Computer protection
Click Computer Protection from the Setup window to see an overview of all protection modules:
•Real-time file system protection
oProactive protection – Blocks execution of new files until receiving the ESET LiveGuard analysis result. If you want to unblock the file that is being analyzed, right-click the file and click Unblock file analyzed by ESET LiveGuard.
•Host Intrusion Prevention System (HIPS)
To pause or disable individual protection modules, click the slider bar icon .
Turning off protection modules may decrease the protection level of your computer. |
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.