So I downloaded DJI Assistant 2 (for PC) to do this latest update.
Mainly because I had never done it this way before and wanted to try.

Update went really well for the spark.. just plugged the spark into the USB port on the computer and assistant found it.

However, I wanted to just check the software version on the RC.. but, when I plug the RC into the computer nothing happens.
I am sure that I have read where people update the RC using a computer and DJI Assistant.
So how do you get assistant to recognize the RC ???
What am I missing?

Please note that you can only update your RC through app. It is normal that your computer can not identify your RC. Also, the firmware of RC remains the same according to the release note.

DJI Elektra Posted at 2017-11-1 18:02
Please note that you can only update your RC through app. It is normal that your computer can not identify your RC. Also, the firmware of RC remains the same according to the release note.

thank you for the information