Installation guide

NOD32 Installation Guide

ThreatSense Heuristics

This is something that NOD32 is particularly good at: scanning for possible

malware, enabling detection of new malicious software without having to

wait for updates. The heuristic capability contains sophisticated algorithms

which allow proactive detections, meaning that protection against new

malware is available immediately. Although we try our utmost to keep up

with the perpetual torrent of new malware, it’s not possible to produce virus

signatures in the blink of an eye, so this is where the use of Heuristics is a

distinct advantage.

Advanced Heuristics

This extends the standard heuristic

capabilities of NOD32 and allows

detection of a high number of

new threats, etc. However, we

recommend that you use Advanced

Heuristics carefully when setting

up these preferences for an On-

demand scan as it can slow the

scanning time quite dramatically and

can occasionally produce a ‘False

Positive’, hence it is not enabled by

default. (A False Positive is when

NOD32 suspects a le or folder is

containing something malicious but

which turns out to be harmless).

Anti-Stealth Technology

Rootkits are now frequently used to hide malicious processes and les.

Enabling the use of Anti-Stealth technology will allow Rootkits to be

detected, even if they are installed and active, and they are hiding les from

the operating system. NOD32 can then use signatures and heuristics to

detect and remove these threats.

We recommend periodically running an ‘In-depth analysis’ scan of your

machine, for example, which has Advanced Heuristics enabled. In fact, this

type of scan has everything set to maximum, hence it’s a sensible habit to

run it now and again. You may wish to setup a Scheduled Task to run an

‘In-depth analysis’ scan once a week, or once a month. In NOD32 Control

Center, look in NOD32 System Tools section and click on ‘Scheduler/

Planner’. Then click on the [+] Add button and follow the setup instructions.

We strongly recommend leaving Advanced Heuristics

enabled in the AMON, DMON, EMON & IMON modules.

For more information please check the Help button in the

NOD32 Control Centre and/or have a look through the

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) on the ESET website:

http://www.ESET.com/support/nodfaq.htm