spc3rd 9 Posted January 20, 2016 Share Posted January 20, 2016 Good afternoon everyone, I am in the process of reading through the ESET Smart Security User Guide as I'm considering purchasing ESET to replace my current security suite. (Existing software will no longer have support after December 31st as the company has been acquired by another one). If I'm understanding correctly what I've read thus far, ESET installs with default settings designed for maximum/optimal protection right from the start. My question: Are the default settings usually sufficient, or is a lot of 'tweaking' required? I ask this simply because age and health issues are taking their toll. So, I'm looking for a program with both a good 'track record', so-to-speak, and is relatively easy to understand/use. (ESET comes highly-recommended from what I have read in some other forums, such as, Bleeping Computer). Thank you for your time and any feedback! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Solution Marcos 5,071 Posted January 20, 2016 Administrators Solution Share Posted January 20, 2016 The only thing to tweak in v9 is switching HIPS to Smart mode so that you are asked for an action if a highly suspicious operation typical for malware is attempted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tmuster2k 22 Posted January 20, 2016 Share Posted January 20, 2016 The only thing to tweak in v9 is switching HIPS to Smart mode so that you are asked for an action if a highly suspicious operation typical for malware is attempted. Would you recommend HIPS- Smart Mode to Home users with little technical knowledge? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spc3rd 9 Posted January 20, 2016 Author Share Posted January 20, 2016 Much obliged for your respective replies to my inquiry, Marcos & tmuster2k! Cheers! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Marcos 5,071 Posted January 21, 2016 Administrators Share Posted January 21, 2016 The only thing to tweak in v9 is switching HIPS to Smart mode so that you are asked for an action if a highly suspicious operation typical for malware is attempted.Would you recommend HIPS- Smart Mode to Home users with little technical knowledge? Yes as Smart mode normally doesn't ask the user at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tmuster2k 22 Posted January 22, 2016 Share Posted January 22, 2016 The only thing to tweak in v9 is switching HIPS to Smart mode so that you are asked for an action if a highly suspicious operation typical for malware is attempted.Would you recommend HIPS- Smart Mode to Home users with little technical knowledge? Yes as Smart mode normally doesn't ask the user at all. What do you define as "highly suspicious operation" ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomFace 539 Posted January 22, 2016 Share Posted January 22, 2016 The only thing to tweak in v9 is switching HIPS to Smart mode so that you are asked for an action if a highly suspicious operation typical for malware is attempted.Would you recommend HIPS- Smart Mode to Home users with little technical knowledge? Yes as Smart mode normally doesn't ask the user at all. What do you define as "highly suspicious operation" ? Per hxxp://support.eset.com/kb3755/ Smart mode: Only suspicious system events trigger a notification beyond the set of pre-defined rules in Automatic mode (operations such as system registry, active processes and programs). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SweX 871 Posted January 22, 2016 Share Posted January 22, 2016 Go with the Smart Mode Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spc3rd 9 Posted January 22, 2016 Author Share Posted January 22, 2016 My thanks to everyone for your respective feedback! Best regards, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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