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To start an update, right-click the Bitdefender icon in the system tray, and
then select Update Now.
The Update feature will connect to the Bitdefender update server and it will
check for updates. If an update is detected, you will be asked to confirm it
or the update will be performed automatically, depending on the update
settings.
Important
It may be necessary to restart the computer when you have completed the
update. We recommend doing it as soon as possible.
You can also perform updates remotely on your devices, provided that they
are turned on and connected to the internet.
To remotely update Bitdefender on a Windows device:
1. Access Bitdefender Central.
2. Select the My Devices panel.
3. Click the desired device card, and then the icon in the upper-right
corner of the screen.
4. Select Update.
7.3. Turning on or off automatic update
To turn on or off automatic update:
1. Click Settings on the navigation menu on the Bitdefender interface.
2. Select the Update tab.
3. Turn on or off the corresponding switch.
4. A warning window appears. You must confirm your choice by selecting
from the menu how long you want the automatic update to be disabled.
You can disable the automatic update for 5, 15 or 30 minutes, for an hour,
permanently 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.
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