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Updating Spy Sweeper

Webroot updates the Spy Sweeper program to keep up with changes in spyware. You should update the program at least once a month to ensure that you are using the latest version.

Note icon Note: If you are upgrading from a previous version of Spy Sweeper, do not uninstall the old version first. Installing the new version over the old one retains the quarantine information from previous sweeps and lets you automatically retain your Spy Sweeper settings.

Spy Sweeper can notify you whenever a new version is available. You can also check for updates anytime. While your subscription is valid, you can download and install the updated version.

You can see what version you have by clicking About at the top of Spy Sweeper window.

Note icon Note: You must connect to the Internet to update Spy Sweeper.

Step Introduction icon To update Spy Sweeper:

  1. Start Spy Sweeper, if it is not already running, and display the main window.
  2. In the icon panel, click Options.
  3. Click the Configure tab.
  4. Click Update Program.
    • 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.
    • Spy Sweeper opens your Internet browser and takes you to the Webroot web site.
  5. See if the web site says that an updated version is available.
  6. Follow the instructions on the web site to download the file that contains the updated version.
    • Be sure that you know where you download the file to on your computer.
  7. Follow the installation instructions in Installing Spy Sweeper.

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