How to change Parental Controls in ESET Smart Security Version 8

Description: This how-to article will show you how to set or change the parental controls within ESET Smart Security Version 8.

  1. Locate the ESET Smart Security icon near the time on your computer's task bar. Double click on the icon to open ESET Smart Security.
    Windows System Tray ESET Icon
  2. Click Setup on the left panel and then click Parental Control on the right panel.
    ESET Home Screen, Setup, Parental Control
  3. Click on the down arrow near Disabled and choose Enable.
    ESET Parental Control Settings
  4. Click on Setup for the account to be modified - for this example we will select the HOTS account - click on Not defined.
    ESET Parental Control Settings
  5. Select the age of the person using this account and then click on OK.
    ESET Parental Control Age Dropdown
  6. The altered settings will become effective the next time the guest logs in to Windows.
    ESET Parental Control Notification
  7. Now the account for HOTS shows the age for the account - click on Setup for the account.
    ESET Parental Control Modified Settings
  8. Click on any of the categories that you wish to disable. This will turn the green check marks to red X marks. Click on OK to save and close the window.
    ESET Parental Control Category Selections

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