I am not a computer savvy person so please when you respond to my question, use laymans terms. It seems everytime I turn my computer on, I get the little green circle that says"scanning for updates""checking for updates", downloading updates". How many times a week should my computer be doing the "updates"? I get so frustrated because it s l o w s my computer down. I am about ready to throw it out the window. Any advice? Thanks
What version of Mcafee? 2010 (Security centre 10.5 or so) and 2011 (Sc 11) check for updates every 4 hrs. It usually never falls on when you boot/login the older version used to this but this 1 is designed not to do that as far as I know.
What are your Pc specs? ie OS and service pack, Ram and Cpu.
Hi impaula1951,
There are three basic types of updates:
Updates are used to:
Additionally, SecurityCenter checks for updates shortly after a system restart, and checks again approximately every four hours. In the event of an outbreak, emergency DAT files could be made available providing the latest virus DATs as shortly after they are posted to minimize the risk of infection.
So, the next time your security center check for updates, allow it to complete and keep in mind that they are essential for PC’s security . Hope the above answers your question .
Thanks,
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