[KB5712] Disable removable media scanning in ESET Windows home products

Solution

Increased vulnerability

Disabling removable media scanning can expose your system to security risks. Use caution when disabling this feature.

macOS users


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

  2. Press the F5 key to access Advanced setup. 

  3. Click Detection Engine → Malware scans, expand Removable media, select Do not scan from the drop-down menu and click OK.

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