Computer protection

Click Computer Protection from the Setup window to see an overview of all protection modules:

•Real-time file system protection

•Device control

•Host Intrusion Prevention System (HIPS)

•Gamer mode

•Webcam protection

To pause or disable individual protection modules, click the slider bar icon .

Click the gear icon next to a protection module to access advanced settings for that module.

For the Real-time file system protection, click the gear icon and choose from the following options:

•Configure – Opens Real-time file system protection Advanced setup.

•Edit exclusions – Opens the Exclusion setup window so that you can exclude files and folders from scanning.

For the Webcam protection, click the gear icon and choose from the following options:

•Configure – Opens Webcam protection Advanced setup.

•Block all access until restart – Blocks all access to the Webcam until computer restart.

•Block all access permanently – Blocks all access to the Webcam until this setting is disabled.

•Stop blocking all access – Disables the ability to block Webcam access. This option is available only if the Webcam access is blocked.

Pause Antivirus and antispyware protection – Disables all antivirus and antispyware protection modules. When you disable protection, a window will open to determine how long will the protection be disabled using the Time interval drop-down menu. Use only if you are an experienced user or instructed by ESET Technical Support.