To current NOD32 user,

I just installed NOD32 trail version and planning to get a student package since its affordable (I'm really a college student! ), but as the official site and forumer mentioned, it can handle spyware / adware... but how well it can handle? really as good as ad-aware / spysweeper?

I really have no doubts at NOD32 ability to detect/clean virus,worms,trojans... but I just concern about the spyware and adware... HOpe some of the current user can answer my question. TQ~

NOD32 is good against the ad/spyware...but if you tread dangerous waters..no matter what antivirus you use, nothing wrong with beefing up with a few additional apps like Spybot and SpywareBlaster.

Infact I use them with NOD32. Keep them (Spybot and SpywareBlaster) updated, and each time you update, you should reimmunize again.

Spyware Doctor is the best against Xwares. But it uses alot of system resources.

The best way to protect ur com --- get ur system loaded with anti virus, anti spyware/adware...(u no those) and a firewall. with a small combo, rest assured ur chance of hitting a pandora box is like 1 out of 10000 times.LOL. juz try to beef up ur security.

run under limited user account
spyware/rootkit cant escalate privilleges to local system & run funny things under that mode at the cost of convenience.

thank you, may i know how much you bought the NOD32? I use the trial version before, must I configure the setting in order to remove the virus? Not very familiar with it. Coz normal AV software just use normal setting. Pls advice...

I used NOD 32 also for my pc...so far it work very well....good in blocking spyware and stuff like that..recommended to others...

Settings is depending on the AV. Normal settings for other AVs? No, you might be much mistaken. Their normal settings is also about the same as NOD32's settings. It is depending on whether you want to look it up and get used to the AV itself. From the look of it, you have used another AV, right?

Dear NieA_83,

I must say that NOD32 GUI is really tricky. Generally, to "manually" scan ur PC, under "Threat Protection Modules" > "NOD32" , u'll see 4 scanning methods... Pls update the virus signitures first before u scan ur PC.

there you go. fariz gave you a very good guide here: http://forum.lowyat.net/index.php?showtopic=277360
as long as you do this, NOD32 is excellent. very effecient and dosen't hog your ram.

there is only one fool proof way if you want to go to dangerous waters. use some hdd imaging software. for example, i use norton ghost.

1. go to http://www.nu2.nu/pebuilder/. download BartPE.
2. install norton ghost. copy ghost32.exe, gdisk32.exe.
3. now put in the windows xp installation cd, use bartPE to make a bootable cd. include the ghost file in.
4. now you have a bootable cd independent of the hdd.
5. make sure your comp is totally clean. you may like to format it.
6. use ghost, make an image of it. it will b xxxxx.gho. if you split the files, it will b xxxxx.gho, xxxxx001.ghs, xxxxx002.ghs
7. now you have a image of your windows partition / disk

now whenever you think that you are spyware/trojan/virus infected, simply copy out your data, and 'ghost' your c drive. your comp will then be exactly the same as when you make the image of it.

alternatively, you can use the 16bit version but it is very slow. this one you can run with floppy disk.

hope u understand wat i am talking about

Thx dgtel2 for your reply. Thx NieA_83 for asking. Sorry to hijack ur questions. Btw, may I know how much is it for student price? Is the price by 1 year subcription?

EDIT: dgtel2, i found a guide for NOD32, is it good? Here:

http://www.wilderssecurity.com/showthread.php?t=37509

This post has been edited by Raven_lee: Jun 18 2006, 10:50 AM

Sorry. I may not able to dictate the Student Price and subscription period. Nevertheless, u may consult eset authorised seller here in Malaysia @
http://www.eset.com/partners/worldwide.php . Whether they still deal with NOD, u have to find out.

Like i've mentioned in the other thread, I personally use Kaspersky AV. I used NOD32 for 30-days trial basis, just to "see" its performance. And yes NOD does not consume high system resource when dealing with Real-Time protection.

The link that u provided is pretty much comprehensive. Some options and configurations may differ in version 2.51.26 . I've vet thru all 4 pages and concluded that it's good.

My advice is that for u to try NOD first. Don't just simply buy without evaluating. Again, NOD may be ONE of the most reliable AV in the market today, but it may not be the same scenario in one year's time. Just like Norton AV, 5 years ago ppl praise it. But today, Norton is somewhat similar to Netscape browser. So, in few years time I may leave Kaspersky and go for other AV. Remember, technology evolves everyday. So does the virus...

raven_lee, that's the recommended guide if you want a total protection from NOD32.

To make it easier to install NOD32 with all that settings, use this guide.

I'm using that setting and still feels like NOD32 is not running.

Wow, thanks guys. Its really help for newbie like me. I appreciate that guys. Thx.

EDIT: I took the advice to go for trial firsts.

If u have current AV installed in ur PC/laptop, reinstalling NOD ontop of other AV(s) may crush ur system.

OPTION 1 :
Preferably, try install trial NOD on other PC(s) that has no AV.

OPTION 2:
If u still insist to install NOD on ur PC, try disable ur current AV real-time scanning (but dont uninstall it). THEN only install NOD and let NOD run for 30-days trial. U may feel ur PC slows abit coz u have 2 AVs installed.

dgtel2's Seoncd Option is one the best methods to test AVs. I do that also. Give it a try. If possible, disable your primary AV from loading in the first place. Then, NOD32 will run flawless.(At least)

Thanks dgtel2 n fariz for the advice. N for Raven_lee, im glad u got ur answer without the needs to ask one more time. Ciao!

Have switched from NAV2006 to NOD32 recently. I found out there's this "updfiles" folder with some files downloaded during manual updating. Is it safe to delete those files?

Also, there are about 6 files located in the NOD32 installed folder - nod32.000, nod32.002, nod32.003, nod32.004, nod32.005 and nod32.006. What are those files for and is it OK to delete them?

This post has been edited by ZeTaBYTeS: Aug 12 2006, 06:26 PM

updfiles is a folder for update files. If you ask me, I rather leave those files alone. Why disturb if they don't bite? Cheers.

They don't bite but they do take up some space...

yup,
Spyware Doctor is good but really memory hogging...
it slow my notebook 1.4Ghz a lot compare to Spyware Sweeper

Which is why i install NOD3 trial version as my antivirus compared to Kaspersky v6.0
NOD32 is using less memory compared to Kaspersky which in my case slow my notebook lo.

The contents of this folder is used during incremental engine update. It's safe to delete contents of the folder, but it will increase update download time.

nod32.00x are all the database (signature files, advanced heuristics etc). Just leave it be.

more info from NOD32 forum:
NOD32.000 - virus signature database
NOD32.002 - support for archives
NOD32.003 - advanced heuristic module
NOD32.004 - packet worm scanner module
NOD32.005 - list of dangerous websites??
NOD32.006 - sample collector module

This post has been edited by fariz: Aug 13 2006, 10:41 PM

Any one know How to update NOD32 virus defination offline?

threads merged

This post has been edited by AsenDURE: Aug 15 2006, 10:28 PM

http://www.eset.com/support/faq1.php?id=1077

Hi,
Do not delete those files as it is used by NOD32.
NOD32.000 is the signature file which is used by the program. For those of you who has a tricky virus situation, you can make use of the NOD32 DOS version and copy the NOD32.000( this is the signature file) and you'll have a DOS scanner with the latest signature file.

Unfortunately the faq will tell you to install the NOD32 administrator version which contatins a mirror function and you'll be able to replicate it to the target PC for an update on NOD32.
This is a much debated weakness in NOD32 which we hope will be corrected in the next version.

guys,

i just finish my 30 days trial with NOD32. I'm very pleased with it's performance.

should i pay online to get permanent protection? how much will it cost?

thanks

USD39 per year..

or contact Eset Malaysia or their partners

Is it value for money?

should i go ahead with the subscription?

hi Neo,
Check with the local partners list. I beleive the price is cheaper than the USD conversion for the 1 year retail pack

I have a problem. The NOD32 splash screen takes some time to load when I start my laptop. I guess it is trying to update its virus definition thru wifi. Anyway I could bypass this function?

Yeap. Worth paying..

This post has been edited by goliath: Aug 21 2006, 12:37 PM

if you happen to be a student, you are eligible for student rates. its only RM 74 for students. annual renewal would be RM 45 per year. these were the rates that was quoted to me earlier this year

To disable splash screen, just goto NOD32 system setup and click do not display splash screen. Saves you some time as you won't see the splash screen at all. While loading the splash screen, def are not being updated (at least not that i know of). It reads the database version number though.

guys,

thanks for all your help. i called up their service center in malaysia.

They quoted to me:-

RM128, for set up disk
RM85, yearly subscription

hope this info helps

trendmicro also not bad....
i think the subcription is more cheaper...

anyone know per license, per user annual subcription rate?

if it is cheaper, you might consider to go for that...


this is reasonable....

the website only stated in USD...

what about the rate for normal user?

This post has been edited by victorboy: Aug 22 2006, 04:26 PM

NOD32 normal user aka "adult" pack is retailing at RM128.

Which one true? For student price?

Rm74 for students.

in short:
Normal Retail: RM128 with RM85 yearly subscription
Student Price: RM74 with RM45 yearly subscription

Where can i purchase it? beside download?

http://www.nod32.com.my/partners/partners.htm

Does the guide written by fariz enables NOD32 to be used for free??ehehe~just a question.hmm~

NOD32 is not bad , what i dun like is sometime i scan the comp , my setting i set to clean the virus itself , but it still will jump out action to ask what will do on next , then the scanning will stop at there.....

got 1 problem after installed NOD32...

System process(user name:system memory usage:420k) eat up 90%+ of cpu usage by view task manager...

i try terminate it, and turn to msnmsgr.exe eat up 90%+ cpu usage...

if i terminate it also, AMON scan will be very very slow...

else i disable AMON n din terminate any process, CPU usage will b free...

may i knw anyone meet this before and hv solution for it?

My NOD32 ver : 2.70.39

If i installed NOD32 3.0 beta version, no this problem occur...but i scare i good enough...seem got many function was locked...

are you running any java based apps like azureus?

If yes, then try adding exclusions into amon. Exclude all javaw.exe and java.exe files. There are a few copies of this file in java folder. Add all and you should see less CPU usage.

no

it's for installing nod32 with extra maximum protection settings

Nod32 3.0 RC1 should be pretty much finalized. it has been in beta for quite a while. Some of the weaknesses in 2.7 is rectified in 3.0 and this includes background scan and idiot proof interface. For those who want a security suite, the ESS RC1 is available as well.
BTW i notice you can use the beta credentials or if you own NOD32, you can use your current one as well.

Inside sources tells me that official v3 will be available next month.

Anyway i can Exit from NOD32? I can't find the Exit!!! So I need to go Task Manager and end the process manually...

Err..exit? You mean you want to terminate realtime resident protection? goto control centre, click AMON, click setup, under security tab, check the box on allow manual stopping. Once ok, just go back to AMON, and click stop. This will unload the resident protection. Quit your control centre by clicking on the quit button.
This will fully disengage NOD32.

Wait, where is this AMON? What is that i cannot see!

This post has been edited by navilink: Oct 8 2007, 09:16 PM

what Version are you on right now? if v2.70 and below, you just need to bring up the Control Centre and expand the threat protection modules (click on the NOD32 icon at the right side of tray bar.
IF RC1, then have to wait...i also got to find it.....

RC1... so now everytime need to Task Manager to end the NOD32...such lamecity for such a good antivirus

I'm using NOD32, was very satisfied with the performance. Consume less ram.... running background scanning without effecting much when I do my work.

u couldnt find the nod app sit at ur right side system tray there?

lol...it's easy...just bring up the NOD32 control center, then click the Quit button to end the protection ._.


/not sure about RC 1 tho ._.

This post has been edited by GameSky: Oct 15 2007, 01:31 PM

That doesn't' unload AMON from the memory. quitting the Control Centre disables your normal AV function but not stop/unload the real time monitor.

Combination of Nod32 and Spybot is good for my pc though
but WARNING for those who's trying to get rid of 30-days trial subscription by torrenting Nod32 from peers, you might get a scam version or antivirus with adware/browser hijacker in it
You might load Nod32 for 30-days, unload it and re-load it again to get another 30-days but it's too much hassle for a good product worth to own for
Why don't you pay for a such good product?

ESET launches Nod32 Antivirus V3.0 and ESET Smart Security


ESET, the leader in proactive threat protection, today announced the introduction of ESET Smart Security, a new, integrated security solution for consumers and small-to-medium-sized businesses. It includes antivirus, antispyware, antispam and firewall features built on ESET's award-winning advanced heuristic ThreatSense(R) detection system and the ESET NOD32 scanning engine. ESET Smart Security combines speed, accuracy and minimal computer system impact to deliver a significant improvement over traditional solutions in the marketplace today. It provides the industry's highest level of accuracy and fewest false-positives through ESET NOD32 Antivirus . With significantly lower performance overhead compared to the competition, ESET Smart Security uses only 40MB of disk space and scans systems up to 30-times faster than other products.

Features:

• Hands-on service - All ESET customers receive the same level of excellent technical support service, whether an individual computer user or an SMB.
• Ease of installation - ESET Smart Security and ESET NOD32 Antivirus V3.0 scanning engines are quick and easy to install, no matter what solution is currently running.
• Advanced threat protection network - ESET solutions are backed by ThreatSense.Net, a global early warning system built into the products. ThreatSense.Net extends the power of ThreatSense's powerful analytics by automatically submitting samples of and information about new malware to ESET researchers for analysis, thus helping to close the window of vulnerability opened by new threats.

Availability:
ESET Smart Security and ESET NOD32 Antivirus V3.0 will be available for purchase at www.eset.com as well as various Micro Center retail stores throughout the country on November 5, 2007 (for the consumer edition) and November 26, 2007 (for the business edition).

The suggested retail price for ESET Smart Security is US$59.99 for individual users which includes a one year subscription to all updates to the product, including new versions. ESET Smart Security Business Edition is available for a suggested retail price of US$40.99 (5-10 seats, per seat).

ESET NOD32 Antivirus V3.0 is US$39.99 for individual users which includes a one year subscription to all updates to the product, including new versions. ESET NOD32 Antivirus V3.0 Business Edition is available for a suggested retail price of US$32.99 (5-10 seats, per seat).

Source: ESET

sweet, would 3.0 consume more resources?

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anyone has try it??

current using 2.70.39

cool design for nod32 3.0
just dl it
finding some crack XD

No Piracy talk here.

Even if you use cracks, you don't have to announce it to the world. Forum RnR.

Cheers!

guys should i go for the ess or nod32 3.0 antivirus...
my biggest concern if it will slow down my internet speed and increase memory usage...that is the main reason i am with nod32 at the moment. using 2.7.

the only diff i see is the antispam, anti spyware and firewall. i dont need the antispam...the anti spyware..i already have spyware doctor which i am really happy with...and if i have an antivirus and antispyware running in the background, wont it slow down my computer? also, do i really need the firewall..i mean...yes, i do download a lot from ares and surf a lot, but i do surf safe sites mostly...is windows defender and windows firewall sufficient enough? i am just scared that it will slow down my internet speed like kaspersky did.

thanks a bunch

I dunno about the memory usage. However, I dun face any lagging or slow for my internet connection using the Smart Security of Nod32. I changed to the Antivirus edition because Filezilla just doesnt work with Smart Security.

thanks onimusha, to be on the safer site, i might go for the antivirus first....anyway waiting for more feedback before i take the plunge...just installed the antivirus - trial version...so far OK....initially, i could not access anything on the net after installing, when i restarted, then its fine...need to give it sometime and see if my computer is overall faster or not...anyway, its nod32 - fantastic stuff....

version 3 more better for me as a Nod user for about 5 years.

i just finished the updates...i find the interface much nicer and its generally easier to use....in terms of general speed and internet connection speed, i find it little snappier, although still early to say at this point....and internet connection speed - well it always varies....so perhaps i would give my point of view in december or so...after my exams are done, right now...feeling good tht i updated my NOD32

ESET Smart Security and ESET NOD32 updated to v3.0.56

Changelog:

* Unknown at time of newspost
* fixed problem with Outlook Express closing immediately after startup

http://www.eset.co.uk/download/registered_software.php

fariz, technically when u run the update, it should automatically update it from version .551 to .56 right? Mine does not update....

It will depend on your Updates Setting. Did you enable Update System/Core Files? if you didn't, it will not update it for you. You would need to do it manually.

Cheers!

natakaasd, i have set it to always upgrade program component under setting, but strangely it still does not update...

manually update cant??

Hi,
At this moment, upgrade from previous build is not available. you can manually reinstall the new build over the old one though.

n20nine, you are answered by bean_man.

Cheers!

thanks bean_man and natakaasd, i just re-downloaded the new version and resintalled yesterday. hopefully in the future it automatically updates.

cheers

November 09, 2007 - 3.0.563

* Problems with the firewall on multi-core computers running Windows 2000
* Problems with updates via Microsoft ISA Server
* Problem with displaying images from web sites
* Problem with scanning video streams

http://www.eset.com/download/registered_software.php

man, looks like this has to be downloaded manually too

Unfortunately yes.....

BTW, the new version is suppose to work with Filezilla now. Do keep us posted.....
Also if anyone encounters problem such as no internet after installing the new v3 on both AV and ESS, please uninstall it and remove your previous firewall programs first. it seems that some firewall programs are very hostile to the new drivers NOD32 tries to install for real time monitoring for browsing and mails.
Mine ESSv3 installation over Outpost caused this. uninstall Ouptost and clean all file reboot, resolved...

you mean after install nod32 3.0 ,when we access the internet will getting problem?

This post has been edited by ankiesiau: Nov 13 2007, 12:49 PM

If NOD32 3.0 not that i know of. If ESS, there are reports from other forums that it can conflict with other firewall causing no internet because of the firewall driver clash. or something like that.... Use the trial version to test first..

This post has been edited by bean_man: Nov 14 2007, 11:20 AM

Version 3.0.566 available

Download here: http://www.eset.com/download/registered_software.php

No changelog available yet.

*thread renamed*

This post has been edited by fariz: Nov 16 2007, 06:42 AM

how this nod32 perform? i've used the old version b4 but uninstall it after AVG can detect sum worm and nod32 can't .. might to consider using it back if got good recomendations from members here ...

don use nod32 lo..stick back to AVG..used few months adi..AVG combo spybot s&d so far no virus infected.

need more feedback b4 decide ... maybe other users have different view ...

Hi,
i am curious, did you verify with online scanners such as Jotti's(multi scanner engine) to confirm that it is a virus infected file or it could be an FP or a zipped file or maybe a damaged file with virus leftover hanging out that NOD32 ignored but AVG picked up?

it's a worm that hide the folder option at my windows explorer and disabled my regedit and task manager ...

oh well...shit happens even with good AV.

so r u using nod32? how is it so far?

nod32 is a paid software. I am not sure which version you guys tested but my version of nod32 is paid and it works fine.

In fact, it's much better than norton/symantec AV. And most other free AV. It can detect a little bit of common worms which cannot be detected by pure av software like nav or avg free.

So, if you only have antivirus to install on your PC, nod32 is a good choice. So is antivir by avira which is getting quite good as it can detect lots of worms. But both is different cause one is paid and the other is free.

wouldn't it be easier to set restore point of your window ?

nod32 av is good, but how abt the smart security? is it any useful or just another useless add-on?

I thought Smart Security is a suite itself? Non related to add-on, it's build within.

I'd tested ESS (during RC stage) and it works fine.

Just a note to clear some dust:
I have used NOD32 AV for like 2 years. The only incident that has happened was NOD32 failed to detect Brontok.G, but Kaspersky picked it up.

We cannot say NOD32 is lousy. Why? Simply because it has an extremely small Viral Footprint. Compared to Kaspersky, Norton, AVG etc, they use Signature Based Detection, which in other words, Have a HUGE Viral Database.

NOD32 is so reliable all this while, simply because it has the Most Advanced YET Accurate Heuristics Engine.

Thus, I would recommend Having NOD32 as a MAIN/Primary AV, while having a Non-Intrusive AV as a Backup/Secondary AV.

Cheers!

the new nod32 process called ekrn.exe is killing my CPU with almost 99% CPU load at random times.

Google it and you can find many complain about it. that is the only drawback that i feel uneasy at the moment

Which version are you on? In the earlier version 3.0.551 there was such as issue. In version 3.0556 it was supposedly fixed.

using the 3.0.556 yeah its still bugging the CPU issue, 1st i thought it would have fixed but no, and i search in google and ppl still complains about it even though after updating

I wonder NOD32 Smart Security is resources consuming or not.

WTH? ESET memory consuming problem still not fixed yet? Gees.

Only during ESS this problem occured. Must be some new coding. Hmm.