

Download and Run Microsoft solution Security Update for Windows XP SP3 (KB4012598) (note 1)

 

Or

 

Upgrade to WINDOWS 8.1 using EXFO upgrade kit