FortiClient
FortiClient proactively defends against advanced attacks. Its tight integration with the Security Fabric enables policy-based automation to contain threats and control outbreaks. FortiClient is compatible with Fabric-Ready partners to further strengthen enterprises’ security posture.
GabrielAuYong_FTNT
Article Id 193269

Description

The option of "Use Extended signature database" in FortiClient Real-time Protection has been removed from the GUI since v4.1.2.

However, if "Extended signature database" is enabled in FortiClient Real-time Protection, it may cause a performance issue in some older computers.


Scope


Solution
The use of "Extended signature database" in FortiClient Real-time Protection can be disabled by changing the registry key value for HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Fortinet\FortiClient\FA_FMON\UseExtendedDB from 1 to 0.

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