While you can get the latest Definitions File by performing a manual update, Web Update is a simple way to update the Detection Database. When you perform a Web Update, you will receive verification that your Definitions File is up-to-date or you will be prompted to confirm that you want to download the latest file. The update manager will then launch if there is a new software version available, allowing you to choose to update the software.

You can also use the Scheduler to set up automatic Web Updates to occur at specific dates and times, and change the Ad-Aware 2007 settings so that an automatic Web Update is performed prior to scans.