Anti-virus updates
Some advice please.
I am in the habit of downloading anti-virus updates as soon as I turn my computer on. My question is - do I need to re-start my computer when the download is complete for the up-date to be effective or is it effective straight away without having to re-start? Thanks in advance. |
Hi, depends on the AV. But generally, most do not need a reboot unless at least part of the program has been updated, and if they require a reboot, you will be prompted.
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Basically what he said. Most dont.
I know that the following dont need a reboot for definition updates AVG McAfee Norton / Symantec Sophos CA If you have a program update they may need a reboot. Program updates are not very common really though. What anti virus do you run? |
kangarooter ('orrible mental image that conjures up :})
Why are you asking this? Had any problems, recently? |
Sophos doesn't require a reboot for program or definition update. It runs as a Service, which is stopped & restarted.
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Nor does avast, but in W7 with UAC on it asks for a program restart.
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Avast does require restart for a program update.
It's just done one today. It does have the decency not to insist on it straight after download though. |
AVG occasionaly requests a reboot normally when it updates the programme, but it will request the reboot.
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