Select “Settings” from the Web Update drop-down menu to change the Definitions File and Proxy settings.

Automatic Web Update

You can use the Scheduler to schedule automatic Web Updates to occur at set times. To open the Scheduler, click the “Scan” menu button and then click “Scheduler” in the drop-down menu. Click “Add,” select “Web Update” from the list of tasks, and then specify the frequency, date and time for the Web Update to occur.

You can also adjust the Ad-Aware 2007 settings to automatically update the Detection Database prior to scanning your computer. Click the "Settings" button to open Ad-Aware 2007’s settings menu. Select the “Auto Scans” tab. Under “System,” check the box next to “Update Definitions File before scanning.” If an updated file is available, it will automatically be downloaded to your computer before scanning. Click “Save” to save your changes.

Manual Update

In some circumstances, such as if your proxy settings are not configured properly, you may not be able to update the Detection Database by using Web Update. You can manually update the Detection Database with the latest Definitions File by following the steps below.