Anti-virus solutions of Doctor Web use Dr.Web virus databases to detect malicious software. These databases contain details and signatures for all virus threats known at the moment of the product release. However, modern virus threats are characterized by high-speed evolvement and modification. Within several days and sometimes hours, new viruses and malicious programs emerge. To mitigate the risk of infection during the licensed period, Doctor Web provides you with regular updates to virus databases and product components, which are distributed via the Internet. With the updates, Dr.Web receives information required to detect new viruses, block their spreading and sometimes cure infected files which were incurable before. From time to time, the updates also include enhancements to anti-virus algorithms and fix bugs in software and documentation.
Dr.Web Updater helps you download and install the updates during the licensed period.
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Connection to the Internet is required for an update. |
Update Procedure
Before starting an update, Dr.Web Updater checks if you have a key file registered (license or demo). If no key file is found, updating is blocked.
If the key file is found, Dr.Web Updater checks its validity at Doctor Web website (the file can be blocked, if discredited, i.e. its illegal distribution is uncovered). If your key file is blocked due to misuse, Dr.Web Updater displays an appropriate warning, terminates the update, and blocks Dr.Web components.
If the key is blocked, contact the dealer from which you purchased Dr.Web.
After the key file is successfully verified, Dr.Web Updater downloads and installs all updated files automatically according to your version of Dr.Web. If your subscription terms allow upgrade to newer software versions, Dr.Web Updater also downloads and installs a new version of Dr.Web when released.
After an update of Dr.Web executable files or libraries, a program restart may be required. In such cases, Dr.Web Updater displays an appropriate warning.
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