Manually updating

Written By Marissa Fegan (Super Administrator)

Updated at September 5th, 2025

By default, will check for updates every hour, but also provides the ability to manually check for and reapply a definitions file.

To manually check for and apply updates:

  1. Open Updates by clicking Manage, then click Updates.
  2. Under Automatic Updates, click Check Now.

To manually apply a definitions file (.SGNX2):

This procedure is for users who do not have an Internet connection and need to obtain from the via another computer with Internet access.

  1. From a computer with Internet access, open the security definitions page, http://definitions.vipreantivirus.com/.
  2. Locate the applicable definitions file and click its link to download it to a portable media device, such as a USB Flash drive.
  3. Insert the USB Flash drive into the computer without an Internet connection.
  4. Open the application.
  5. Tap the F12 key.
  6. Under Threat Definitions at the bottom, click Load...
  7. Locate and open the file.

To check for and install updates:

Under typical circumstances, will inform you when updates are available; however, you can also get the updates manually.

  1. Open Updates by clicking Manage, then click Updates. Under Software Updates, click Install.
  2. Follow the prompts that may appear on screen.