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    bitdefender

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by bin, Jul 26, 2007.

  1. bin

    bin Notebook Consultant

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    what do you guys think about these antivirus software?
    which is the better one?
    most people recommend nod32 but the same number recommend kaspersky as well.
     
    bin, Jul 26, 2007
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  2. ttupa

    ttupa Tech Elitist NBR Reviewer

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    I've heard good things about that one. If you want some good info, search this forum for "Favorite Anti-virus" or something along those lines. There are a few threads with several pages of good AV info.
     
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    alright thanks.
    any other opinions?
     
    bin, Jul 27, 2007
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    Ethyriel Notebook Deity

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    I used to say good things about it. It still catches viruses at a very high level, but it's also getting more resource intensive, and the interface is getting uselessly complex. I'd get Nod32, or if you want a suite then Kaspersky.
     
    Ethyriel, Jul 27, 2007
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    is nod32 able to catch at a high level?
     
    bin, Jul 27, 2007
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    i'm only looking for anti virus functionality alone.
     
    bin, Jul 27, 2007
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  7. Ethyriel

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    Yes, just about the highest. A couple percentage points higher than Bitdefender and Kaspersky in tests (which are very strong in their own rights), but a couple points less than some others I'm not familiar with. Nod32 also has the advantage of being very reasonably priced if you choose to buy it, and being very fast. It's interface is a little strange, but simple once you get used to it.
     
    Ethyriel, Jul 28, 2007
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    so i guess using nod32 will be the better choice?
     
    bin, Jul 28, 2007
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  9. Ethyriel

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    Well, we're moving away from Bit Defender at work and after doing a trial of both Kaspersky and Nod32 I decided on Nod32. But then, these are workstations which need every bit of performance they can get (yet their nature demands background scanning), and I'll be the only one messing with the configurations.

    So, get demos, try them out. The few viruses that get by that Nod32 will catch won't kill you. You'll probably never even get them, and I'm sure there are some viruses that go the other way. It's always a good idea to have another scanner or two that you keep up to date which you can run in a time of need. The free version of Bit Defender comes to mind.
     
    Ethyriel, Jul 30, 2007
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    korg, Jul 30, 2007
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    My advice is try both of them and see for yourself! currently, I am using kaspersky because it has a better GUI then nod32.
     
    soldier0316, Jul 30, 2007
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    lol thats the only reason i think why people wouldnt go for nod32
     
    bin, Jul 30, 2007
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