ESET NOD32 Antivirus is a software that protects your device from all types of malware including viruses, ransomware, and spyware. Carry out the below steps to know how to install Eset Nod32 antivirus for Linux desktop.
If you wish to install it on your Linux desktop, follow the steps.
- Before downloading the ESET NOD32 software, identify the Linux OS version installed on your desktop then only you install Eset Nod32 antivirus for Linux desktop.
- Next, open the default browser and navigate to the official ESET site.
- Locate the ESET NOD32 Antivirus software that suits your Linux version.
- Click the Download button and specify the location in the pop-up window to save the antivirus software.
- Click the Save button to begin the downloading process.
- Wait until the download is completed.
- Once the software is downloaded, navigate to the Downloads folder and give a right-click on the downloaded file.
- Select the Properties option and click the Permissions tab.
- Check the Allow executing files as program checkbox next to the Execute field.
- Click the Close button to exit the Properties window.
- To set the permissions manually, open the Terminal app and enter the following command: chmod +x eset_nod32av_64bit_en_.linux
- Once the permissions are set correctly, give a double-click on the installer file to launch the ESET Antivirus installation wizard.
- If prompted, enter your password to proceed with the installation.
- In the ESET NOD32 welcome screen, click the Next button.
- In the Important Information window, click the Next button.
- Enable the I accept the terms in the License Agreement checkbox to accept the EULA and click Next.
- On the Installation Mode screen, choose either Typical or Custom as your installation mode.
- On the next screen, choose the Enable ThreatSense.Net Early Warning System option and click the Next button.
- Next, click the Install button to proceed with the installation.
- In the Completing the ESET NOD32 Antivirus Wizard window, click the Finish button to complete the installation.
- If prompted, click the Yes button to restart your Linux desktop.
- Once restarted, launch the ESET NOD32 software and click the Activate Trial License button to use the free trial version.
- Click Next and enter your email address in the required field.
- Select your region or country and click the Activate button to activate the license.
- Now, you can access the Eset Nod32 antivirus for Linux desktop software to scan your Linux desktop for the virus-infected files.