ESET antivirus setup
The antivirus software offers online installation, as it uses a 4.1mb beachhead installer to initiate the setup on your computer system. Once the installer fetches and loads the program completely on the computer, it prompts the user to enter an activation code to ensure the user’s authenticity and the computer system. On verifying the authenticity, the software asks if the user wishes to use ESET’s malware-collection program. This program advertises to remove potentially harmful programs or adware from the system.

The ESET antivirus interface has a bright and functional window and has the brand mascot situated at the top right window. Once you open the ESET antivirus program, the interface displays “You are protected” as a message if it finds that the system is secure. There are category headings such as home, update, computer scan, setup, tools, and help and support at the left side of the interface.

ESET antivirus features
There are progressively strong versions of the ESET antivirus software. The basic version, ESET NOD32 Antivirus offers antispyware, antivirus, anti-phishing, exploit blocker, gamer mode, cloud-powered scanning, and script-based stack protection, and small system footprint. This version of antivirus can work only for Windows Vista through Windows 10.
Another variant of the company is the ESET Cyber Security Pro which offers the users a complete security of Mac related Internet threats.

ESET offers protection against email attachment scans, webcam protection, 2-way firewall, and parental control through its Internet security solution. It offers the package at around $60 for a single license, whereas it will cost you around $100 for a multi-device license version.

The ESET Multi-Device Security pack version has the same features as the ones offered in ESET Internet Security. While the multi-device version works on Windows Vista through Windows 10, it is the only version that can be bundled with macOS, Android, and Linux. This makes it one of those few brands offering protection for Linux. The ESET Multi-Device Security is priced between $80 and $100.

The Smart Security Premium version of ESET antivirus is priced at between $80 and $170. Although it cannot be bundled with any other platforms, the user can run it on Windows Vista through Windows 10. The Smart Security Premium version provides cumulative features from the three variants mentioned above, with some additional features such as file encryption, password manager, and virtual keyboard. The multi-device version lets the user download the software on up to 10pcs.

Antivirus Protection
As far as protection features are concerned, ESET uses the malware-detection engine with three levels of protection. The first level checks for viral signatures that might pose a threat to the computer system. It then performs heuristic scans based on those viral signatures. It also inspects suspicious codes in the system that might have an underlying threat. These codes might be encrypted and attributed to previous attacks. At the final level, if the software encounters a file that might be potentially dangerous, then the file is sent to the ESET’s LiveGrid cloud for further examination. The file is branded as a malware if it is found to be malicious. A signature for the same is created and the information is sent to the software’s nearly 100 million active users around the globe.

However, ESET fails to offer an exclusive extension to scan your browser. Its network scanner examines the web pages surfed by the user, warning them to avoid web pages with malicious content.

One of the striking exclusions of its antivirus protection feature is that, ESET does not offer backup software or VPN. These two are often offered as premium features by rival antivirus software. However, it does offer parental control that blocks websites by category. Although ESET’s Smart Security Premium, Internet Security and NOD32 lacks file shredder, the ESET Smart Security Premium helps to encrypt files using AES encryption with a 256-bit key.

In the event of theft or loss of user’s computer system, ESET helps them track their computer system using a map and the webcam of the misplaced system. However, the user will not be able to wipe the system’s drive remotely. The user can track their lost computer system only if they have an online account with ESET and if the misplaced system is connected to the Internet.
The software has the ability to keep a system’s boot firmware from being hacked, keeping in mind their midrange malware protection. ESET provides almost all the security features that an antivirus software would offer at competitive prices. Visit their official website to know more about their offers and updates. You can also avail a 30-day free trial of their varied antivirus products.