Prevx 3 and NOD4

[Blutarsky]

Hi there I'm and old NOD32 Enthusiast, since 2.7 (probably the best version out of Eset), now running V.4 with Prevx 3 aside. NOD is configured to scan emails and saved data (Write only).

Can someone explain what functional overlap have the two products and if it is worth it to keep any functional overlap, particularly on the performance side? Is there any reason to pair an old fashioned AV with Prevx?

I see that every time a "new" program is launched Prevx signs it (I imagine it scans the program and keeps the signature to avoid further scans)....

Your thoughts?

[jedi_m]

-{ Quote: "Hi there I'm and old NOD32 Enthusiast, since 2.7 (probably the best version out of Eset), now running V.4 with Prevx 3 aside. NOD is configured to scan emails and saved data (Write only).

Can someone explain what functional overlap have the two products and if it is worth it to keep any functional overlap, particularly on the performance side? Is there any reason to pair an old fashioned AV with Prevx?

I see that every time a "new" program is launched Prevx signs it (I imagine it scans the program and keeps the signature to avoid further scans)....

Your thoughts?" }-
I have similar settings NOD32 + PrevX (paid) + Windows Firewall and I didn't see any problem. It is smooth, quiet, no conflicts, but I am still interested to hear opinions or suggestions.

[Triple Helix]

-{ Quote: "I have similar settings NOD32 + PrevX (paid) + Windows Firewall and I didn't see any problem. It is smooth, quiet, no conflicts, but I am still interested to hear opinions or suggestions." }-

Same here without conflict and they complement each other in the layered approach for computer security! ;)

TH

[Blutarsky]

Maybe the guys at Prevx can tell?

[pegas]

-{ Quote: "Maybe the guys at Prevx can tell?" }-
Don't worry, you can always trust Triple Helix, he is a successful user of NOD + Prevx for many years. While he is a volunteer his contributions to Prevx forums are paramount what Joe has been appreciating many times. If I can give my two cents, I was also using the said combination without any problems before I left Eset in the favour of NIS which btw coexist beside Prevx very well too.

[Blutarsky]

For example, on the performance/overlap side: could it be that both the products would perform same tasks?

[pegas]

-{ Quote: "For example, on the performance/overlap side: could it be that both the products would perform same tasks?" }-
Yeah, I don't feel so technically erudited to answer you completely, Joe or TH will do that surely better but as the both are resting now ;D , just please take a chance to familiarize you with Prevx visiting http://www.prevx.com/freescan.asp Maybe there you can get all information or even more you are looking for ;)

[Blutarsky]

What about false positives? ON my system I got 7.... strange thing, also on some jpgs!

[pegas]

-{ Quote: "What about false positives? ON my system I got 7.... strange thing, also on some jpgs!" }-
It depends how you have set Heuristic Settings, I have set all the 3 on "medium" and I can't recall I have had a FP for months.

[Blutarsky]

I've got medium-low-low....

[pegas]

-{ Quote: "I've got medium-low-low...." }-
OK, if you are sure these are FPs, please follow http://www.wilderssecurity.com/showthread.php?t=245129 Prevx is very quick in FPs correction.

[Triple Helix]

-{ Quote: "For example, on the performance/overlap side: could it be that both the products would perform same tasks?" }-

Hi this is from http://info.prevx.com/help.asp

HTH,

TH

-{ Quote: "Overview

Prevx 3.0 provides advanced system protection without dragging down system resources or interfering with other antivirus products. It has been designed to be 'set and forget' so that after installing, it will remain up to date and will continue preventing infections automatically, with minimal user interaction.
Although many antivirus products say that they cannot be used with any other antivirus product on the same system, we have designed Prevx 3.0 with compatibility in mind. In our extensive tests, we have not encountered any interference between Prevx 3.0 and other antivirus/antimalware products. Therefore, you can use Prevx 3.0 as a primary endpoint security solution, or, you can use Prevx 3.0 as an important component of a layered security setup.
Prevx 3.0 is compatible with 32bit and 64bit editions of Windows 2000 SP4 Update Rollup 1, Windows XP SP3, Windows 2003, Windows 2008, Windows Vista, and Windows 7 Beta 1. Which should say Windows 7 now without the Beta

Why Should I Use Prevx 3.0?

Unlike most antivirus solutions, Prevx 3.0 focuses on difficult threats which are attacking users regardless of the number of users affected by a threat. Therefore, Prevx 3.0 is able to block targeted threats and complex rootkits which are installed polymorphically into unsuspecting user's systems. This new breed of detection capabilities allows Prevx 3.0 to prevent threats which other antivirus products miss, as well as normal malware, making it a perfect complement or replacement for a user's existing antivirus solution.
" }-

[Triple Helix]

-{ Quote: "Don't worry, you can always trust Triple Helix, he is a successful user of NOD + Prevx for many years. While he is a volunteer his contributions to Prevx forums are paramount what Joe has been appreciating many times. If I can give my two cents, I was also using the said combination without any problems before I left Eset in the favour of NIS which btw coexist beside Prevx very well too." }-

Thanks pegas for your kind words much appreciated ;) I like that everyone tries to help others so keep up the good work also! :thumb:

TH

[PrevxHelp]

-{ Quote: "Thanks pegas for your kind words much appreciated ;) I like that everyone tries to help others so keep up the good work also!" }-

Thanks, as always to TH and pegas :) Blutarsky - I'm unsure why you would receive FPs on jpg files but please send the scan log as TH has suggested and we will investigate ASAP :)

[Blutarsky]

I've sent the log, plus the offending files... will I get an answer from technical support?

[Triple Helix]

-{ Quote: "Thanks, as always to TH and pegas :) Blutarsky - I'm unsure why you would receive FPs on jpg files but please send the scan log as TH has suggested and we will investigate ASAP :)" }-

That suggestion was from pegas and not me this time! ;D

Have a great day Joe!

TH