ESET Antivirus Software

ESET Antivirus Software

We use ESET Antivirus for computer protection from computer viruses and malware.

All software items come with a level of complexity and while all ESET products perform well, sometimes added features like firewall scanning can add complications when users have not spent the time to understand the product and miss or ignore software prompts to apply a specific action it can add delays in a business environment.

Below is our recommendation for home or business if you are wanting a simple installation that won't interfere with your existing business or network.

Home Users (less than 5 users)

One month free trial, Recommend "ESET Antivirus"
  1. Antivirus and Antispyware
  2. Anti-Phishing
  3. Small System Footprint
  4. Plus many other features listed here: https://www.eset.com/nz/home/for-windows/


Business Users

One month free trial, Recommend "ESET Endpoint Antivirus"
  1. Anti-virus and Anti-spyware
  2. Anti-Phishing
  3. Small System Footprint
  5. Outbreak Alerts
  6. Plus many other features listed here: https://www.eset.com/nz/business/endpoint-security/


ESET Free Utilities

There are some handy free utility tools for scanning your existing computer or rescue a badly infected computer prior to Antivirus software installation (ie your prevented from installing software by malicious software).



If your computer has is already been affected by a encryption malware where all your computer files are now damaged or not usable, these tools will not undo the damage done to your files and you need to refer to backups you may have. Refer to https://www.emsisoft.com/ransomware-decryption-tools/

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