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How to update on-premises M-Files Hubshare to the latest 5.0.17.x versions

Last updated on 15 October 2025

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Overview

As you may know, Hubshare deprecation of the standalone features happen in the 25.x versions and above. Customers that are staying on the 5.0.17.9 version might need hotfixes available and cannot see them on the AutoUpdate page. 

This article will show you how to install those latest 5.0.17.x versions.

Solution

Your current AutoUpdate page should look like this:

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There might be minor versions published after the 5.0.17.9 available for you, but the AutoUpdate page cannot access them.

You will need to change the AutoUpdate.lic file that is in C:\Hubshare (or the custom path you have chosen)

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Download the new AutoUpdate.lic file from the link below:

https://hubsharestaticresources.blob.core.windows.net/static/autoupdate/AutoUpdate_Standalone.lic

Rename it to AutoUpdate.lic and replace the old one, then restart the Hubshare Application Pools (steps are explained here: /article/How-to-properly-restart-your-On-Premises-M-Files-Hubshare-application)

Your AutoUpdate should now look like this:

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You now have the latest 5.0.17.x available for download and update.

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