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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Hotfix—A hotfix is a
workaround or solution to a single customer-reported issue. Hotfixes are
issue-specific, and therefore not released to all customers. Windows hotfixes
include a Setup program, while non-Windows hotfixes 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 hotfix 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
hotfixes 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 hotfixes:
Consult the Trend Micro website 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 hotfix, patch, or service pack
file(s).
