


Most antivirus programs include the ability to detect and remove PUAs, though not all of them enable this feature. PUAs aren't actively malicious, but they may use up system resources, display annoying ads, or otherwise cause trouble. And you must choose what to do about Potentially Unwanted Applications, or PUAs. You can choose whether or not share non-personal program activity with the company via its LiveGrid system. In between you have a couple of decisions to make. Installation is a multistep process that includes downloading the latest program code at the start and downloading the most current malware definitions at the end. If there's any problem with security configuration, the banner changes to a red Security alert, and a panel below both explains the problem and, when possible, offers a quick fix. The familiar blue and silver ESET robot gazes intently from the main window, just to the right of a status banner that normally displays "You are protected" on a green background.
