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You can disable the automatic update for 5, 15 or 30 minutes, for an hour
or until a system restart.
Warning
This is a critical security issue. We recommend you to disable automatic
update for as little time as possible. If Bitdefender is not updated regularly, it
will not be able to protect you against the latest threats.
2.4.4. Adjusting update settings
The updates can be performed from the local network, over the internet,
directly or through a proxy server. By default, Bitdefender will check for
updates every hour, over the internet, and install the available updates without
alerting you.
The default update settings are suited for most users and you do not normally
need to change them.
To adjust the update settings:
1. Click Settings on the navigation menu on the
Bitdefender interface.
2. Select the Update tab and adjust the settings according to your
preferences.
Update frequency
Bitdefender is configured to check for updates every hour. To change the
update frequency, drag the slider along the scale to set the desired period
of time when the update should occur.
Update processing rules
Every time an update is available, Bitdefender will automatically download
and implement the update without showing notifications. Turn off the Silent
update option if you want to be notified each time a new update is available.
Some updates require a restart to complete the installation.
By default, if an update requires a restart, Bitdefender will keep working with
the old files until the user voluntarily restarts the device. This is to prevent
the Bitdefender update process from interfering with the user's work.
If you want to be prompted when an update requires a restart, turn on Restart
notification.
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