I have had Nod32 for just under a year, and am liking it, but I haven't actually tried any other AV program out there, as I just went straight into ESET. I pay for ESET, but I am beginning to think it is too much to pay.
I have read the sticky thread, but that still doesn't give me any help. Are there any Lightweight - Non memory/CPU hogger AVs out there? Also, are there any AVs that are free and also give you premium benefits, as if there isn't a paid version? My brother uses AVG, and I do not like the look of it.
Another question. I have had a very bad experience with Windows Firewall, and am thinking of changing...Is it ok to have a firewall from a different, say, brand from your AV?
Thanks guys!
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IMO, I'm using Norton 360 and works like a charm. Unlike others say, it is not a CPU hog, and is pretty light. Catches all viruses. I once had 42 viruses, and I had ESET : guess what, I ended RMA'ing the laptop 'cause NOD32 didn't catch them. Then, I tested again, same viruses, and Norton got angry and kikced their butt
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Norton 360's firewall is in the top 5. If you only want the AV, the buy Norton internet security 2011, which ( I guess ), comes without a firewall. Then you can use your own.
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Ok, I'll buy Norton, since they make Norton Ghost which I always used.
What firewalls do you recommend?
Congrats on 400
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Norton Internet Security is an excellent choice. Other top choices are ESET Smart Security 4 and Kaspersky Internet Security.
With regards to what you're paying -- you could try one of the free solutions but they typically don't include a firewall (Microsoft Security Essentials, etc). Paid AV solutions update more frequently as well. I can't make too big of a case for paying money for a protection suite though; the free solutions have narrowed the gap in recent years.
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For AV, MSE ftw!Both are good, free and lightweight.
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ESET Nod32...what else?
Discussion in 'Security and Anti-Virus Software' started by Sepulcher, Feb 19, 2011.