Uninstall any previously installed antivirus software on your system.
Download the ESET Smart Security Premium installer file, and double-click the installer file to begin installation after it is finished downloading to your computer.
In the Install ESET Security window, select your preferred language from the drop-down menu and click Continue.
After the Installation Wizard appears, click Create account to create your ESET HOME account. Using ESET HOME enables you to manage multiple features of your ESET home products from one source.
If you want to skip creating an ESET HOME account, complete the following installation steps.
Your ESET product will automatically use your computer's Windows network setting to determine if you are using a public or a home or office network to determine the appropriate firewall protection levels. To change your firewall protection level for a given network, visit Change network connection firewall setting in ESET Windows home products.
Your ESET product will start an initial scan of your computer shortly after installation is completed.
Type your ESET HOME email address and password and click Log in.
For information on how to log in with Google/Apple IDs or with a QR code, see our Online Help topic.
Your ESET product will automatically use your computer's Windows network setting to determine if you are using a public or a home or office network to determine the appropriate firewall protection levels. To change your firewall protection level for a given network, visit Change network connection firewall setting in ESET Windows home products.
Your ESET product will start an initial scan of your computer shortly after installation is completed.