ESET is one of the top consumer antivirus programs due to its deep and fast malware scans. However, the program lacks an option for quick scans and can be heavy on CPU performance. It’s also not as intuitive than some of its rivals. The full scans can take a long time to complete. Also, scheduling the program to perform regular full scans each night is a long-winded process.
When the program is finished the scanning process, you’ll be presented with the list of all threats detected. You’ll then be able to remove or quarantine them. You can even create a customized scan profile to review specific folders or files. After the initial update, you can run the program offline. However, internet access is required for downloading updates and to run a full scanning.
The core version of ESET provides a decent variety of features at a reasonable cost. It includes a reliable anti-malware engine, advanced diagnostic tools, and web protection. There are also parental controls, a secure browser as well as a theft prevention feature. Windows comes with a remote wipe tool for smartphones.
The program also comes with few unusual extras, like the ability to watch the running processes and a system cleaner that promises to restore default Windows settings after a clean-up. There’s even a bootable SysRescue utility, which can help recover your computer following the system has failed to start. The software is supported by great customer support, with both phone and email options available.
