Upgrading to a more recent version

New versions of ESET Endpoint Antivirus are issued to implement improvements or fix issues that cannot be resolved by automatic updates to program modules.

Upgrading to a more recent version can be accomplished in several ways:

1. Automatically, using ESET PROTECT, or ESET PROTECT Cloud.
2. Automatically, using GPO or SCCM.
3. Automatically, using a program update.
   Because the program upgrade is distributed to all users and may impact certain system configurations, it is issued after a long testing period to ensure functionality with all possible system configurations. If you need to upgrade to a later version immediately after its release, use one of the methods below.
   Make sure that you have enabled Update mode in Advanced setup (F5) > Update > Profiles > Product updates.
4. Manually, by downloading and installing a more recent version over the previous one.

Recommended upgrade scenarios

I manage or I want to manage my ESET products remotely

If you manage more than 10 ESET Endpoint products, consider handling upgrades using ESET PROTECT or ESET PROTECT Cloud. See the following documentation:

• ESET PROTECT | Upgrade ESET software via a client task
• ESET PROTECT | Guide for small to medium-sized businesses that manage up to 250 Windows ESET endpoint products
• Introduction to ESET PROTECT Cloud

Upgrading manually on a client workstation

To upgrade ESET Endpoint Antivirus on individual client workstations manually:

1. Verify the version you have currently installed is supported.
2. Verify that your operating system is supported.

2. Download and install the latest version over the previous one.