Monitor the Virus Database and Update Programs
- Click on ‘Tasks > General Tasks > ‘Update.
It is essential that your virus database stays current in order to ensure effective and continuous antivirus protection. You can download updates Manually Or Automatically
| Prerequisite – To download updates, you must be connected to an internet connection. |
Manually verify for the most recent virus and program updates
- Click on ‘Tasks > General Tasks’
- Click on the “Update” tile:
If they are available, signature updates are first downloaded
The updater checks for web filter, VirusScope and program updates.
CIS will ask for confirmation to update the following dialog.
- To begin installation, click ‘Yes’
To complete the upgrade, you will need to restart your computer. You have two options: restart immediately or wait until later.
Automatic updates
Comodo Internet Security checks for program and database updates and automatically downloads them. These settings can be modified in Settings > General Settings > Updates.
Comodo Antivirus can be configured to automatically download updates before an on-demand scan. For more information, see Scan Profiles.