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How to renew and activate ESET for Windows or Mac - Micro Center
<main> <article class="userContent"> <p>So your ESET has or is about to expire. We recommend renewing ESET since this will help to keep you protected online against threats like viruses and ransomware, as well as other protections depending on the version of ESET you have.</p><p>Please use the written instructions below!</p><h2 data-id="how-to-renew-eset-for-windows-10">How to renew ESET for Windows 10</h2><p>First, let's verify what version of ESET you have by opening <strong>ESET. </strong>There are multiple ways to do this.</p><p><strong>Method 1: </strong></p><p>Click the <strong>Start</strong> button, typically found at the lower left corner of the screen, from the list of programs in alphabetical order, locate <strong>ESET</strong> from the list of applications and click on it to open the ESET folder. From here, click on <strong>ESET Security</strong>. </p><div class="embedExternal embedImage display-large float-none"> <div class="embedExternal-content"> <a class="embedImage-link" href="https://us.v-cdn.net/6031942/uploads/editor/y4/ukipol2nthdi.jpg" rel="nofollow noreferrer noopener ugc" target="_blank"> <img class="embedImage-img" src="https://us.v-cdn.net/6031942/uploads/editor/y4/ukipol2nthdi.jpg" alt="ukipol2nthdi.jpg" height="180" width="320" loading="lazy" data-display-size="large" data-float="none"></img></a> </div> </div> <p></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Method 2:</strong></p><p>Go to the <strong>hidden icons</strong> in the <strong>lower right hand corner </strong>of the task bar. Click on the <strong>ESET</strong> icon.</p><div class="embedExternal embedImage display-large float-none"> <div class="embedExternal-content"> <a class="embedImage-link" href="https://us.v-cdn.net/6031942/uploads/editor/y9/xadk2zf795tk.jpg" rel="nofollow noreferrer noopener ugc" target="_blank"> <img class="embedImage-img" src="https://us.v-cdn.net/6031942/uploads/editor/y9/xadk2zf795tk.jpg" alt="xadk2zf795tk.jpg" height="180" width="320" loading="lazy" data-display-size="large" data-float="none"></img></a> </div> </div> <p></p><p><br></p><p>Once the ESET program window is open, note the <strong>product version (1) </strong>at the top left. You will also see your<strong> license validity</strong> at the bottom of the screen <strong>(2)</strong>.</p><p><strong>NOTE:</strong> If you renew ESET prior to expiration, it will extend on to your existing license's time remaining.</p><p><br></p><div class="embedExternal embedImage display-large float-none"> <div class="embedExternal-content"> <a class="embedImage-link" href="https://us.v-cdn.net/6031946/uploads/CIOBH970EWG9/vgggg.png" rel="nofollow noreferrer noopener ugc" target="_blank"> <img class="embedImage-img" src="https://us.v-cdn.net/6031946/uploads/CIOBH970EWG9/vgggg.png" alt="vgggg.png" height="180" width="320" loading="lazy" data-display-size="large" data-float="none"></img></a> </div> </div> <p></p><p><br></p><p>If there is an option for it, you can click on "Renew License" on the Home screen of ESET. Otherwise, visit <a href="https://www.microcenter.com/site/stores/eset-renew.aspx" rel="nofollow noreferrer ugc">https://www.microcenter.com/site/stores/eset-renew.aspx</a> to start the renewal process.</p><p><br></p><p>On this renewal page, click on <strong>Windows </strong>to start the renewal of ESET for your Windows PC!</p><p><br></p><div class="embedExternal embedImage display-large float-none"> <div class="embedExternal-content"> <a class="embedImage-link" href="https://us.v-cdn.net/6031946/uploads/H94NVR8R7CSV/win.png" rel="nofollow noreferrer noopener ugc" target="_blank"> <img class="embedImage-img" src="https://us.v-cdn.net/6031946/uploads/H94NVR8R7CSV/win.png" alt="WIN.png" height="180" width="320" loading="lazy" data-display-size="large" data-float="none"></img></a> </div> </div> <p></p><p><br></p><p>You will select which version of ESET you want to purchase. I recommend checking the chart at <a href="https://www.eset.com/us/home/for-windows/" rel="nofollow noreferrer ugc">https://www.eset.com/us/home/for-windows/</a> to see the difference with ESET to make an informed decision on which version you want. </p><p>If you would like to renew what you already have, refer back to the <strong>product version </strong>shown at the top of the ESET program installed on your PC.</p><p><br></p><div class="embedExternal embedImage display-large float-none"> <div class="embedExternal-content"> <a class="embedImage-link" href="https://us.v-cdn.net/6031942/uploads/editor/2l/bonpft4do2yc.jpg" rel="nofollow noreferrer noopener ugc" target="_blank"> <img class="embedImage-img" src="https://us.v-cdn.net/6031942/uploads/editor/2l/bonpft4do2yc.jpg" alt="User: "User: "bonpft4do2yc.jpg""" height="180" width="320" loading="lazy" data-display-size="large" data-float="none"></img></a> </div> </div> <p></p><p><br></p><p>Click <strong>Add to Cart</strong> on the amount of years & devices you are looking to cover.</p><div class="embedExternal embedImage display-large float-none"> <div class="embedExternal-content"> <a class="embedImage-link" href="https://us.v-cdn.net/6031942/uploads/editor/23/i1xch7w43ugy.jpg" rel="nofollow noreferrer noopener ugc" target="_blank"> <img class="embedImage-img" src="https://us.v-cdn.net/6031942/uploads/editor/23/i1xch7w43ugy.jpg" alt="User: "User: "i1xch7w43ugy.jpg""" height="180" width="320" loading="lazy" data-display-size="large" data-float="none"></img></a> </div> </div> <p></p><p><br></p><ul><li>Follow through the steps for checkout.</li></ul><div class="embedExternal embedImage display-large float-none"> <div class="embedExternal-content"> <a class="embedImage-link" href="https://us.v-cdn.net/6031942/uploads/editor/qt/axnd2hv6iva7.jpg" rel="nofollow noreferrer noopener ugc" target="_blank"> <img class="embedImage-img" src="https://us.v-cdn.net/6031942/uploads/editor/qt/axnd2hv6iva7.jpg" alt="User: "axnd2hv6iva7.jpg"" height="180" width="320" loading="lazy" data-display-size="large" data-float="none"></img></a> </div> </div> <p><br></p><div class="embedExternal embedImage display-large float-none"> <div class="embedExternal-content"> <a class="embedImage-link" href="https://us.v-cdn.net/6031942/uploads/editor/n8/vbcld9vpieb2.jpg" rel="nofollow noreferrer noopener ugc" target="_blank"> <img class="embedImage-img" src="https://us.v-cdn.net/6031942/uploads/editor/n8/vbcld9vpieb2.jpg" alt="User: "vbcld9vpieb2.jpg"" height="180" width="320" loading="lazy" data-display-size="large" data-float="none"></img></a> </div> </div> <p></p><p><br></p><p>Now that you have purchased the ESET renewal, you will need to activate the new license. </p><ul><li>You will get an email from Micro Center that will have a license key as shown in the picture below. Copy the license key. This should be a key of letters, numbers and dashes.</li></ul><p><br></p><div class="embedExternal embedImage display-large float-none"> <div class="embedExternal-content"> <a class="embedImage-link" href="https://us.v-cdn.net/6031942/uploads/editor/i0/akif4irtd6e7.jpg" rel="nofollow noreferrer noopener ugc" target="_blank"> <img class="embedImage-img" src="https://us.v-cdn.net/6031942/uploads/editor/i0/akif4irtd6e7.jpg" alt="User: "User: "akif4irtd6e7.jpg""" height="180" width="320" loading="lazy" data-display-size="large" data-float="none"></img></a> </div> </div> <p></p><p><br></p><ul><li>Now we need to go back to the ESET program on your computer, just like we opened the ESET at the beginning of this guide, and select Help & Support on left side of the ESET main product window.</li></ul><div class="embedExternal embedImage display-large float-none"> <div class="embedExternal-content"> <a class="embedImage-link" href="https://us.v-cdn.net/6031942/uploads/editor/ud/sc0vlc0sbu73.jpg" rel="nofollow noreferrer noopener ugc" target="_blank"> <img class="embedImage-img" src="https://us.v-cdn.net/6031942/uploads/editor/ud/sc0vlc0sbu73.jpg" alt="User: "sc0vlc0sbu73.jpg"" height="180" width="320" loading="lazy" data-display-size="large" data-float="none"></img></a> </div> </div> <p></p><p><br></p><ul><li>Click on <strong>Change License</strong></li></ul><p><br></p><div class="embedExternal embedImage display-large float-none"> <div class="embedExternal-content"> <a class="embedImage-link" href="https://us.v-cdn.net/6031942/uploads/editor/bb/r052b2nbruya.jpg" rel="nofollow noreferrer noopener ugc" target="_blank"> <img class="embedImage-img" src="https://us.v-cdn.net/6031942/uploads/editor/bb/r052b2nbruya.jpg" alt="User: "User: "r052b2nbruya.jpg""" height="180" width="320" loading="lazy" data-display-size="large" data-float="none"></img></a> </div> </div> <p></p><p><br></p><ul><li>Click on <strong>use a purchased license key</strong>. </li></ul><p><br></p><div class="embedExternal embedImage display-large float-none"> <div class="embedExternal-content"> <a class="embedImage-link" href="https://us.v-cdn.net/6031942/uploads/editor/fg/50hnvg9tu0uf.jpg" rel="nofollow noreferrer noopener ugc" target="_blank"> <img class="embedImage-img" src="https://us.v-cdn.net/6031942/uploads/editor/fg/50hnvg9tu0uf.jpg" alt="User: "User: "50hnvg9tu0uf.jpg""" height="180" width="320" loading="lazy" data-display-size="large" data-float="none"></img></a> </div> </div> <p></p><p><br></p><ul><li>Now you will need to type or paste the license key that was emailed to you and then select <strong>Continue</strong>. <strong>Enter in the key with all letters, numbers and dashes.</strong></li></ul><div class="embedExternal embedImage display-large float-none"> <div class="embedExternal-content"> <a class="embedImage-link" href="https://us.v-cdn.net/6031942/uploads/editor/r1/9dhcs5rgxqk3.jpg" rel="nofollow noreferrer noopener ugc" target="_blank"> <img class="embedImage-img" src="https://us.v-cdn.net/6031942/uploads/editor/r1/9dhcs5rgxqk3.jpg" alt="User: "User: "9dhcs5rgxqk3.jpg""" height="180" width="320" loading="lazy" data-display-size="large" data-float="none"></img></a> </div> </div> <p></p><p><br></p><p>This will then cause a popup asking to allow ESET to make changes, click on <strong>Yes</strong> on this message.</p><ul><li>Now you will see a registration page that will need to be filled out for ESET. There is a scrollbar on the right side. The form will need First name, Last name, Phone, Email, Confirm Email, Address 1 (street address), City, Zip, State. The only 2 options that do not need to be filled out are Company and Address 2.</li></ul><p><br></p><div class="embedExternal embedImage display-large float-none"> <div class="embedExternal-content"> <a class="embedImage-link" href="https://us.v-cdn.net/6031942/uploads/editor/k2/havakbmur6sv.jpg" rel="nofollow noreferrer noopener ugc" target="_blank"> <img class="embedImage-img" src="https://us.v-cdn.net/6031942/uploads/editor/k2/havakbmur6sv.jpg" alt="User: "User: "havakbmur6sv.jpg""" height="180" width="320" loading="lazy" data-display-size="large" data-float="none"></img></a> </div> </div> <p></p><p><br></p><ul><li>The next window will show that ESET will be activated, select <strong>Activate. </strong></li><li>You should then see "Thank you for activating ESET." Select <strong>Done</strong> and now ESET has been renewed.</li></ul><p><br></p><h2 data-id="how-to-renew-eset-for-mac">How to renew ESET for Mac</h2><p>First, let's verify what version of ESET you have by opening <strong>ESET. </strong>There are multiple ways to do this -</p><p><strong>Method 1:</strong></p><p>Click on <strong>Finder</strong>, select <strong>Applications</strong> folder, and double click <strong>ESET</strong> from the list of Apps.</p><div class="embedExternal embedImage display-large float-none"> <div class="embedExternal-content"> <a class="embedImage-link" href="https://us.v-cdn.net/6031942/uploads/editor/bx/ia97lrleromq.jpg" rel="nofollow noreferrer noopener ugc" target="_blank"> <img class="embedImage-img" src="https://us.v-cdn.net/6031942/uploads/editor/bx/ia97lrleromq.jpg" alt="ia97lrleromq.jpg" height="180" width="320" loading="lazy" data-display-size="large" data-float="none"></img></a> </div> </div> <p></p><p><br></p><div class="embedExternal embedImage display-large float-none"> <div class="embedExternal-content"> <a class="embedImage-link" href="https://us.v-cdn.net/6031942/uploads/editor/bz/66d18scjl33u.jpg" rel="nofollow noreferrer noopener ugc" target="_blank"> <img class="embedImage-img" src="https://us.v-cdn.net/6031942/uploads/editor/bz/66d18scjl33u.jpg" alt="66d18scjl33u.jpg" height="180" width="320" loading="lazy" data-display-size="large" data-float="none"></img></a> </div> </div> <p></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Method 2:</strong></p><p>Click on the <strong>ESET </strong>icon from the top menu bar and select <strong>Open ESET Cyber Security</strong>.</p><div class="embedExternal embedImage display-large float-none"> <div class="embedExternal-content"> <a class="embedImage-link" href="https://us.v-cdn.net/6031942/uploads/editor/on/mqz5m5gfch2v.jpg" rel="nofollow noreferrer noopener ugc" target="_blank"> <img class="embedImage-img" src="https://us.v-cdn.net/6031942/uploads/editor/on/mqz5m5gfch2v.jpg" alt="mqz5m5gfch2v.jpg" height="180" width="320" loading="lazy" data-display-size="large" data-float="none"></img></a> </div> </div> <p></p><p><br></p><p>Once the ESET program window is open, note the <strong>product version (1) </strong>at the top left. You will also see your<strong> license validity</strong> at the bottom of the screen <strong>(2)</strong>.</p><p><strong>NOTE:</strong> If you renew ESET prior to expiration, it will extend on to your existing license's time remaining.</p><div class="embedExternal embedImage display-large float-none"> <div class="embedExternal-content"> <a class="embedImage-link" href="https://us.v-cdn.net/6031946/uploads/USO8IIS9YVDZ/macmac.png" rel="nofollow noreferrer noopener ugc" target="_blank"> <img class="embedImage-img" src="https://us.v-cdn.net/6031946/uploads/USO8IIS9YVDZ/macmac.png" alt="MACMAC.png" height="180" width="320" loading="lazy" data-display-size="large" data-float="none"></img></a> </div> </div> <p></p><p><br></p><p>If there is an option for it, you can click on "Renew License" on the Home screen of ESET. Otherwise, visit <a href="https://www.microcenter.com/site/stores/eset-renew.aspx" rel="nofollow noreferrer ugc">https://www.microcenter.com/site/stores/eset-renew.aspx</a> to start the renewal process.</p><p><br></p><p>On this renewal page, click on <strong>Mac OS </strong>to start the renewal of ESET for your Mac!</p><div class="embedExternal embedImage display-large float-none"> <div class="embedExternal-content"> <a class="embedImage-link" href="https://us.v-cdn.net/6031946/uploads/PX8PMJHV1AXK/macos.png" rel="nofollow noreferrer noopener ugc" target="_blank"> <img class="embedImage-img" src="https://us.v-cdn.net/6031946/uploads/PX8PMJHV1AXK/macos.png" alt="MACOS.png" height="180" width="320" loading="lazy" data-display-size="large" data-float="none"></img></a> </div> </div> <p></p><p><br></p><p>You will select which version of ESET you want to purchase. I recommend checking the chart at <a href="https://www.eset.com/us/home/for-mac/" rel="nofollow noreferrer ugc">https://www.eset.com/us/home/for-mac/</a> to see the difference with ESET to make an informed decision on which version you want. </p><div class="embedExternal embedImage display-large float-none"> <div class="embedExternal-content"> <a class="embedImage-link" href="https://us.v-cdn.net/6031942/uploads/editor/0s/n3gleeme1j2w.jpg" rel="nofollow noreferrer noopener ugc" target="_blank"> <img class="embedImage-img" src="https://us.v-cdn.net/6031942/uploads/editor/0s/n3gleeme1j2w.jpg" alt="User: "n3gleeme1j2w.jpg"" height="180" width="320" loading="lazy" data-display-size="large" data-float="none"></img></a> </div> </div> <p></p><p><br></p><p>Click <strong>Add to Cart</strong> on the amount of years & devices you are looking to cover.</p><div class="embedExternal embedImage display-large float-none"> <div class="embedExternal-content"> <a class="embedImage-link" href="https://us.v-cdn.net/6031942/uploads/editor/ej/4k5iuo5w12ny.jpg" rel="nofollow noreferrer noopener ugc" target="_blank"> <img class="embedImage-img" src="https://us.v-cdn.net/6031942/uploads/editor/ej/4k5iuo5w12ny.jpg" alt="User: "4k5iuo5w12ny.jpg"" height="180" width="320" loading="lazy" data-display-size="large" data-float="none"></img></a> </div> </div> <p></p><p><br></p><p>Follow through the steps for checkout.</p><div class="embedExternal embedImage display-large float-none"> <div class="embedExternal-content"> <a class="embedImage-link" href="https://us.v-cdn.net/6031942/uploads/editor/qt/axnd2hv6iva7.jpg" rel="nofollow noreferrer noopener ugc" target="_blank"> <img class="embedImage-img" src="https://us.v-cdn.net/6031942/uploads/editor/qt/axnd2hv6iva7.jpg" alt="User: "axnd2hv6iva7.jpg"" height="180" width="320" loading="lazy" data-display-size="large" data-float="none"></img></a> </div> </div> <p></p><p><br></p><div class="embedExternal embedImage display-large float-none"> <div class="embedExternal-content"> <a class="embedImage-link" href="https://us.v-cdn.net/6031942/uploads/editor/n8/vbcld9vpieb2.jpg" rel="nofollow noreferrer noopener ugc" target="_blank"> <img class="embedImage-img" src="https://us.v-cdn.net/6031942/uploads/editor/n8/vbcld9vpieb2.jpg" alt="User: "vbcld9vpieb2.jpg"" height="180" width="320" loading="lazy" data-display-size="large" data-float="none"></img></a> </div> </div> <p></p><p><br></p><ul><li>Now that you have purchased the ESET renewal, you will need to activate the new license. </li><li>You will get an email from Micro Center that will have a license key as shown in the picture below. Copy the license key.</li><li>Now we need to go back to the ESET program, just like we opened the ESET at the beginning of this guide, and then select <strong>Help</strong> on the left side, then select <strong>Manage License</strong>.</li></ul><div class="embedExternal embedImage display-large float-none"> <div class="embedExternal-content"> <a class="embedImage-link" href="https://us.v-cdn.net/6031942/uploads/editor/f1/vyc4mf05suth.jpg" rel="nofollow noreferrer noopener ugc" target="_blank"> <img class="embedImage-img" src="https://us.v-cdn.net/6031942/uploads/editor/f1/vyc4mf05suth.jpg" alt="User: "vyc4mf05suth.jpg"" height="180" width="320" loading="lazy" data-display-size="large" data-float="none"></img></a> </div> </div> <p></p><p><br></p><div class="embedExternal embedImage display-large float-none"> <div class="embedExternal-content"> <a class="embedImage-link" href="https://us.v-cdn.net/6031942/uploads/editor/a9/ulbb4bjyebd8.jpg" rel="nofollow noreferrer noopener ugc" target="_blank"> <img class="embedImage-img" src="https://us.v-cdn.net/6031942/uploads/editor/a9/ulbb4bjyebd8.jpg" alt="User: "ulbb4bjyebd8.jpg"" height="180" width="320" loading="lazy" data-display-size="large" data-float="none"></img></a> </div> </div> <p></p><p><br></p><ul><li>Now you will see on the left side I have a License Key. Type or paste the license key here and select <strong>Activate</strong>. <strong>Enter in the key with all letters, numbers and dashes.</strong></li></ul><div class="embedExternal embedImage display-large float-none"> <div class="embedExternal-content"> <a class="embedImage-link" href="https://us.v-cdn.net/6031942/uploads/editor/2v/cu9zi95c8u9j.jpg" rel="nofollow noreferrer noopener ugc" target="_blank"> <img class="embedImage-img" src="https://us.v-cdn.net/6031942/uploads/editor/2v/cu9zi95c8u9j.jpg" alt="User: "cu9zi95c8u9j.jpg"" height="180" width="320" loading="lazy" data-display-size="large" data-float="none"></img></a> </div> </div> <p></p><p><br></p><ul><li>Next, you will need to register your license key. This requires filling in a form that includes your name, phone number, email address, and address - Company address and Address 2 are not required fields, but the other fields are all required. This is a two-page process. Once you fill out the information on the first page, select <strong>Continue</strong> to complete the second page.</li></ul><div class="embedExternal embedImage display-large float-none"> <div class="embedExternal-content"> <a class="embedImage-link" href="https://us.v-cdn.net/6031942/uploads/editor/jp/3xe6wyj3576h.jpg" rel="nofollow noreferrer noopener ugc" target="_blank"> <img class="embedImage-img" src="https://us.v-cdn.net/6031942/uploads/editor/jp/3xe6wyj3576h.jpg" alt="User: "3xe6wyj3576h.jpg"" height="180" width="320" loading="lazy" data-display-size="large" data-float="none"></img></a> </div> </div> <p></p><p><br></p><ul><li>After you finish filling out information on the second page, select <strong>Register</strong>.</li></ul><div class="embedExternal embedImage display-large float-none"> <div class="embedExternal-content"> <a class="embedImage-link" href="https://us.v-cdn.net/6031942/uploads/editor/te/mc1uvw8dol71.jpg" rel="nofollow noreferrer noopener ugc" target="_blank"> <img class="embedImage-img" src="https://us.v-cdn.net/6031942/uploads/editor/te/mc1uvw8dol71.jpg" alt="User: "mc1uvw8dol71.jpg"" height="180" width="320" loading="lazy" data-display-size="large" data-float="none"></img></a> </div> </div> <p><br></p><ul><li>You are all set! Your ESET product for Mac is now activated.</li></ul> </article> </main>
