Question re: NOD32

[fce]

i want to try nod32, but i have some question:

- hows the nod32 compatability with vista, anybody experience bsod?
- what's the best firewall combination with nod32?
- currently im using pccillin IS 2007, anybody knows what's the difference of two (except pccillin c/w firewall)
- advises before trying nod32....

[HiTech_boy]

{QUOTE->
- hows the nod32 compatability with vista <-QUOTE}
Works brilliant , no problems , max protection.

{QUOTE-> - what's the best firewall combination with nod32? <-QUOTE}
NOD32 works with any firewall you wish . I would recommend you use Windows Firewall.

{QUOTE-> - currently im using pccillin IS 2007, anybody knows what's the difference of two (except pccillin c/w firewall) <-QUOTE}
NOD32 is lighter , faster and with better detection . NOD32 have one of the best (if not the best) heuristic technologies to find new unknown viruses/malware.More here (http://www.eset.com/products/index.php)

{QUOTE-> - advises before trying nod32.... <-QUOTE}
Make sure you have removed all previous AVs .
Download trial version from Trial version (http://www.eset.com/download/index.php)

[fce]

thanks h-tech boy.

anybody knows how can i "totally" remove my previous AV (Pccillin, Ksapersky) aside from unisntallation.

i have superantispyware and spywarebuster installed, do i need to turn off this 2 software before installing nod32?

SAS pro+SB+nod33, hows the combination of this 3?

thanks guys!

[HiTech_boy]

{QUOTE-> thanks h-tech boy. <-QUOTE}

You are welcome !

{QUOTE-> anybody knows how can i "totally" remove my previous AV (Pccillin, Ksapersky) aside from unisntallation. <-QUOTE}
Kaspersky will be completely removed by uninstallion.
PCCilin , too , but Trend Micro might have problems , should there is a need , download Trend Micro's removal tool (http://esupport.trendmicro.com/support/supportcentral/supportcentral.do?id=m1)

{QUOTE-> i have superantispyware and spywarebuster installed, do i need to turn off this 2 software before installing nod32? <-QUOTE}

No.

{QUOTE-> SAS pro+SB+nod32, hows the combination of this 3? <-QUOTE}

You also need a firewall.

[AshG]

FCE,

I hope I can be of some help here. I would suggest doing the following:

Download Tune-Up Utilities Trial Edition, CCleaner, and NOD32 trial.
Turn off your internet connection when these files are downloaded.
Uninstall your old antivirus solution, then reboot your computer.
Install and run CCleaner (both the Cleaner and Issues modules), then install and run Tune-Up Utilities 2007 Trial (the Registry Cleaner module). Reboot your machine. All old registry entries should now be gone.
Disable your antispyware software and turn your internet connection back on. Do not open a web browser! You can leave these programs on during installation, I turn them off to totally minimize any conflicts from occuring.
Install the NOD32 trial and follow the directions. Reboot when finished.
When your computer has finished booting, make sure your antispyware programs have started back up. Happy computing!

I hope that helps. You might want to uninstall Tune-Up Utilities when this is over, but you've got 30 days to make use of it. I recommend keeping CCleaner around as it is fast, free, small, and very effective at keeping your system sparkling.

[fce]

{QUOTE-> FCE,

I hope I can be of some help here. I would suggest doing the following:

Download Tune-Up Utilities Trial Edition, CCleaner, and NOD32 trial.
Turn off your internet connection when these files are downloaded.
Uninstall your old antivirus solution, then reboot your computer.
Install and run CCleaner (both the Cleaner and Issues modules), then install and run Tune-Up Utilities 2007 Trial (the Registry Cleaner module). Reboot your machine. All old registry entries should now be gone.
Disable your antispyware software and turn your internet connection back on. Do not open a web browser! You can leave these programs on during installation, I turn them off to totally minimize any conflicts from occuring.
Install the NOD32 trial and follow the directions. Reboot when finished.
When your computer has finished booting, make sure your antispyware programs have started back up. Happy computing!

I hope that helps. You might want to uninstall Tune-Up Utilities when this is over, but you've got 30 days to make use of it. I recommend keeping CCleaner around as it is fast, free, small, and very effective at keeping your system sparkling. <-QUOTE}


thanks for your suggestion.

btw, what is the purpose of CCLeaner and Tune up utilities? is this for my existing AV only?

[AshG]

{QUOTE-> thanks for your suggestion.

btw, what is the purpose of CCLeaner and Tune up utilities? is this for my existing AV only? <-QUOTE}


CCleaner and Tune-Up utilities will remove any old registry entries left over after you uninstall your old AV. They will also clean up any mess from any other software you've ever uninstalled. I've found my systems to be a lot more responsive when I use these two programs after I do a lot of file movement, program installation/uninstallation, and other various system activities.

Both programs also have effective and easy registry backup, so you can go back if you don't like a change.

[fce]

{QUOTE-> You are welcome !


Kaspersky will be completely removed by uninstallion.
PCCilin , too , but Trend Micro might have problems , should there is a need , download Trend Micro's removal tool (http://esupport.trendmicro.com/support/supportcentral/supportcentral.do?id=m1)



No.



You also need a firewall. <-QUOTE}

thanks again!

are you using NOD32? whats your firewall or whats the best firewall compatible to nod32 (except windows firewall)?

[fce]

{QUOTE-> CCleaner and Tune-Up utilities will remove any old registry entries left over after you uninstall your old AV. They will also clean up any mess from any other software you've ever uninstalled. I've found my systems to be a lot more responsive when I use these two programs after I do a lot of file movement, program installation/uninstallation, and other various system activities.

Both programs also have effective and easy registry backup, so you can go back if you don't like a change. <-QUOTE}

ok.

i do system restore once in my computer when i have problem with HIPS program thats cause blue screen error (?). any effect or problem if i used this cclean and tune up.

[AshG]

{QUOTE-> thanks again!

are you using NOD32? whats your firewall or whats the best firewall compatible to nod32 (except windows firewall)? <-QUOTE}

Several NOD32 users find Comodo to be a good, free firewall selection.

[midway40]

I don't think Comodo has a Vista version yet unless if there is a beta out there.

[fce]

i installed NOD32 and run in-depth analysis.

i noticed theres log "Error occured while scanning active boot sector of the 1. physical disk. Error reading sector"

NOD32.EXE: Status OK

Operating memory is OK.

- anybody knows whats that error?

- aside from comodo firewall (which is not yet Vista ready), anybody can suggest good personal firewall that work with NOD32?

[The Hammer]

{QUOTE-> i installed NOD32 and run in-depth analysis.

i noticed theres log "Error occured while scanning active boot sector of the 1. physical disk. Error reading sector"

NOD32.EXE: Status OK

Operating memory is OK.

- anybody knows whats that error?

- aside from comodo firewall (which is not yet Vista ready), anybody can suggest good personal firewall that work with NOD32? <-QUOTE}Check here for answers to questions you may have.
http://www.wilderssecurity.com/showthread.php?t=150856

[fce]

thanks for the link.

i can't find the information for error message "Error occured while scanning active boot sector of the 1. physical disk. Error reading sector"

maybe i have a bad boot sector?

[prius04]

http://www.wilderssecurity.com/showpost.php?p=640740&postcount=6

[fce]

{QUOTE-> http://www.wilderssecurity.com/showpost.php?p=640740&postcount=6 <-QUOTE}

got it! ty

next question: firewall compatible to NOD32?

btw, i'm using vista.

[fce]

Time Module Event User
5/24/2007 6:00:07 AM Update Function: gethostbyname, parameters: , return value: 11004


i copy this from event log, whats does it means?

i got this log after i follow "extra setting for nod32 v2.7" thread and installed jetico firewall.

[HiTech_boy]

{QUOTE-> are you using NOD32? whats your firewall or whats the best firewall compatible to nod32 (except windows firewall)? <-QUOTE}

Hi again !

Yes , I use NOD32 on all my computers.

I use Windows Firewall only.

If you want an all in one product , why don't you try ESET Smart Security - the next generation . It includes the NOD32 improved engine , firewall and anti-spam protection.
http://www.eset.com/beta
http://www.wilderssecurity.com/forumdisplay.php?f=18

[Firecat]

{QUOTE-> are you using NOD32? whats your firewall or whats the best firewall compatible to nod32 (except windows firewall)? <-QUOTE}

Of course Hitech_boy uses NOD32, he is a reseller and it is his duty and livelihood to promote NOD32 and defend it to the end :)

Try ESS if you want an all in one security suite, but IMO its good enough using a good free firewall with NOD32.

[HiTech_boy]

{QUOTE-> Of course Hitech_boy uses NOD32, he is a reseller and it is his duty and livelihood to promote NOD32 and defend it to the end <-QUOTE}

So what's the problem ?!

[Firecat]

{QUOTE-> So what's the problem ! <-QUOTE}
Nothing. If there was a problem, there wouldn't be a smile at the end of that message (instead there would be a rolling eyes symbol) :) ;D

[fce]

{QUOTE-> Time Module Event User
5/24/2007 6:00:07 AM Update Function: gethostbyname, parameters: , return value: 11004


i copy this from event log, whats does it means?

i got this log after i follow "extra setting for nod32 v2.7" thread and installed jetico firewall. <-QUOTE}

bump....

[Firecat]

{QUOTE-> bump.... <-QUOTE}
I've had this error in the past, but it never affected the functionality of NOD32. Automatic updates worked as normal, so don't worry about this. :)

[De Hollander]

http://www.wilderssecurity.com/showthread.php?t=57498&page=2

Are you on a dial up connection ?

[fce]

{QUOTE-> http://www.wilderssecurity.com/showthread.php?t=57498&page=2

Are you on a dial up connection ? <-QUOTE}

no.....

[De Hollander]

If Nod updates normaly and in the settings, server is set as "choose automatically", lan is set for broadband adsl/cable, you don't use a proxy server (make sure there isn't a tick) and lan servers connection is set to system account...

???

[fce]

{QUOTE-> If Nod updates normaly and in the settings, server is set as "choose automatically", lan is set for broadband adsl/cable, you don't use a proxy server (make sure there isn't a tick) and lan servers connection is set to system account...

??? <-QUOTE}

yup my set up is correct.

but i noticed theres no account name and password (maybe because i'm still at trial version)

[De Hollander]

Correct.

More info: http://www.wilderssecurity.com/showthread.php?p=918724#post918724

[fce]

can somebody explain why my nod32 panel (right) become clear?

[HiTech_boy]

You must update your video card driver to solve that issue

[fce]

{QUOTE-> You must update your video card driver to solve that issue <-QUOTE}

my video card is nvidia ge force 7400

i can run my command conquerer 3 without any problem.

maybe my nod32 is corrupted ;D

[fce]

another question, why the other window of NOD32 is working fine. (see attached)

is there any effect on the efficiency of NOD32 on whats happening right now in my NOD32?

how can i check if this is my video card issue?

[flyrfan111]

I believe the left side panel can be adjusted whereas the right side cannot. It has nothing to do with your video card. Just drag the left panel even with the right.

[fce]

{QUOTE-> I believe the left side panel can be adjusted whereas the right side cannot. It has nothing to do with your video card. Just drag the left panel even with the right. <-QUOTE}

thats not my problem.

what im saying is the right side panel is clear (see my first attached picture), if you will check the second picture the right side panel is fine.

my concern is maybe my nod32 is corrupted and theres effect on security work.

[Abeltje]

To my mind it's a purely graphical issue. Happened to my also on several occasions for no apparent reasons. Reboot and all is fine usually. You can check that you're protected by looking at the different modules and whether the amount of files scanned still increases. But believe me there should really not be a security issue. With version 3 Nod finally gets a better interface as well.

[Firecat]

Its likely a drawing issue. In this case this is more likely the fault of NOD32 itself rather than the drivers (but to be honest it could be the fault of either). There have been similar problems with BitDefender and BD team released an update to fix it some time back.

[Abeltje]

I just remembered, you could turn off the graphical interface all the way, then NOD will look like on your first picture. Think of it as a different skin that has nothing to do with function.

[fce]

thanks guys for the reply!

i try to update my driver and it works ;)

BTW, just check AV-comparative test and nod32 get low ranking compare to my pccillin IS 2007.

is it worth it to transfer to nod32 now that its ranking is low compare to my previous AV (Pccillin)?

[Firecat]

Which AV-comparative test are you talking about? ???

NOD32 has first class heuristics which are better than anything else on the market right now. Speaking purely from a trojans/worms/backdoors perspective the latest AV-test test does show Trend to be better than NOD32, but when counting the entire spectrum of malware (viruses, script malware, other malware, polymorphics etc. along with the already mentioned types of malware), NOD32 is better than Trend Micro.

As such IMO Trend is pretty good as an AV, so personally I don't think you needed to switch to NOD32, but if you like NOD, then whats the problem? ;)

BTW, what detail levels and resolution are you able to run Command and Conquer 3 on your GeForce 7400 gfx card? :)

[fce]

{QUOTE-> Which AV-comparative test are you talking about? ???
<-QUOTE}

http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,1895,2135053,00.asp

resolution setting for my C&C3 1024x768. All terrain/water/model detail at high graphics presets.

regarding switching to nod32, starting last month when i experienced lots of URL pop-ups that hang my computer i beef up my computer security by adding superantispyware, spywareblaster and looking for NEW AV.

when i used nod32 and scan my computer it found 2virus w/c pccillin missed out. with that telling me that nod32 AV is pretty good :)

[fce]

{QUOTE-> Its likely a drawing issue. In this case this is more likely the fault of NOD32 itself rather than the drivers (but to be honest it could be the fault of either). There have been similar problems with BitDefender and BD team released an update to fix it some time back. <-QUOTE}

its back!! ;D

the problem still exist after updating my video card driver!!

maybe its NOD32 drawing issue, hope they fix this problem. :dry:

[Firecat]

{QUOTE-> maybe its NOD32 drawing issue, hope they fix this problem. <-QUOTE}

Its best you send them an email about it, or else it may take longer to get fixed if it is a NOD32 issue.

[HiTech_boy]

I have never seen a case when a user updates the drivers and the issue continues.

If you contact ESET Support I am sure they will be able to be of more help than we are .

[fce]

i already informed NOD regarding my problem. waiting for their reply.

thanks guys!

[Marcos]

Further development of NOD32 v2 has been discontinued. We have never found any problems in the code re. graphics and divers have always been the culprit when there was a graphic drawing issue. You can either disable graphical interface or install ESS beta if you want.