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29. Update

New malware is found and identified every day. This is why it is very important to

keep BitDefender up to date with the latest malware signatures.

If you are connected to the Internet through broadband or DSL, BitDefender takes

care of this itself. By default, it checks for updates when you turn on your computer

and every hour after that.

If an update is detected, you may be asked to confirm the update or the update is

performed automatically, depending on the automatic update settings.

The update process is performed on the fly, meaning that the files to be updated

are replaced progressively. In this way, the update process will not affect product

operation and, at the same time, any vulnerability will be excluded.

Important

To be protected against the latest threats keep the Automatic Update enabled.

Updates come in the following ways:

● Updates for the antivirus engines - as new threats appear, the files containing

virus signatures must be updated to ensure permanent up-to-date protection

against them. This update type is also known as Virus Definitions Update.

● Updates for the antispam engines - new rules will be added to the heuristic

and URL filters and new images will be added to the Image filter. This will help

increase the effectiveness of your Antispam engine. This update type is also

known as Antispam Update.

● Updates for the antispyware engines - new spyware signatures will be added

to the database. This update type is also known as Antispyware Update.

● Product upgrades - when a new product version is released, new features and

scan techniques are introduced to the effect of improving the product's

performance. This update type is also known as Product Update.

29.1. Performing an Update

The automatic update can be done anytime you want by clicking Update Now.

This update is also known as Update by user request.

To update BitDefender, depending on the user interface mode, proceed as follows:

Basic View

Click the Update Now icon in the Protect your PC area.

Intermediate View

Go to the Security tab and click Update Now in the Quick Tasks area on the

left side of the window.

Update

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