ESET Nod32 3 Review
ESET’s NOD32 is highly effective and at the same time very easy to use. It has low memory footprint, features a fast scanning engine with ThreatSense® Technology that can detect even wild malware. Its user interface is designed for the average end user, and is very simple and straight forward to use. At $39.99, ESET’s NOD32 is very affordably priced.
ESET’s NOD 32 is one of the best antivirus software in the market. Tests have concluded that about it has a detection rate of over 98%. It has also been certified by the major malware testing laboratories. On the minus side, the spyware protection that NOD32 offers is a bit weak. However, its proactive detection mechanism i.e. ThreatSense® Technology is very effective and stands above all other products currently available in the market. ThreatSense® Technology has high detection rates and at the same time has a very fast scanning rate. NOD32 is the only antivirus that offers both high detection and fast scanning
NOD32 virus signature updates once in a day. Many competitors provide updates on an hourly basis. However, the highly efficient proactive scanner that comes with NOD32 will detect most wild viruses even before the signature becomes available. This compensates for the comparatively longer signature updates. NOD32 provides protection from several security threats like viruses, spyware and rootkits. It also has an email scanner that integrates directly into email clients like MS Outlook.
NOD32 supports many legacy operating systems as MS DOS, Win 95, Win 98, etc. If you have a legacy PC and want to secure it, NOD32 is a good option. NOD32 also works perfectly well with Win XP and Vista.
Installing NOD32 is very easy and straight forward. At 34MB, NOD32 is one of the lightest antivirus software currently available in the market. NOD32 prompts the user to uninstall existing antivirus software before installation. Installing more than one antivirus can affect system performance.
The latest edition of NOD32 i.e. version 3 has several improvements in the user interface. NOD32’s user interface is clean and simple. All the necessary functions like Protection Status, Update, Setup, Computer Scan, Tools and Help are easily accessible.
ESET’s NOD32 comes with an extensive and complete help file On the official website, ESET also provides an informative 32-page PDF manual for downloading, online FAQ pages, a customer support forum, and web forms for getting in touch with the customer support desk. ESET also offers live telephone support. However, the number is not toll free and can be accessed only during business timings i.e. from 6 AM. to 6 PM. Monday through Friday.
In conclusion, ESET’s NOD32 is one of the best antivirus solutions that money can buy. It stands apart from the crown with its fast scanning engine and light resource requirements. It is arguably one of the best antivirus software.