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Modifying AutoUpdate with VirusScan 7.x / 8.0



Configuring the Autoupdate feature for VirusScan 7.x/8.0
To modify or add an Autoupdate Repository :
  • Open the VirusScan Console: From the Start menu, choose Programs -> Network Associates -> VirusScan Console.
  • Choose the Tools pull-down menu and Edit AutoUpdate Repository List...
Screenshot of VirusScan Console's Tools pull-down menu
  • Select the item you wish to edit and press the Edit button, or press Add to create a new item.
  • The settings for OSU's Repository (OSUHTTP) are:
    • HTTP Repository
    • Address: vscan.osu.edu/vscanupdate
    • Port: 80
    • No authentication required
Screenshot of OSU Repository settings information detailed above.
(Note: OSU's Repository is an identical mirror to Network Associates' Repository)
  • If desired, the settings for Network Associates Repositories are as follows:
    • FTP Repository
      • Address : ftp.nai.com/CommonUpdater
      • Port : 21
      • Anonymous login
    • HTTP Repository
      • Address: download.nai.com/products/commonupdater
      • Port: 80
      • No authentication required
  • When creating a new Repository:
    • Provide a Name for the connection
    • Select the connection type for the Repository
    • Enter the path and port number for the Repository
    • Enter any username/password information if required
Changing the Scheduled AutoUpdate Task
To change the interval at which VirusScan checks for updates, open the VirusScan Console as described above and double-click on "AutoUpdate". Select the "Schedule" button and then select the "Schedule" tab.
Screenshot of the Schedule Settings window.

In this window, you can change how often to check for updates (Daily, Weekly, Monthly, On System Startup, When Idle,etc) and at what times to run those updates. Different options are available based on the update frequency you choose.

Important: We have enabled randomization on this update task so that every computer on campus, that is using VirusScan, will not attempt to update at the same time. We ask that if you modify your task that you also employ randomization to help balance the load on our Repository.


Current Record: 1440

Create Date: 09-05-2003
Last Reviewed: 10-14-2008
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