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Updates
The effectiveness of anti-virus software depends on how up-to-date the program is, in
particular the virus definition file and the search engine. To carry out updates, the
component AntiVir Updater in integrated into Premium Security Suite. AntiVir Updater
ensures that Avira Premium Security Suite is always up-to-date and able to deal with the
new viruses that appear every day. AntiVir Updater updates the following components:
The virus definition file contains the virus patterns of the harmful programs used by
Premium Security Suite to scan for viruses and malware and repair infected objects.
The search engine contains the methods used by Premium Security Suite to scan for
viruses and malware.
Update packages for product updates make extra functions available to the
individual program components.
An update checks whether the virus definition file and search engine are up-to-date and
if necessary implements an update. Depending on the settings in the configuration,
AntiVir Updater also carries out a product update or informs you of the product updates
available. After an update Premium Security Suite does not have to be restarted.
In the Control Center under Scheduler, you can organize update jobs which are carried
out by AntiVir Updater at the intervals stipulated. An update job is created by default
after installation of Premium Security Suite. You also have the option to start an update
manually:
Updates can be obtained from the internet via a Web server of the manufacturer. The
existing network connection is the default connection to the download servers of Avira
GmbH. You can change this default setting in Avira Premium Security Suite
Configuration under General:: Update.
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– Virus definition file:
– Search engine:
– Program files (product update):
For security reasons, the Avira Premium Security Suite Updater checks
whether the Windows host file of your computer was altered to the effect
that, for example, the Avira Premium Security Suite update URL was
manipulated by malware and diverts the Avira Premium Security Suite
Updater to unwanted download sites. If the Windows host file has been
manipulated, this is shown in the Avira Premium Security Suite Updater
report file.
– in Control Center: in the Update menu and in the Status section
– via the context menu of the tray icon
Avira Premium Security Suite
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