[KB8058] Scan and remove Potentially Unwanted Applications using ESET PROTECT or ESET PROTECT On-Prem

Issue

  • Create a policy for client computers to scan with Always remedy detection enabled
  • Configure client computers to automatically remove Potentially Unwanted Applications (PUAs)

Solution

 Endpoint users

Home users

  1. Click Policies, select the Built-in policy you want to modify, and then select the check box next to the policy for client computers. Click Actions → Edit.

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  2. Click Settings → Protections. Select the radio button below Aggressive, Balanced, or Cautious to enable the detection of Potentially Unwanted Applications, Suspicious Applications, or Potentially Unsafe Applications according to your preference.

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  1. Click Scans → Device scan and select In-depth scan from the Selected profile drop-down menu.

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  1. Expand ThreatSense and select Always remedy detection from the Cleaning level drop-down menu. Click Finish.

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