Nod32, is that it ?

Things change I've changed · 30 Jun 2007 at 02:04

just a quickie, for years I've allways used Ad-Aware SE, Spybot Search & Destroy, Spyblaster + Avg free edition, I'm just setting up a new installation of windows and what I would like to know is can I ditch all of these programmes and just install Nod32, will that be enough to protect me or will I still need some of the other apps ?

MarcLister · 30 Jun 2007 at 02:12

NOD32 is just an antivirus solution. I'd keep your antispyware tools. It helps to have several tools for anti-spyware, if one of them misses something another will, hopefully.

Slogan · 30 Jun 2007 at 02:25

MarcLister said:
if one of them misses something another will, hopefully.

Are you in denial about there being spyware on your comp?

MarcLister · 30 Jun 2007 at 02:28

Slogan said:
Are you in denial about there being spyware on your comp?

Nah I just like to be sure that I don't have a one layer system of defence. I use Firefox. I use SpywareBlaster and Spybot and Ad-aware just to make sure.

You can never be certain.

Domo · 30 Jun 2007 at 02:54

I use Kaspersky and MS Defender. So far so good..

Things change I've changed · 30 Jun 2007 at 03:15

are you sure it does'nt also defend against spyware etc, this is a qoute form their site,

"NOD32, ESET’s most renowned product, has redefined industry standards and received critical acclaim from some of the leading antivirus software testing organizations. This program offers integrated, real-time protection against viruses, worms, trojans, spyware, adware, phishing, and hackers. It features ThreatSense® Technology and protects single computers and networks alike against more new and evolving threats than popular brands such as McAfee, Symantec, and Trend Micro, according to AV-Comparatives.org. All together, NOD32 offers superior detection and performance, and one of the smallest footprints available."

t31os · 30 Jun 2007 at 13:22

I only use NOD32, i could install extra spyware protection, which i have before but the only thing it ever finds are tracking cookies...... hardly threatening material.

Screw using 3-4 apps........ overkill....

MarcLister · 30 Jun 2007 at 16:20

t31os said:
Screw using 3-4 apps........ overkill....

Meh each to his own. I'd rather be safe than sorry. It only takes a few minutes each week to be certain.

Slogan · 30 Jun 2007 at 16:37

MarcLister said:
You can never be certain.

I was referring to you saying that if one of your apps misses it, you hope another one will as well.

MarcLister · 30 Jun 2007 at 16:37

Slogan said:
I was referring to you saying that if one of your apps misses it, you hope another one will as well.

Oh right OK.

snowdog · 30 Jun 2007 at 17:40

t31os said:
I only use NOD32, i could install extra spyware protection, which i have before but the only thing it ever finds are tracking cookies...... hardly threatening material.

Screw using 3-4 apps........ overkill....

Nope, nod32 misses some stuff, ad aware too, often had ad aware saying pc clean, and then spybot finding stuff after.
Not that I'm that awfully worried about security, atm have no protection vs spyware & virusses at all on my vista. On xp tho i have nod32, adaware, spybot.

bledd · 30 Jun 2007 at 22:02

i reckon..

disable system restore
install nod32
install windows defender (but disable real-time scanning, just leave it do the daily scans)
install spyware blaster
install spybot and do the immunize thing (its the same as spyware blaster, but they both do a good job together)

make sure all are up to date before doing anything

MarcLister · 30 Jun 2007 at 22:03

bledd. said:
i reckon..

disable system restore

I have NEVER used that feature in nearly 6 years of using XP.

Ratbag · 30 Jun 2007 at 22:10

Whatever you do, don't fall into the trap of running multiple memory resident security apps simultaneously. If you do, your PC will become less responsive than if you were infected by Norton or even virii or spyware

MarcLister · 30 Jun 2007 at 22:12

Ratbag said:
Whatever you do, don't fall into the trap of running multiple memory resident security apps simultaneously. If you do, your PC will become less responsive than if you were infected by malware or even Norton

I don't do this. Perhaps this is what has confused others. Ad-aware and Spybot I just run every so often. Spywareblaster is passive so although I might have three anti spyware apps none of them are running in my RAM as processes. I cannot stand programs that do that.

Ratbag · 30 Jun 2007 at 22:20

MarcLister said:
I don't do this. Perhaps this is what has confused others. Ad-aware and Spybot I just run every so often. Spywareblaster is passive so although I might have three anti spyware apps none of them are running in my RAM as processes. I cannot stand programs that do that.

Yeah, I sometimes visit the Wilders Security forums which are generally frequented by savvy PC users, yet most of them seem to be running all manner of security applications simultaneously - even though as savvy users they are less likely than most to get infected. I can't understand it.

I have NOD installed and manually check any potentially dodgy downloads, and ArovaxShield (memory resident) which simply stops applications letting themselves run at startup.

MarcLister · 30 Jun 2007 at 22:26

Ratbag said:
Yeah, I sometimes visit the Wilders Security forums which are generally frequented by savvy PC users, yet most of them seem to be running all manner of security applications simultaneously - even though as savvy users they are less likely than most to get infected. I can't understand it.

I have NOD installed and manually check any potentially dodgy downloads, and ArovaxShield (memory resident) which simply stops applications letting themselves run at startup.

Haha bit silly that. A decent AV + FW (hardware and/or software) along with FF and most people should be OK especially the "savvy PC users". Anything else running permanently in the memory is just stupid imho.

But having a multi-layered approach to scanners doesn't hurt I think.

And that ArovaxShield thing looks good. What is it like to use? Uses much memory?

Ratbag · 30 Jun 2007 at 22:30

MarcLister said:
And that ArovaxShield thing looks good. What is it like to use? Uses much memory?

Doesn't use much RAM at all (about 1MB!), except when you have the GUI open. It justs sits in the tray and intercepts and notifies when an app tries to launch itself on boot. Dead easy.

MarcLister · 30 Jun 2007 at 22:35

Ratbag said:
Doesn't use much RAM at all (about 1MB!), except when you have the GUI open. It justs sits in the tray and intercepts and notifies when an app tries to launch itself on boot. Dead easy.

I'll give it a go then. I'll let you know what I think. Looks good from first impressions though.

FatRakoon · 3 Jul 2007 at 01:26

Of course a good firewall is a must too!

Normally, I use NOD32 as my AV but for Spyware, I have...

NOADWARE + SPYWARE DOCTOR + ADAWARE

However, just for kicks a few months ago, when I moved to the hardware firewall, I found that they had stopped picking things up, so, on further tests, I found that the firewall was stopping pretty much everything like spyware junk.

Fro a kick, I removed all these apps and just relied on the irewall to keep me safe and about 3 week later I reinstalled them all and to my amazement, I found nothing.

So, I no longer use anything and touch wood so far I have been very lucky.