Thank you, Gabi.  I'll try to remember that next time. 

Today I was also unable to install the update.  I checked to make sure it's still on auto background updates (yes), but I couldn't e-file due to a newer version.  Then I downloaded the updates within the program.  I saw it downloading, but they didn't install.

I never had this kind of problem with the scheduled updates.

Also note that it would be very helpful in the e-file wizard if it gave a warning about pending updates needed before actually going through the whole e-file step and getting a message afterward.