Nightwind Hawk Posted October 3, 2009 Share Posted October 3, 2009 Polls from the past at Neowin always label NOD32 as the winner. Now, Microsoft Security Essentials is out and there is a lot of great things to be said about it. In terms of effectiveness and speed, which anti-virus program is better? Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/829888-nod32-vs-mse/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 mtrftw Posted October 5, 2009 Share Posted October 5, 2009 these threads need to die. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/829888-nod32-vs-mse/#findComment-591662306 Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Pootis Spencer Posted October 5, 2009 Share Posted October 5, 2009 these threads need to die. Why? There is a new antivirus/internet security out and some people want to see how it compares to one of the current leading ones. Nothing wrong with that is there? Dont like it..dont post...simple enough right? Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/829888-nod32-vs-mse/#findComment-591662348 Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 YounGMessiah Posted October 5, 2009 Share Posted October 5, 2009 MSE is pretty cool I like it so far, but it does seem slower than a lot of programs when it comes to scanning.. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/829888-nod32-vs-mse/#findComment-591662350 Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 migo Posted October 15, 2009 Share Posted October 15, 2009 Comparing free to paid here. I haven't found any program to be really worth paying for, especially since Nod32 has been slipping over the past couple years, and the main threat is from spyware (which can be dealt with by being careful about what you install) and phishing. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/829888-nod32-vs-mse/#findComment-591707632 Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 BlackSteyrAug Posted October 15, 2009 Share Posted October 15, 2009 Nod32 is worth the money, but if you can't afford it, then the choice is obvious. I'd really compare it to another free one though. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/829888-nod32-vs-mse/#findComment-591707680 Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 san.W10 Posted October 15, 2009 Share Posted October 15, 2009 free in the sense IF your Windows is legit :p I'm liking MSE so far, its light & does detect some virus/trojan. :D would like a version which combines both Firewall & Anti virus in single interface. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/829888-nod32-vs-mse/#findComment-591707742 Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 way2quik Posted October 16, 2009 Share Posted October 16, 2009 exactly. compare free to free and paid with paid. I was using MSE before I bought myself a Kaspersky Internet Security license. I prefer Kaspersky over MSE. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/829888-nod32-vs-mse/#findComment-591710396 Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Leo Natan Posted October 16, 2009 Share Posted October 16, 2009 MSE, by far. NOD32 has been increasingly becoming bloatware with each new version. If you remember, the 2.5, was it, were the pinnacle of performance antivirus, and now, with version 4, it was, in my opinion, hit rock bottom - slows everything so much, it is often unbearable, and I have a pretty fast PC. MSE on the other hand, has better detection rates (no, not false positives :p) and runs heaps faster. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/829888-nod32-vs-mse/#findComment-591710420 Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Chrysalis Posted October 25, 2009 Share Posted October 25, 2009 nod32 ftw here. I tried MSE out on my laptop win7 64bit rtm. The laptop cpu is crappy but MSE had a rave review claiming it to be very light on cpu so gave it a shot. I immediatly started noticing random cpu spikes to 100% on various things and even when the laptop was just sitting there idle. The killer was a app I use all the time took 20+ secs to startup whilst waiting for the virus scan. On nod32 the app starts right away. In addition I dont like how MSE cannot be tuned, eg. the phone home cannot be turned off, the real time scanning isnt really tunable it has basic on/off and thats it. Basically I would say MSE is a good free A/V but comparing it to nod32 is bad as nod32 is in a different league. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/829888-nod32-vs-mse/#findComment-591753370 Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 fix-this! Posted October 25, 2009 Share Posted October 25, 2009 Polls from the past at Neowin always label NOD32 as the winner. Now, Microsoft Security Essentials is out and there is a lot of great things to be said about it.In terms of effectiveness and speed, which anti-virus program is better? nod32 is not as good as it used to be. myself im still using avira premium and i love it, best out there IMO. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/829888-nod32-vs-mse/#findComment-591753372 Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Anooxy Posted October 25, 2009 Share Posted October 25, 2009 You should compare MSE to a freebie, like Avast for e.g. I think Avast is really good. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/829888-nod32-vs-mse/#findComment-591753386 Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 fix-this! Posted October 25, 2009 Share Posted October 25, 2009 You should compare MSE to a freebie, like Avast for e.g. I think Avast is really good. honestly from what ive read even avira free is better than avg or avast. im not trolling but that's what i heard. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/829888-nod32-vs-mse/#findComment-591753394 Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Rcp Posted October 25, 2009 Share Posted October 25, 2009 i agree with the comments above... NOD isn't as great as it was when it was at its prime with version 2.5.. the new one is awful.. i'm using MSE, its simple and compact.. none of the extra features needed.. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/829888-nod32-vs-mse/#findComment-591753452 Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 guruparan Posted October 25, 2009 Share Posted October 25, 2009 I go with MSE...since i just need a antivirus to safe guard.. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/829888-nod32-vs-mse/#findComment-591753484 Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 null_ Posted October 25, 2009 Share Posted October 25, 2009 I voted for Microsoft Security Essentials because it is a clean, easy to use solution that doesn't hit your systems performance and doesn't get in your way. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/829888-nod32-vs-mse/#findComment-591753494 Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 nokiaxion Posted October 26, 2009 Share Posted October 26, 2009 You need to be a BIT for specific :) I still use NOD32 2.7 and it blows MSE out of the water. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/829888-nod32-vs-mse/#findComment-591754912 Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 deletedxyz Posted October 26, 2009 Share Posted October 26, 2009 Free vs. Paid. MSE takes the money here. It's absolutely ridiculous that people are paying to protect their PC's when they have free alternatives like Avira and MSE. It would make sense to have Norton and NOD32 when you have corporate machines but it's absolutely unnecessary for personal computing. Malwarebytee's Anti Malware and MSE replaced Avira a few months back on both my laptops. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/829888-nod32-vs-mse/#findComment-591754974 Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Prt Scr Posted October 26, 2009 Share Posted October 26, 2009 Can we just close the topic..... Does this forum really need another thread for NOD32 fanboys? Theyre almost as pathetic as Mac fanboys Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/829888-nod32-vs-mse/#findComment-591754986 Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 0--JLowzrif Posted October 26, 2009 Share Posted October 26, 2009 Malware Removal Test October 2009 Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/829888-nod32-vs-mse/#findComment-591755004 Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Skulltrail Posted October 26, 2009 Share Posted October 26, 2009 (edited) Malware is a global phenomenon. :yes: NOD32 is much better than MSE, especially if you are willing to spend $40 on a license for NOD32SS. Otherwise, stick to MSE; it is better than nothing. I use MSE. EDIT: *gasp*, NOD32 has been defeated in a Neowinian poll? How ironic. We have (I guess: had) a vast group of ESET fanboys. Edited October 26, 2009 by Skullpture Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/829888-nod32-vs-mse/#findComment-591755018 Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 nokiaxion Posted October 26, 2009 Share Posted October 26, 2009 Does this forum really need another thread for NOD32 fanboys? Theyre almost as pathetic as Mac fanboys EDIT: *gasp*, NOD32 has been defeated in a Neowinian poll? How ironic. We have (I guess: had) a vast group of ESET fanboys. I dont understand what NOD32 has done to anyone to make those types of comments :wacko: Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/829888-nod32-vs-mse/#findComment-591755314 Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 NEVER85 Posted October 26, 2009 Share Posted October 26, 2009 I'm using both. NOD32 4.x on my main install of Win7 x64, and MSE inside of XP Mode, and honestly I can't tell if there's much difference, so with that said, I'd probably lean towards MSE for the mere fact that it's free (although I did get my subscription of NOD32 for like 12 bucks so I can't complain there either). Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/829888-nod32-vs-mse/#findComment-591755354 Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 neudera Posted October 26, 2009 Share Posted October 26, 2009 MSE is really lightweight, runs fast, and is... free. And the obvious choice here is.... *drumroll* Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/829888-nod32-vs-mse/#findComment-591755368 Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Rottenraisin Posted October 26, 2009 Share Posted October 26, 2009 You need to be a BIT for specific :) I still use NOD32 2.7 and it blows MSE out of the water. I find that VERY hard to believe. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/829888-nod32-vs-mse/#findComment-591755386 Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 nokiaxion Posted October 26, 2009 Share Posted October 26, 2009 MSE is really lightweight, runs fast, and is... free.And the obvious choice here is.... *drumroll* But if MSE finds one true virus and Norton (for example) finds 1000000000000 true viruses plus that one virus that MSE found.... Who cares if it is lightweight, runs fast, and is... free? Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/829888-nod32-vs-mse/#findComment-591755390 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Polls from the past at Neowin always label NOD32 as the winner. Now, Microsoft Security Essentials is out and there is a lot of great things to be said about it.
In terms of effectiveness and speed, which anti-virus program is better?
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