v4 reached final version- real or scam?

[Bensec]

Is /v4.0.314.0 Final/ a scam or real?

plus http://www.eset.eu/download/release-candidate has removed its RC download.
but i got no message about this final version from eset's mailing list.
odd ...

ESET NOD 4.0.314.0 FinalWhat’s new:
The long-time development experience of our experts is demonstrated by the entirely new architecture of the ESET NOD32 Antivirus program, which guarantees maximum detection with minimum system requirements. The complex security solution contains modules with several advanced options. The following list offers you a brief overview of these modules.

Antivirus & Antispyware:
This module is built upon the ThreatSense? scanning core, which was used for the first time in the award-winning NOD 32 Antivirus system. The ThreatSense? core is optimized and improved with the new ESET NOD32 Antivirus architecture.

? Improved cleaning - The antivirus system now intelligently cleans and deletes most of the detected infiltrations without requiring user intervention.
? Background Scanning Mode - Computer scanning can be launched in the background without slowing down performance.
? Smaller update files - Core optimization processes keep the size of update files considerably smaller than in earlier versions. Also, the protection of update files against damage has been improved.
? Popular Email Client Protection - It is now possible to scan incoming mail not only in MS Outlook but also in the following popular email clients: Outlook Express, Windows Mail, Windows Live Mail a Mozilla Thunderbird.
? Variety of other improvements:
- Direct access to file systems for high speed and throughput.
- Blocking access to infected files
- Optimization for the Windows Security Center, including Vista

Others:
? ESET SysRescue - ESET SysRescue enables user to create a bootable CD/DVD/USB containing ESET NOD32 Antivirus, which is capable of running independent of the operating system. It is best used to get the system rid of hard-to-remove infiltrations.
? ESET SysInspector - ESET SysInspector, an application that thoroughly inspects your computer, is now integrated directly in ESET NOD32 Antivirus. If you contact our Customer Care Service using the Help and support > Customer Care support request (recommended) option, you can opt to include an ESET SysInspector status snapshot from your computer.
? Document protection - The Document protection serves to scan Microsoft Office documents before they are opened and files downloaded automatically by Internet Explorer, such as Microsoft ActiveX elements.
? Self Defense - The new Self Defense technology protects ESET NOD32 Antivirus components against deactivation attempts.
? User interface - The user interface is now capable of working in the non-graphical mode, which allows for keyboard control of ESET NOD32 Antivirus.
The increased compatibility with screen-reading application lets sight-impaired people control the program more efficiently.

~Unofficial links removed.~

edit: maybe the links are not safe i have no idea.try at your own risk. =(

[ronjor]

Bensec,

Let's wait for ESET to announce their products. It is much safer to download from official ESET sites than second party hosting sites.

[Ade 1]

I think the fact that the links are to Rapidshare says it all!

[MasterTB]

Seems wrong...
The Download page for Eset commercial products does not show that...
http://www.eset.eu/download/registered

[exglade]

We will see soon. Even it's unofficial, it's about time for ESET to release a new version.

[Bensec]

Originally Posted by ronjor

Bensec,

Let's wait for ESET to announce their products. It is much safer to download from official ESET sites than second party hosting sites.

yep I fully understand. but news spread fast. I have saw this post in the eset Chinese official forum. and the thread holder says its from another popular native online community.
Just wondering if this is true.
if the shared files are shipped with rouge ware, well, i cant imagine.

[Marik]

The Digital Signature on that thing reads 6 Feb and we're in the 2nd of March, if it were to be true that it did go final, the digital signature would of read 2nd of march.

Therefore its a fake.

[Bensec]

wow the bad guys lost another good chance.
http://www.eset.com/images/home/home_android_home.png

[Chubb]

It is now officially released

[PatG]

I dl'd the "final" version, inserted my User/PW to get it, installed right on top of the beta, no problems. But it is still showing a expiration date of 3/17/09 instead of the date my license expires in 2010. Is version 314 the final or another beta version?

[bjevers]

Originally Posted by PatG

I dl'd the "final" version, inserted my User/PW to get it, installed right on top of the beta, no problems. But it is still showing a expiration date of 3/17/09 instead of the date my license expires in 2010. Is version 314 the final or another beta version?

You need to put your username and password into ESS also. Since you installed over the beta, it is still using the beta login for updates.

[PatG]

Originally Posted by bjevers

You need to put your username and password into ESS also. Since you installed over the beta, it is still using the beta login for updates.

Well DUH! Thought by inserting it on the dl page would take care of it. After putting it in the program and updating, TA-DAH! Thanks.

[Motherroad]

This cannot be true. They would not make this a final when so many people cannot use it because they cannot stay connected to the internet. If true bad move on Esets part.

[larryb52]

it's final, it's on the webpage for downloads...

[Bensec]

removed & posted as a separate thread

[Bensec]

moved..

[K1LL3M]

http://www.eset.com/

I'd say its really available

[exglade]

It's real!

[SBMongoos]

I happened to check mine and it has a date of 1/31/2010 and I didn't enter my license. Version says 3904 with today's date: 3/03/2009.

[rothko]

it may not have been announced here yet, but i received an email from nod32-info@nod32.ch announcing the new version had been released along with a download link.

I've downloaded and installed and working great.

[s4u]

I didn't receive that one. Will check my email later

[Handries]

Yes, its for real.
Check this item I copied from the ESET support news site

March 2, 2009

ESET Smart Security and ESET NOD32 Antivirus v4.0 have been released!

Version 4.0 is a free upgrade to licensed users.

This release has many new features, including support for new mail clients, scanning of SSL-encrypted traffic, a new driver based-cleaning model, enhanced self-protection, integrated ESET SysInspector, the ability to create a bootable recovery CD, a text mode for cmproved compatibility with screen readers and other assistive technologies.
For more information or to download a copy, please visit ESET's web site
http://www.eset.com/download/registered_software.php

I downloaded and installed it yesterday, used my registered username and password and it's working beautifully.

[SBMongoos]

Originally Posted by SBMongoos

I happened to check mine and it has a date of 1/31/2010 and I didn't enter my license. Version says 3904 with today's date: 3/03/2009.

Well, this didn't last long. Thought maybe they were giving future dates for those who beta tested. This morning I boot up and it now reads 3/18/2009.

I assume it will work this time if I enter my paid for username/pwd (choked on this earlier in the beta)? And only finish the license time from version 3?

[Bensec]

OK its real now.

Goodnews:
the installer from eset official site has been updated today. the installer's digital signature is signed on March 3rd ,which used to be Feb 6 two days ago.

Badnews:
It seems that there isnt much change in this new installer. the only changed files ,compared to the old Final intaller(digitally signed on Feb6), are :
APPDATADIR\Updfiles\em000_32_l0.nup
APPDATADIR\Updfiles\em006_32_l0.nup
APPDATADIR\Updfiles\em006_32_l1.nup
APPDATADIR\Updfiles\em006_32_l2.nup
are they signatures ?hope they can solve the RC issues like SSL ... asap.

[SBMongoos]

LOL... now my expiration dates shows 3/17/2009. Shrinking.