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ESSENTIAL SECURITY

ESET NOD32 Antivirus

ESET NOD32 Antivirus represents a new approach to truly integrated computer security. The most recent version of the ESET LiveGrid® scanning engine utilizes speed and precision to keep your computer safe. The result is an intelligent system that is constantly on alert for attacks and malicious software that might harm your computer.

ESET NOD32 Antivirus is a complete security solution that combines maximum protection and a minimal system footprint. Our advanced technologies use artificial intelligence to prevent infiltration by viruses, spyware, trojan horses, worms, adware, rootkits, and other threats without hindering system performance or disrupting your computer.

Features and benefits

Redesigned user interface

The user interface in this version has been significantly redesigned and simplified based on the results of usability testing. All GUI wording and notifications have been carefully reviewed and the interface now provides support for right-to-left languages such as Hebrew and Arabic. Online Help is now integrated into ESET NOD32 Antivirus and offers dynamically updated support content.

Dark mode

An extension that helps you quickly switch the screen to a dark color scheme. You can choose your preferred color scheme in User interface elements.

Antivirus and antispyware

Proactively detects and cleans more known and unknown viruses, worms, trojans and rootkits. Advanced heuristics flags even never-before-seen malware, protecting you from unknown threats and neutralizing them before they can do any harm. Web access protection and Anti-Phishing protection monitors communication between web browsers and remote servers (including SSL). Email client protection provides control of email communication received through the POP3(S) and IMAP(S) protocols.

Regular updates

Regularly updating the detection engine (previously known as "virus signature database") and program modules is the best way to ensure the maximum level of security on your computer.

ESET LiveGrid®
(Cloud-powered Reputation)

You can check the reputation of running processes and files directly from ESET NOD32 Antivirus.

Device control

Automatically scans all USB flash drives, memory cards and CDs/DVDs. Blocks removable media based on the type of media, manufacturer, size and other attributes.

HIPS functionality

You can customize the behavior of the system in greater detail; specify rules for the system registry, active processes and programs, and fine-tune your security posture.

Gamer mode

Postpones all pop-up windows, updates or other system-intensive activities to conserve system resources for gaming and other full-screen activities.

A license needs to be active in order for features of ESET NOD32 Antivirus to be operational. It is recommended that you renew your license several weeks before the license for ESET NOD32 Antivirus expires.