ESET Security 5 adds gamer mode

Slovakian security firm ESET has updated its anti-malware and all-in-one security packages to version 5. ESET Smart Security 5 32-bit/64-bit and ESET NOD32 Antivirus 5 32-bit/64-bit both include ESET Live Grid, a renamed and revamped cloud-based protection based on the previous release's ThreatSense.Net innovation.

Also new to version 5 of both products is Removable Media Control, which prompts the user to scan a removable drive when it's plugged in, and Gamer Mode, which reduces ESET's system footprint and suppresses all pop-up windows. As well new to ESET Smart Security 5 is a new parental control module and improved startup performance.

ESET Smart Security 5 32-bit and ESET Smart Security 64-bit, and ESET NOD Antivirus 5 32-bit andESET NOD Antivirus 64-bit are all available as free trial versions for PCs running Windows 2000 or later.