Vista SP2 RTM - be careful!

Discussion in 'ESET NOD32 Antivirus' started by jimwillsher, May 2, 2009.

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  1. hclarkjr

    hclarkjr Registered Member

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    ESET has really dropped the ball on this one
     
  2. gabe

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    thats probably what eset is trying to figure out. I'm surprised there is no fix yet.
     
  3. hclarkjr

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    i am guessing it is UAC related somehow with vista 64 bit
     
  4. G0atfish

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    I upgraded to SP2 (x86) while using 4.0.314.0 and I had no problems.
     
  5. flyrfan111

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    It seems to be a permissions problem, I didn't have any problems either until i tried to uninstall ESS with SP2 installed, that's when I started seeing the same problems others have been reporting, it requires going into safe mode to uninstall, I decided to completely uninstall ESS, I would hate to think what would happen if an infection came along, with the permissions all messed up, would ESS be able to remove anything? I didn't want a totally trashed system, fortunately I have a license to another AV which I won't mention and doesn't seem to be affected in anyway by what service pack is installed, I don't wish to turn this into an Eset thrashing thread, on the other hand I am not sure this is Eset's fault, they didn't change anything, Microsoft did. But then again, there are other AVs that this issue doesn't seem to affect so I don't know what the problem is but ESS and NOD32 obviously don't seem to play well with SP2.
     
  6. nfgxon

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    on the other hand, it' not just Eset that appears to have a problem, as I said I don't have any problem with it. Several other security programs seem to be affected too

    see:http://support.microsoft.com/kb/969707
     
  7. Strider47

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    Heat's post at #117 did the trick for me.

    I installed SP2 on a Vista Ultimate box, got the BSOD. Restarted box, re-installed SP2 (with NOD running). Install of SP2 went like clockwork but on restart real time scanning was disabled.

    I tried repairing the NOD install and re-installing but nothing worked.

    Followed #117 and all is good again :)

    Cheers for that Heat/Metallian.
     
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  9. flyrfan111

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    Same here, it worked on 2 laptops so far, holding off on the other 2 until a more permanent fix is available.
     
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    Only Version 4 is mentioned for compatibility issues.
     
  12. xMarkx

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    Thanks Ronjor, I was just confirming.

    I will probably wait anyways on upgrading to both Windows Vista SP2 and ESET NOD32 Antivirus v4.0 until the problems are solved.
     
  13. miki69

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    Yap, version 4 seem to be problematic. My wife has ESS v3, yesterday I have installed SP2 on her laptop, ESS works as a charm. I'm thinking to switch back to NOD32 v3 until this is resolved.

    One thing I don't understand is, if v3 works ok, how come they didn't implement this is v4. I always thought new version should give you additional benefits plus better compatibility.

    So, it's rather serious issue if ESET offers using V3 until they come up with solution.

    Cheers,
    Miki
     
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  14. Brama

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    From yesterday Vista SP2 is available and proposed to everyone on Windows/Microsoft Update.

    I hope that soon there will be a real solution, not a downgrade. :mad:

    I am really bored to see eset icon in my PC working like a traffic light and to be exposed to potential infections. :thumbd:
     
  15. Heat

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    Please try this:

    https://www.wilderssecurity.com/showpost.php?p=1474933&postcount=117
     
  16. dannyboy

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    it's the same as with cars: new version = more features = more to go wrong ;)
     
  17. miki69

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    it's quite weird, bragging about new version (v4) and then "advise" consumers to downgrade to v3. It's silent admittance v4 is nowhere near final version. How come V3 works without any issues with SP2, and it's not designed for SP2 in a first place.

    ps. and why the hell spell check doesn't work in quick quote in FF (it works in advanced edit though)? Works ok in Safari 4 (or maybe it's just me).

    Cheers,
    Miki
     
  18. gr277

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    A couple of days ago, I installed SP2 on my Vista Premium 32bit, without disabling or uninstalling NOD32 4.0.314
    It just worked like a dream and I do not seem to have any compatibility problems. My UAC is also permanently on.......;)
     
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    I believe the feature that cause problem with SP2 is a new feature in v4 and this features does not exist in v3. That's probably why v3 is not affected. It's impossible to create a product that is 100% guaranteed to be working with any future servicepack. We seen similar problems with servicepacks in the past for several other products as well. To advise customers to downgrade as a workaround until fixed is pretty common and better then telling the customers to be unprotected.
    I think maybe Eset could have fixed this problem at a earlier point and few people would have noticed this issue at all, but I don't think it's fair to blame Eset for not creating a product that works with any future servicepack. I also think Eset should make a public statement about such problems at a earlier point.
     
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    Sorry, but I disagree. v4 was causing troubles even with SP1 (http pop module error) and v4 was introduced much after SP1 was released, and still it didn't work properly (unlike v3). So they have released product unfinished if you ask me, as those errors were reported in Beta stage as discussed here and in other threads. Not to mention tremendous issues with ESS internet drops... My belief is they rushed out with v4 (both NOD and ESS) and now this is coming back to them.

    Now don't get me wrong, I've been using NOD32 for the past 5-6 years, and if I haven't been such a great fan of NOD32, it would be long gone from my laptop, as my thinking is "if something bothers you replace it".

    Cheers,
    Miki
     
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  22. Togg

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    I haven't read every page of this thread as I'm not personally affectecd by this issue.

    However, in case it hasn't already been mentioned, here's a link to a MS KB article listing the programs they acknowledge have been affected by this SP; http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;969707

    Clearly this is of no help to posters here, but it does demonstrate that Eset are not the only company 'caught out' by this patch.
     
  23. rif

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    Yes, but they released allready newer versions :mad:
     
  24. miki69

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    let's see how fast ESET folks will act/react on this
     
  25. rif

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    One thing is sure, + 2 weeks for the translation.
    The good thing is we no longer need to wait for the German .437 ;)
     
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