Updating Virus Databases

 Top  Previous  Next

Dr.Web uses special virus databases to detect threats. These databases contain details and signatures of all viruses and malicious programs for devices running Android known by Doctor Web experts. Virus databases have to be regularly updated as new malicious programs appear every day. The application features a special option for updating virus databases over the Internet.

info

In the central protection mode, you cannot update the application manually; updates are downloaded automatically from the central protection server. If the mobile mode is enabled on the server and the connection with the central protection server is lost, you can update the virus databases manually.

 

Update

The virus databases are updated via Internet several times a day automatically. If virus databases have not been updated for a long time (for example, if the device is not connected to the Internet) you should update them manually.

To check whether you need to update virus databases, do the following:

1.Open the application main menu men and select Virus databases.

2.In the opened screen you will see virus databases update status, and when virus databases were last updated. If the bases are not up to date, you should update them manually.

To update virus databases manually:

1.Open the application main menu men and select Virus databases.

2.In the next window, tap Update.

info

You are recommended to update virus databases as soon as you install the application. This will allow Dr.Web to use the most up-to-date information about known threats. As soon as experts of the Doctor Web anti-virus laboratory discover new threats, the update for virus signatures, behavior characteristics and attributes are issued. In some cases, updates can be issued a few times per hour.

Configuring updates

By default, the updates are automatically downloaded several times a day.

To enable or disable the use of mobile networks to download updates:

1.Open the menu men and select Settings (see Figure 28).

2.Select section Updating Virus Databases.

3.To disable the use of mobile networks to download updates select the Update over Wi-Fi check box.

If no Wi-Fi networks are available, you will be prompted to use 3G or GPRS. Changing this setting does not affect the use of the mobile networks by other application and device functions.

info

Updates are downloaded via Internet. You may be additionally charged by your mobile network provider for the data transfer. For detailed information, contact your mobile network provider.

 

In the central protection mode, update settings can be modified and blocked for compliance with the company security policy or according to the list of purchased services.