ESET NOD32 / Internet Security Discussion

The sad part ... 2 Years / 10 PCs Out of stock.

I bougt my ESET NOD32 Antivirus (2 Years /1 PC) at Kinguin a couple of years ago.

As you can see I'm soon in need for a new license. But looking for a licensee for more than one pc and with 2 years support. And Eset NOD32 is the only AV I will use. I don't want the full Security package. Neither will I use antivirus software from other companies.

 

Same here. I don't want the extra bloat. Only antivirus. The security suite is too much extra crap. Although I am not using anything on LTSC or W7. Only on the Cancer versions of W10 to help disable Defender's trash payload.

 

There is me paying full price for 3 PC's 5 Mobiles every year.

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Version 13.2.16.0 released

Changelog
https://www.eset.com/int/home/internet-security/download/
go there to the advanced download option.

 

ESET Windows home products version 13.2.18.0 have been released.

NOD32 Antivirus v13.2.18.0

ESET Internet Security v13.2.18.0

As usual no changelog is out EIS 13.2.18.0 Chengelog


Edit. Changlog is now out.

ESET Windows home products version 13.2.18 have been released

Changelog:
Version 13.2.18

• Fixed: Application freezes under certain circumstances

Known issues:
N/A

 

I just grabbed one of those multidevice keys from BestBuy Canada for $20.

Right now, I'm just running the AV. Is it worth installing the full security suite? Seems the popular opinion is it's mostly bloat, just like the rest of the full suites out there.

Is there any guide for tweaking/optimizing performance? I see all these setting for HIPS, cloud, etc. and have no idea if any of them are even essential.

 

All you need is the AV. It has a built in HTTP Scanner so it will intercept any malicious connection or download and block it before it even stats. Why get the Internet Security and have to deal with headaches of apps reporting no connectivity and having to mess with rules and what not. The Windows Firewall + NOD32 is all you need.

Here is what I do:

Install NOD32
Go to settings, Malware Scans , Removable Media and select Do Not Scan. No need to keep prompting you to scan a USB drive every time you connect it. If it had a virus then it will be neutralized upon access anyway..

Also go to Interface at the bottom and disable the splash screen.

Finally, run a full scan of your computer then reboot.

That will allow it to whitelist all files so they won't be scanned again if their file hashes haven't changed which greatly improves performance.

One more thing, go to the Exclusions, Performance Exclusions, and add Steam and Origin if you had that installed to it so games won't be scanned after the initial scan. I do this for most my safe apps to ensure no performance loss as I know they're safe/legit.

 

Thanks.
ESET really changed the settings since I last tried the trial version a month or 2 ago (real time and machine learning?)

 

LOOL. https://forum.eset.com/topic/25272-eis-132180-chengelog/

 

I always exclude all drives other than C:\ for the same reason you provided for excluding removable media. That also takes care of games since I always install games and games clients to a drive other than C:\ drive.

 

My performance exclusions:

 

Here are my scan and performance exclusions.

 

I do the same, but have my scan settings on Window System Memory and any drive that has downloads in it.

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ESET NOD32 Antivirus, 3 PCs - Download
$15.99
Promo code : 9SMARTHM28
Expires 9/21/20
https://www.newegg.com/eset-nod32-antivirus-2019-3-pcs-download/p/N82E16832114554

 

That's a great price.

 

With all the awful changes with M$ Defender and this price point ... A scope for those who still haven’t seen the light! Run and buy!

Not often we see better prices vs kinguin.com

 

The newegg page doesn't seem clear. I assume this is 1 year of each 3 devices? Dumb question, just want to make sure...

I have a single device key atm, expiring in March, but I do need a 2nd key asap. In fact, I was going to upgrade my license to 2 device soon anyway, so this is perfect timing.

It looks like adding a fresh 2-device license to my current one, via the standard ESET purchase, is 49/79/99 for 1/2/3 years. So it looks like I would still be better off just buying the newegg license w/ promo code. How does the newegg item work out if you already have a license? Do I just transfer my current key to a new key?

Would it make sense to buy 2 or 3 of the codes now and use them each year? I'm not sure I'm clear on the way that works from the newegg Q/A.

@halpp @advice @spartan

 

No, a better option for you is to increase the license size, it' very cheap and when you increase the size you get 1 year additional added automatically: https://store.esetme.com/renew/ or
click on increase size from the top OR http://help.eset.com/license_manager/en-US/elm_managing_license.html

then the same key that you are using will be valid for 2 computers

you can then add the key to your My Eset Portal to manage activations: https://my.eset.com/Account

 

I originally bought a key from Kinguin. Worked great until I had to re-install Windows (2mo. into a 1 year licence). Then it tossed a "key has been leaked" message at me and I was SoL. I eventually managed to get a refund - Kinguin's response time is very slow and they tried to stick me with "instore credit" at first. Needless to say I purchased from a "legit" seller afterwards.

Just my experience…

 

ESET v14.0.21.0

NOD32 = https://download.eset.com/com/eset/apps/home/eav/windows/latest/eav_nt64.exe
Internet Security = https://download.eset.com/com/eset/apps/home/eis/windows/latest/eis_nt64.exe

 

Eset NOD32 Antivirus v14.0.22.0 released 10/26/2020



Edit. Added in the changelog.

Changelog:
Version 14.0.22

• Added: WMI Scanner
• Added: System Registry Scanner
• Improved: Product change feature (without OS restart)
• Improved: Highest product on license offered
• Improved: BPP "Secure all browsers" - enables user to run any browser in hardened mode by default
• Improved: Under the hood optimizations

Known issues:
N/A

 

Had to uninstall the update because i switched to Internet Security by mistake, now back to NOD32 antivirus. Do you guys know if settings are kept with an uninstall and reinstall even if product switched from Antivirus to Internet Security in the middle of it?
I'm kinda bummed if i had to do the settings all over again. Also, i remember someone once posted a little guide on how to set up ESET correctly for perfomance, don't remember if it was Spartan, do you guys know where can i find it?

EDIT:

No they didn't get saved. Shame on me

 

Always export your settings before doing an Uninstall and reinstall run bud.

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Even more shame on me because i saved the settings once but somehow i lost that file and only noticed later imma save it on multiple places this time

 

What happened to the back up Bible my dude?

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gonna have a new read on that LMAO

for others: http://www.suekayton.com/backupbible.htm

 

Is there a specific tweak I should make from the default settings? I'd like to know some tips on how to configure this AV.

 

Aside from UI things that annoy me personally (splash screen at startup, program sounds, etc), the only thing I do is disable the HTTPS scanner as it slows down my browsing. It also had the potential to open up a man-in-the-middle vulnerability, but that was a while ago and could very well have been patched.

 

5-PC license of NOD32 AV is $20 at Newegg with promo code BFRDAY32.

 

Is the HTTPS scanner = SSL/TSL scanner, and you just disable the whole thing? What's the risk if it's off?

 

Eset NOD32 Antivirus v14.1.19.0 released 04/28/2021


ESET Windows home products version 14.1.19 have been released eset.com
ESET NOD32 Antivirus, ESET Internet Security and ESET Smart Security Premium version 14.1.19 have been released and are available to download. Change log in the link.

 

Are you just out of luck when other people are using your license key (likely from crackware/generators/etc.)?

I have my device connected, but whenever I check my license key online through MyESET, there are at least 4 people I don't know using it. I can remove their device, but they just re-use it after a few minutes/hours.

It's annoying having to remove their devices, and ESET's CS is not helping at all.

 

What someone else has managed to use your Lic?
Dam you are very unlucky, whats the CS rep's saying bud.

 

I sent a couple of support queries to them. I think it was a week ago when I got curious and checked MyESET online after about 5 months of usage.

I got flooded with old notifications saying my license is overused. I had to delete like 30+ different devices initially. I've been deleting 4+ devices almost every couple of days when I check MyESET.

The CSRs haven't said anything at all.

 

Call them if you can.

It could be an old bug has come back to the eset portal since the upgrade.

I had an issue like what you have where it was saying overused lic but it was in fact a glitch between NOD32 and the lic portal.

I has to wait till the next update after for it to disappear.

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It's not a bug because you can clearly see the recent activation dates for the computers using the license key.

 

Just that a Generated lic picking up a genuine lic is very very rare.

Is your email account used for sending the license key secure ie uses 2 Step Authentication.

Looking at possible vector of how your license leaked.

I take it still no response from ESET Support, have you tried their forums etc?

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I always have MFA activated whenever it's available. My passwords are usually 180+ bits, so I think I've taken some security steps in that regard.

The email is secure, and other people would have used more than just the ESET license key if they had access to it.

Yep, no response, but I did just post over their forums.

 

Eset NOD32 Antivirus v14.1.20.0 released 05/05/2021

Spoiler: CHANGE LOG

Nothing for now

Edit. https://forum.eset.com/topic/28349-looking-forward-to-14120-changelog/


ESET Windows home products version 14.1.20 have been released

 

https://forum.eset.com/topic/28352-overused-license-lock-license/

If a private license is floating around people need to double check own security behaviour. Very unlikely a Key gen smash out a new same license key once the previous is cleaned out by the real owners.

 

Funny thing is, I do have this behavior secured. Gone are the days where I just have 8 characters for a password.

In the ESET forums, it's been suggested that I reset my license key. I've done it so far (and changed my passwords again). I'm just going to observe if there are any leaks again in the next few weeks.

 

Eset NOD32 Antivirus v14.2.10.0 released 06/14/2021

Spoiler: Change Log

Version 14.2.10.0

• New: Added support for Upgrade Campaign
• New: Redesigned Help and support page
• Improved: 3rd party uninstall screen
• Bugfixing
• Small improvements:
  - Threat encyclopedia moved to Detection description in product context menu
  - Detection engine history moved to Installed components screen

https://forum.eset.com/topic/28795-eset-windows-home-products-version-14210-have-been-released/

Edit.
https://www.neowin.net/news/nod32-a...security--eset-smart-security-premium-142100/

 

ESET Windows home products version 14.2.19 (hotfix) have been released June 28, 2021


v14.2.19.0 changelog:

Bug fixes and optimization​

Download links Upgrade my ESET Windows home product to the latest version

 

Eset NOD32 Antivirus v14.2.23.0 released 08/02/2021

Spoiler: Changelog v14.2.23.0

Version 14.2.23.0

• Fixed: BSOD which may occur during printing over network DWCA-3505
• Fixed: Map not displayed in Security report
• Fixed: GUI freeze which may occur during FW interactive mode
• Fixed: Crash which may have occurred in Device control
• Fixed: Issue when device has been slowed down during module update

https://www.eset.com/us/home/smart-security-premium/download/

Eset forum: ESET 14.2.23.0

 

Eset NOD32 Antivirus v14.2.24.0 released 08/11/2021

Spoiler: Changelog

Version 14.2.24.0

• Fixed: Crash which may occur with FW interactive mode

https://www.eset.com/us/home/smart-security-premium/download/

 

I just got the notice that my license expires in 2 weeks. What happens then? Stops working? Keeps working, but no updates?

I took a quick look into renewing except their options cost way more that I paid first time around, and it'd probably be cheaper to find a whole new license on sale somewhere.

 

that's better asked on ESET's own forum. I bought my license and a few other AV licenses from eBay from trusted sellers with 99.5% and above rating and never had an issue. I got it for like 20% of the value

 

I got a good year out of it, but I'm honestly not in a rush to renew or buy a new license atm. I'm seriously thinking about getting a new(ish) machine by years end - probably Linux ootb. If NOD32 will keep working and getting definition updates after expiry, that'd be good enough for now.

 

Eset NOD32 Antivirus v15.0.16.0 (ESET Windows home products) released 10/19/2021

Spoiler: Changelog: Version 15.0.16

Changelog: Version 15.0.16

• Added: Full compatibility with Windows 11

• Added: ESET LiveGuard protection (cloud sandbox) to detect yet unknown threats (ESET Smart Security Premium only)
  
  
• Fixed: Graphical problem with the update progress indicator
  
  
• Fixed: Slow updates
  
  
• Changed: Windows products are now part of the ESET HOME ecosystem

Known issues:
N/A

https://forum.eset.com/topic/30101-eset-windows-home-products-version-15016-have-been-released/

Download links;
https://support.eset.com/en/kb2476-...ws-home-product-to-the-latest-version?ref=esf