Since 12020490 is not a standard public ESET version number (e.g., v9, v10, v11), this guide treats it as a specific deployment instance or legacy build identifier . The core principles apply to ESET Endpoint Security (Windows) versions 8–11.
ESET Endpoint Security Guide – Reference ID 12020490 1. Product Overview ESET Endpoint Security is a comprehensive, multi-layered endpoint protection solution combining:
Antivirus / Anti-malware Personal firewall Web access protection Anti-phishing Botnet protection Device control Network attack protection
Intended for: Business workstations (Windows). 2. System Requirements (General for version ~9–10) | Component | Minimum | |-----------|---------| | OS | Windows 10 / 11, Windows Server 2016–2022 | | RAM | 2 GB (4 GB recommended) | | Disk space | 1 GB | | CPU | 1.4 GHz, 2+ cores | | Network | Internet for updates / cloud features | If ID 12020490 is an older build, adjust OS support (e.g., Win 7 SP1). 3. Installation – Standalone / Managed A. Local interactive installation eset endpoint security 12020490
Run ees_nt64_xxx.exe (or matching file for ID 12020490). Accept license agreement. Choose Typical (default) or Custom (disable firewall if conflicting). Enter license key if not embedded. Complete → reboot required.
B. Silent deployment (via GPO / SCCM / ESET Protect) ees_nt64_xxx.exe --silent --accepteula --license-key=XXXX-XXXX-XXXX-XXXX
Optional switches:
--no-firewall – disable ESET firewall (if using Windows Firewall) --no-restart – suppress reboot
4. Core Configuration Settings Access via Setup → Enter advanced setup (F5). 4.1 Real-time protection
Sensitivity: Balanced (default) or Aggressive for high-risk environment. Action on detection: Clean → Delete if cleaning fails. Enable Advanced heuristics and DNA detection . Since 12020490 is not a standard public ESET
4.2 Web access protection
Enable HTTP/HTTPS scanning (SSL/TLS filtering). Block malicious URLs – keep ESET LiveGrid enabled.