How to enable or disable VIPRE application updates.
Application updates
The VIPRE application needs to occasionally update itself to fix bugs, provide the latest features, and patch out potential software or system vulnerabilities. By nature, outdated applications can be exploited for security vulnerabilities.
Application auto-update will automatically download and apply these software updates when they are released, keeping your VIPRE app current.
You can check the version of VIPRE you’re running in the About screen.
To enable or disable application updates
If necessary, you can temporarily turn off application updates.
- On the main VIPRE screen, click the Auto-Update Application button to toggle it on (green) or off (yellow).
Important
When application updates are off, VIPRE cannot update itself to the most current version, and the application will not deploy the latest features or bug fixes. It could, therefore, become vulnerable to software exploits, and become less effective in protecting you. By turning off Auto-update Application, VIPRE will change to At Risk, and the VIPRE logo will turn yellow to show that you are At Risk and not fully protected.
