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New malware is found and identified every day. This is why it is very important to keep CompuClever Antivirus Plus up to date with the latest malware signatures.
If you are connected to the Internet through broadband or DSL, CompuClever Antivirus Plus 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, it is automatically downloaded and installed on your computer.
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.
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To be protected against the latest threats keep Automatic Update turned on. |
In some particular situations, your intervention is required in order to keep your CompuClever Antivirus Plus protection up-to-date:
If your computer connects to the Internet through a proxy server, you must configure the proxy settings as described in “How do I configure CompuClever Antivirus Plus to use a proxy Internet connection?”.
Errors may occur while downloading updates on a slow Internet connection. To find out how to overcome such errors, please refer to “How to update CompuClever Antivirus Plus on a slow Internet connection”.
If you are connected to the Internet through a dial-up connection, then it is recommended to regularly update CompuClever Antivirus Plus by user request. For more information, please refer to “Performing an update”.