10. 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 was detected, depending on the options set in the Automatic Update
Settings section, you will be asked to confirm the update or the update will be made
automatically.
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.
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 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.
The Update section of this user guide contains the following topics:
■ Automatic Update
■ Update Settings
10.1. Automatic Update
To see update-related information and perform automatic updates, click
Update>Update in the settings console. The following window will appear:
Update
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