Symantec AntiVirus Scheduling Updates

For extra security and protection, automatically schedule updates with Symantec. It will update virus definitions and antivirus software daily (recommended), weekly, or monthly to keep your PC safer.

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1. Double click on the Symantec yellow "shield" icon in the taskbar system tray. This will be located in the lower right corner of your screen (shown below). Alternatively, click Start > All Programs > Symantec Client Security > Symantec AntiVirus.

Windows task bar

Windows Start menu

2. When Symantec AntiVirus opens, click File > Schedule on the menu bar.

Schedule Updates...

3. If the "Enable scheduled automatic updates" box is already checked, you should be receiving automatic updates from Symantec. If not, check the box to enable updates.

Schedule Virus Definitions Updates

4. Click the Schedule button to change scheduling settings (daily, weekly, etc.) It is recommend that you choose daily to receive the latest virus definitions everyday.

Virus Definitions Update Schedule

5. Click OK, then OK, then Exit.