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Security > Updating anti-virus databases and application modules > How to start an update of databases and application modules
How to start an update of databases and application modules
How to start an update of databases and application modules
By default, databases and application modules are updated automatically. You do not need to take any action. If automatic updates are disabled, you can update application databases and modules manually.
To start an update of databases and application modules:
- Open the main application window.
- Go to the Security section.
- In the Anti-Virus Database Update block, click the Update button.
Anti-Virus Database Update
Article ID: 93958, Last review: Mar 28, 2023