How to clear the Update Cache in ESET

Description: This article will show you how to clear the update cache in ESET. Clearing the update cache can help resolve issues with ESET Security failing to update to the latest version of the virus signature database.

  1. From the main ESET program window, press F5 on your keyboard to enter ESET Advanced Setup.
    ESET program window
  2. Select Update on the left side of ESET Advanced Setup.
    ESET Advanced Setup, Update
  3. Select Clear next to Clear Update Cache.
    ESET Advanced Setup, Clear update cache, Clear
  4. Once complete, the option for Clear will grey out and be unavailable to be clicked again, and the clearing will be complete.
    ESET Advanced Setup, Clear update cache completed

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