Selecting a database update source

You can select the source from which the program will download database updates. The update source may be the Kaspersky server, or a network folder or local folder on one of the computers of your organization.

To select a database update source:

1. In the window of the program web interface, select the Settings section, General settings subsection.
2. In the Database update section, in the Update source drop-down list, select one of the following values:
   • Kaspersky update server.

     The program connects to Kaspersky update server over HTTP and downloads up-to-date databases.

   • Kaspersky update server (secure connection).

     The program connects to Kaspersky update server over HTTPS and downloads up-to-date databases. It is recommended to use HTTPS for database updates.

   • Custom server.

     The program connects to your FTP or HTTP server or to the folder with program databases on your computer to download up-to-date databases.

3. If you have selected Custom server, in the field under the name of this setting, enter the URL of the update package on your HTTP server or the full path to the folder on your computer containing the program database update package.
4. Click Apply.

The program database update source will be applied.

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