Configuring Virus Definitions and Antivirus Program Updates

Tasks will only run on the assigned devices when those devices are online and communicating with the console. If a one-time task is skipped on a device due to the device being unreachable, it will run when the device becomes reachable again. In case of multiple missed instances of a recurring task, the task will run only once and then continue on the schedule. In case of one-time/recurring restart or shutdown tasks, however, the missed ones will not be run again.

 

From the Antivirus settings of a policy, you can set up automatic or manual updates of the Antivirus program and virus definitions as follows:

1. Go to the Policies page
2. Open the desired policy
3. Select the OS for which you are configuring update settings
4. Go to the General Settings tab
5. In the When to update section, choose how updates should be performed for both virus definitions updates and program updates:
   • Automatically when new update is available (recommended)
   • Manually
6. Apply your changes

Updates are sent either directly via Avast servers or any configured update agents/local update servers on your network.

If you have selected manual updates, you will need to run the updates via the Devices or Tasks page to ensure all devices in your network remain up to date with the latest protection. For more information, see Updating Antivirus Program and Virus Definitions.

A system reboot is often needed upon installing Antivirus updates or patches.

If your network uses proxies for end devices, you will need to configure the proxy settings in the policies assigned to the devices behind a proxy. For instructions, see Configuring Proxy Settings for Devices.