How to Update Virus Databases

The virus databases are updated via the Internet several times a day automatically. If the virus databases have not been updated for more than 24 hours (for example, if the device is not connected to the Internet), you should update them manually.

To check whether you need to update virus databases

1.Tap updateicon on the navigation panel.

2.In the pop-up window, you will see the virus database update status and when the virus databases were last updated. If the bases were updated more than 24 hours ago, you should update them manually.

To start the update

1.Tap updateicon on the navigation panel.

2.Tap Update.

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It is recommended to update the virus databases as soon as you install the app so that Dr.Web Light can use the most up-to-date information about known threats. As soon as the Doctor Web anti-virus laboratory experts discover new threats, an update for virus signatures, behavior characteristics, and attributes is issued. In some cases, updates can be issued several times per hour.