Controlling the launch of eset applications. Scanning running processes

Application Control allows parents to control which apps their child can use and for how long. The list of applications is downloaded from the child’s mobile device. You can choose five pre-made age groups that are already configured as to what content is blocked and what is allowed.

Blocking: Displays only apps that are suitable for children of a certain age group. The safest option. Apps that are inappropriate for this age are automatically blocked.

Time limits: Playing, chatting with friends and learning new things online is important for children, but so is learning and spending time with family. This feature allows you to impose time restrictions on the use of applications.

There are three ways to mark applications:

Acceptable (green thumbs up)- these applications are always available and the child can use them at any time.

Unacceptable (red thumb down)- these applications are always blocked and access to them is prohibited.

Games ( blue switch)- the child is allowed to use these applications, but parents can limit the time spent in them.

The Application Control component allows you to limit the amount of time you can use applications marked as games. Parents can allow their child to use gaming apps on their device for a specified amount of time. You can set different time limits for school and non-school days. You can also set specific hours throughout the day.

In addition, using Vacation Mode, you can temporarily disable restrictions during vacations and holidays. Here you can set the time and date until which time restrictions and budgets will be disabled.

To turn on Application Control And Time limits for games:

1. Open ESET Parental Control or log in to the site parentalcontrol.eset.com.

2. Choose a child.

3. In the window Application Controltap an itemChange rules.

4. Select Block inappropriate appsand select an age group.

5. Tap an item Save .

6. Expand Time limits for games.

7. Check the box Limit games to set a specific time limit.

8. Change the amount of time for school days and non-school days.

9. In section Temporary restrictions select Block games during specified hours.

10. Select the rectangles to indicate the time for use of games.

NOTE. If you disable application blocking but leave Application Control enabled, application monitoring will continue.

For application ESET NOD32 Smart Security and antivirus ESET NOD32 The default scan settings provide optimal performance and protection at the same time. However, to avoid increased scanning time and possible conflicts with existing software, some options are disabled in the standard profile. To enable these options, you need to do the following:

1. Open the main program window. To do this, click on the antivirus icon in the notification area Windows or select menu Start - All Programs - ESET - ESET NOD32 Smart Security or Antivirus ESET NOD32.
2. In the left column click Settings and then select Go to advanced settings...
3. A window will open Additional settings. In chapter Computer - Virus and spyware protection tree structure select Scan your computer.
4. You need to make sure that to configure Selected profile set value Detailed scan. Press the button Settings kernel parameters ThreatSense.
5. In the left column of the window Configuring ThreatSense kernel parameters select section Objects. You need to make sure that all the sections on the right side of the section are selected Objects options.
6. Select section Methods Methods.
7. Select section Cleaning in the left column. Set slider Cleaning level, located on the right side of the section Cleaning, to position Thorough cleaning(far right position). Press the button OK.
8. Press the button Extensions. You need to make sure that the drop down menu Extensions item selected Scan all files.
9. Select section Limits in the left column. You need to make sure that all the boxes located on the right side of the section are checked Limits.

If these options are enabled, no prompt is displayed when a threat is detected. First with a scanner ESET An attempt is made to automatically clean up the threat. If cleanup fails, the threat is removed. By doing Detailed scanning Scanning time may increase.

Computers running the Windows operating system are unfortunately susceptible to viruses. If they penetrate the system, they can cause various problems and steal personal data from users. In some cases, a virus can cause your computer to stop working completely. To avoid this, special anti-virus programs have been developed that scan the computer for the presence of suspicious and dangerous software and neutralize these programs if necessary. One such antivirus program is ESET NOD32, which is presented as a multi-layered solution to protect your computer from the penetration of malware and its further activities.

According to both the developers of the antivirus itself and many of its users, with the help of this program you can protect your computer from most threats that can only come from the Internet, other media, various files and emails. Let's look at how well this antivirus solution matches its declared quality.

Modes for scanning your computer for viruses

There are three scanning modes available in the program:

• Scan all local drives. In this case, all media installed on the computer will be scanned. This mode will take a lot of time, but it will allow you to find even hidden threats on your computer. It is recommended to perform this type of scan at least once a month;
• Selective scanning. In this case, only those system components that the user has specified in the settings are scanned. Takes much less time than the previous option, but some threats may be missed;
• Scanning removable media. In this case, the user specifies which media the antivirus should scan.

Unlike many other antivirus solutions, ESET NOD32 does not have a quick scan mode, which in some cases can cause some inconvenience.

File antivirus

In addition to the main anti-virus solution, there is an additional component built in that monitors all files on the computer. It allows you to detect suspicious activity of an element if, for example, it has not previously shown any activity.

If necessary, you can disable this computer protection component, for example, in order to save PC resources or to run any files that the antivirus blocks. In the latter case, it is recommended to make sure that the files are safe.

Intrusion protection

Host Intrusion Prevention System (HIPS) monitors the behavior of programs installed on your computer to help prevent unwanted actions from those programs. Many users doubt the need to use this antivirus component, since it consumes a lot of system resources and greatly slows down the computer. Although in theory this is a very useful addition. If you often install different programs, the reliability of which you are not very sure of, then it is recommended not to disable this function.

Device Control

This function is responsible for the ability to set a ban on computer access to various connected devices. For example, USB drives, external hard drives, and other devices. By default, this function is disabled in the antivirus. If you need to control external devices connected to your computer, you can activate it and further configure it using the gear icon.

Game Mode

Enabling this mode allows you to reduce the load on your computer's performance by disabling some antivirus components. As a rule, pop-up windows are blocked, scheduled tasks are disabled, searches for and installation of database updates are disabled. Yes, using this mode you can slightly reduce the load of the antivirus on the system, but it is not recommended to keep it turned on all the time.

Internet protection

This section of the antivirus contains several settings for setting up security when working on the Internet. Internet Access Protection is responsible for detecting and blocking websites with malicious content. If you accidentally go to a page/site that is included in the antivirus database or behaves suspiciously, the transition will be automatically blocked and you will receive a warning from the program. The database of suspicious resources is regularly updated.

Email client protection

This is a built-in scanner that constantly monitors incoming and outgoing letters from your mailbox. Works with both email clients and web versions of email services (Gmail, Yandex Mail, etc.). If any dangerous file, code or link is detected in a letter, it is immediately blocked, and the user receives a notification about the blocking. Also, this add-on does not allow you to follow an infected link from a letter or download a suspicious file if the letter itself has not been blocked.

Protection from fraudulent sites

Today on the Internet you can find many phishing sites that, under one or another trick, try to take over users’ money or their payment data. Using this type of protection, the antivirus will search for a site in the database of suspicious ones and, if found, will indicate this to you. However, this function does not allow you to fully protect yourself from some fraudulent sites that offer various products of dubious quality, etc., so be careful.

On our website there is a detailed article about what signs can be used to determine whether a site is fraudulent.

Built-in scheduler

If you yourself forget to enable a full computer scan, you can use the program’s built-in task scheduler to set up regular computer scans. If necessary, here you can not only add or delete tasks, but also change their priority and disable their execution “at a time.”

Deep Scan

No antivirus is immune to false identification of a file as malicious. If you think that the file is in fact safe, you can use the built-in tool to check this by assigning a deep analysis. In NOD32 this tool is called "Lab". Here you will need to select the reason for sending a particular file, indicate the location of this item on the computer’s hard drive, as well as an email address for feedback from you. If necessary, sending can be done anonymously.

Unfortunately, such an analysis will take a lot of time, since you will have to wait until specialists review the file and send you an answer by email. However, in some situations this option is more than justified.

Updates

In order for an antivirus to recognize new threats, it needs to regularly update its databases. Usually the entire process occurs automatically, but you can check for updated databases earlier and update if any are found. The situation is similar with updating the antivirus itself.

Scanning running processes

There is a built-in utility that scans all processes currently running on the computer for suspicious activity. Upon completion of the scan, you will receive brief information on each of the processes, as well as information about their reputation.

View statistics

While running, ESET NOD32 collects statistics that you can view at any time. It is useful if you need to see the results of the program, as well as find out how often your computer is infected in a certain period of time. Statistics displays lists of detected objects in quantitative and percentage terms. You can select categories for which statistics will be displayed. If necessary, the statistics results are reset if you use a special button.

ESET SysRescue Live

This tool allows you to create a bootable disk with antivirus software that can be run on another computer without the need for installation. The launch can be carried out regardless of what operating system is installed on the computer.

Creating a report

The SysInspector software utility collects statistics on program operation in the form of a convenient report. In addition to the number of detected, neutralized and other threats, here you can see information about other problems in the system.

Advantages and disadvantages of the program

ESET NOD32 is one of the best antiviruses on the market, but it has its own strengths and weaknesses.

Advantages:

• There is a demo period during which the user can work with all the functionality of the program without any restrictions;
• The program interface has been completely translated into Russian;
• There are additional utilities that expand the already great functionality;
• Does an excellent job of finding and neutralizing malware;
• The interface and the logic of the program itself are very easy to understand.

Flaws:

• Distributed only on a paid basis;
• Sometimes there are random triggers;
• There is no quick computer scan mode.

ESET NOD32 has become very popular due to its high quality of work and ease of use.

Device Control

ESET NOD32 Antivirus provides automatic device management (CDs, DVDs, USB devices, etc.). This module allows you to scan, block and change advanced filters and permissions, as well as determine whether a user can access and work with a specific device. This can be useful if a computer administrator wants to prevent the use of devices with inappropriate content.

Supported external devices:

Disk storage (hard drive, removable USB drive)

CD/DVD

USB printer

FireWire storage

Bluetooth device

Smart card reader

Imaging device

Modems

LPT/COM ports

Portable device

Microphone

All device types

Device control settings can be changed in the section Additional settings(F5) > Device Control.

If you activate the switch \Integration with the system, ESET NOD32 Antivirus will have Device Control enabled. You must restart your computer for this change to take effect. After enabling device control, the Rule Editor button will become active and you can open the Rule Editor window.

If you connect a device that is blocked by an existing rule, a notification window will appear and access to the device will be blocked.

Webcam protection

By turning on the switch located next to the element Integration with the system, the Webcam Protection feature in ESET NOD32 Antivirus is activated. After enabling the “Webcam Protection” function, the Rules button will become active and you will be able to open the window

1. How can I properly install the application on my smartphone?

For the parent:

Step 1— Install the application on your smartphone or tablet. Download it from your personal account in the “Subscription Management” tab of the “Antiviruses” section or from Google Play.

Step 2

Step 3.1— When installing the application for the first time, create an account on my.eset.com. For this:

3.1.1 — Click on the “Create account” button:

3.1.2 — Fill out all form fields — First Name, Last Name, Email Address, Password, Confirm Password, Country:

3.1.3 — Check the “Accept ESET Terms of Use” checkbox and click the “Create Account” button:

3.1.4 — Select “Enter license key”:

3.1.5 — Enter your license key to activate the service, which is indicated in your Dom.ru personal account via the link and click the “Activate” button:

3.1.6 — Register your license by filling out the specified fields: First Name, Last Name, Email Address, Country:

3.1.7 — Optionally accept or unsubscribe from ESET's newsletter and click the "Register" button:

3.1.8 — Create a 4-digit PIN code in order to manage the application settings on your child’s device, and enter it 2 times:

Step 3.2— When reinstalling the application or subsequently logging into the application, enter the login and password of an existing account and click the “Login” button:

Step 4— Mark the device as a parent by clicking the “Parent” button:

Step 5— Installation of the application on your device is complete!

Click the "OK" button and install the application on your child's mobile device.

2. How do I link my child's device to my account?

For a child:

Step 1— Install the “ESET Parental Control” application on your child’s mobile device via the Play Store application:

Step 2— Open the application, on the first page click the “I accept” button:

Step 3— Enter the login and password of an existing account and click the “Login” button:

Step 4- Indicate that this is your child's device by clicking the "Child" button:

Step 5— Create a child’s profile by pressing the “+” key:

Step 5— When adding a new child profile, specify his name, date of birth and gender. If you wish, you can also add a photo of the child. Next, click the “Save” button:

Step 6— Enable tracking of your child’s apps by clicking “Next”:

Step 7— In the “Accessibility” tab that opens, select the line “Parental control”: