Installing NOD32 with Blackspears Extra settings - in no time

[xTiNcTion]

All we know that BlackSpear's Extra settings for NOD32 v2.7 (http://www.wilderssecurity.com/showthread.php?t=37509) are VERY usefull but it requires time to go through. Also, sometimes you're instructed to reinstall NOD32. So, if you want to save some time you may use this procedure to:


Install / Re-install NOD32 pre-configured (BS's Extra settings)


After following these steps, NOD32 will be configured as indicated in Extra settings for NOD32 v2.7 (http://www.wilderssecurity.com/showthread.php?t=37509) but you need to:


Put your own Username and Password in NOD32 Update (http://www.wilderssecurity.com/showthread.php?p=450662#post450662) module.
NOTE: You don't need a username or password with the Trial version.


-{ Quote: "Please be aware that this is like a shortcut to configure NOD32. I recommend reading BS's Extra settings... this way you will have a good understanding of NOD32 use. " }-

PLEASE USE THE FOLLOWING PROCEDURE AT YOUR OWN RISK. Me or Computalleres de Nicaragua assumes no responsibility for ANY problem that may result from your use of these steps or any file you download.

-{ Quote: "This procedure is available in Spanish: Instalar NOD32 v2.7 pre configurado (http://www.computalleres.com/foros/viewtopic.php?t=19) at Computalleres de Nicaragua's Support Forums." }-

STEP 1. Download NOD32 installer (http://www.eset.com/download/download.htm) (from Eset website).

STEP 2. De-compress the installer.

In Windows XP, right click on NOD32 installer and choose "Extract files..." - put the content on a new folder.

You could use any other unzip tool, like 7-zip (http://www.7-zip.org/) (freeware).

STEP 3. In that folder, unzip nod32config_en.zip (http://computalleres.com/descargas/nod32/nod32config_en.zip) (2.2 kb) containing: config.xml and install.bat

NOTE: These files are created and hosted by Computalleres de Nicaragua - a NOD32 Reseller.

Now, you will have a directory as in the image

STEP 4. Double-click on install.bat to begin the installation process...

wait for the installer to finish. System will restart automatically. You're done !!

[xTiNcTion]

Congratulations !!! you have configured NOD32 in no time using BS's Extra settings.

PLEASE REMEMBER:

Put your own Username and Password in the NOD32 Update (http://www.wilderssecurity.com/showpost.php?p=450662&postcount=61) module as HERE (http://www.wilderssecurity.com/showpost.php?p=450662&postcount=61).
NOTE: After you write your Username and Password, click OK button to finish as you already have the rest configured.

You may need to change the IMON Client Compatibility (http://www.wilderssecurity.com/showpost.php?p=450635&postcount=39).

Configure Sheduler / Planner (http://www.wilderssecurity.com/showthread.php?p=459401#post459401) if you want to add a Schudeled Task


Aditional info about files used in this procedure.

NOD32 installer
Provided by ESET Software.

nod32config_en.zip
It contains the following files:

config.xml - held the configuration that will be taken by NOD32.
install.bat - a batch file to start install process.

This file is using:
/forceold - will install over the top of an existing version of NOD32
/silentmode - so there's no user intervention in the install proc...
/reboot - means in /silentmode, no prompt to restart the machine.
/instmfc - so Microsoft Foundation Class installation will be switched on automatically.
/cfg=config.xml - configuration file that will be implemented on NOD32.

[izi]

Where can I write username and password for updating NOD?

[Marcos]

Just save the xml file as nod32.xml to the setup folder and run setup.exe. The settings will be taken automatically and you will be prompted for the user/pass during installation.

[xTiNcTion]

-{ Quote: "Where can I write username and password for updating NOD?" }-
in the Update module as HERE (http://www.wilderssecurity.com/showthread.php?p=450662#post450662).

After you write your Username and Password, click OK button to finish as you already have the rest configured.

[Edwin024]

Nice thing! Thanks for the sharing of it. A bit of a pity: the mi perfil instead of my profile in the English version... But it was easy to change the xml file and do it all over again. No more than one minute of work now! Great add on!

[xTiNcTion]

-{ Quote: "... A bit of a pity: the mi perfil instead of my profile in the English version..." }-

:P just updated, think everything is in English now

[izi]

-{ Quote: "Just save the xml file as nod32.xml to the setup folder and run setup.exe. The settings will be taken automatically and you will be prompted for the user/pass during installation." }-

Is it possible to put password and username in nod32.xml?

[Albinoni]

Correct me if I'm wrong but I is this setting only in Spanish and not English ?

[xTiNcTion]

yep, you're wrong...

[COSMO26]

Would you clarify for the Non-Experts that the Config Editor xml file likely relates only to the NT/2000/2003/XP users as would the same grouping the NOD32 DnLoad package relates to. That makes this unusable for the rest of us. Correct? This is a nice tool. Thanks.

[xTiNcTion]

this .xml held the configuration that will be taken by NOD32 (during install). So, it works for NOD32 v2 (9x/ME/NT/2000/2003/XP)

[Supersnake]

xTiNcTion,

Am very appreciative of you making this shortcut for us.


--> Have found what appears to be two Blackspear extra settings that are not enacted by the shortcut program:


EMON / Setup /Scanner Extensions / Scan extensionless files
[It should have placed a check mark in ''Scan extensionless files'' but it did not]

EMON / Setup / Logs / Log all files
[It should have placed a check mark in ''Log all files'' but it did not]

Have uninstalled NOD32 and repeated the install with the shortcut program and the apparent errors repeated.

Anyone else aware of this happening?

Supersnake

[xTiNcTion]

-{ Quote: "xTiNcTion,
Am very appreciative of you making this shortcut for us." }-
my pleasure :)

-{ Quote: "
EMON / Setup / Logs / Log all files
[It should have placed a check mark in ''Log all files'' but it did not]
" }-
i uploaded a new .xml with "Log all files" checked. As per "extensionless files" please let me check but you don't have to worry as EMON/AMON will "SCAN ALL FILES".

[acooldozen]

where do I download this shortcut from. Unable to locate the link..........but I'm damn tired!

[CtlAltDelete]

The first post in this thread

[acooldozen]

The link does not work!

[xTiNcTion]

all links are working.

2 files are needed (Download)

NOD32 installer (http://nod32.com/download/download.htm) from ESET Website
nod32config_en.zip - download (http://computalleres.com/descargas/nod32/nod32config_en.zip)


-{ Quote: "
The first post in this thread
" }-
just follow the steps (http://www.wilderssecurity.com/showpost.php?p=663106&postcount=1)...

[acooldozen]

Thank you very much. Don't know what I was looking at!????

[xTiNcTion]

You're welcome

[WSFuser]

i am very interested in this, however, i dont use blackspear's settings exactly. how would i go about to backup my settings?

[osubuck]

Very nice.... hopefully this will become a sticky thread for those who need a quicker and easier route to applying these settings.

[seamaiden]

This won't work if NOD32 is already installed, will it? I have to uninstall it first and then delete the Eset folder and then reinstall? That's what I did, and it worked. Now I need to customize my settings.

Registry Import/Export

There isn't really a way to save my settings as NOD32 v2.5 Standard has no "export" or "save settings" feature. Someone said you can export HKLM\Software\Eset\Nod\CurrentVersion\Modules, and that I should not export any other folder in HKLM\Software\Eset\Nod\CurrentVersion\ except for Modules. Is this correct? Would this be an alternative way to export/import my settings?

Could someone write me a custom config.xml and email it to me?

I don't use all of Blackspear's settings either, so how do I modify config.xml to these settings? It needs to have what the xTiNcTion's config.xml has but with these changes.

AMON
- Prohibit access and show window with alert options
- Allow manual stopping
EMON
- Scanner > Extensions > Scan all files
- Scanner > Extensions > Scan extensionless files
- Notifications > Append to received and read email > To infected email only
- Notifications > Append to outgoing email > To infected email only
IMON
- POP3 > Append tag messages to email > To infected email only
- HTTP > When a threat from the Internet is detected > Display warning window with action selected
- Miscellaneous > Log intrusion attempts to the virus log
NOD32
- On-Demand Scanner > [My Profile] > Setup > Logging > Wrap Log
- On-Demand Scanner > [My Profile] > Setup > Logging > Maximum size 50000 KB
- On-Demand Scanner > [My Profile] > Setup > Advanced > Send alerts with detailed information
- On-Demand Scanner > [My Profile] > Setup > Advanced > Send notification on errors
PROFILES
- Log size on ALL profiles: 50000 KB
- Wrap log on ALL profiles

See more info about profiles below.

It's a shame that My Profile cannot be assigned to In-Depth Analysis, Local, and NOD32 at the same time.

- Because there are radio buttons instead of check boxes, you can only choose one option instead of two, three or four. I hope in NOD32 v3, we will not have this limitation. Some people may like to use My Profile for all four profiles, five including the context menu.
- At least there is a check box now to use My Profile for the context menu.

In-Depth Analysis and Local profiles need to be EXACTLY the same as My Profile, except for this:

In-Depth Analysis: "Use this profile when launching NOD32 from the Control Center > In-Depth Analysis"
Local: "Use this profile when launching NOD32 from the Control Center > Local"
My Profile: "Use this profile when launching NOD32 from the Control Center > NOD32" (on-demand manual scanner)

The Diskette profile must have different options, because I have several false positives and files likely to trigger alerts saved on disks (boot sector, bios, and cmos software; PassView, etc.).

- In Actions, everything must be set to Prompt and Copy to Quarantine.
- In Setup, everything should be checked except for List all files and Email.
- Log size should be 50000 KB, as in all other profiles.

[Firecat]

Some resellers and/or partners do offer an entirely pre-configured installer for NOD32 with Blackspear's settings (you don't have to extract anything or add any files). I have a link to one such pre-configured install file, but its only for NOD32-AV customers. ;)

[jayt]

Just a word of appreciation to xTiNcTion (and others) for their work in compiling this config file. I finally got up enough nerve to try it and it works beautifully. It was really a nice thing for them to do for us Nod users. :)

[wxboss]

Wow, great job xtinction! Too bad you didn't post this the other day when I first installed it :)

OT: Having gone through Blackspear's setting recommendations, I knew who you were referring to in the post, but the title can be a little confusing to those who may not know what "BS" stands for here ;D .

[xTiNcTion]

-{ Quote: "Wow, great job xtinction! Too bad you didn't post this the other day when I first installed it :)

OT: Having gone through Blackspear's setting recommendations, I knew who you were referring to in the post, but the title can be a little confusing to those who may not know what "BS" stands for here ;D ." }-

Thanks to you for clarify it :)

[pc-support]

Can we have this thread made into a sticky please?

[Blackspear]

-{ Quote: "Can we have this thread made into a sticky please?" }-Done.

Cheers ;D

[squire]

I am unable to use the batch file to set the extra settings. When I double click on the Install Bat, I get a pop up window saying:

Please go to the Control Panel to install and configure system components.

Nowhere in the instructions is there mention of this. Can anyone help? Thanks.

[Blackspear]

Squire, as there is a current thread running I have merged your thread with this one.

Cheers

Blackspear.

[squire]

-{ Quote: "Squire, as there is a current thread running I have merged your thread with this one.

Cheers

Blackspear." }-

Thank you :)

[Benvan45]

-{ Quote: "i am very interested in this, however, i dont use blackspear's settings exactly. how would i go about to backup my settings?" }-

Go to this key in the registry: Hkey_Local_machine/Software/Eset: and export this map to a safe location.
When re-installing Nod32, just double-click on the exported reg. settings and everything is configured as of the moment when you exported the Eset map.
Remember this: When an upgrade has taken place, you should export the Eset map again, otherwise the old version etc. is showing again.

I have been using this for a long time already and it works just great.

[Benvan45]

-{ Quote: "I am unable to use the batch file to set the extra settings. When I double click on the Install Bat, I get a pop up window saying:

Please go to the Control Panel to install and configure system components.

Nowhere in the instructions is there mention of this. Can anyone help? Thanks." }-

Have noticed the same problem......

[CJsDad]

Please go to the Control Panel to install and configure system components.

I get the same response after double clicking the Install Bat.

[nameless]

The couple times I've reinstalled NOD32, I simply imported a REG file I'd saved before removing it. The REG file contains the entire key HKLM\SOFTWARE\Eset, and deletes the key as the first part of the import (that statement does make sense, if you know how REG files work). I import the REG file after NOD32 setup completes, but before rebooting. And it has worked fine every time.

But, you know, whatever.

[Phr³³k]

the link for the settings file is down...

but maybe creating a batch file to install nod32 and after that patching the registry with the .reg file sounds possible or i am wrong?

greets phk

[screamer]

any news when www.computalleres.com will be up-n-running again. I have two more copies of NOD32 to install and I'd like to take the "easy way out"

...screamer

[screamer]

NM, I was able to get there and D/L the app :)

[pc-support]

-{ Quote: "I am unable to use the batch file to set the extra settings. When I double click on the Install Bat, I get a pop up window saying:

Please go to the Control Panel to install and configure system components.

Nowhere in the instructions is there mention of this. Can anyone help? Thanks." }-

Two solutions for this one...

1.This is sometimes caused by an registry entry in:
HKLM/Software/Microsoft/Windows/CurrentVersion/App Paths/setup.exe that ends up initiating setup.exe in Windows\System32. The setup.exe there displays that message. Delete that registry entry. If only everyone stopped calling their programs setup!

and

2. This happens if there is a file named Autorun.inf in the drive's root directory. Right-click the drive and choose "open", look for this file Autorun.inf and delete it. Restart Windows.

If the Autorun.inf line reads the following, the first error message is displayed:

[autorun]
open=Setup.exe

C:\Windows\System32\Setup.exe is launched actually


Hope this helps

[rogervernon]

I joined the Forum just to say many thanks for this great process. I just installed NOD32 on a new PC & wasn't looking forward to all the configuring. Well done!

[paroots]

I've reviewed the thread, but am still confused on one point. Is it possible to create a customized version of config.xml once all paramters have been set as desired? If so, it should be possible to use the procedure given to install to a customized configuration of nod32.

[xTiNcTion]

Hi,

"config.xml" is indeed a customized version of the default setup.xml. And YES you can edited it and use your own settings.

[paroots]

Unless I'm missing something, the config.xml configures 'My Profile' whereas the Blackspear's instructions configure 'Control Center Profile'. Why the difference? Does it matter? I assume that when setting up a schedule for on-demand scan it would then be important to use 'My Profile', correct?

[ugly]

A new config file for 2.7 version ?;)

[lodore]

-{ Quote: "A new config file for 2.7 version ?;)" }-

i used the 2.5 config file for 2.7 and it just asked me if i wanted to turn on the new options when it rebooted and i checked my profile and the anti stealth option was on so i was all set.

[ugly]

-{ Quote: "i used the 2.5 config file for 2.7 and it just asked me if i wanted to turn on the new options when it rebooted and i checked my profile and the anti stealth option was on so i was all set." }-

I've just installed v 2.7 with that old config file and , strange if it works for you , I had to mannualy do all settings ! ???
Someone else ?

[lodore]

-{ Quote: "I've just installed v 2.7 with that old config file and , strange if it works for you , I had to mannualy do all settings ! ???
Someone else ?" }-

i uninstalled old version then installed with config file.

[ugly]

-{ Quote: "Just save the xml file as nod32.xml to the setup folder and run setup.exe. The settings will be taken automatically and you will be prompted for the user/pass during installation." }-

EVRICA ! That's what I forgot to do - rename config.xml to nod32.xml.:o
Everything is OK now.:P
Best regards.

[Uffbros]

I already installed Nod32...Can I still get the settings to work? Thanks

[Basic]

-{ Quote: "The couple times I've reinstalled NOD32, I simply imported a REG file I'd saved before removing it. The REG file contains the entire key HKLM\SOFTWARE\Eset, and deletes the key as the first part of the import (that statement does make sense, if you know how REG files work). I import the REG file after NOD32 setup completes, but before rebooting. And it has worked fine every time." }-

Thanks nameless this worked flawlessly and was very eay to do.:)

[Uffbros]

Anyone?

[pc-support]

-{ Quote: "I already installed Nod32...Can I still get the settings to work? Thanks" }-

Yes you can

[Uffbros]

ok..How???

[SKA]

by following post 14 onwards from here :
http://www.wilderssecurity.com/showthread.php?t=37509

Its not automatic - its manual way <grin> so if you make any error you can blame yourself <grin>

SKA

[FirePost]

Read Marcos' post number four. Rename the XML place it in the folder and run setup.

[AaLF]

Extra settings for NOD32 v2.5

Are these tweaks obsolete with 2.7?

[Night_Raven]

-{ Quote: "Extra settings for NOD32 v2.5

Are these tweaks obsolete with 2.7?" }-
I second that.

[xTiNcTion]

Hi guys,

Happy new year!

-{ Quote: "Extra settings for NOD32 v2.5
Are these tweaks obsolete with 2.7?" }-

No. First of all, there's no need for you to "unistall" your current instalation (asuming you already have nod32 installed). When upgrading you are asked to "Keep your current config". e.g i upgraded in this way and hardly notice the diferense.

New feature on v2.7 (eg. Anti-Stealth) is ACTIVATED by default. The others was a kind of option rename.

Unfortunenally, i still don't have the tool to edit this .xml file and make the change for you to use with v2.7 new installs Sorry for that :ouch:. oh wait!! maybe i'd ask for the tool. 8)

Cheers!

[xTiNcTion]

Hi,

updated to work with latest version (v2.7)

enjoy ur Eset NOD32 ! ;)

[lucas1985]

-{ Quote: "Hi,

updated to work with latest version (v2.7)" }-
Excellent work :)
Thanks.

[Cosmo32]

Did I miss it? Must have.
Is there a real, [how to], use and install with these "xtra" pre-configured settings? If so, I missed it in this thread. Is there a thread that has the real [how to]?
Would like to try it just once. Would like to add amps to this!
No luck so far. W2K just does not like an "install.bat" from live or F8 Safe CMD Mode so far.
I know. I'm probably really lame ATM.
Thanks,
Duncan

[Blackspear]

-{ Quote: "Did I miss it? Must have.
Is there a real, [how to], use and install with these "xtra" pre-configured settings?" }-Post number 1 of this thread ;) ;D and no, I've never done it myself, I have only ever configured the manual way ;D

Cheers ;D

[quadrophonic]

-{ Quote: "Hi,

updated to work with latest version (v2.7)

enjoy ur Eset NOD32 ! ;)" }-



Do you mean the configuration link in the first post of this thread has been updated for v2.7?

http://computalleres.com/descargas/nod32/nod32config_en.zip

[Blackspear]

Yes.

Cheers ;D

[Bubba]

for member Riverrun,

I have split your post out of this thread and created the below thread for further assistance.

This thread---> ''In-depth analysis'' feature ? (http://www.wilderssecurity.com/showthread.php?t=166409)

Bubba

[Riverrun]

OK Bubba, thanks for that.

[NadaWTB]

the link for the nod32 cofig file is not working

[ASpace]

-{ Quote: "the link for the nod32 cofig file is not working" }-

May be the site is temporary down and will soon be fixed

[bobpok]

Is there an alternate repository to obtain the nod32config_en.zip file? The link in the first post on Page 1 is still down. Thank you.

Bob Pok

[xTiNcTion]

everything should be working now...

Let me know if you have any issues.

[ASpace]

-{ Quote: "everything should be working now..." }-

It is working . Thanks :)

[ankupan]

Hi,

Some body try this thing ?

I want to do this for my friend, please post your comments.


-{ Quote: "Just save the xml file as nod32.xml to the setup folder and run setup.exe. The settings will be taken automatically and you will be prompted for the user/pass during installation." }-

[ASpace]

-{ Quote: "Hi,

Some body try this thing ?

I want to do this for my friend, please post your comments." }-

Yes , it works .

[Cadoul]

Hi,
I confirm it works perfectly.
Sincerly
Cadoul from France

[Bubba]

for member sam9879,

Your post was split out of this thread and placed into a thread of it's own for better assistance. Please follow the below link to where members have already responded to your thread.

This thread---> Trouble extracting files from NOD32 Installer ? (http://www.wilderssecurity.com/showthread.php?t=167820)

Regards,
Bubba

[sputnik451]

Many thanks, worked flawlessly

[Mellagon]

Excellent. I work in tech support and Blackspear's maximum protection settings solve loads of queries.
Most of our customers already have the product installed when they realize they need the security settings - is there any similar file to make changes to an existing NOD32 install?
Thanks,
~John

[Blackspear]

Hi there, welcome to Wilders.


-{ Quote: "...is there any similar file to make changes to an existing NOD32 install?" }-You would need to enter the customers UN and PW and then export the registry as described HERE (http://www.wilderssecurity.com/showpost.php?p=1043466)

Cheers ;D

[ImBigmOOse]

What is the user name and password for downloading nod32config_en.zip file? Thanks

[xTiNcTion]

Hi ImBigmOOse,

very sorry... we'r doing some maintenance work to our server. back online in few moments...

meanwhile here you have
nod32config_en.zip (http://computalleres.net/download/eset/nod32config_en.zip)

regards,

[ImBigmOOse]

ok, thanks

[xTiNcTion]

you're welcome!

[tazman01]

Joined to say thanks to xTiNcTion for this thread and Black Spear for his great documentaion on setting up Nod32.

I will hopefully be installing tonight.

[piranha]

-{ Quote: "Just save the xml file as nod32.xml to the setup folder and run setup.exe. The settings will be taken automatically and you will be prompted for the user/pass during installation." }-

do you mean there is a xml file we can save in v2.7 too !? Please confirm marcos or someone..... It could be practical if someone want to downgrade from v3 back to v2.7 and recover all v2.7 previous settings

[piranha]

-{ Quote: "The couple times I've reinstalled NOD32, I simply imported a REG file I'd saved before removing it. The REG file contains the entire key HKLM\SOFTWARE\Eset, and deletes the key as the first part of the import (that statement does make sense, if you know how REG files work). I import the REG file after NOD32 setup completes, but before rebooting. And it has worked fine every time.

But, you know, whatever." }-

you backup only HKLM\SOFTWARE\Eset and import it after reinstalling v2.7 ? Very interesting.....:P

[mdavies]

I've just used the config file to install 2.7, and it worked a treat (but you already knew that it would!).

I thought I'd pass on to the forum a little tip that makes NOD32 2.7 much more accessible to a blind or visually impaired user.

I am blind and use a screen reader to access my PC. I'd heard that NOD32 was very accessible - but only with the custom graphical user interface unchecked in the settings. So far, this setting is only available in version 2.7 (although I hear that it is to be included in an upcoming version of 3.0)

It seems that the default installation of 2.7 has the custom graphics user interface checked, making it more inaccessible to a blind user. Meaning that a blind user would need sighted assistance to access the settings to make it accessible.

But by modifying the config file used here, I can install NOD32 2.7 and make it immediately accessible.
I used Notepad to edit the config.xml file, and set the default value for the GraphicMode to 0, i.e. false:
NAME="GraphicMode" TYPE="DWORD" VALUE="0"
(The original value in the config file that you would download is 1, meaning that the custom graphical user interface is on by default)

So if you are a blind person installing NOD32 2.7, or you are installing it for a blind person, by making this very simple change to the config, you make it accessible immediately.

Hope someone finds this useful!

Mark

[jnulu]

Hello!

Are there any 'extra settings' by Blackspear or anyone else available for versions after 2.7 ?
I used these settings and found it extremely useful when I had version 2.7.
I have recently upgraded to version 3.0.667.0 and hence the query.
Thanks in advance.

[Zain]

Thank you Blackspear

;D ;D ;D