To update the databases of Kaspersky Small Office Security, use one of the following methods:

• In the lower-right corner of the Desktop (taskbar notification area), right-click the application icon and select Run database update from the shortcut menu. If the application icon is hidden from the notification area, click the Show hidden icons arrow.
• In the main window of Kaspersky Small Office Security, click Database Update → Run update. If you have any difficulties opening the application, see this guide.
• Sign in to the Kaspersky Small Office Security Management Console. In the top-left corner, click All devices. Select the checkboxes beside the devices you want to run the update on, or select Select all. Click Update. Please note that this feature does not work for mobile devices.

The database update for Kaspersky Small Office Security will start the next time the computer connects to the Internet.

The following files are downloaded and installed on your computer during an update:

• Anti-virus databases. These databases contain threat descriptions and methods used to combat them.
• Application modules. These modules close application vulnerabilities, enhance existing functions and add new ones.
• New application versions. New versions of the application are automatically downloaded and installed on top of the current version.
  If any issues occur while the application is updating automatically, download the new version from the Kaspersky Lab website and install it manually. For installation instructions, see this article.

To find out the date the databases were released, hover your mouse pointer over the Kaspersky Small Office Security icon in the Desktop taskbar. If the application icon is hidden from the notification area, click the Show hidden icons arrow.

In the pop-up window, you will see the databases release date.

If you experience problems updating the databases, try looking up your issue in the Update errors section.

If the issue persists, submit a request via Kaspersky Small Office Security Management Console. Please include a detailed description of the issue.

For instructions on how to use the Kaspersky Small Office Security Management Console, see the Online Help page.