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How do I Download and Install ESET Smart Security? (5.x)

KB Solution ID: SOLN2736|Last Revised: November 16, 2011

To download and install ESET Smart Security 5.x, follow the steps below:

• Click here if you are installing from a CD

To watch a video of the steps below, click here. Please make sure that you have the latest version of Adobe Flash Player.

Download the ESET Live Installer

1. ESET Live Installer will automatically detect your operating system and architecture and will install the latest version of your ESET security product. To download, click the link below:
   

   Download ESET Live Installer

2. Click Save when prompted and save the file to your Desktop. 
    
3. Once the download has completed, you may be prompted to click Run and begin the installation process. If the installer does not run automatically, navigate to your Desktop or wherever you saved the download file and double-click it to open. When you are ready, continue to the next section for installation instructions.

 
Install ESET Smart Security 5

Follow the steps below to install your product:

1. When the Install ESET Smart Security 5 welcome screen opens, make sure that the correct language is selected and click Install to begin. 
   
   

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2. In the End-User License Agreement window, click I Accept to continue. 
   
   

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3. In the next window, select the check boxes next to Yes, I want to participate (recommended) and Enable detection(recommended) and click Next to continue.
   
   

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4. Once the installation is complete, click Finish to exit installation wizard. 
   
   

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5. In the New network connection detected window, select Allow sharing (recommended).
    
   
   

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6. If you are installing an ESET security product on your system for the first time, the Product Activation window will open automatically. Select Activate using username and password and click Next to continue. 
   
   
   

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7. In the Activate using a username and password window, fill out all of the required fields. When you are finished, clickActivate to finish.
   
   

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Installing and activating ESET Smart Security 5 from a CD:

1. Insert the CD included with your boxed retail product into your computer. If the installation does not begin automatically, click Start   Computer and double-click the ESET disc icon . 

2. Click Install on the Launch Screen.
   
   

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3. The ESET Smart Security window will open. Click Next to continue.
   
   

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4. Select I accept the terms in the License Agreement and click Next.
   
   

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5. In the Installation Mode window, select Typical (recommended best settings) and click Next.
   

   Important!

   If you are installing ESET Smart Security 5 over a previous version you will see the window below (see Fig. 2-4). Make sure the check box next to Use current settings (recommended) is selected and click Next to continue.

   
   

   
    

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6. In the ESET Live Grid window, select I agree to participate in ESET Live Grid (recommended) and click Next. 
   
   

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7. In the Detection of potentially unwanted applications window, select Enable detection of potentially unwanted applications and click Next. 
   
   

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8. In the Ready to Install window, click Install to continue.
   
   

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9. In the Completing the ESET Smart Security or ESET NOD32 Antivirus Setup Wizard window, click Finish.
   
   

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10. When the New network connection detected window appears, click Allow sharing.
    

    Fig. 2-10

11. In the Product Activation Type window, select Activate using an Activation Key (recommended) and click Next to continue.
    
    

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12. In the Activate using an Activation Key window, fill out all of the required fields. When you are finished, click Next to continue. 
    

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13. If you entered your Activation key correctly ESET Smart Security will automatically download the latest virus signature database. Installation is complete.