ESET Smart Security v4.0.437

In few days the license of my ESET NOD32 Antivirus expires.
So im thinking this time to buy and try the
ESET Smart Security v4.0.437
Did you ever try that?
If yes,did you ever face any problems/erros with it?
Any conflicts?
Are you happy with it?
Whats ur opinion?
Rate it from 1-10

I have never tried it. However, here is a review by CNET, if that would help...
ESET Smart Security - Free software downloads and software reviews - CNET Download.com

been using eset av for years been using smart security since it came out and ive kept it up to date and had zero issues on 64 bit 10

just make sure you set the firwall to interactive filtering mode not automatic after a few days the popups will stop as it learns what you will and wont allow , its a little too lenient in automatic mode

panais said:

A simple question..​

ESET Smart Security v4.0.437 gives me more protection against virus,trojan,spyware,adware etc than the usual NOD32 antivirus?​

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the antivirus is exactly the same you get the addition of a firewall and antispyware/antispam module (although i think you get the antispyware with the AV now anyway) so just an additional firewall

I have installed VistaCodecs_v541
And when i scan with my ESET Smart Security v4.0.437 is recognize it as potentially unwanted application.
Do you ever face the same problem?
A!Btw did you know how to backup and restore the firewall rules?
I dont want to start from the beginning the next time i will format or full restore my pc.
A! and Thanks for the tip (just make sure you set the firwall to interactive filtering mode not automatic) it was helpful.

panais said:

I have installed VistaCodecs_v541
And when i scan with my ESET Smart Security v4.0.437 is recognize it as potentially unwanted application.
Do you ever face the same problem?
A!Btw did you know how to backup and restore the firewall rules?
I dont want to start from the beginning the next time i will format or full restore my pc.
A! and Thanks for the tip (just make sure you set the firwall to interactive filtering mode not automatic) it was helpful.

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yes i have had a false positive (when it detects a threat thats not actually a threat) once before with eset i knew the app was safe so i added it to the exceptions list (ignore list) for subsequent scans. Afetr reporting it to eset though they have removed the issue

as for backing up settings make sure your in advanced mode then top right select setup then inport/export settings you can save your current config as an XML file

Few more questions...

1)ESET Smart Security v4.0.437 include a firewall.
Wndows Vista include a firewall.
Is that ok to have 2 firewalls or i must disable the one?and which one?

2)Do i realy need Windows Defender now or is better to disable it?

Beware of the ESET firewall if you share computers over a network. The firewall will become a pain in the a s s then. However, it is said that the new module has some improvements over it. Still i didnt find any change. But you can always try it for 30 days before you make a decision.

dinesh said:

Beware of the ESET firewall if you share computers over a network. The firewall will become a pain in the a s s then. However, it is said that the new module has some improvements over it. Still i didnt find any change. But you can always try it for 30 days before you make a decision.

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I allready have installed ESET Smart Security v4.0.437
1)ESET Smart Security v4.0.437 include a firewall.
Wndows Vista include a firewall.
Is that ok to have 2 firewalls or i must disable the one?and which one?

2)Do i realy need Windows Defender now or is better to disable it?

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I allready have installed ESET Smart Security v4.0.437
1)ESET Smart Security v4.0.437 include a firewall.
Wndows Vista include a firewall.
Is that ok to have 2 firewalls or i must disable the one?and which one?

2)Do i realy need Windows Defender now or is better to disable it?[/QUOTE]

Hey,

1. You gotta disable one. ESET SS's firewale is highly customizable and is my personal choice.

2. Never had the answer to that question since I already have ESET SS. (Migrated from Avira) Although I still keep it running, got no reason not to ( i think )

Reason for switching AV programs? GUI

Note: Been using Eset Smart Security for almost 2 months know. I noticed a hang once or twice during startup bit must be conflicting with my other applications. Never took the time to bother (although it did happen to me twice).

I give this Security APP a 9/10

Hope this helps

disable one firewall leave esets running , two firewalls will conflict , personally i disabled windows defender as eset takes care of that side of things too but i see no reason not to leave it running if you want , if you dont mind having so many services running

panais said:

dinesh said:

Beware of the ESET firewall if you share computers over a network. The firewall will become a pain in the a s s then. However, it is said that the new module has some improvements over it. Still i didnt find any change. But you can always try it for 30 days before you make a decision.

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I allready have installed ESET Smart Security v4.0.437
1)ESET Smart Security v4.0.437 include a firewall.
Wndows Vista include a firewall.
Is that ok to have 2 firewalls or i must disable the one?and which one?

2)Do i realy need Windows Defender now or is better to disable it?

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Hello Panais, turn off the Windows firewall. Let Eset firewall take care of the connections. Windows Defender is useless IMHO. I never use it. Most of the AV like Vipre and G Data disables Windows Defender during installation.

Ha dinesh I was going to post the same thing Defender is a POS.Are they still blacklisting people with legit keys and stuff I know they had a lot of torrent issues.