Category: ESET

How Does The ESET Anti-Theft Function Work?

The ESET Anti-Theft function was built specifically with the laptop user in mind, so that in the unfortunate event that your laptop is misplaced/stolen, you can simply login to the ESET Online Anti-Theft website and mark your laptop as missing. This will then send a signal to your laptop/computer to activate the Anti-Theft function.Using local Wi-fi Networks, the system will then determine the approximate location of your device and display it on a map. In addition to this, you will be able to activate/view images through the built in web cam and even send the current user a message, should you choose to do so.For more information on this, please visit the ESET Anti-Theft website – http://anti-theft.eset.com Please Note: In […]

Do I really need an Antivirus program?

Definitely YES! There are numerous different types of Virus, Malware & Spyware programs out there, whether via the internet, or emails, not having a reputable Antivirus protection on your computer is asking for trouble. Even Antivirus that may be freely available can ensure a modicum of protection. However, when you take into consideration that malicious software is constantly becoming more sophisticated, then a superior Antivirus software program is an essential requirement for anyone in today’s business online environment. An Antivirus provides your first line of defense, as it not only monitors but immediately removes any threats it encounters. […]

Why Should I Pay For Antivirus?

Why You Should Pay For AntivirusFeatures of Paid For Antivirus Programs Why You Should Pay For Antivirus Everyone should (must) consider that they should pay for antivirus software, because they are generally of a far superior quality than the Free versions. First time online users, often worry about the expense of paying for a monthly or annual antivirus program, or they may find a free month of an antivirus comes with the installed OS (operating system) on the laptops, desktops, or mobile devices. Free versions are usually offered to gain sales for the antivirus supplier, developer, etc. Features of Paid For Antivirus Programs – Online threats constantly adapt and change; a Paid For Antivirus provider ensures that their Vi […]

I already have an Antivirus program on my PC, must I Uninstall it before I Install or activate ESET Antivirus?

YES, it is VERY IMPORTANT to remove any current antivirus programs from your operating system prior to installing or activating your ESET Antivirus program. Serious conflicts can occur on your device by having two active antivirus programs. This can negatively impact your system resources (i.e. cause your pc to run slower) and the conflicts may also cause system issues and crashes when attempting to view or utilize the same file. Please Note:  Very often the typical removal via the Windows Add/Remove programs functionality, is not sufficient, when uninstalling previous antivirus. We therefore recommend that you remove your previous Antivirus program using the ESET Antivirus Removal Tool. You may use the tools available here. […]

How Do I Activate ESET After Installation?

How To Activate ESET After Installation To activate ESET after installation, you will receive an email with your Username & Password, and when they are requested by ESET, you can enter them and it will be active. How To Activate ESET After Installation
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Will ESET Do Automatic Checks For Updates?

ESET Automatic Checks For Updates ESET Automatic Checks For Updates Yes, when you connect to the internet, ESET runs automatic checks for updates, to ensure that the database is kept current. ESET checks with their servers to see if any updates are available. If there are, you will be able to download and install them when you are next connected to the Internet. We do not recommend turning off this functionality, as it will cause your protection to become outdated and leave your system vulnerable to new viruses and threats.
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