Frequency Of Updates

derekp

Hi

When I first purchased and loaded Bitdefender Total Security 2013 a few days ago, updates were hourly.

Now they appear to be random - a few hourly, and then a gap of 3 to 4 hours, and then hourly again.

My understanding is that the effectiveness of a malware security package is dependent on having up to date

updates at all times.

Please can someone advise me if these infrequent updates compromise security ?

Thank you.

columbo

Hi shot-bowl

Unless you're fast track surfing down "malware alley", you will be just fine So no worries, it may just be something on Bitdefenders servers end. You can run a System Scan though, just for your peace of mind, unless you already have.

Cheers,

Columbo

derekp

Hi shot-bowl

Unless you're fast track surfing down "malware alley", you will be just fine So no worries, it may just be something on Bitdefenders servers end. You can run a System Scan though, just for your peace of mind, unless you already have.

Cheers,

Columbo

Thanks Columbo

Yes - that is what I did and all is fine.

Thanks for the reply.

columbo

You're welcome, and am glad all is well

Thanks for posting back

Columbo

rootkit

Hello

Our servers are up and running and not incidents were reported in the logs.

Do you have a wireless connection?

Thank you!

columbo

Hello

Do you have a wireless connection?

Thank you!

Hi Christian

I've noticed that you have mentioned this before: http://forum.bitdefender.com/index.php?s=&...st&p=148085

Is there something that happens when we are wirelessly connected to the internet, as far as Bitdefender's frequency of updating?

Thanks for your help

rootkit

Hello Scott

If the wireless connection is unstable and some packets are lost in the update process, the module will try to retrieve them several times.

That's why in some cases you notice that the process takes longer.

Take care.