How do I transfer my ESET product to a new computer?

KB Solution ID: SOLN2213|Last Revised: January 31, 2013

Issue

  • Transfer or move your ESET product to a new computer

Important!

You will need your ESET Username and Password (not your Serial # or Activation Key) to activate the software after installation. These can be found in the license email you received after your original purchase/activation.

Solution

  1. Uninstall any non-ESET antivirus software on your new computer

    It is very important that you uninstall any antivirus software that is currently installed on the machine that you want to install ESET on. After identifying the antivirus product installed on your new computer (if any), uninstall it using one of the uninstallers fom the following Knowledgebase article:

  1. Install your ESET product on your new computer

    2. Click your product to view a Knowledgebase article with step-by-step instructions:

    If your old computer is not working, then you do not have to complete step 3.

  1. Uninstall ESET from your old computer

Related:

How do I uninstall or reinstall ESET Smart Security/ESET NOD32 Antivirus?

I lost my username and password

When does my ESET Smart Security or ESET NOD32 Antivirus license expire?

Will my ESET product upgrade automatically? (Home Users)

Activating/Registering ESET Smart Security or ESET NOD32 Antivirus - FAQ

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