How to disable Web Access Protection in ESET Version 8

Description: This guide applies to both ESET NOD32 Antivirus Version 8 and ESET Smart Security Version 8. There may be a time when you want to temporarily disable web protection for a specific reason - this guide will show you how to do that.

  1. Locate the ESET icon in your system tray.
    Windows System Tray ESET Icon
  2. Right click on the ESET icon and select Open ESET.
    ESET Icon Program Options Menu
  3. This will bring you to the ESET home screen - choose Setup and then choose Web and email.
    ESET Home Screen, Setup, Web and Email
  4. Click on the down arrow next to Enabled for additional options.
    ESET Web and Email Choices
  5. This will give you several options - for example you can choose how long you want to temporarily disable the program.
    ESET Time Frame Options

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