User guide

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3. Beginner's guide
This chapter provides an initial overview of ESET NOD32 Antivirus and its basic settings.
3.1 Introducing user interface design
The main program window of ESET NOD32 Antivirus is divided into two main sections. The primary window on the
right displays information that corresponds to the option selected from the main menu on the left.
The following is a description of options within the main menu:
Home – Provides information about the protection status of ESET NOD32 Antivirus.
Computer scan – This option allows you to configure and launch a Smart scan or Custom scan.
Update – Displays information about virus signature database updates.
Setup – Select this option to adjust your security level for Computer, Web and email.
Tools – Provides access to Log files, Protection statistics, Watch activity, Running processes, Scheduler, Quarantine,
ESET SysInspector and ESET SysRescue.
Help and support – Provides access to help files, the ESET Knowledgebase, the ESET website and links to open a
Customer Care support request.
The Home screen informs you about the security and current protection level of your computer. The green Maximum
protection status indicates that maximum protection is ensured.
The status window also displays frequently used features in ESET NOD32 Antivirus. Information about the program’s
expiration date can also be found here.
What to do if the program doesn't work properly?
If the modules enabled are working properly, the Protection status icon will be green. A red exclamation point or
orange notification indicates that maximum protection is not ensured. Additional information about the protection
status of each module, as well as suggested solutions for restoring full protection, will be displayed under Home. To