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12. AVG Updates
12.1. Update Levels
AVG offers two update levels to select from:
Definitions update contains changes necessary for reliable anti-virus,
anti-spam and anti-malware protection. Typically, it does not include any
changes to the code and updates only the definition database. This update
should be applied as soon as it is available.
Program update contains various program changes, fixes and
improvements.
When
scheduling an update
, it is possible to select which priority level should be
downloaded and applied.
12.2. Update Types
You can distinguish between two types of update:
On demand update is an immediate AVG update that can be performed any
time the need arises.
Scheduled update - within AVG it is also possible to
pre-set an update plan
.
The planned update is then performed periodically according to the setup
configuration. Whenever new update files are present on the specified
location, they are downloaded either directly from the Internet, or from the
network directory. When no newer updates are available, nothing happens.
12.3. Update Process
The update process can be launched immediately as the need arises by the Update
now
quick link
. This link is available at all times from any
AVG user interface
dialog.
However, it is still highly recommended to perform updates regularly as stated in the
update schedule editable within the
Update manager
component.
Once you start the update, AVG will first verify whether there are new update files
available. If so, AVG starts their downloading and launches the update process itself.
During the update process you will get redirected to the Update interface where you
can view the process progressing in its graphical representation as well as in an
overview of relevant statistic parameters (update file size, received data, download
speed, elapsed time, ...).
