Due to newer program releases or corrupted installations, reinstalling ESET NOD32 Antivirus 4 for Linux Desktop is sometimes necessary. The steps below demonstrate how to download, uninstall and reinstall your ESET security product.

Download

1. Download your ESET security product using the appropriate link below:
   

   32-bit Download    64-bit Download

2. When prompted, click Save and save the file to your Desktop.

Uninstall ESET NOD32 Antivirus 4 for Linux Desktop

Method 1: Applications menu

1. Click Applications → System Tools → ESET NOD32 Antivirus Uninstaller.
    
2. After completing the uninstallation, you will be prompted to restart your system. Click Yes.

Method 2: Terminal command

1. Open a Terminal window by clicking Applications → Accessories  → Terminal.
    
2. Type the following command and press the Enter key on your keyboard.
   
   cd /opt/eset/esets/bin
    
3. Type the following command to run the uninstaller script:
   
   sudo ./esets_gil

You can use your mouse to copy the commands in the video to paste into your Terminal. 

4. Type your password when prompted and then press the Enter key on your keyboard.
    
5. Follow the on-screen prompts to remove ESET NOD32 Antivirus 4 for Linux Desktop.
    
6. After completing the uninstallation, you will be prompted to restart your system. Click Yes.

Reinstall

1. Navigate to your Desktop or wherever you saved the installer file, right-click it, and select Properties.
    
2. Click the Permissions tab and select the check box next to Allow executing file as program. Click Close.
   
   

   

   Figure 1-1

3. Double-click the installer file and follow the instructions in the ESET Installation Wizard.