Use NOD32 Version 5 and our easy to follow tutorials to protect your Windows PC! - Tutorial 1 - Installing NOD V5

Last updated October 21, 2011 6:00 PM

Our favourite anti-virus package has been updated and overhauled once again. NOD32 version 5 gives you the same cutting edge protection that version 3 and 4 did, but with new features such as cloud scanning and gamer mode.

This tutorial will walk you through the installation of NOD32 version 5. Before installing a new anti-virus package, it is important to remove your old virus checking software (if you were running any). To do this, consult the documentation that came with your anti-virus software. Usually you can remove your old anti-virus software by selecting the Add or Remove Programs option on the Control Panel, then selecting your old anti-virus program from the list and clicking change/remove and following all on screen instructions. If you are upgrading from NOD32 version 4 or earlier, we recommend uninstalling the old version before attempting to install version 5.

For this tutorial, we will be using the live installer package. This installer will connect to the internet and download the correct version of the software for your operating system. To obtain the live installer for NOD32, click here.

Eset Smart Security users:- The installation process for Eset Smart Security, which combines NOD32 antivirus and Eset Personal Firewall, is identical to the procedure shown here. If you want to install Eset Smart Security, use the link here.

Save your chosen file somewhere where you can easily access it, when the download is complete, double click on the file or choose "Run" or "Open" from your browsers download manager. Windows Vista and Windows 7 users will need to enter their administrator password and/or click "Yes" if Windows User Account Control prompts them to do so. The following window will then appear:-

Choose your preferred language (English is selected by default) and then click "Install". The following window will then appear:-

Scroll down to read the license agreement and if you agree to the terms and conditions, click on "I Accept". The following window will then be displayed:-

There are several options we can set on this window. If you want to participate in Live Grid, make sure the first box on the window is ticked/checked. With this option selected, anonymous data about the processes running on your PC may be sent back to ESET for analysis.

The second option "Detection of Potentially Unwanted Applications", allows the scanning engine to detect programs that, while not deliberately malicious, may slow down your PC. We recommend enabling this option.

Finally on this window, you can change the installation directory. This is for advanced users only and the default location is correct for most users.

When you have configured the options, click on "Next". There will then be a delay while the installer connects to the internet and downloads all of the required components. When the process is complete, the window shown below will appear:-

Click on "Finish". Reboot your PC if you are prompted to do so. Installation is now complete and you can proceed to the next tutorial. Eset Smart Security users should click here for additional information on their product.

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