Vista - Re: ESET NOD32 or ESET Smart Security?

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"rena03sb" <sk1er18@xxxxxx> wrote in message news:rena03sb.3bx7si@xxxxxx-mx.tabletquestions.com...

I just got a new computer with Vista 64 (SP1 included) and want a good
AV and AS program. When spending $900+ for a computer, I don't mind
spending $40/year for good protection (less then the price of a Big Mac
per month)…

From the reading I've done everyone has been recommending ESET NOD32,
which seems like the best protection + the least amount of Vista
compatibility issues.

When I checked out the website I saw that ESET has an upgraded version
out that includes AS software. From my knowledge, NOD32 is just AV and
I would then have to find a good AS program too right? Where as ESET
Smart Security includes NOD32 and AS features.

Looking for feedback & suggestions.

Most of the threads that come up when I search are people who want
\"free\" software… I want \"great\" software and have learned that the
two terms often don't come hand-in-hand; especially when dealing with
Vista!

Thanks all :biggrin:


Oh yea (learned i should include this):
The computer has 2.4ghz processor, 4ghz RAM, 512ghz video card, 750gzh
hard drive, Vista 64 (I'm pretty sure its 64 considering it's
upgradable to 8ghz of RAM…. I'll confirm the OS when it comes in
today).


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rena03sb

I think NOD32 is one of the best AV programs out there - an invisible,
deadly and silent assassin, with none of the hysterics of some of its
competitors and remarkably fast and light on your system resources.

Unfortunately I can't comment on their all-in-one solution, so this reply
isn't much help at all!

What I do recall is that it received some criticism when first launched. I
would expect them to have resoved any issues now, but like you, I'm keen to
hear from others who are actually using it.

SteveT

rena03sb wrote:
I think NOD32 is great. I recommend it to all my clients. I'm not crazy
about "all-in-one" antivirus/antispyware solutions but I have one client
who really wanted the whole thing. I got her Smart Security and was very
pleasantly surprised at how well it works. Like the antivirus, Smart
Security is very light on system resources and didn't bog down her machine
at all. Her computer is far less powerful than yours, being an older Dell
with XP Home and 512MB of memory.

Normally I would just install NOD32 Antivirus and use Windows Defender on
Vista. On XP boxen I prefer to use a non-resident free program and my
current favorite is MalwareBytes' Antimalware (MBAM) program.

So I'd say it's really up to you. I think NOD32 Antivirus and Windows
Defender are fine, coupled with Safe And Sane Behavior by the user (you?).
Without the latter, it doesn't matter how many security programs you
install. ;-)

Oh, and I definitely do *not* recommend Windows Live OneCare.

HTH,

Malke
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MS-MVP
Elephant Boy Computers - Don't Panic!
FAQ - http://www.elephantboycomputers.com/#FAQ

Have been using Nod32 for a appox. 12mths now and with no problems and use
the inbuilt MS Firewall and both give good protection & use minimal
resourses, both run in background and just do there job. I also back up DMS
Defender with Adware & Spybot S&D. Have never used a registery cleaner as I
don't think one is required, if you reads thru previous posts you will find
that most posters are against Reg Cleaners, if someyhing needsto be removed
or modified and you have the knowledge & skill clean the Reg. yourself
otherwise leave it alone.
Another AV that gets a good report is Kaspersky. MS Firewall does a good job.
Norton, McAfee, have not used them for quiet a few years but generally
reports in discussion groups indicate they are resource hungry and it appears
setting up correctly can be quiet involved.
Conclusion (personal opinion): Nod32 (not suite) with MS Firewall will do
the job.
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Regards
Bob J
If advise given from anyone, solves problem or not, or if solved from
another source,post back & let us know.
Then we all benefit.



"rena03sb" wrote:

"rena03sb" <sk1er18@xxxxxx> wrote:
Me neither. I'll pass on the Big Mac though. ;-)
Both NOD32 and Eset Smart Security work well with Vista. So does other
anti-virus programs. Vista has been around for a good while now, and major
developers are mostly up to pace.
That is not entirely correct. NOD32 is an anti-malware program, which means
it's engine deals with both viruses, worms, trojans and spyware. It is
highly configurable, but basically a fire-and-forget solution. The initial
configuration during setup may be all you need to do. Read the documentation
to find out which settings suit your needs best.

I would still recommend running a second anti-spyware scanner regularly,
since none of these programs, including NOD32/ESS, have a sufficient
detection rate. Remember you already have Windows Defender, which is known
to work just fine alongside NOD32 and ESS. Keep it enabled with the default
daily scans.

The difference between the standalone anti-malware and the suite, is that
the latter includes a configurable personal firewall and a spam filter. Both
solutions are in version 3.0, by the way.

You must decide for yourself whether a third party firewall is really
necessary. In my experience, most home users are adequately protected by
Windows Firewall.

Some experts advice against e-mail scanning (for spam and malware), as this
can corrupt messages. And although I have never seen this happen with ESS,
you should consider it when deciding whether you need an entire suite or
just NOD32.
Popular free AV and AS programs like AVG, Avast!, Spybot and so on perform
decently, but I agree - the products you pay for are better. See for
yourself on sites like AV-Comparatives and Virus Bulletin, if you have not
already done so.
I assume you mean 8GB of RAM. NOD32 and ESS have small memory footprints and
scan fast, which are big selling points in my opinion. Your computer is more
than able to run these programs. Both 32-bit and 64-bit versions are
available.

Charlie42

I am a Comcast customer. As a customer, they give McAfee suite for free.
Excellant program, does an excellant job. But it is a resoouce hog;
particularly during scans. If you have the horsepower; not a problem.

I recently purchased a PC with Norton Internet Security 2008. I has an
excellant virus scanner and firewall. Compared to previous versions, this
version is not so high in resources. With my limited experiece so far with
NIS2008, it appears to be a good application.

"Bob J" <BobJ@xxxxxx> wrote in message
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Charlie42 wrote:I assume that the OP meant to say 512MB video card.

P

rena03sb wrote:For now. I remember 4MB video cards.

P

"Hiren" <hirenme@xxxxxx> wrote in
news:AE0E22BA-5D2B-46DF-AC3D-7AAA01366EDC@xxxxxx:
The OP was looking for quality software that works...not OneCare.

coupled with Safe And Sane Behavior by the user (you?).
Without the latter, it doesn't matter how many security programs you
install. ;-)


--smartest quote on the board.

First thing I did when I unboxed my Vista x64 machine, shelled out 89 bucks for a two year subscription to ESET Smart Security suite. In my opinion, absolutely worth every penny.