Dr. Web is one of the most famous anti-virus programs. Its undoubted advantage is that you do not notice the work of this antivirus until it detects a really serious threat. For reliable operation of the application, it is necessary to configure the anti-virus database update.
Instructions
Step 1
In order for the antivirus to confidently detect Trojans and other unwanted software, it is necessary to update the antivirus databases in a timely manner. The configuration method depends on which version of the antivirus you are using. In older versions, for example, the fifth, to configure automatic updates, you must manually specify the path to the anti-virus databases.
Step 2
Right-click the green program icon in the system tray, select "Update". In the window that opens, select "Settings" and specify the path to the server with the anti-virus databases for the fifth version: https://download.drweb.com/bases/500/. You can specify the time of automatic update in the corresponding section of the program menu.
Step 3
For versions of Doctor Web from the sixth and above, you do not need to specify the path to the server, the update is automatic. You just need to set the update time - once an hour, a few hours, or daily.
Step 4
In the event that you use a license key, there are usually no problems with updating the anti-virus databases. But many users use key files found on the Internet, most of these files are blacklisted and do not allow updating. The solution may be to temporarily use the journal keys. These are perfectly legal keys provided to readers of computer magazines. Their validity period is one or two months, this time is quite enough to purchase a new key file.
Step 5
If you do not want to use log keys, you can manually update the anti-virus databases. First download the databases you need, for the latest seventh version of Doctor Web they are here: https://download.drweb.com/bases/700/. The downloaded files must be unpacked into the folder with the databases. If you are working with Windows XP, first enable the display of hidden folders: "Start" - "Control Panel" - "Folder Options" - "View". Check the box "Show hidden folders and files".
Step 6
Now open the drive where you have Windows installed, then the Documents and Settings - All Users - Application Data - Doctor Web - Bases folder. Disable antivirus self-defense. Copy the downloaded files to Bases, then unzip them in the same folder. You can delete an already unnecessary archive. Reboot your computer. If you are using Windows 7, then in this OS the path to the databases folder is as follows: Disk with Windows - ProgramData - Doctor Web - Bases.
