[KB2128] How do I prevent the splash screen from displaying? (4.x)

By default, ESET Smart Security and ESET NOD32 Antivirus display a small splash screen on program startup.

 

If you would like to disable this splash screen, please follow the steps below:

1. Open ESET Smart Security or ESET NOD32 Antivirus. How do I open my ESET product?
    
2. Press the F5 key to display the Advanced Setup window.
    
3. From the Advanced Setup tree, click User interface and then deselect the check box next to Show splash-screen at startup.
   

   

   
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4. Click OK to confirm your settings.