Updating Spam Shredder

Webroot updates the Spam Shredder program to keep up with changes in spammer strategies. You should update the program at least once a month to ensure that you are using the latest version. For one year from your date of purchase, you can download and install the updated version. After one year, renewal discounts are available.

Note: If you are upgrading from a previous version of Spam Shredder, do not uninstall the old version first. Installing the new version over the old one retains your settings from the previous version.

Spam Shredder can notify you whenever a new version is available. You can also check for updates anytime. While your subscription is valid, you can download and install the updated version.

You can see what version you have by clicking About at the bottom of the icon panel. The About panel may also include the expiration date for your free updates and support.

Note: You must connect to the Internet to update Spam Shredder.

To update Spam Shredder:

Start Spam Shredder, if it is not already running, and display the main window.
For more information, see Starting Spam Shredder.
In the icon panel, click Options.
For information about the Spam Shredder window, see Understanding the Spam Shredder Window.
Click the Program tab.
Click Check for Program Updates.
If you want Spam Shredder to automatically notify you of updates, select the Automatically Check for Updates option.
Spam Shredder opens your Internet browser and takes you to the Webroot web site.
See if the web site says that an updated version is available.
Follow the instructions on the web site to download the file that contains the updated version.
Be sure that you know where you download the file to on your computer.
Follow the installation instructions in Installing Spam Shredder.