NOD Not Loading at Startup

I have made all of the extra settings but Nod does not want to load at startup. I can manually start it but I need to understand what is wrong.

 

Please take the following steps:

1. Download a fresh copy of NOD32 from HERE

For help with entering your Username and Password please see HERE

2. Uninstall your current version.

3. REBOOT your Computer.

4. Remove the Eset Folder from C Drive> Program Files.

5. Install the FRESH copy of Nod32 that you downloaded above using “Typical Settings”.

6. Check your settings against the following Nod32 Tutorial

Let us know how you go...

Cheers

 

Really?? Is that absolutely necessary? Can you please explain why?

 

This is the solution to your problem that I have offered, and in MOST instances it resolves the situation.

Cheers

 

@Bizadi

If you check MSCONFIG do you have a line with the following:

nod32kui C:\Program Files\ESET\nod32kui.exe /WAITSERVICE

I would assume it's just the control center that doesn't start up for you or do you have to manually start the service as well?

-Cov

 

I have that line but it was unchecked. I think that the entire service was not starting. I'm off to reboot...

 

@Bizadi

Yeah, that line starts the Control Center UI. The NOD32 Kernel Service would be under services and should be set to automatic.

-Cov

 

Does checking the box for nod32kui set it to automatic? Also, what should I do about this System Configuration Utility window? Thank you, btw.

 

Just go ahead and check the check box. Basically it's saying you made changes using MSCONFIG. No it doesn't set the Service to auto, but you would get an error when the GUI starts if the service isn't running.

-Cov

 

So when I check the box on the System Configuration Utility window I will just be starting in Selective Startup mode from now on, right? And that's probably OK because I noticed other apps that I do not have starting upon startup. Thanks again for the guidance.

 

Yeah it'll run according to what is checked off that way. Usually a good way to get the machine to start faster, and use less RAM @ idle. And you are welcome.

-Cov

 

You may find the free utility

http://www.sysinternals.com/Utilities/Autoruns.html

Much more comprehensive for this sort of housekeeping in future. You'll be amazed at just what does start every time you switch on!

 

Thanks. I will give Sysinternals a shot.