• Disable HIPS for troubleshooting purposes
• HIPS is inactive

Disable HIPS protection for troubleshooting purposes

1. Open the main program window of your Windows ESET product.

2. Press the F5 to open Advanced setup.

3. Click Detection Engine → HIPS, and click the toggle next to Enable HIPS to disable it.

4. Click OK.

5. Restart your computer. HIPS will be completely disabled after your computer finishes restarting. The ESET program window will display a red border to indicate that maximum protection is not ensured and your computer is vulnerable to threats. Be sure to re-enable HIPS after you finish troubleshooting.

Enable HIPS protection

When you are finished troubleshooting:

1. Open the main program window of your Windows ESET product.

2. Click Enable HIPS.

3. Click the toggle next to Enable HIPS to enable it.

4. Click OK and restart your computer for the changes to take effect. When your computer has finished restarting, maximum protection will be restored and your computer will be fully protected.