Are MetaDefender Core version upgrades automatic?

No.

New versions of the MetaDefender Core system must be manually installed. Manual installation allows users to follow prompts and engage the necessary customizations along the way.

V5 releases allow for quick manual installation of new versions directly over existing installations.

As a best practice policy, we urge clients to perform a disk file snapshot of their machine prior to upgrade (for systems deployed on virtual machines), or make use of our built-in Config Export/Import feature (for all systems, virtual or physical).

The Config Export/Import feature, as illustrated in the screenshot below, allows users to preserve their configurations through the upgrade process . Read This learn more.

Updates of specific features within the MetaDefender Core system (such as scan engines) can be configured to either Internet (Automatic), Local (Automatic) or Manual.

Visit our Release Note section to learn more about feature updates and bug fixes.