User manual ESET NOD32 TYPICAL V2.7 INSTALLATION GUIDE

[. . . ] 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 is more than just a virus scanner ­ being able to scan for known viruses is the bare minimum that should be expected from an anti-virus product, so it should be reassuring to know that NOD32 not only does this faster, and more reliably than other products, but that it also has an excellent track record in discovering new threats. In addition, version 2. 7 includes detection for adware, spyware and riskware aswell as rootkit detection with its Anti-Stealth technology. [. . . ] We strongly recommend that you use the setting <Choose Automatically> This ensures that updates will be delivered most efficiently. If you do not enter a username and password at this point, the product will not receive automatic updates until you enter them. You will be prompted to provide a username and password for updates. You should copy and paste these from your license email to ensure that no typing errors are made. (Highlight the text, `Ctrl + C' to copy and `Ctrl + V' to paste into the required fields) If you do not have this information to hand, you can choose to set update parameters later, otherwise you will not be able to proceed with the installation without either entering a username and password. NOD32 Typical Installation Guide 13 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 I use dial-up (modem) Internet connection option. This will set NOD32 to update when an internet connection is detected. You will also be asked whether you use a proxy server, if you don't or are unsure, just accept the default setting, as shown, and NOD32 will work it out for you. NOD32 Typical Installation Guide 14 ThreatSense. NetTM 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. NetTM, 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. By clicking the Advanced setup button, you can amend the default settings. NOD32 Typical Installation Guide 15 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. Though not always malicious, some Adware will often fill a computer with a larger amount of file and memory baggage. This overhead, though not necessarily a security risk, is extremely irritating and troublesome to many users. NOD32 Typical Installation Guide 16 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. Execution of two different antivirus monitors (from different products or companies) is not recommended since it may make your computer slower and/or cause a system crash, especially on Windows NT systems, might lead to serious problems. AMON is the most important line of antivirus defense. It is critically important to keep it running at all times using the most current version of the virus signature databases and NOD32 program upgrades. AMON monitors all potentially threatening actions on protected computers such as opening, executing, creating or renaming files. IMPORTANT: Do not enable another resident scanner from a 2nd anti-virus program, otherwise your system could become unstable. NOD32 Typical Installation Guide 17 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. If you wish to change any configuration parameters, use the Back button now. If you have enabled the AMON module, you should particularly ensure that you have no other resident (on-access) anti-virus scanner active before proceeding. To complete the installation with the selected configuration, click Next> During the setup, you will see this message: NOD32 Typical Installation Guide 18 After installation has completed you will be required to restart your machine. You should ensure that no other anti-virus scanner will load at restart, save any active work, and click Finish to restart the machine. If you do not wish to restart immediately, choose Restart later. Since these are very often as-yet-unknown malware (bad software), we are very interested in receiving samples of these files for analysis. NOD32 Typical Installation Guide 21 Submitting a sample file to ESET NOD32 uses ThreatSense. NetTM Early Warning System. [. . . ] A: If your email client uses the POP3 protocol, it should work with IMON without any further configuration. Note that if you use IMAP or another protocol not currently supported by IMON, you will still be prevented from opening unsafe attachments by the AMON module. 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 by http://www. eset. com/support/index. php NOD32 Typical Installation Guide 24 Appendix B: Uninstalling NOD32 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. [. . . ]