If you select Download the updates automatically and notify me when they are ready to be installed in the SecurityCenter Options dialog box, SecurityCenter automatically downloads updates, then notifies you when one is ready to be installed. You can then choose to install the update or postpone the update.
Note: If prompted, you must log in to the McAfee Web site to verify your subscription before the download can occur. After your subscription is verified, click Update on the Updates dialog box to download and install the update. If your subscription is expired, click Renew my subscription on the alert and follow the prompts.
To install an automatically downloaded update:
Note: In some cases, you will be prompted to restart your computer to complete the update. Be sure to save all of your work and close all applications before restarting.