diff --git a/chrome/content/zotero/standalone/updatesOverlay.xul b/chrome/content/zotero/standalone/updatesOverlay.xul
new file mode 100644
index 0000000000..3c9049ebcd
--- /dev/null
+++ b/chrome/content/zotero/standalone/updatesOverlay.xul
@@ -0,0 +1,10 @@
+<?xml version="1.0"?>
+<overlay id="zotero-update"
+	xmlns="http://www.mozilla.org/keymaster/gatekeeper/there.is.only.xul">
+	<wizard id="updates">
+		<script type="application/javascript" src="chrome://zotero/content/include.js"/>
+		<script type="application/javascript">
+			document.getElementById("manualUpdateDesc").textContent = Zotero.getString("standalone.updateMessage");
+		</script>
+	</wizard>
+</overlay>
diff --git a/chrome/locale/en-US/zotero/zotero.properties b/chrome/locale/en-US/zotero/zotero.properties
index 6a445f4cd2..286563ee2a 100644
--- a/chrome/locale/en-US/zotero/zotero.properties
+++ b/chrome/locale/en-US/zotero/zotero.properties
@@ -937,6 +937,7 @@ standalone.addonInstallationFailed.body		= The add-on "%S" could not be installe
 standalone.rootWarning				= You appear to be running Zotero Standalone as root. This is insecure and may prevent Zotero from functioning when launched from your user account.\n\nIf you wish to install an automatic update, modify the Zotero program directory to be writeable by your user account.
 standalone.rootWarning.exit			= Exit
 standalone.rootWarning.continue		= Continue
+standalone.updateMessage			= A recommended update is available, but you do not have permission to install it. To update automatically, modify the Zotero program directory to be writeable by your user account.
 
 connector.error.title				= Zotero Connector Error
 connector.standaloneOpen			= Your database cannot be accessed because Zotero Standalone is currently open. Please view your items in Zotero Standalone.