ESET v4 Fixes

[box]

ESET4 Box4EVER 4.25A <_<

This crack is for ESET Smart Security 4 and NOD32 Antivirus 4. It works with version 3 also. It completely stops the trial period from ever counting down.

ESET will stay at 31 days always without having to restart your computer. You will have FULL "Self-defense" always. It was tested using version 4.0.314 on WinXP (x86/x64) & Vista (x86/x64).

Instruction: (Trial Version)

1. Install ESET. (If already installed, then skip to step 2.)

2. Execute the program and follow the simple on screen instructions to [Lock] the trial period (This program doesn't install anything on to your computer.)

3. Make sure that you [unlock] ESET before uninstalling it.

Instruction: (Retail Version)

1. Install ESET. (If already installed, then skip to step 2.)

2. Execute the program and follow the simple on screen instructions to [Lock] first and then [unlock].

3. After [unlock], connect to ESET by making one manual update so ESS/NOD32 can get the list of eval servers that will be added to the drop-down list. After an update (or an attempt) has completed, [Lock] ESET and enable Self-defense. You will see the list of eval servers in the drop-down list after you have restarted your

computer.

NOTE 1: To Disable (or Enable) the Self-defense, open ESET, press keyboard <F5>, select <Antivirus and antispyware>, UNCHECK (or CHECK) the <Enable

Self-defense>, <OK>, and <OK> and Restart the computer.

NOTE 2: The current virus signature version will not be displayed in the tray icon. It will display again only after you have unlocked ESET and restart the computer. To see the current signature version, open ESS/NOD32. To restore ESET version in the tray icon, just [unlock] ESET and RESTART PC.

NOTE 3: Problem updating ESET has nothing to do with this program.

BOX

[box]

@box

Great news, can't wait to see how it turns out! <_<

I was thinking... when you said your fix does not install any files on a users machine... could it prove useful if it did? :king:

That is to say that your fix copies itself to the ESET (or Windows) folder and adds a link to itself in the Start Menu, so if the need arises to run the fix to either Unlock/Lock the trial again it is already on the machine ready to be used?

I've not tried to un-install/re-install ESS with the registry locked by your fix, but I think it's safe to say things would go pair-shaped if I did? So having your fix on-tap so to to speak to Unlock the registry could prove to be very handy?

Again maybe this could be an option when you run the fix rather than compulsory thing, but I can't see a downside to having the fix ready to use? It may prove useful to automatically add it to the Exceptions list though? ;)

Just a thought anyhoo? :)

I seriously thought about it but I think that it would be best for users to figure out where they want the file to be located. I also did not add Box4EVER to the exclusion list because the files in the exclusion list are specific to the location on the hard drive. I like a fix that doesn't install anything (keygen). I am sleeping good tonight. I hope!

[dude112]

Got that username/password thing when trying to update AV (vista x64). Didn't apply any fix yet. Asked for a trial key for security center, there was no option for a key for AV.

Filled it in and it updated. Afterwards removed it and got an automatic update today to 3965. So mara's solution worked.

It's pretty confusing with all the fixes but is it save to say that we can't go wrong with either mara's fix or box's fix?

I reboot dally btw.

[Hoca]

@box

I seriously thought about it but I think that it would be best for users to figure out where they want the file to be located. I also did not add Box4EVER to the

exclusion list because the files in the exclusion list are specific to the location on the hard drive. I like a fix that doesn't install anything (keygen).

I sort of agree, I prefer to use KeyGens instead of other forms of cracks too :)

But a KeyGen does NOT lock the registry and prevent un-installing/re-installing, that is why I thought it would perhaps be more than handy to have your file ready to use, to unlock the registry to allow system changes to be made?

After all, you have explained that your fix does not intrude in to any of the ESET files themselves, so what harm would there be leaving it on the target machine for future use? <_<

Would I be correct in thinking that if ESET changed the URLs of the update servers, we would have to unlock the registry in order to take these new servers names in to the settings and then lock it again? So we could need your fix even if we do not wish to remove/re-install ESET?

I will try your new fix on yet another machine later, to check out your new interface! ;)

Thanks for your hard work!

Cheers :king:

[shought]

Am going to download and try it right now box <_<

[mara-]

Got that username/password thing when trying to update AV (vista x64). Didn't apply any fix yet. Asked for a trial key for security center, there was no option for a key for AV.

Filled it in and it updated. Afterwards removed it and got an automatic update today to 3965. So mara's solution worked.

It's pretty confusing with all the fixes but is it save to say that we can't go wrong with either mara's fix or box's fix?

I reboot dally btw.

It seems that the problem with username and password exist only in x64 version. You do not need to request password from Eset. When you get prompt just type eset in both fields.

@shought

Do you think that I should modify the fix so it adds automatically username and password: eset? I checked in both version of Eset, x86 and x64 and trial servers accept it.

Cheers <_<

[shought]

I'll test it over here, please, some more people test this:

x64 systems: Enter 'eset' as username and password in the Update setup and check if the server accepts it. Then note your virus signature database number and check if it updates. After that please report back here.

[mara-]

If anybody has time, tests should be only performed on conversion from commercial to trial, since Eset only aks for it on conversion only and later it can be removed.

Cheers <_<

[shought]

@box

At this time the instructions on how to disable Self-defense are in your Readme, but do you think you could include it in a message box just like with the mara-fix?

[brianwarming]

To those using the mara- fix:

Because of the way the fix is made it opens a small security hole especially if you turned UAC off !

mare- delays the load of the ESET system driver ehdrv.sys (ALOT) so his service program can avoid the self defense and reset the trial period. The problem is that now a simple service program can also bypass the self defense maybe even (i think) bypass the virus/malware shield. The first one I tested by creating and installing my own service program (VERY easy to write). It worked just fine; It changed some of the, normally protected, registry entries belonging to ESET.

Brian, Denmark

[shought]

Thanks for your report, but if the mara-fix is able to do so, then a virus would be able to do so too. So it really doesn't matter.

[brianwarming]

Thanks for your report, but if the mara-fix is able to do so, then a virus would be able to do so too. So it really doesn't matter.

It does matter because in order to install the mara fix you have to disable the self defense in ESET yourself ! (open ESET, press F5, deselect Self-Defense, reboot) After installing the mara fix a virus would have access to the system for a short time during booting. A virus would now not have to ask you to deselect Self-Defense in the ESET options <_<

IF you have installed the mara fix AND turned UAC off THEN a new virus/malware (still unknown to NOD32) COULD install a service program without you knowing that tampers with ESET files or registry entries. Without the mara fix installed this would be 100% impossible.

[Mo Husen]

@shought

"Anyway if you really are concerned about 'zero-hour threats' you should just buy the damn Full version"

Well put! I've been tempted to say that and I'm glad that someone has! what do folk want, they're getting a great product gratis!

You only have to read a couple of pages of posts to see that it's all been said! The servers are still weighed down, and trial versions don't get updates as quickly as retail (that said, I've always found delays to minimal though!)

The only problem I'm aware of that's preventing some peeps from getting updates is this asking for username/password business (something I've thankfully not had a taste of)

People should stop whining! If they don't feel the fixes are good enough, get your hand in your pocket and buy the thing! :lol: LOL

@shought, Hoca

Please read my post carefully, I was merely asking the question in an informative way - hence the emoticon.

Which part of the post do you feel gives the impression that I was complaining or whining ?

In so far as the fixes & their authors are concerned I have been nothing but complimentary.

Since I joined this forum, not one of my post has been critical of any one either for their comments or their fixes.

However, if you feel my posts are offending then I am just as happy not to make any further comments.

[Mo Husen]

ESET4 Box4EVER 4.25A :lol:

This crack is for ESET Smart Security 4 and NOD32 Antivirus 4. It works with version 3 also. It completely stops the trial period from ever counting down.

ESET will stay at 31 days always without having to restart your computer. You will have FULL "Self-defense" always. It was tested using version 4.0.314 on WinXP (x86/x64) & Vista (x86/x64).

Instruction: (Trial Version)

1. Install ESET. (If already installed, then skip to step 2.)

2. Execute the program and follow the simple on screen instructions to [Lock] the trial period (This program doesn't install anything on to your computer.)

3. Make sure that you [unlock] ESET before uninstalling it.

Instruction: (Retail Version)

1. Install ESET. (If already installed, then skip to step 2.)

2. Execute the program and follow the simple on screen instructions to [Lock] first and then [unlock].

3. After [unlock], connect to ESET by making one manual update so ESS/NOD32 can get the list of eval servers that will be added to the drop-down list. After an update (or an attempt) has completed, [Lock] ESET and enable Self-defense. You will see the list of eval servers in the drop-down list after you have restarted your

computer.

NOTE 1: To Disable (or Enable) the Self-defense, open ESET, press keyboard <F5>, select <Antivirus and antispyware>, UNCHECK (or CHECK) the <Enable

Self-defense>, <OK>, and <OK> and Restart the computer.

NOTE 2: The current virus signature version will not be displayed in the tray icon. It will display again only after you have unlocked ESET and restart the computer. To see the current signature version, open ESS/NOD32. To restore ESET version in the tray icon, just [unlock] ESET and RESTART PC.

NOTE 3: Problem updating ESET has nothing to do with this program.

BOX

BOX

Installed it this afternoon, works like a charm, thanks very much.

[Hoca]

It does sound as if @brianwarming has a point?

It sounds like a similar situation to me finding that SD did not fully work with an earlier fix from box :lol:

The difference seems to be rather than ESET's registry settings being completely open to attack, there is only a small window of opportunity for a malicious program to meddle with ESET's settings!

This is still better than not having SD enabled at all, but it is still very important that users are made fully aware of any deficiency introduced in to SD by a fix! :lol:

[shought]

@shought, Hoca

Please read my post carefully, I was merely asking the question in an informative way - hence the emoticon.

Which part of the post do you feel gives the impression that I was complaining or whining ?

In so far as the fixes & their authors are concerned I have been nothing but complimentary.

Since I joined this forum, not one of my post has been critical of any one either for their comments or their fixes.

However, if you feel my posts are offending then I am just as happy not to make any further comments.

I should've explained my comment better...

It was meant like this:

If you are actually amongst the people that worry about zero-hour threats you should pay for the application, this is the ONLY way to ensure full protection at ALL time.

Also, my post was a reply to yours, but it wasn't aimed at you. My reply was aimed at the people watching(reading) this forum, I don't want them worrying about updates being like 6 hours late or something, because they shouldn't.

I know you're just trying to help out, just like anyone else and I truly respect that :lol:

Also your comment didn't include any statement, just a question, I answered that question and attached a story(which wasn't aimed at you in any way) to it. Hoca replied to this story which again has nothing to do with your comment :blink:

It does sound as if @brianwarming has a point?

It sounds like a similar situation to me finding that SD did not fully work with an earlier fix from box :lol:

The difference seems to be rather than ESET's registry settings being completely open to attack, there is only a small window of opportunity for a malicious program to meddle with ESET's settings!

This is still better than not having SD enabled at all, but it is still very important that users are made fully aware of any deficiency introduced in to SD by a fix! :blink:

However I respect your opinion I must say that you are wrong on this one.

Look at it like this: if the mara-fix is able to bypass Self-defense, then so will any custom written virus to take advantage of that be. As I have told many times before the Self-defense function in fact is useless. For if ESET would need Self-defense that would mean a virus already infected your computer, which is first of all highly unlikely and second if it did infect your computer, you're too late anyway, with, or without Self-defense.

[chrisTM]

Hello.

Vista 32*86 NOD32v4 mara-Fix 1.5.

My experience consists of downloading NOD32v4 with mara-Fix 1.1, via utorrent. As soon as I installed v4, I placed the packaged folder in the exclusions, then applied the fix, updated, etc. After initial scan found a mar .tmp file, I added this to exclusions, then rebooted. Reset.exe also appeared in exclusions. I do not know if this was automatic, or due to what I excluded. The mara-Fix updates have all been downloaded and extracted to the original downloaded excluded file location, and have been successfully executed with no positive A/V indications. The automatic updates do not always work and result in the standard NOD32 update error, however, I manually connect to internet at a hotspot, and the program update may be before I am online. I am always able to update manually, and have added the genuine server list to the automatic connect for update drop down box.

There appear to be very intermittent browser internet connect issues when running utorrent in this platform that ESET staff claim to be addressing.

I have experienced no other additional problems.

Try this "guide" and be happy for FREE NOD32!

Thanks again, Mara.

chrisTM out.

For the record, it is possible to do what was requested on the last page to make Mara's fix not be detected when downloading it. All you have to do is make an encrypted, password protected rar instead of a straight-up zip/rar. It's easy to do.

Take note it would still be detected once extracted, of course.

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And why not just disable firewall and anti-virus for a while ??

[Bizarre™]

If people here are truly worried about newly emerging threats, then do something, besides complaining :lol:

Just for example, backup your data. It's a good practice backing up data once in a while :lol:

[hullboy]

I don't understand if this threat is only limited to the second (1 second, 2 seconds?) used by mara-fix at every reboot to "fix" NOD32

[shought]

Thanks for sharing your experience, you should check this topic and have a look at the ESET and uTorrent problem(second post), it might help :lol:

[box]

@box

At this time the instructions on how to disable Self-defense are in your Readme, but do you think you could include it in a message box just like with the mara-fix?

Box4ever does that also when required. try enable sd, unlock eset, reboot, and lock it again. you will get a message from box4ever. this fix is smart.

[chrisTM]

Hello.

I tried all that earlier; you'll see me in the threads. ESET staff claim that on Vista sp1*86, v4 does not have that particular browser management option due to a more recent Vista protocol and that it is currently being addressed.

I guess I'll have to wait...

Thanks anyway.

chrisTM out.

Thanks for sharing your experience, you should check this topic and have a look at the ESET and uTorrent problem(second post), it might help :lol:

[box]

@box

I seriously thought about it but I think that it would be best for users to figure out where they want the file to be located. I also did not add Box4EVER to the

exclusion list because the files in the exclusion list are specific to the location on the hard drive. I like a fix that doesn't install anything (keygen).

After all, you have explained that your fix does not intrude in to any of the ESET files themselves, so what harm would there be leaving it on the target machine for future use? :lol:

Would I be correct in thinking that if ESET changed the URLs of the update servers, we would have to unlock the registry in order to take these new servers names in to the settings and then lock it again? So we could need your fix even if we do not wish to remove/re-install ESET?

Thanks for your hard work!

Cheers :lol:

no need to unlock for eval servers. to update servers in setting automatically, unlock eset, disable sd, reboot, and lock again only to update the list automatically. remember that servers are from eset.

[dude112]

If anybody has time, tests should be only performed on conversion from commercial to trial, since Eset only aks for it on conversion only and later it can be removed.

Cheers :lol:

I just wanted to say that I didn't convert from commercial to trial and still got that username/password thing. Downloaded the trial right after a clean install of Vista x64.

[box]

If anybody has time, tests should be only performed on conversion from commercial to trial, since Eset only aks for it on conversion only and later it can be removed.

Cheers :lol:

I just wanted to say that I didn't convert from commercial to trial and still got that username/password thing. Downloaded the trial right after a clean install of Vista x64.

i use x64 trial too and got u/p. will use eset u/p to see if it works. this is new to me. wow!