ESET HOME Security Essential - 12 months / Windows PC

ESET HOME Security Essential: antivirus with firewall and banking protection

ESET HOME Security Essential is the current name of the security suite that ESET previously sold as ESET Internet Security. On Windows PCs, it continues to be used with the ESET Internet Security application. In addition to antivirus protection, it includes a firewall, protection features for the home network, a secured browser for online banking, webcam protection, parental control and anti-theft protection. This offer applies to Windows PCs with a term of 12 months and is suitable for private computers and laptops that are used on different networks or that children also use.

Antivirus as the foundation

Real-time protection continuously monitors files, programs and downloads and is aimed at viruses, spyware, keyloggers and adware. In addition, Advanced Machine Learning analyses the characteristics of unknown files in order to detect new variants of malware as well. Exploit Blocker and Script-Based Attack Protection are designed for attacks that exploit security vulnerabilities in installed programs or use malicious scripts.

The HIPS intrusion prevention system monitors processes in the system for suspicious behaviour. This includes Ransomware Shield, which is aimed at malicious programs that encrypt files and demand a ransom for their release. While browsing, web access protection checks the pages visited and downloads, and Anti-Phishing blocks fake or manipulated websites that, for example, ask for online banking login details, and warns about malicious links.

Network, online banking and privacy

The Firewall controls the PC's network traffic and filters unwanted connections. With Connected Home Monitor, the router and connected smart home devices can be checked for vulnerabilities. This is complemented by Network Attack Protection and Botnet Protection. Antispam protection is available for email programs.

Safe Banking & Browsing opens online banking and shopping in a secured browser window, and browser screen protection prevents unauthorised screenshots and recordings of browser content. Webcam Protection and microphone control prevent unauthorised access to the camera and microphone. With Parental Control, content can be restricted for children's accounts, and Anti-Theft helps to locate a lost or stolen laptop.

Difference from ESET HOME Security Premium

ESET HOME Security Premium additionally includes ESET Secure Data encryption for files, folders and USB drives, ESET Folder Guard folder protection, ESET LiveGuard and the ESET VPN service. If you would like to use these features, choose ESET HOME Security Premium.

Buy ESET HOME Security Essential: licence and scope of delivery

You receive the activation information for ESET HOME Security Essential with a term of 12 months for Windows PCs. The scope of delivery includes:

• the activation information for ESET HOME Security Essential (12 months, Windows PC)
• the download information (all downloads are also available under Software Download)

Once your payment has been received, your activation information is displayed directly on the order confirmation page and also sent to you by email. After that, you can retrieve it again at any time: with a customer account under My Product Codes, without a customer account via the Guest Portal.

If you have any questions about installation or activation, our Support team is available around the clock by email, and you will also find information under Guides and FAQ. You will find further terms and versions in the category AntiVirus & Firewall and under PC Software.

System requirements

Minimum requirements according to ESET. According to ESET, version 18.2 is the last compatible program version for 32-bit systems with Windows 10. On devices with an ARM64 processor, some features are not available, including Exploit Blocker and Advanced Machine Learning. ESET recommends not installing two antivirus programs at the same time.