COMPUTER REPAIR

Eset Smart Security

The Eset Smart Security software offers a suite of tools for securing your PC against spyware and malware from a host of sources including internet surfing.

Eset Smart Security Features

• Spyware function: Tests have shown it to be moderately effective as it detects a few spam and Trojan spyware using a relatively effective internet security filtering ability. But while integrating well with POP3 email protocols which include MS Outlook, the spam filter does not work with IMAP email.
• Trojan protection: The tool has a competitively effective virus scanner, detecting and blocking downloaded Trojan horses but missed 3 of 5 attempts that included unwanted toolbars and also missed tracking cookies. Not really bad, but when other antivirus software could catch them, this indicates a relatively mediocre scanning algorhythm.
• Antivirus Scanning and Cleaning: The tool harnesses the NOD32 scanning algorhythm in detecting and blocking virus attach. It exhibits average ability in catching most of the viruses we introduced, missing an old late 90s virus code.
• Internet Security - It does a decent job at firewalling, working nicely in most common situations. Where it fails is the absence of parental controls, password and browser search protection which are quite mature in competing internet security suites

Eset Smart Security User-Friendliness

What makes Eset Smart Security stand out is its impressive scanning time of 20 minutes. This is faster than most other similar tools which typically do the same job in hours or more. More appealing is its ease of use with a simple and intuitive menu and user interface. And just like other antivirus tools, installing is a breeze with just a few mouse clicks to get it done without even tweaking the default setting to optimize its efficacy.

Eset Smart Security Help and Support

The program enjoys a help file, offering basic user guidance. For advance configuration needs, don't bother with its online support as it is no help either. You can use the site's email support for advance requirements.

Eset Smart Security Summary

The ESET Smart Security provides average internet security and malware protection. While it offers a number of protection features, none of them can be said to standout compared to the better internet security solutions in the market. But having said that, it does a completely thorough job where it can do the job. Don't expect a lot from its antispyware feature which is not as good as the competition. For its price, you can find a better alternative.