How to update Platinum Internet Security (update wizard)

 

Before describing how to update the program, the following must be considered:

 

·      The update is a Panda Software service that is included in Platinum Internet Security.

·      In order to carry out an update, you must have previously registered as a Panda Software client. For more information on registration, consult the Online registration section in this Help.

 

image\nota_shg.gif Note: If you have a subscription version or if you have purchased the program through the virtual store on Panda Software website, you will not need to access the Panda Software registration Web page to register as a Platinum Internet Security user. In these cases, your user name and password will be sent to you without you having to do anything else.

 

·      The update via Internet is only carried out if it is correctly configured (registered user name and password) and when you connect to Internet.

·      Before starting the update process, Platinum Internet Security will automatically check if it needs updating or not.

 

In order to carry out a manual update at any given time, follow these instructions:

 

1.    In the main program window, click on the Update button on the toolbar.

2.    This opens a wizard that will guide you through the update process, so that it is carried out correctly.

 

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3.    If you want to set the characteristics of the update, click on the option Configure updates.

4.    Whether you have set the update characteristics or not, click on Next in the wizard.

5.    The update process will then start, searching for the virus signature file (and other necessary files) in the specified location. If the update needs to be carried out, the necessary files will be copied and updated in the computer in which the program is installed.

6.    When the update is complete, the virus signature file will be reconstructed. This is done because the program only downloads the differences between the current file and the new one. By doing this, the update process is much quicker and uses fewer resources.

7.    Finally the results of the update are displayed. The number of virus signatures that have been added (number of new viruses and threats that the program detects) and the total number of viruses and threats that the program now detects are displayed. In addition, if any other changes have been made during the update process it will be indicated at the end of the process. These changes are only made if necessary, in order to protect you against new threats, and they consist of changing the list of extensions or adding new firewall rules. In addition, if you wish to know the new features of the version installed (if you performed an upgrade) click on the word here that appears in the lower part of the screen. Click on Finish.

 

If the manual update process cannot be performed, a dialog box will inform you. In this dialog box you can select the option Configure now, or try to perform the update again, by clicking on Try again. upgrade

 

Platinum Internet Security can also automatically update itself. For more information about automatic updates, consult the Automatic updates section in this Help.