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Updating Spy Sweeper Definitions
Webroot is constantly updating the software definitions that Spy Sweeper uses to detect spyware. You should update the definitions at least once a week to ensure that you are using the latest definitions.
Spy Sweeper can notify you whenever new software definitions are available. You can also check for updated definitions anytime. While your subscription is valid, you can download and install the updated definitions.
Note: You must connect to the Internet to update Spy Sweeper definitions.
To update the Spy Sweeper definitions:
- Start Spy Sweeper, if it is not already running, and display the main window.
- For more information, see Starting Spy Sweeper.
- In the icon panel, click Options.
- For information about the Spy Sweeper window, see Understanding the Spy Sweeper Window.
- Click the Configure tab.
- Click the Update Definitions.
- If new definitions are available, Spy Sweeper downloads and installs them from the Webroot web site. The Download Progress bar and Information box show the status of the download.
- If no new definitions are available, the Information box tells you that your definitions are up to date.
- If you want Spy Sweeper to automatically notify you of updates, click the Schedule tab and select the Automatic Check for Updates option under the Internet Options.
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