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How do I RE-install ESET Smart Security?
Due to corrupted installations or newer full program releases, a reinstall of ESET Smart Security is sometimes necessary. To reinstall ESET Smart Security, follow the steps below.
1. Click Start → Programs → ESET → Uninstall. After you uninstall, you will need to reboot the computer.
2. After rebooting, click Start → My Computer. Navigate to C:/Program Files and delete the ESET folder.
3. Download ESET Smart Security onto your desktop using the link below (Select Save not Run).
Windows NT/2000/XP/2003/Vista (32-bit/64-bit)
Download ESET Smart Security
You will need your unique AV-username and password to download ESET Smart Security. Please reference your confirmation email for this information.
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
Once the download has completed, you may be prompted to click Run and begin the installation process. Click Run if you are prompted. If not, navigate to your desktop or wherever you saved the ndntenst.exe file. Double-click on it.
NOTE: If the installation gives an error and you previously had NOD32 installed on the system, verify that you have uninstalled it completely according to the instructions above. Also, delete the C:/Program Files/ESET folder.
Click here
for step-by-step instructions with screenshots, or follow the steps below:
1. Click Next.
2. Select I accept the terms in the License Agreement and click Next.
3. Select Typical Installation and click Next.
4. Enter in your username and password that were provided with your ESET Smart Security purchase. (The username starts with ‘AV-‘) Do not select the checkbox labeled Set update parameters later. Click Next.
5. Continue with the installation by clicking on the Next button. Ensure all ENABLE boxes are checked.
If any errors occur during installation, try installing again in Safe Mode. Other software can occasionally interfere with the ESET Smart Security installation, causing it to fail.
Related NOD32 FAQ Category:
Home Edition/ESET Smart Security
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How to restrict access to specific websites Does ESET Smart Security scan SSL (Secure Sockets Layer) traffic? Best Form of Protection is Prevention How to exclude certain files/folders from ESET Smart Security On-Demand Scanner Adding/Editing/Deleting a Whitelist entry Do I want the 32 bit version or the 64 bit version? How do I remove the notification tags that are appended to my e-mail? How do I enable all of the capabilities within the ESET Smart Security On-Demand scanner? Unable to send or receive emails after installing ESET Smart Security How do I access log files and submit them for analysis? How to recognize spam What is the ESET Smart Security Antispam Module? Upgrading from 2.7 to ESET Smart Security How can I specify where my SPAM messages are stored? Why am I told that the Virus signature database update failed? How do I know ESET Smart Security is updating correctly? Email, Spamming, Hoaxes, Phishing After installation, my computer locks up. It freezes on startup. What happened? (Norton Symantec error) Can I change how often ESET Smart Security attempts to update? Installation in test mode (creating nsetup file) What is Anti-Stealth? Setting up a scheduled scan in ESET Smart Security Installing ESET Smart Security Why am I constantly being prompted for my username and password?
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