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22. Update
New malware is found and identified every day. This is why it is very important to
keep Acronis Internet Security up to date with the latest malware signatures.
If you are connected to the Internet through broadband or DSL, Acronis Internet
Security 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.
22.1. 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 Acronis Internet Security, depending on the user interface mode, proceed
as follows:
Basic View
Click the Update Now icon in the Protect your PC area.
Update
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