The default 30-minute update for Dr. Web anti-virus program annoys many users. Fortunately, the values of this parameter are amenable to adjustment, which does not require the user to have specific knowledge and does not involve the use of additional third-party software.
Necessary
Dr. Web
Instructions
Step 1
Call the context menu of the SpIDer Agent shortcut by right-clicking and go to the "Tools" item.
Step 2
Expand the "Scheduler" link and go to the "Task" tab. This tab contains the full name of the executable file and the command line parameters of the job.
Step 3
Select the task "Dr. Web update task" and uncheck the "Allowed" field. This action will save the selected task in the folder, but will not allow its execution.
Step 4
Go to the "Schedule" tab and set the required automatic update parameters, in accordance with which the selected task will be launched.
Step 5
Go to the "Parameters" tab and specify additional parameters for the execution of the selected task. Possible options are to shutdown the computer after the update is complete, and custom configuration options when running on battery power.
Step 6
Uncheck the Run no longer than 4 hours check box and click OK to apply the selected changes.
Step 7
Click the Cancel button to discard the selected changes and return to the original application settings.
An alternative way to disable the automatic Dr. Web update function is to use the Windows graphical interface.
Step 8
Click the "Start" button to bring up the main menu of the system and go to the "Control Panel" item.
Step 9
Expand the "Administration" link and select "Task Scheduler".
Step 10
Uncheck the box “Task for Dr. Web update and press the function key Enter to execute the selected command.
Step 11
Return to the main menu "Start" and go to the "Run" item to cancel automatic Dr. Web updates using the "Command Line" tool.
Step 12
Enter taskchd.msc in the Open field and click OK to apply the selected changes.
