In order to avoid large downloads and for more flexibility, the main part of scanning information is located inside the include files.

Include files, as well as newer help files, new languages, updated descriptions etc. can be downloaded using the integrated update function.

Of course, in order to update the program, you need an open internet connection.

After that, you can click the Search for updates button. That opens a new window, enabling you to execute the update programm "SDUpdate". After doing that, a list of available updates will be downloaded from a Safer Networking Ltd. server and compared to the files already installed on your system.
New files will be shown in the list, where you can select them and press the Download updates button afterwards. During download, every finished file will get a green check mark.

If you want to read about updates first, visit our website or the support forum.

You can find the update function by choosing Update from the Spybot-S&D section in the toolbar to the left.