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NOD32 Typical Installation Guide Version 2.7 Includes Windows Vista and 64-bit protection Proactive protection Best Detection against Viruses, Spyware, Fastest Performance Worms, Trojans, Rootkits, Minimal Resource Adware and Phishing Utilization...
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Guidebook Conventions Minimum System Requirements Section 1: Installation Installation instructions 8 to 17 Section 3: Dealing with alerts & virus incidents Dealing with an alert Sending a sample to ESET Section 4: Troubleshooting & Information Appendix A: Troubleshooting Appendix B: Uninstalling...
NOD32 Typical Installation Guide Introduction Congratulations, you have just purchased NOD32, the most advanced antivirus solution available. NOD32 is very simple to use and you will probably not even need to read through this guide... however, the following information will help you to get a better understanding of the many features of NOD32, so that you get the best protection possible.
NOD32 Typical Installation Guide Guidebook Conventions To highlight the most important points – we have used a set of simple icons which draw attention to key information and settings. Key: The Check Icon indicates a setting that we recommend you use or enable The Info Icon higlights important facts and information about NOD32, to help you make better use of the program The Hazard Icon highlights areas where potential...
NOD32 Typical Installation Guide Minimum System Requirements Please make sure that the computer on which you plan to install NOD32 meets the minimum system requirements for the program to run: Operating system Windows 98/ME 133 M Hz/150 M Hz 32 M B Windows NT4/2000 133 ...
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NOD32.exe CD’s root directory. To install the download version (recommended, as it will be the most up-to- date), first download the installer from the ESET website: http://www.ESET.com/download/registered_software.php For either method, you must have administrator privileges on your PC.
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NOD32 setup completes. If installing onto a 64-bit operating system, the installer will automatically install a compatible version, but the Extract path will read: C:\Program Files (x86)\ESET\Install After clicking Extract you will see the files being expanded onto the disk: ...and then you should...
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NOD32 Typical Installation Guide NOD32 Installation choices installs NOD32 with the correct settings for normal usage, and Typical will make most of the decisions for you about the installation. If you have no particular requirement to install NOD32 with specific settings, it is recommended to choose this route.
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NOD32 Typical Installation Guide End User Licence Agreement In all installation modes, the next screen will be the End User License Agreement, on which you must choose and click I accept Next> continue installation. You may also the license agreement for future Print reference.
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NOD32 Typical Installation Guide Configuring Automatic Updates At this point the Typical, installations converge. Advanced Expert You will now be presented with a screen asking you to choose your update server. We strongly recommend that you use the setting <Choose Automatically> This ensures that updates will be delivered most efficiently.
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NOD32 Typical Installation Guide Configuration of Internet Settings You will now be asked about your Internet Connection settings. If you use a dial-up modem (not broadband or networked) then you need to check the option. I use dial-up (modem) Internet connection This will set NOD32 to update when an internet connection is detected.
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ThreatSense.Net™ Early Warning System This is a system for automatic evaluation of files requiring further analysis in ESET’s labs and enables their automatic submission. If you choose to enable ThreatSense.Net™, it will also collect and submit anonymous, statistical data about detected infiltrations, which enables ESET to watch and evaluate the progress and severity of specific spreading threats.
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NOD32 Typical Installation Guide Detection of potentially unwanted applications Some advertising and activity tracking companies complain about detection that terms their software as Adware or explicitly calls it Spyware. NOD32 2.7 includes the detection of “potentially unwanted applications”. This setting includes some Adware and other not necessarily malicious applications.
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NOD32 Typical Installation Guide Access MONitor (AMON) Configuration AMON (Access MONitor) is a memory-resident (always running when computer is on) file scanning program. Automatic starting of AMON after computer restart is a fundamental defense against malicious code. Quitting AMON is not recommended and should only be done under special circumstances.
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NOD32 Typical Installation Guide Completion of Setup Configuration At this point all installation tracks reconverge, and the configuration phase is complete. This is the last point at which changes can be made to the selected installation options, before the files are copied and the configuration completed.
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‘Update’ section and press the ‘Update now’ button to ensure you are up to date with ESET’s virus definitions. After that, go to the Threat Protection Modules section and click once on ‘NOD32’.
NOD32 Typical Installation Guide Dealing with alerts & virus incidents...
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Note: Occasionally, you may get a virus alert where the name of the infection is “unknown”...
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NOD32 uses ThreatSense.Net™ Early Warning System. This system enables the evaluation of files which may have been flagged as suspicious by NOD32. It assists the user to submit such files to ESET’s analysts, if this is desirable. ThreatSense.Net™ is enabled by default, but will prompt the user before submitting any files.
Q: My problem is not listed, what should I do? A: If you have any other questions, start with the list of Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) - http://www.eset.com/support/faq.php If you don’t find the solution there, please contact ESET Technical Support http://www.eset.com/support/index.php...
To uninstall NOD32, go to ‘Start’ in the lower left hand corner of your computer screen and select ‘Programs’ or ‘All Programs’ and then the ‘ESET’ folder. Inside that folder is a file named ‘Uninstall’. Click on this file to invoke the uninstallation process. This takes a few seconds. When finished, reboot your machine as prompted and after the PC re-starts, check that the ESET folder has been removed from C:\Program Files.