Update the definition file

Update the definition file

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The definition file is Ad-Aware SE's detection list. It is based on Lavasoft's new Code Sequence Identification (CSI) technology and replaces the reference file used in earlier versions of Ad-Aware.

To make sure your computer is protected the definition file needs to be updated regularly. There are two ways to do this.

WebUpdate*
To start WebUpdate click the WebUpdate button in the toolbar or use the "Check for updates now" link on the Status screen. Click "Connect" to check if a new definition file is available. If a new file is available click "OK" to download it. (The file will automatically be stored to the correct location on your computer.)

Manual Update*
In some circumstances, you may not be able to update the definition file by using WebUpdate. Reasons can include the server being too busy to process update requests, or proxy settings are not configured correctly in Ad-Aware. You can download the reference file manually using the following steps.

1. Close Ad-Aware

2. Download the latest definition file in a ZIP file from Lavasoft's website*

3. Save it to a temporary location

When complete, unzip the contents of the file, either through your favorite ZIP utility or through built-in support in Windows, to the installation directory of Ad-Aware, which is usually C:\Program Files\Lavasoft\Ad-Aware SE Personal\

5. Open Ad-Aware

You can then confirm the latest definition file is installed by looking at the Initialization Status on the main Status screen.

* You must be connected to the Internet to update the definition file

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