Issue
Solution
Disable HIPS protection for troubleshooting purposes
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Press the F5 to open Advanced setup.
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Click Detection Engine → HIPS, and click the toggle next to Enable HIPS to disable it.
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Click OK.
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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:
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Click Enable HIPS.
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Click the toggle next to Enable HIPS to enable it.
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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.
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