How to configure the update search mode

To configure the mode for searching for updates for installed applications:

1. Open the main application window.
2. Click the button .
3. In the left part of the window, select the Protection section.
4. In the right part of the window, select Software Updater.

   The Software Updater settings window opens.

5. In the Update section, select the Enable search for application updates check box.
6. Click the Set up search mode for updates link to go to the Update search mode window.
7. In the Search for updates drop-down list, select one of the following options:
   • Automatically. If you select this option, Kaspersky Total Security will run an update search at least once every 24 hours in accordance with the internal settings of the application.
   • Every day. If you select this option, Kaspersky Total Security will start a search for updates every day at the time you specify. Specify the exact time to start a search in the Time field using the buttons.
   • Every weekday. If you select this option, Kaspersky Total Security will start a search for updates only during weekdays. Specify the exact time to start a search in the Time field using the buttons.
   • Every weekend. If you select this option, Kaspersky Total Security will start a search for updates only during weekends. Specify the exact time to start a search in the Time field using the buttons.
   • Weekly. If you select this option, Kaspersky Total Security will start a search for updates once a week on the day and time you specify. Select the day to start a search in the Day of the week drop-down list. Specify the exact time to start a search in the Time field using the buttons.
   • Monthly. If you select this option, Kaspersky Total Security will start a search for updates once a month on the day and time you specify. Select the day to start a search in the Day of the month field using the buttons. Specify the exact time to start a search in the Time field using the buttons.
8. Select the Search for updates on the next day if computer is turned off check box to start a search when the computer is turned on after a scheduled search was missed. If the check box is not selected, the application will start the search for updates only at the scheduled time while the computer is turned on.
9. Select the Search for application updates only when screensaver is active or computer is locked check box to start a search for updates only if you are not working on the computer, and to not take up additional computer resources while you are working. If the check box is not selected, the application will start the search at the scheduled time regardless of whether you are working on the computer.
10. To save the settings, click the Save button.