Program Updates

The syntax for updating Active Virus Shield program modules and threat signatures from the command prompt is as follows:

avp.com UPDATE [<path/URL>] [/R[A]:<report_file>] [/C:<settings_file>] [/APP]

Parameter description:

[<path/URL>]

HTTP or FTP server or network folder for downloading updates. If a path is not selected, the update source will be taken from the Updater settings.

/R[A]:<report_file>

/R:<report_file> - only log important events in the report.

/R[A]:<report_file> - log all events in the report.

You can use an absolute or relative path to the file. If the parameter is not defined, the scan results are displayed on screen, and all events are displayed.

/C:<settings_file>

Path to the configuration file that contains the settings for program updates.

You can enter an absolute or relative path to the file. If this parameter is not defined, the values for the settings in the Active Virus Shield interface are used.

/APP

Update program modules

Examples:

Update threat signatures after recording all events in the report:
avp.com UPDATE /RA:avbases_upd.txt
Update the Active Virus Shield program modules by using the parameters of the configuration file updateapp.ini:
avp.com UPDATE /APP /C:updateapp.ini