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How to disable automatic updates in ESET internet security

By default, ESET internet security checks for and downloads new updates when they are available.
We highly recommend that you leave the auto-update feature ON because it ensures the maximum level of security on your computer.
But Some users might want to disable automatic updates due to various reasons like updates consuming a large portion of their limited data plan.

In this guide, we will show you how to disable this feature in ESET internet security.

STEP 1:
Open the main program window of your ESET internet security.

STEP 2:
in the ESET window, click on the “Tools” option.

disable automatic updates in ESET internet security

STEP 3:
In the Tools section, click on the “More Tools” option.

disable automatic updates in ESET internet security

STEP 4:
In the More tools section, click on the “Scheduler” option.

disable automatic updates in ESET internet security

STEP 5:
Make sure all the “updates” checkboxes named Regular automatic updateAutomatic update after dial-up connection, and Automatic update after user logon are unchecked.

disable automatic updates in ESET internet security

Following the above steps ensures that the auto-update feature in your ESET antivirus is turned OFF.

Security alert:
Disabling the auto-update feature will result in a Security alert in your ESET internet security main program window.

disable automatic updates in ESET internet security

The only way to clear the security alert is to re-enable auto_updates.
In order to re-enable auto-updates and clear the security alert, open the main program window of your ESET product and click the “Schedule update task” option. 

disable automatic updates in ESET internet security

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