[KB3250] Temporarily disable protection in ESET Cyber Security or ESET Cyber Security Pro
Issue
- You need to temporarily disable your ESET product to troubleshoot or install third-party software
- You have version 7 of ESET Cyber Security
- You have version 6 ESET Cyber Security Pro
Details
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Occasionally, during the troubleshooting or installation of third-party software, you may need to disable your antivirus software temporarily. If this is necessary, remember to immediately re-enable Real-time file system protection after the third-party software installation is complete.
Solution
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Click the toggle next to Real-time file system protection to disable it.
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Re-enable protection when you are finished
When you are finished working with protection disabled, immediately re-enable Real-time file system protection: Click Overview and click enable Real-time file system protection.
You have version 6 of ESET Cyber Security Pro
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Open the main program window of ESET Cyber Security or ESET Cyber Security Pro.
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Click the Protection status icon → Disable Real-time File System Protection.
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When prompted, click Disable to confirm.
Figure 2-2
Re-enable protection when you are finished
When you are finished working with protection disabled, immediately re-enable Real-time file system protection: Click the Protection status icon → Enable Real-time file system protection.
