updating security

[dingaling]

Hi, I keep getting a message from zone alarm telling me to update my security. When I do it ,it is the same no. all the time-70-470-000, does this mean I am installing the same update all the time, which is what it sounds like to me, or will they differ in any way? Am I wasting my time?TIA, Shirl

[ACtheTROLL]

snigger!

there are two types of updates (if you are running internet security with virus and spyware)
you update the definitions often daily - and they install automatically
(this makes sure your scanner knows all the latest threats)

the other is a program version update (the only option if you are running just the firewall - )
if i remember correctly prog updates aren't automatic ... you download and then install the update manually

70-470-00 is the latest ver of security suite ... so I'm guessing it's definition updates you are talking about.

don't be tempted to skip them

[dingaling]

Thank you Ace, for that, but why the snigger?? if you don't ask you don't learn! Shirl

[ACtheTROLL]

snigger ... just got a picture of you installing the same software time and time again .... seemed less rude than LOLing

been there done that - start installer .... installer aborts 'cause it see's the prog already there ... flashes error message so quick you can't read it (before the ok button was invented!) .... start installer ........ funny
nuffing wrong ... just funny

[dingaling]

o.k. ac x