I think NOD32 is the greatest thing since sliced bread. I have had no infections since installing it several years ago. I do have a question which I can't seem to get a definitive answer. Question: I (of course) am running NOD32 and Spyware Doctor. Am I correct is saying that NOD32 now checks for Spam? If so then when my Spyware Doctor expires I will not need to renew it. Correct? Thanks
Hello! Spam or Spyware - they are different things: Spyware http://www.eset.com/threat-center/threats/spyware.php SPAM http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spam_(electronic) ESET Smart Security protects against both spyware and unwanted messages (SPAM) . Your ESET NOD32 Antivirus doesn't protect against SPAM but does include antispyware protection (Spyware Doctor is anti-spyware application). It is up to you if you want to have something as a complement or second opinion . ESET provides antispyware protection since 2005 and it is not bad . You can always have another program for on-demand scans only or basic behavious monitor (such as Windows Defender - free from Microsoft) More on www.eset.com
I thank you for your informative response. My understanding of Spam/Spyware was incorrect. So the next time my NOD32 antivirus expires I should get Smart Security. Am I right in saying that by getting Smart Security I will be protected from viruses, spam and spyware? As you can see I am still confused about the Nod32 products and what they do and don't do.
Next time your NOD32 expires , you can choose what to pick . You can also upgrade to ESET Smart Security now . Basically , ESET Smart Security is tighly integrated security solution and it itself provides protection against all kind of dangerous things you can meet online . More about it: http://www.eset.com/smartsecurity/ http://www.eset.com/download/whitepapers/ESSwhitePaper20071214.pdf http://www.eset.sk/microsite_preview/ (not in English) ESET Smart Security has firewall , antispam , antivirus and antispyware protections. ESET NOD32 has only antivirus and antispyware protections . http://www.eset.com/products/nod32.php
Thank you again for your informative response. I didn't know that Smart Security included a Firewall. I have Zone Alarm right now and as you probably know it is a two way firewall. Is the Firewall in Smart Security a two way firewall and if not, can it be disabled so that I can still use Zone Alarm?
Hello! Sorry for my delay. ESET Smart Security's firewall is excellent two-way firewall . You can't have ESS and simply disable its firewall to use ZA . If you want ZA , you simply install ESET NOD32 and combine it with ZA. ESET Smart Security is a suit (full protection) . All modules complement each other and provide tight protection .ESS will be the better choice , IMO . You can try before you buy . Uninstall ZA and NOD32 , download ESS trial version. More on http://www.eset.com
Hi Hitech_boy, don't say that so loud, you might wake an Eset guy and make him angry ;-) They say it is absolutely not a suite (but you're right that it looks like that), as all modules are in the same kernel. but for all the rest i agree completely Greetings from my garden in a warm Holland