ESET is one of the top consumer antivirus programs available, thanks to its extensive and fast malware scans. However, it lacks an option for quick scans and can be a little demanding on the CPU. It’s also less user-friendly than some of its competitors. It can take some time to finish the full scans. In addition, scheduling the program to perform full scans every night is a lengthy process.
When the program is finished the scanning process, you’ll see a list of found threats and their descriptions. You’ll then have the option to delete or quarantine them. You can create a customized view scanning profile to check specific folders or files. After the initial update, you can run the program offline. However, internet access is required to download updates as well as to perform a full scanning.
ESET’s main version offers many features at a low cost. Included are an excellent anti-malware engine, advanced diagnostic tools, and web protection. Controls for parental control as well as a secure browser and an anti-theft feature is included as well. The Windows version comes with a remote wipe tool for your smartphone.
The program has some unique features, such as the ability to monitor processes in progress and a cleaner that promises to restore Windows default settings after a cleaning. There’s an option to boot SysRescue tool that can help you recover your system if it fails to boot. SysRescue software offers excellent customer support via email and telephone.
