Automatic upgrade of Sophos Anti-Virus for Windows from version 6 to version 7
Sophos Anti-Virus for Windows 2000+, version 6, is nearing retirement. We strongly recommend that you upgrade in order to ensure your protection stays fully up to date.
In early November 2007 the 'latest' package for Sophos Anti-Virus for Windows 2000+ version 6.x will be automatically upgraded to Sophos
This upgrade will use the same process as any monthly update, and will be invisible to the user. However, the size of the update will be larger than a typical monthly update. All settings will be preserved, and a reboot will be requested (see below).
Note
- You cannot postpone the automatic upgrade to Sophos
Anti-Virus version 7 on computers that update directly from the Sophos website. If you need to delay the update process, you must use fixed packages. - If you are currently using Enterprise Console versions 1 or 2 on your network, we strongly advise you to upgrade to version 3. See the network upgrade guide for details.
- While Sophos
Anti-Virus version 7.x can be managed by Enterprise Console version 2, the added functionality in this version can only be fully exploited by Enterprise Console version 3.
What to do
Upgrade to Sophos
Important: When Sophos Anti Virus upgrades to version 7 a reboot of all computers is required. Your computers are still protected, even if you do not reboot immediately.
- The Sophos
Anti-Virus upgrade will happen automatically, but to use the new features in version 7 you must also upgrade to Enterprise Console version 3. - If your computers update directly from the Sophos website, you need do nothing.
Technical details
Sophos Anti-Virus version 7 not only stops malware, adware and potentially unwanted applications, it also has detection/protection for suspicious files, runtime behavior and buffer overflows.
Successive versions of Sophos Anti-Virus for Windows offer increasing levels of security and control. We recommend that existing customers upgrade to Sophos Anti-Virus, version 7.0 to ensure maximum security and control for their systems.
You should also take advantage of the enhanced capabilities in Enterprise Console version 3.0 that lets you centrally manage the new Sophos Anti-Virus capabilities as well as the new Dashboard and email alerting.
If you need more information or guidance, then please contact technical support.
- Article ID: 17584
- Created: 25 Oct 2006
- Last updated: 21 Oct 2008
