ESET Internet Security represents a new approach to truly integrated computer security. The most recent version of the ESET LiveGrid® scanning engine, combined with our custom Firewall and Antispam modules, utilizes speed and precision to keep your computer safe. The result is an intelligent system that is constantly on alert for attacks and malicious software that might harm your computer.
ESET Internet Security is a complete security solution that combines maximum protection and a minimal system footprint. Our advanced technologies use artificial intelligence to prevent infiltration by viruses, spyware, trojan horses, worms, adware, rootkits, and other threats without hindering system performance or disrupting your computer.
Features and benefits
Redesigned user interface | The user interface in this version has been significantly redesigned and simplified based on the results of usability testing. All GUI wording and notifications have been carefully reviewed and the interface now provides support for right-to-left languages such as Hebrew and Arabic. Online Help is now integrated into ESET Internet Security and offers dynamically updated support content. |
Dark mode | An extension that helps you quickly switch the screen to a dark color scheme. You can choose your preferred color scheme in User interface elements. |
Antivirus and antispyware | Proactively detects and cleans more known and unknown viruses, worms, trojans and rootkits. Advanced heuristics flags even never-before-seen malware, protecting you from unknown threats and neutralizing them before they can do any harm. Web access protection and Anti-Phishing protection monitors communication between web browsers and remote servers (including SSL). Email client protection provides control of email communication received through the POP3(S) and IMAP(S) protocols. |
Regular updates | Regularly updating the detection engine (previously known as “virus signature database”) and program modules is the best way to ensure the maximum level of security on your computer. |
ESET LiveGrid® | You can check the reputation of running processes and files directly from ESET Internet Security. |
Device control | Automatically scans all USB flash drives, memory cards and CDs/DVDs. Blocks removable media based on the type of media, manufacturer, size and other attributes. |
HIPS functionality | You can customize the behavior of the system in greater detail; specify rules for the system registry, active processes and programs, and fine-tune your security posture. |
Gamer mode | Postpones all pop-up windows, updates or other system-intensive activities to conserve system resources for gaming and other full-screen activities. |
Features in ESET Internet Security
Banking & Payment Protection | Banking & Payment protection provides a secured browser for use when accessing online banking or online payment gateways to ensure all online transactions take place in a trusted and secure environment. |
Support for Network signatures | Network signatures allow fast identification and block malicious traffic coming to and from users devices such as bots and exploit packs. The feature can be considered an enhancement of Botnet Protection. |
Intelligent Firewall | Prevents unauthorized users from accessing your computer and taking advantage of your personal data. |
Email client antispam | Spam represents up to 50 percent of all email communication. Email client antispam protects against this problem. |
Anti-Theft | Anti-Theft expands user-level security in the case of a lost or stolen computer. When you install ESET Internet Security and Anti-Theft, your device will be listed in the web interface. The web interface enables you to manage Anti-Theft configuration and administer Anti-Theft features on your device. |
Parental control | Protects your family from potentially offensive web content by blocking various website categories. |
System requirements
WINDOWS
Microsoft Windows® 11, 10 and higher operating systems
What’s new in ESET Internet Security 18
Multithread scanning
Experience elevated security optimized for multi-core processors to significantly boost performance.
Improved accessibility
Boost visibility with the new high-contrast mode, which allows you to adjust the application colors for better readability, especially for those with low vision or photosensitivity. In addition, the app installer now automatically detects screen readers and requests permission to ensure they work effortlessly.
Version 18.2.18
- Fixed: Issue when the product does not integrate in the Windows 11 context menu when installed during an RDP session
- Fixed: Issue when Microphone Monitor blocks printing documents into PDF
Please fully disable defender before installation. Update work from updating from local mirror.
Thanks to figoshen + 麦田守望者 and vc52 tool release
3 January 2026 – Mirror menu unlock. Thanks to figoshen. Disable app update.
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90 thoughts on “ESET Internet Security 18.2.18.0”
Huge Thanks 🙂
Hi, pls kindkly chk error “Update Server nt reachable!”. THX
Merci pour cette nouvelle version, mais il y a un problème par rapport à la licence. Le serveur ne peut pas se mettre à jour, car la licence ne peut être vérifiée.
En effet , ne fonctionne plus…
Says update authorization failed please check if your subscription is valid
Only had this installed for one or two days and already the license has been blocked. Please update admin. Thx
Thank you
Yes nouvelle version ok merci
Thank you very much for your contribution.
Everything is in perfect order.
Best regards.
What expiration IP address does this version communicate with?
Thanks for the work
multilingual or English only?
Please help
Can’t update Eset anymore!
i wish to help but not now
update authorization failed please check if your subscription is valid ????
Same here
I am also getting the subscription expired message. A fix would be greatly appreciated.
The same here…
i’ve got the same message
Problème : échec de la mise à jour du module ????
Hi, Same thing for me here
it’s not updating anymore:
“Update authorization failed. Please check if your subscription is valid and if your product is supported”
is there something I can do about it?
Thank you for the update <3 ❤️
Salut quelle est la date d’expiration de la licence Merci
Bonjour, Pouvez vous me dire la date d’expiration de la licence Merci
Désolé, mais la mise à jour d’aujourd’hui ne résout pas le problème. Toujours pareille la licence n’est pas bonne.
for all of you who get update error try uninstall and install agin. thanks for the update!
La date de la licence est la suivante : 23.09.2027 mais elle est blacklisté.
Scoubidou,
Essai de trouver une licence valide 1 mois et ensuite remplace le fichier .if par celui du 23.09.2027.
A tester
Où se trouve le fichier .if ?
Oui, c’est ce que j’ai fait et du coup, maintenant, c’est bon, mais les licences sont dures à trouver. Du coup, licence valable jusqu’au 12.02.2026
64x download doesn’t work
fixed
Thanks
Thank you+++++++++++++++
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I am once again seeing the below message in ESET Internet Security:
Module update failed
Update authorization failed. Please check if your subscription is valid and if your product version is supported.
The same here…
Thank you Get to work
Malgré la mise à jour, le module ne se met pas à jour
i’m sad this doesn’t work
can you fix it <3
not going to release any ESET in the future. Try karpersky
te extrañaremos probe el karpesky y no vale de nada si gustas puedes enseñar a crear alguna vez me duro como 7 meses tus eset nod32 gracias comprendo tu molestia pero gracias por todo
The link is not working
The link is not working. Mediafie’s message states: Something appears to be missing…
Download link is not valid!!!
I tested it several times with several browsers
I will never install Antiviruses again, it’s been 3 years and everything is fine, but when I installed Antiviruses there were always problems
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Hi, Cyberloner. From today the program is forced to update to version 18.2.17.0, even if the update is prohibited in the settings. After updating and rebooting, the license disappears.
I deleted it twice, installed it twice – still the same problem. Please fix this, if possible.
updated
It worked fine for a few days, but today it started saying “unable to authorize the update. Check if your subscription is valid.” Installing and uninstalling again has no effect. I think something happened to the license.
Merci beaucoup pour cette version valide pour + de 8 mois 🙂
Thank you-Thank you-Thank you
the x64 version link says bad file so not there to download
link fixed
Head caps 😉
Thanks a lot!
(Activated Silent Install Repack) x64 ??? Uploaded: 2025-08-21 23:56:22
Update authorization failed. Please check if your subscription is valid and if your product version is supported. 27.08.2025
x64 link fixed
Bonjour,
Un Grand Merci pour ton implication.
Peux tu me dire la durée de validité de la licence et est elle valide ?
Encore MERCI
No more Update 🙁
Module update failed
Update authorization failed. Please check if your subscription is valid and if your product version is supported.
it was killed by eset as soon as i publish… sorry
Are there any solutions?
Does this also impact Eset Ultimate as well? Any chance you can put out monthly or quarterly updates?
install retail version.. use keygen…
This takes me back to TNOD, was hoping to have to avoid the constant update with trial keys. Are you no longer going to try to keep updating anymore?
eset don’t allow it now… it will block asap release… nothing i can do for public
Appreciate you keeping this up for this long. Will use the keygen moving forward. Cheers
On last update, ESET blocked your website!
it happen before… https://www.cybermania.ws/cybermania/eset-block-the-site/
soft ok
La licence ne fonctionne pas ? Comment on fait, merci. J’ai bien installé le dernier fichier du site version X64
Thanks
Thanks you