Some corporate firewalls block Stata from reaching its update servers. You may need to download the update "stuff" (the zip files) manually from the Stata website and point the software to that local directory.
Sometimes, the update requires replacing the main Stata executable. If prompted, follow the on-screen instructions to close Stata and allow the installer to finish the process. New Features in Stata 18 stata 18 patched
Code optimizations in updates can significantly reduce the time required for complex simulations or large data manipulations. How to Update Stata 18 Some corporate firewalls block Stata from reaching its
If an update is available, type update all . Stata will download the necessary files and apply the patches automatically. stata 18 patched