Product updates

The Product updates section contains options related to the product updates. The program enables you to predefine its behavior when a new product updates are available.

Product updates bring new features or makes changes to those that already exist from previous versions. It can be performed automatically without user intervention, or you can choose to be notified. After a product updates have been installed, a computer restart may be required.

Auto-updates—Pausing auto-updates for specific update profiles temporarily disables automatic product updates while connected to the internet using other networks or metered connections. Keep this setting enabled to have constant access to the latest features and the highest possible protection. For more information on Auto-updates, see Auto-updates FAQ.

Update timing—This feature allows you to deploy updates in gradual and immediate phases. You can choose either approach or combine them within your infrastructure. By combining both methods, you can test the latest updates on a smaller group of devices and halt deployment across the rest of your infrastructure if issues arise.

Gradual Updates (Default)

Select this option to prioritize stability by allowing ESET to determine the optimal time for installing product updates. Gradual updates help mitigate potential issues that may be discovered in the first weeks after a release.

Immediate Updates

Select this option for rapid deployment immediately after an update is released. The update will be installed as soon as it becomes available on ESET servers. Enabling Immediate Updates on a smaller group of devices allows you to test the new version before rolling it out company-wide. If issues arise, deployment to the remaining infrastructure can be paused.

By default, product updates are downloaded from ESET repository servers. In large or offline environments, the traffic can be distributed to allow internal caching of the product files.

Define custom server for program component updates