Customer Reviews

Eset Smart Security V.4.0, 3 User [Old Version]

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I purchased this for use with a new OEM install of Windows 7 Home Premium 32 bit. At the time Win 7 had only been released for 3 days. From reading the instructions at [...] I knew that I should download the latest version from them to install, rather than use the version on the install CD. The install went very smoothly. Because Win 7 was brand new, there were some initial problems with the firewall portion of the program and I could not use my desktop as a print server. I e-mailed tech support several times and always got a reply the next morning. The installation of a second generation firewall from ESET solved my problem. I also installed the program on two computers running XP sp-3 and these installations went very smoothly. The minimal use of system resources is truly fantastic. I did a full system scan and it only took 12 minutes.

I realize that this program is a little more expensive than other programs that perform the same function, but it is well worth the extra money. My computer completely boots from pushing the button to fully functional (hard drive light goes off) in 56 seconds. I never had that with other internet security programs.

I also installed this program on a Windows 7 (64 bit) computer and had no problems. Just remember, that if you download the latest version from ESET and you have a 64 bit application, be sure and download the 64 bit version.

If there is a drawback, is the "ESET tag" that the program puts on the bottom of all e-mails. You can remove this tag if you go to the help screen for instructions.

I have had norton and trend micro all with problems but after a year with eset all is working well it takes a long time to sweep so I do it at nite, but it up dates by it self and does a quick sweep with the update. I have four computers and had no problem installing it at all I have it running on xp/vista/and 7 and I am a rookie.............................................

This is about my 10th purchase of this product. I have used it on over a dozen computers and it has never failed me. It even removed a virus that was there before it was even installed and cleaned it immediately. Great product and woudl recommend everyone to use.

Buy from ESET direct and save yourself some hassle when it comes time to renew. If you buy from Amazon be sure and hang on to the bar-code from the original packaging, you'll need it. Plus get ready to make a lot of phone calls. I like ESET, but trust me -- buying it from their website will save you time and trouble when it comes time to renew.

eset smart security 4 works great once you get it installed. The trouble is it takes 3 hours and about 20 to 30 reboots. You need a lot of free time to install it.

I got this product upon the recommendation of Leo the Tech guy. So far I haven't had any issues on my computer with viruses. The only concern I do have is that after a year or two, I'll have to renew my license? I would have expected, if you buy it, then you buy it *forever*.

Works well if you can get it to install. I can't seem to install it on any computer unless I wipe the drive and reinstall everything and I mean everything starting with the O/S. During install it will say there is an error and back itself out. Unfortunately it doesn't give any clue as to what the error is and I haven't found an install log or any thing like that. I followed all the instructions. It's not like I'm a rookie. I was a network admin for years and I currently repair network servers for a living. I've installed hundreds of programs. Anyway if you get it to install, it works well and so far it's not given me any more issues.

Would not install on two of our computers, one of which is Windows Vista and the other Windows 7. After successful installation on a third computer, we had to uninstall the program because its scan time was excessive. After 20 hours of scanning, it was only two-thirds complete. Moreover, no other functions were operable on the computer while the scan was taking place, contrary to their claim that the scan can be done in the background while performing other tasks.

The serial number was faulty so I could not install it.

Masao