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:
- Open Updates by clicking Manage, then click Updates.
- 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.
- From a computer with Internet access, open the security definitions page, http://definitions.vipreantivirus.com/.
- Locate the applicable definitions file and click its link to download it to a portable media device, such as a USB Flash drive.
- Insert the USB Flash drive into the computer without an Internet connection.
- Open the application.
- Tap the F12 key.
- Under Threat Definitions at the bottom, click Load...
- 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.
- Open Updates by clicking Manage, then click Updates. Under Software Updates, click Install.
- Follow the prompts that may appear on screen.