[KB3419] Download and install ESET home security products for Windows (15.x–16.x)

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Download and install ESET home security product for Windows

Installation procedure for ESET Windows home products

This article applies to the following ESET Windows home products:

  • ESET Smart Security Premium
  • ESET Internet Security
  • ESET NOD32 Antivirus
Special installation types

The links below contain additional info for special types of installations:

  1. Uninstall any previously installed antivirus software on your system.

  2. Download the appropriate installer file for the ESET Windows home product you want to install, and double-click the installer file to begin the installation.


    Advanced download option

    To see all download options (32-bit, 64-bit, 64-bit on ARM), click the download link below and click Advance download below Download Options.

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  3. In the Install ESET Security window, select your preferred language from the drop-down menu and click Continue.

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  4. We recommend enabling all protection and installation settings. Click Allow all and continue. You can review the End User License Agreement and Privacy Policy before you proceed.

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  5. After the Installation Wizard appears, click Create account to create ESET HOME account. Using ESET HOME enables you to manage multiple features of your ESET home products from one place.

    Already have an ESET HOME account?

    If you already have an ESET HOME account, complete these installation steps.

    Read more about logging in with Google, Apple ID, or with a QR code.

    ESET HOME email and password

    Your ESET HOME account is different from your ESET eStore My Account. Your ESET HOME email and password can differ from your ESET eStore email and password.

    If you want to skip creating an ESET HOME account, complete these installation steps.

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  6. Type your email and click Continue with email.

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  7. Type a password that will be used with your ESET HOME account and select a country from the Country drop-down menu. Optionally, select the check box to receive ESET special offers. Click Create account and log in.

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  8. You will receive an Account confirmation email. Click Confirm registration.

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  9. Return to the Installation Wizard. In the Device name field, type a name that will be associated with your device and click Continue.

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  10. Type or copy/paste in your License Key and click Continue.

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  11. You will see the name of the ESET security product that will be installed (in this example, it is ESET Smart Security Premium). Click Continue. You have the option to select a different product during or after installation.

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  12. Click Done. You can now view your license details and manage your ESET home product features from your ESET HOME account.

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Your ESET Windows home product is now installed and fully functional.

If you installed ESET Smart Security Premium, set up Password Manager, Secure Data, Parental Control, and Anti-Theft.

Your ESET product will automatically use your computer's Windows network setting to determine if you are using a public or home or office network to determine the appropriate firewall protection levels. To change your firewall protection level for a given network, change network connection firewall setting in ESET Windows home products.

Your ESET product will start an initial scan of your computer shortly after installation is completed.


Log in to your ESET HOME account and complete the installation

  1. Type your ESET HOME email address and password and click Log in.

    Read more about logging in with Google, Apple ID, or with a QR code.

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  2. In the Device name field, type a name for your device and click Continue.

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  3. When prompted, select the license for the ESET Windows home product you want to activate and click Continue.

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  4. You will see the name of the ESET security product that will be installed (in this example, it is ESET Smart Security Premium). Click Continue. You have the option to select a different product during or after installation.

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  5. Click Done to exit the Installation Wizard. You can now view your license details and manage your ESET home product features from your ESET HOME account.

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ESET Smart Security Premium is now installed and fully functional. You will be prompted to enable additional ESET security tools. You can set up Password Manager, Secure Data, Parental Control and Anti-Theft.

Your ESET product will automatically use your computer's Windows network setting to determine if you are using a public or a home or office network to determine the appropriate firewall protection levels. To change your firewall protection level for a given network, visit Change network connection firewall setting in ESET Windows home products.

Your ESET product will start an initial scan of your computer shortly after installation is completed.


Skip creating an ESET HOME account and complete the installation

  1. Click Skip login.

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  2. Click Use a purchased License Key.

    If you do not have a license key yet, click Skip activation in the bottom right corner of the window.

    Skip activation

    Be aware that if you skip the activation process here, you still need to insert your license key later. Your device will not be protected when the product has not been activated.

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  3. Type or copy/paste in your license key, click Continue and complete these installation steps.

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