Enabling automatic updates

To ensure that your computer is protected from viruses, it's important to keep the database of virus signature files up to date. When signature files are outdated, your computer is vulnerable to newer viruses that Zone Labs Antivirus is unable to detect.

The Updates area of the Advanced dialog displays the status of your signature files, as well as the date and time of your last update. Virus protection is updated automatically by default.

If your signature files are out of date and you have not enabled automatic updates, you will receive an alert message to let you know that an update is available.

You can also find out whether your virus protection is up to date by viewing the Status area on the Antivirus panel. For more information about protection status messages and what they mean, see Viewing virus protection status .

To enable automatic updates:

Select Antivirus|Main.


In the Protection area, click Antivirus Options.


Under Advanced Settings, select Updates.


Select the Enable automatic updates check box, then click OK.