How to remove an engine that is stuck on an old database or engine version for MetaDefender Update Downloader?
Please following the steps below:
- Navigate to Update Downloader located at http://localhost:8028
- Navigate to “Inventory” > “Engines” > click the trash can to the right of the engine [if able]
- Stop the Update Downloader Service under “Services” of the OS
- Open up the File explorer and remove the specific engine[s] package[s] from the following locations
C:\Program Files\OPSWAT\Metadefender Update Downloader\data\updates\av
C:\Program Files\OPSWAT\Metadefender Update Downloader\data\updates\db
- Remove the specific engine[s] package[s] from
C:\Program Files\OPSWAT\Metadefender Update Downloader\data\update_packages
- Start the Update Downloader service and navigate to “Inventory” > “Engines” to hit “Update All”
- If the engine still does not download the latest, you can rename the folder [update_packages]
C:\Program Files\OPSWAT\Metadefender Update Downloader\data\update_packages
then when getting new updates, a new folder will be created [update_packages], redownloading all the engines from our update server.
If Further Assistance is required, please proceed to create a support case or chat with our support engineer.
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