ESET is, like many companies offering Mac anti-virus protection, known for its Windows software. This Slovakian company has recently expanded its anti-virus offering to include two Mac protectors – the ESET Cybersecurity package that we review here, and the more expensive ESET Cybersecurity Pro which adds extra features to the mix. Apr 01, 2020 Avast Security Pro (for Mac), ESET Cyber Security (for Mac), Malwarebytes for Mac Premium, and Vipre Advanced Security (for Mac) also earned three stars. These four didn't make it. ESET Cyber Security Pro for Mac review: High level of protection at a good price ESET Cyber Security Pro gets protection right, but there isn't much value for pro users compared to other suites. ESET and Sophos release free Mac antivirus tools 03 November 2010, Software Publisher In what could be seen as confirmation of the increasing popularity of Macs, both ESET and Sophos have released antivirus tools designed specifically for OS X. ESET Cybersecurity and Sophos Anti-Virus for Mac have been made available free of charge and offer to.
[KB2614] How do I install ESET Cybersecurity for Mac - boxed retail purchase? (4.x)
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Realizing I installed the wrong product, I uninstalled Cybersecurity Pro through the uninstall script, rebooted and then installed the Endpoint Antivirus for Mac 6.8.400.0 This time I entered the License issued for NOD32 and it still says the product doesn't match the license. ESET Cybersecurity for Mac is designed to be smart and clean, just like your Mac. Powered by advanced ThreatSense antivirus scanning engine, ESET Cybersecurity for Mac features proactive protection, an intuitive user interface, complimentary training and solutions that run seamlessly in the background.
Solution
Upgrade to ESET Cyber Security
A newer version of ESET Cyber Security for Mac has been released. We highly recommend that you upgrade to the latest version. Upgrade for free with a valid product license:
To install ESET Cybersecurity for Mac, watch the installation video directly below or follow this article's installation step-by-step instructions:
To watch a video of the steps below, click here. Please make sure that you have the latest version of Adobe Flash Player.
Important!
Running two antivirus products on the same computer can degrade performance and cause system instability. It is important that any previously installed antivirus software is uninstalled from your system before installing your ESET security product. Click here for a list of common Mac antivirus uninstallers.
- Insert the CD that came in your boxed retail version into your computer.
NOTE:
If you are unable to install using the CD or you have a computer without a CD drive, follow the instructions in this ESET Knowledgebase article.
- Double-click the ESET icon on your Desktop.
- Double-click the Install icon from the ESET Cybersecurity Install Disk window and click Continue to launch the Installation Wizard.
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- Read the Introduction and then click Continue.
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- On the Read Me page, click Continue. If you would like to print or save the important information displayed on the Read Me page, click Print... or Save..., respectively.
- Carefully read through the Software License Agreement. To print or save the License Agreement, click Print... or Save..., respectively. Click Continue and then click Agree when prompted to agree to the License Agreement. If you click Disagree, you will exit the installer and your installation of ESET Cybersecurity will be incomplete.
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Eset Mac Antivirus
- Select the Installation Mode for your ESET security product. You can select either Typical or Custom installation modes. We recommend selecting the Typical installation mode, as its preconfigured settings provide optimum performance with maximum protection. However, if you would like to configure your own settings, you can select the Custom installation mode. Click Continue to proceed.
- Set parameters for ThreatSense.Net Early Warning System reporting. The ThreatSense.Net Early Warning System submits new threats to ESET's labs and provides feedback that improves protection. Select the Enable ThreatSense.Net Early Warning System option to activate ThreatSense.Net reporting. Click Continue.
- In the Special Applications window, select your preferred option (see What is a potentially unwanted application?) and click Continue. Potentially unwanted applications are programs that may affect your computer's performance, speed, reliability and behavior. They typically require user consent before installation.
- Read the installation details on the Installation Type page. If you would like to install ESET Cybersecurity for Mac in a different location, click Change Install Location.... Click Install to install your ESET security product. You will need to enter your Mac OS administrator username and password. The ESET installer will prompt you to continue the installation after you have entered your administrator username and password. Click Continue.
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- The installation may take a few minutes to complete. Click Restart to restart your computer and complete the installation.
Important!
You will be prompted to activate ESET Cybersecurity after installation. Follow the on-screen instructions, or bookmark the following ESET Knowledgebase link for reference: Activating ESET Cybersecurity for Mac.
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