Kaspersky Internet Security for Mac

Update the application

The command for updating the application has the following syntax:

kav update <update source> -app=<on|off> <report parameters> <advanced parameters>

Parameter descriptions

<update source> – An HTTP server or a network or local folder from which updates are downloaded. If a path is not selected, the update source will be taken from the application update preferences.

-app=<on|off> – Enable/disable updates of application modules.

<report parameters> – These parameters define the format of the report on the scan results. You can use an absolute or relative path to the file. If this parameter is not defined, update results are displayed and all events are shown. The following values are possible:

• -r:<report file> – Log only important events to the specified report file.
• -ra:<report file> – Log all events to the specified report file.

<advanced parameters> – A parameter that defines use of a configuration file.

-c:<configuration file> – Defines the path to a configuration file that contains the application preferences for updating the application. You can enter an absolute or relative path to the file. If this parameter is not defined, the values set in the application interface are used.