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Configure, schedule, and run update tasks from the client

  • Published on Sep 14, 2026
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You can configure custom update tasks, or change the Default Client Update task schedule.

Before you begin

Make sure that the interface mode for the Trellix Endpoint Security (ENS) Client is set to Full access or log on to the Trellix Endpoint Security (ENS) Client as administrator.

Use these settings to configure from the client when the Default Client Update task runs. You can also configure the default behavior for client updates initiated from the Trellix Endpoint Security (ENS) Client.



Task

  1. Open the Trellix Endpoint Security (ENS) Client.

  2. From the Action menu GUID-A3B12F55-7EE9-4519-8FCA-9ACA85C3661F-low.png, select Settings.

  3. Click Show Advanced.

  4. From Common, click Tasks.

  5. Configure the update task settings on the page.

    You can add, customize, and run an update task. You can also create a copy of an update task and change the schedule.

  6. Click Apply.

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