How to download and install ESET Cyber Security for Mac OS

Description: This article describes how to install ESET on the Mac using the online installations from ESET’s website. In my example, I am installing ESET Cyber Security Pro.

  1. Start by opening your internet browser.
    Mac OS Desktop, browser on taskbar
  2. Navigate to ESET's website - this link takes you to the Mac version download page.
    ESET downlaod page, Mac Home Downloads
  3. Select the Download Now button for the version that you already purchased.
    Download button, ESET software
  4. Confirm the details on the screen are correct then click on Download. The install package will appear in your Downloads folder or the default folder set by your browser. Double-click on the file to begin the install process.
    ESET download details, download button
    ESET installation prompt, install
  5. Click Continue to confirm that the software can be installed.
    Installation Wizard, continue
  6. Click Continue again after reading the information on the screen.
    Introduction, continue
  7. Click Continue to confirm the system requirements.
    System requirements, continue
  8. Click Continue and then Agree to review, understand, and accept the license agreement
    End User License Agreement, continue, agree
  9. Click Continue to confirm the correct version.
    Version check, continue
  10. Check the box beside Typical in the Installation Mode screen, and then Continue to proceed with the process.
    Installation mode, typical, continue
  11. In the dropdown box, select Enable ESET LiveGrid feedback system and then select Continue.
    ESET LiveGrid, enable, continue
  12. In the dropdown box, select Enable detection of potentially unwanted applications and select Continue.
    Potentially unwanted applications, enable, continue
  13. Confirm the installation location then click Install to proceed.
    Standard install, install
  14. When prompted, enter in the administrator name and password used to log into the Mac. Then click Install Software to complete the installation process.
    Administrator username and password prompt, login information, install software
  15. On the installation is successful screen, click Close.
    Installation successful, close
  16. ESET is now installed.

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