What to Expect the First Time you run the VIPRE Cloud Agent for macOS

Written By Marissa Fegan (Super Administrator)

Updated at January 16th, 2026

What the VIPRE Cloud Agent for macOS looks like, and how it downloads data the first time you launch it.

Automatic Threat Definitions Download

The first time VIPRE starts, it will download and install Threat Definitions to protect you from the latest threats. This process is automatic and usually takes a minute or two, depending on your connection speed.

After this first download, VIPRE will download and update Threat Definitions as needed. This happens in the background a few times per hour. When VIPRE is done updating, it will display "PROTECTED" and turn green. You're now ready to run your first scan and start using VIPRE!

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