On ARM64 (Snapdragon X Elite) Windows laptops, the HIPS service uses 5-8% continuous CPU. Workaround: ESET is releasing a hotfix (12.0.2052) by Q3 2026; for now, set HIPS to “Smart mode” instead of “Aggressive.”
The 12.0.2049.0 build addresses these concerns directly. It is not merely a signature database update; it is a structural upgrade that modernizes the endpoint experience. This version aligns the product more closely with ESET’s cloud-native "ESET PROTECT" philosophy, ensuring that the endpoint agent is leaner, smarter, and more communicative with the central management console. ESET Endpoint Security 12.0.2049.0
Access requires a valid ESET Business Account – login.eset.com On ARM64 (Snapdragon X Elite) Windows laptops, the
For IT admins still running version 11 or early version 12 builds, 12.0.2049.0 is the recommended baseline for production environments. This version aligns the product more closely with
is an enterprise-grade cybersecurity service built to protect business networks from multi-layered digital threats. Released as a servicing hotfix, this version refines the core architecture of version 12, bringing essential bug resolutions, user interface improvements, and advanced behavior monitoring. Managed environments running the ESET PROTECT Platform use this release to secure modern Windows deployments against highly sophisticated exploit chains and zero-day threat models. Core Security Advancements in Version 12