After
a product release,
Trend Micro often
develops updates to the software, to enhance product performance,
add new features, or address a known issue. There are different
types of updates, depending on the reason for issuing the update.
The following is a summary of the items
Trend Micro may release:
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Hot fix—A hot fix is a workaround or solution
to a single customer-reported issue. Hot fixes are issue-specific,
and therefore not released to all customers. Windows hot fixes include
a Setup program, while non-Windows hot fixes do not (typically you
need to stop the program daemons, copy the file to overwrite its counterpart
in your installation, and restart the daemons).
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Security Patch—A security patch is a hot fix
focusing on security issues that is suitable for deployment to all customers.
Windows security patches include a Setup program, while non-Windows
patches commonly have a setup script.
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Patch—A patch is a group of hot fixes and security
patches that solve multiple program issues. Trend Micro makes patches
available on a regular basis. Windows patches include a Setup program,
while non-Windows patches commonly have a setup script.
-
Service Pack—A service pack is a consolidation
of hot fixes, patches, and feature enhancements significant enough to
be considered a product upgrade. Both Windows and non-Windows service
packs include a Setup program and setup script.
Check the Trend Micro Knowledge
Base to search for released hot fixes:
Consult the Trend Micro Web
site regularly to download patches and service packs:
All
releases include a readme file with the information needed to install,
deploy, and configure your product. Read the readme file carefully
before installing the hot fix, patch, or service pack file(s).
