1. Home
  2. Computing & Technology
  3. Financial Software

Upgrade

By Shelley Elmblad, About.com

Definition: You upgrade your software when you buy a newer version of the same software. This is different from a patch or a software update, which almost always free of charge.
Common Misspellings: software up grade
Examples: I recently upgraded my copy of Microsoft Money 2002 to Microsoft Money 2006, and I am very happy with all the new features in that software upgrade.
Explore Financial Software
About.com Special Features

Stay connected and entertained with reviews on tips on the latest HDTVs, cellphones and more. More >

Easy ways to connect two computers for networking purposes. More >

  1. Home
  2. Computing & Technology
  3. Financial Software
  4. Financial Software Tips
  5. Financial Software Glossary
  6. Glossary Index – U
  7. Upgrade - Financial Software Upgrades

©2009 About.com, a part of The New York Times Company.

All rights reserved.