[KB2158] How do I disable email protection for my Windows ESET product? (4.x)

Solution

To disable email scanning, please follow the steps below:

Warning:

Disabling email scanning removes an additional layer of protection and is not recommended.

  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 on the left, click Antivirus and antispyware → Email client protection → Email clients and deselect the check boxes next to Received email, Sent email, and Read email.

    Figure 1-1


     
  4. Next, from the Advanced Setup tree on the left, click Antivirus and antispyware → Email client protection → POP3, POP3
     
  5. Delete port 110.

    Figure 1-2

  6. Click OK to save your changes.