Update virus signature database - Click to update the virus signature database immediately.
The main Update window shows the current update status. It is important that this section always displays "Virus signature database is up to date". If this is not the case, the program is out of date, which increases the risk of infection. Please update the virus signature database as soon as possible.
Username and Password setup... – Opens a window that allows you to enter authentication data. Authentication data (username and password) is sent to your email address after purchase or registration.
Last successful update - The date of the last update. It should refer to a recent date, which means that the virus signature database is current.
Version of virus signature database - The virus signature database number, which is also an active link to ESET’s website listing all signatures added within the given update.
Register... Use this link to to register with ESET and receive your authentication data.
Update process
After clicking Update virus signature database, the download process begins. A download progress bar and remaining time to download will be displayed. To interrupt the update, click Abort.