ESET NOD32 Review - How Does ESET NOD32 Compare?
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VB100 Awards for Detection of All In-the-Wild Viruses in the VB Test Sets Without Any False-Alarms |
56 |
50 |
39 |
16 |
46 |
Missed In-the-Wild Viruses in Virus Bulletin Tests between May 1998 and June 2009 |
0 |
29 |
64 |
70 |
34 |
Proactive Protection by AV-Comparatives |
56% |
35% |
25% |
No Data |
50% |
Proactive Test by AV-Test.org on 1-Month Old Signatures |
68% |
26% |
30% |
27% |
24% |
Boot Time Overhead Percentage by AV-Comparatives |
12% |
26% |
70% |
No Data |
50% |
File Access Lag Time |
0.02 MB/s |
0.04MB/s |
0.08MB/s |
No Data |
108% |
Commit Charge |
100.63 MB |
186.3 MB |
157.93 MB |
No Data |
156.12 MB |
Application Startup Time |
1.94 seconds |
3.1 seconds |
3.74 seconds |
No Data |
2.17 seconds |
| Boot Times |
157 seconds |
229 seconds |
187 seconds |
No Data |
168 seconds |
Price |
$39.99 |
$39.99 |
$39.99 |
$39.95 |
$39.95 |
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Product Overview
ESET NOD32 is an antivirus that is built on the award-winning ThreatSense engine. It detects and disables viruses, trojans, worms, adware, spyware, phising, rootkits and other threats to your computer. It offers a comprehensive and proactive maximum protection that only uses minimal resources so users will not experience a slowdown in their system when the program is running. After installing ESET NOD32, it will protect your computer while running quietly in the background, allowing its users to enjoy a safe and protected system.
What You Get
Every installation of ESET NOD32 in your computer gives you proactive protection that detects threats before it is too late, precise detection that identifies both known and unknown threats giving you less false alarms everytime you scan your computer, lightweight design that is easy on your system’s resources and fast scanning speeds that silently run in the background.
In the new versions of ESET NOD32, it now also has the ability to scan for viruses and threats in removable media such as USB thumb drives. It even has a built-in self-defense technology that prevents malicious software from disabling it or corrupting it so you can be sure that your computer is safe all the time.
Company Behind It
ESET is a company that develops software solutions that delivers protection against computer security threats. They have worldwide production headquarters in Bratislava, Slovakia and worldwide distribution headquarters in San Diego, USA.
Cost
The ESET NOD32 Antivirus comes in two editions. One is for home and office use while the other one is the business edition. Pricing for each depends on how many years you want your license to last and on how many users will be using it. You can save up to 25% if you choose to get a 2-year subscription.
Home and Office Edition |
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Downloads |
1 Year |
2 Years |
1-User Pack |
$39.99 |
$58.99 |
2 User-Pack |
$55.99 |
$82.99 |
3 User-Pack |
$71.99 |
$106.99 |
4 User-Pack |
$95.99 |
$143.99 |
Business Edition |
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Downloads |
1 Year |
2 Years |
5-User Bundle |
$214.95 |
$324.95 |
10-User Bundle |
$429.90 |
$649.90 |
15-User Bundle |
$546.60 |
$820.35 |
Trial Version
ESET is offering a free, fully-functional version of their products that will work within 30 days. If you still want to continue using the product after the trial period, you will have to purchase a license.
Why I Like It
Unlike other antivirus softwares that takes up a lot of your computer’s resources, ESET NOD32 is lightweight and easy on your system while still effectively guarding your computer against security threats. But the best thing about ESET NOD32 is that it can identify viruses and threats that some antivirus programs cannot even detect.
Do I Recommend It?
Yes. ESET NOD32 has won a lot of awards and is considered the top antivirus by a lot of computer security experts. If you are interested in trying out the software before purchasing a license, you can always download the free trial version and give it a go.