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7. KEEPING BITDEFENDER UP-TO-DATE
New threats are found and identified every day. This is why it is very important
to keep Bitdefender up to date with the latest threat information database.
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, 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. This way, the update process will not
affect product operation and, at the same time, any vulnerability will be
excepted.
Important
To be protected against the latest threats keep Automatic Update turned on.
In some particular situations, your intervention is required to keep your
Bitdefender 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 Bitdefender
to use a proxy internet connection?” (p. 74).
● If you are connected to the internet through a dial-up connection, then it
is recommended to regularly update Bitdefender by user request. For more
information, refer to “Performing an update” (p. 37).
7.1. Checking if Bitdefender is up-to-date
To check the time of the last update of your Bitdefender:
1. Click Notifications on the navigation menu on the Bitdefender interface.
2. In the All tab, select the notification regarding the latest update.
You can find out when updates were initiated and information about them
(whether they were successful or not, if they require a restart to complete
the installation). If required, restart the system at your earliest convenience.
7.2. Performing an update
To perform updates, an internet connection is required.
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