Hani Posted May 14, 2005 Share Posted May 14, 2005 Hey, Yesterday, I uninstalled Mcafee antivirus. Due to the first-rate reviews on NOD32, I planned to try it. It detected 3 Trojans and 1 key logger that Mcafee didn?t perceive. It seems to be low on resources. I have several inquires for people who have been using this program for a extensive time and are veteran with NOD32 and supplementary anti-viruses. As a gamer, I forage for anti-virus software which is both fast & excellent in detecting threats. Is NOD32 better than Mcafee? In scanning the answer is yes. But what about system resources is NOD32 better for me? Also, is NOD32?s usage of 15 mega bytes of memory normal or not? Can I stop NOD32 from scanning the files I open on local disk [D] which restrains only games? Can I make boot scans in order to scan used files? Finally, is NOD32 the best anti-virus for threats & system resources that money can buy? Which is better Kaspersky Anti-Virus or NOD32? Thanks for your help, Hani Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/320259-uninstalled-mcafee-and-installed-nod32/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
viciv Posted May 14, 2005 Share Posted May 14, 2005 kaspersky antivirus is a bit better..it has a larger database of viruses...Nod32 has a better heuristic system to detect suspicious files. Mcafee Enterprise is also a good choice Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/320259-uninstalled-mcafee-and-installed-nod32/#findComment-585917652 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hani Posted May 14, 2005 Author Share Posted May 14, 2005 New question: how can i know how many viruses can nod32 detect? Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/320259-uninstalled-mcafee-and-installed-nod32/#findComment-585917999 Share on other sites More sharing options...
viciv Posted May 14, 2005 Share Posted May 14, 2005 How many viruses does NOD32 detect? Since use of heuristics extends the detection capabilities beyond a specific set of known viruses, there is no exact total number of viruses detected by NOD32. Of course, there is no antivirus program that detects absolutely all viruses in the world. To improve detection of not yet known viruses, NOD32 uses a sophisticated heuristic techniques. If you find a suspicious file which is not reported by NOD32 as infected, please send it to samples@eset.com for analysis Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/320259-uninstalled-mcafee-and-installed-nod32/#findComment-585918120 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hani Posted May 14, 2005 Author Share Posted May 14, 2005 ok thanks viciv for the anwser do you have answers for the questions in my first post? Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/320259-uninstalled-mcafee-and-installed-nod32/#findComment-585918272 Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Jorge Posted May 14, 2005 Share Posted May 14, 2005 Hm, I would also like to know if NOD32 is as good as everyone seems to say it is. I switched from Norton to Kaspersky and have not regreted it one bit. I wonder how Kaspersky compares to NOD32... Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/320259-uninstalled-mcafee-and-installed-nod32/#findComment-585918298 Share on other sites More sharing options...
theyarecomingforyou Posted May 14, 2005 Share Posted May 14, 2005 I switched from Kaspersky to NOD32, as Kaspersky is far too intrusive (scans take a long time) - also, everything seems to point to NOD32 have better detection and protection. The only problem I have with NOD32 is that the internet scanning (of .gif's, .jpg's, etc) is too slow, though it has caught plenty of trojans/viruses on dodgy sites (popups, etc). Hopefully 2.5 will improve things, as I haven't upgraded yet - I wanted to wait to see reviews of it first, as too many updates b0rk things up (ZoneAlarm springs to mind). Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/320259-uninstalled-mcafee-and-installed-nod32/#findComment-585918346 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hani Posted May 14, 2005 Author Share Posted May 14, 2005 lol i updated nod32 twice today seems like a good av (Y) Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/320259-uninstalled-mcafee-and-installed-nod32/#findComment-585919364 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fighter-X Posted May 14, 2005 Share Posted May 14, 2005 IMO Norton and McAfee are the worst AVs. Nod32 and Kaspersky all the way. F-secure isn't so bad either. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/320259-uninstalled-mcafee-and-installed-nod32/#findComment-585919590 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Porp Posted May 14, 2005 Share Posted May 14, 2005 NOD32 is the best IMO. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/320259-uninstalled-mcafee-and-installed-nod32/#findComment-585919609 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr_skrilla Posted May 14, 2005 Share Posted May 14, 2005 I personally like Kaspersky better than NOD32 but they are both good. I think that NOD has started to take up more resources than in older versions, I like Kaspersky better in that respect. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/320259-uninstalled-mcafee-and-installed-nod32/#findComment-585919622 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slimy Posted May 14, 2005 Share Posted May 14, 2005 congratulations. mcafee and norton both deserve to die. for your kasp vs. nod32 question, it is said that kasp has better detection rates but takes up way more system resources. in your case, i would keep nod32, it's good enough for your needs; fast scans, low memory usage and one of the best detection rates. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/320259-uninstalled-mcafee-and-installed-nod32/#findComment-585919629 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hani Posted May 14, 2005 Author Share Posted May 14, 2005 ok thanks, anybody can anwser the following questions: Quote Can I stop NOD32 from scanning the files I open on local disk [D] which restrains only games? Can I make boot scans in order to scan used files? Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/320259-uninstalled-mcafee-and-installed-nod32/#findComment-585919638 Share on other sites More sharing options...
theyarecomingforyou Posted May 14, 2005 Share Posted May 14, 2005 Hani said: ok thanks, anybody can anwser the following questions: 585919638[/snapback] Yes, you can add an exclusion into the realtime monitor (AMON) - under Setup click 'Exclusion', then 'Add', then 'Directory', then the drive you want excluded; it treats a drive as if it were a directory. I don't know about boot-time scanning. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/320259-uninstalled-mcafee-and-installed-nod32/#findComment-585920306 Share on other sites More sharing options...
McLaren_F1 Posted May 15, 2005 Share Posted May 15, 2005 use these NOD32 Settings for Real time protection. http://www.wilderssecurity.com/showthread.php?t=37509 Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/320259-uninstalled-mcafee-and-installed-nod32/#findComment-585920436 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tantawi Posted May 15, 2005 Share Posted May 15, 2005 I just swiched to NOD32 too, we made some good action today ;) Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/320259-uninstalled-mcafee-and-installed-nod32/#findComment-585920449 Share on other sites More sharing options...
emo Posted May 15, 2005 Share Posted May 15, 2005 hmm, i think now i am going to go and get nod32. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/320259-uninstalled-mcafee-and-installed-nod32/#findComment-585920473 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cyrilix Posted May 15, 2005 Share Posted May 15, 2005 Tantawi said: I just swiched to NOD32 too, we made some good action today ;) 585920449[/snapback] :blink: :rofl: Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/320259-uninstalled-mcafee-and-installed-nod32/#findComment-585920566 Share on other sites More sharing options...
viciv Posted May 15, 2005 Share Posted May 15, 2005 mr_skrilla said: I personally like Kaspersky better than NOD32 but they are both good. I think that NOD has started to take up more resources than in older versions, I like Kaspersky better in that respect. 585919622[/snapback] :yes: agree.. and kaspersky internet suite 2006(beta) has a giant bucket of improvements... have u ever tried mcafee enterprise??? Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/320259-uninstalled-mcafee-and-installed-nod32/#findComment-585920636 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hani Posted May 15, 2005 Author Share Posted May 15, 2005 Quote use these NOD32 Settings for Real time protection.http://www.wilderssecurity.com/showthread.php?t=37509 Thanks :yes: Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/320259-uninstalled-mcafee-and-installed-nod32/#findComment-585921484 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smitjel Posted May 15, 2005 Share Posted May 15, 2005 What's wrong with AVG? It's free and it works great... Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/320259-uninstalled-mcafee-and-installed-nod32/#findComment-585921496 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slimy Posted May 15, 2005 Share Posted May 15, 2005 Smitjel said: What's wrong with AVG? It's free and it works great... 585921496[/snapback] the fact that it's protection isn't very solid is what's wrong. this is my opinion but avg has failed countless times to catch viruses. if you want to stay free, i recommend avast, but nod32 is still the best imo. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/320259-uninstalled-mcafee-and-installed-nod32/#findComment-585922134 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smitjel Posted May 15, 2005 Share Posted May 15, 2005 So avast may be better than AVG? I might look in to that one... NOD32 and Kaspersky are NOT free for home use, right? Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/320259-uninstalled-mcafee-and-installed-nod32/#findComment-585922526 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ephemeral Posted May 15, 2005 Share Posted May 15, 2005 Smitjel said: So avast may be better than AVG? I might look in to that one...NOD32 and Kaspersky are NOT free for home use, right? 585922526[/snapback] Yes, you can only download trials of those two programs. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/320259-uninstalled-mcafee-and-installed-nod32/#findComment-585922565 Share on other sites More sharing options...
kirk Posted May 16, 2005 Share Posted May 16, 2005 just for the sake of comparison: On-demand detection of virus/malware (TOTALS): Norton Anti-Virus : 379.562 --> 98,31% NOD32 Anti-Virus: 368.746 --> 95,50% KAV Personal: 384.743 --> 99,65% Source: Anti-Virus Comparative February 2005 Homepage of the tester: AV-Comparatives I just think that it's important to look at some numbers when choosing which way you wanna go. You can check the numbers for more antivirus in the page. Just my opinion ;) Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/320259-uninstalled-mcafee-and-installed-nod32/#findComment-585927567 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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