The fact that modern computer and mobile systems must necessarily contain some standard or portable protection component against all kinds of malicious software is beyond doubt. One of the most powerful and interesting tools of this type is believed to be Eset's software products, which have been in the antivirus software market for quite some time. Its priority application is a standard tool in the form of antivirus Eset NOD32. Feedback from users who have tried using such tools is further discussed.
Essential Eset Home and Office Software Products
Like any other security software developer, Eset is not limited to just one product, offering all users without exception, completely different protection-oriented tools in different situations, dividing them (albeit very conditionally) into home and office applets . Among all that can be found among security packages, the following are especially noteworthy:
- standard antivirus NOD32;
- package for comprehensive protection NOD32 Smart Security;
- Internet Security Toolkit NOD32 Internet Security;
- home defender NOD32 Family.
Install Eset antivirus software of any type
As for the installation of any of the above products of the Eset NOD32 line, the reviews of almost all users and specialists look positive. The installation does not cause any particular difficulties even for ordinary users, since almost all actions are fully automated. But during the first installation of any program, special attention should be paid to the presence in the system of a previously installed antivirus or its remnants. Similarly, under no circumstances is it recommended to install several identical software products of this developer at the same time (for example, the standard antivirus NOD32 and Eset NOD32 Smart Security). The reviews of experts indicate that the installers of these packages themselves, provided that they are installed in parallel, will not allow such actions to be performed. But separately in the operating system and in the virtual machine emulator or in the OS, which is used as the second one, such an installation is possible.
System Resource Load
As for the system requirements, they look quite modest, which makes it possible to install and use any of the packages, even on relatively weak machines. However, there are pitfalls. If you look at the same reviews about Eset NOD32 Antivirus (as well as about any other package), they all have one significant drawback, which is simply annoying for many. It is associated with the obsessive requirement to update program modules to the most current version, which is not always desirable for outdated computer systems. Unfortunately, this cannot be abandoned, because software components are updated in the same way as anti-virus databases automatically.
In the process of working, special loads on the processor and RAM were not noticed. In addition, in the parameters of any program, you can set the background scan only for those cases when the antivirus detects a long downtime of the system.
Interface and basic settings
According to the vast majority of users and experts in the field of computer security, the appearance of any software product looks stylish, there is nothing superfluous, and generally makes a favorable impression.
However, many note the fact that some tools and settings are hidden so deeply that without special knowledge and skills it is almost impossible to get to them (especially when it comes to setting up some special parameters, such as an exception list and unlocking ports or Internet resources )
Conflicts with other software
But it seems very commendable that not a single software product causes conflicts either with the applications installed in the system or with those that are supposed to be installed. Similarly, antiviruses do not respond at all to the use of portable scanners, which can spontaneously make changes to the system settings and delete infected objects.
Eset NOD32: Threat Detection User Reviews
Antivirus databases are considered to be one of the largest among all. The reviews about the Eset NOD32 antivirus suggest that the security module itself has quite impressive characteristics and allows you to identify both explicit and potential threats based on behavioral and heuristic analysis. Cloud services that are designed to be scanned before viruses penetrate computers are not used, however, any program of all those developed is very successful in detecting and neutralizing them before they can cause any damage to the computer system. Incidentally, false positives, as observed, say, in Avast! or Dr. The Web, in terms of detecting unwanted software, is absent altogether.
It also looks interesting that antiviruses are very sensitive to attempts by other installed programs to turn to dangerous resources.
So, for example, when copying text, copywriters can often see warning pop-ups stating that some resource is blocked or the threat is eliminated.
Eset NOD32 Internet Security, Smart Security, and Family Reviews
These two tools are very effective tools for providing comprehensive protection of any type and are focused not only on identifying threats that can penetrate when downloading files from the Internet or visiting any sites. In terms of identifying threats located on dubious sites, these packages look a cut above similar products. In them there is even the possibility of a double reaction of the user himself to the warnings issued. On the one hand, you can refuse to switch to a dubious resource on time or block its web content for viewing, on the other hand, despite the warning, the user can still go to the desired address. Special attention in the antivirus packages themselves is paid to the verification of the authenticity of security certificates, which almost always precludes the spontaneous installation of various kinds of applets in the form of scripts running on websites that install adware viruses or ransomware.
Reviews about Eset NOD32 Family (this module is one of the varieties of Smart Security) also look very interesting. Particularly noted is the low load on computer resources and the ability to install in the most, so to speak, frail systems.
Separately, it is worth noting that, regardless of the package used, they all have two special tools that the user can install or activate at his discretion. These are bank payment protection modules and the so-called anti-theft.
Activation Issues
As mentioned above, absolutely all Eset products are paid, and for many users the price of each of them seems quite high, especially if you purchase a license for a year or more. But here, as it turns out, there is a way out.
The fact is that on the Internet you can find many official sites on which there are freely distributed activation keys for any program from this line. The latest versions, however, do not accept the keys themselves, requiring only a license entry. And this is not a problem! Similarly, an officially free key can be converted into a license code on official rectifier resources. If we talk about unofficial activators, on the Internet you can find a small utility called TNOD User & Password Finder, which can be installed from custom antivirus assemblies.
When the system starts or when the user starts the file, the application checks the availability of valid licenses on the Internet and activates it independently without the participation of the user. Actually, this method is somewhat illegal, however, despite this, you can find reviews about Eset NOD32, which clearly states that even in this case, no antivirus from the entire line presented with this software activator conflicts at all (and does not block it )
Removing antivirus tools
Removing any antivirus from Windows systems is quite simple. You do not even need to start safe mode.
Own built-in uninstaller does this quite well, although it is better to use specialized applications for complete cleaning. However, when reinstalling, you should pay attention to the fact that after using the standard tools of some other software products (for example, from the Malwarebytes developer), some functions of the antivirus without their complete removal with a thorough cleaning of the system registry may turn out to be inoperative.
What is the result?
It remains to add that almost all reviews of Eset NOD32 are positive. Despite the paid nature of any software product from the entire line, on the whole they look pretty good and promising. And their use in offices and on home computers is justified entirely. Many of those who tried these packages in action do not regret the money spent on the purchase. If for some reason you do not want to buy official releases, or you simply do not have money for this, as an option, you can use activation every thirty days. A little inconvenient, but the quality of protection exceeds all expectations.