How do I Update Forefront?

How do I update Forefront?

Forefront definitions are updated using Microsoft Updates. The Forefront installer will update the way the computer will get updates from Microsoft, it will change it from Windows Updates to Microsoft Updates if it had not already been set to do Microsoft Updates previous to installing Forefront.

What is the difference between Windows Updates and Microsoft Updates?

Windows Updates will check for updates for your operating system, to ensure it is patched with the latest updates from Microsoft. All Windows computers need Windows Updates current to prevent known vulnerabilities from being executed and taken advantage of on your computers from hackers.

Microsoft Updates encompass Windows Updates, but in addition it will also check for updates for Microsoft Office and all other Microsoft software, including Forefront.

How will I know if Forefront is out of date or needs updating?

It will have an icon with a yellow square with a white circle in it and a black exclamation point inside it. By taking the mouse over it, it will show what the problem or area of concern is, including it being out of date.

Also when you open Forefront, the bottom half will give you the date the last definitions were installed. See the Status section in " How do I run a scan? " below.

How do I update it?

It can be updated the same way Windows Updates are installed. Just select Start > All Programs > Windows Updates. Note: to select Windows Updates or Microsoft Updates in Windows XP will now both take Internet Explorer to Microsoft Updates.

Will it update automatically?

Yes, it can update automatically if you have Automatic Updates turned on to download and install updates automatically.

How do I know if I have Automatic Updates configured to install automatically?

XP

Go to the Control Panel and open Automatic Updates and if the top option is selected, Automatic (recommended) then it should be set to update automatically.

Vista

Open Windows Updates and on the left there will be an option that says Change settings and if the top item is selected Install updates automatically (recommended), then Forefront will update automatically. Also the Update service should have use Microsoft Update checked.

How will I know if it is up to date?

There will be a green check box icon on the bottom right of the system tray to inform that it is up to date and working fine.