Computer Users Group

**Lucille** · 28-08-2008, 03:40 PM

This is an experimental thread for people who need help with their computers and software eg. making new folders, discussions on virus protection programs, firewalls etc. It isn't restricted to CraftRobo users it is for anyone that uses a computer which is everyone on UKS or we wouldn't be here

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**Lucille** · 28-08-2008, 03:42 PM

I'm first

Does anyone know if NOD32 and ESET NOD32 are the same program?

**just_gilly** · 28-08-2008, 03:47 PM

nod32 is made by a company called eset so I would assume its the same

**Lucille** · 28-08-2008, 03:56 PM

Are you sure? I have both sitting in my download folder waiting to be installed one from a site calling itself NOD32 and another from the ESET site, I'm confused.com

**Wishful Thinking** · 28-08-2008, 04:06 PM

I think they are the same too, Lucille. I had a look at their software here and it appears they do a couple of protective programmes.

I have just had a trojan infection that, even though it has been cleared/cleaned by Windows defender, I am getting warnings. Not quite sure what to do next but as my son is s MSFT engineer I am hoping he will sort it for me when he comes back from his holiday.

**BrianP** · 28-08-2008, 04:24 PM

Originally Posted by Lucille

I'm first

Does anyone know if NOD32 and ESET NOD32 are the same program?

Yes, they are the same. Eset is the developers of NOD32.

They now do 3 security products which are for consumer use.

They have the original NOD32 v2.7, this is the tried and tested version of their antivirus software (I've used this version for many years).

Then they have the new NOD32 v3, this is basicly the same as v2.7 (same detection engine etc) but has a posh new GUI and a different settings layout.

Then they have ESET Smart Security, which is NOD32 v3 and a firewall combined.

If you need advice on any of these, or any security software, just ask.

@ Wishful Thinking: If you think you might still have a virus, you can always use the free online scanner at eset.com not only will it detect any viri you may have, it will also clean them for you (which a lot of online scanners don't do).

(I'm starting to think ESET should pay me commission the amount of recommendations they get from me

)

**Lucille** · 28-08-2008, 04:33 PM

Right that's it then I'm off to install one of them

everyone.

Brian I did try your link to the online checker, but as DH has the HDs labeled the wrong way round at the moment, it wanted to check the back up drive not the one I use

better start nagging

**nannyjan** · 28-08-2008, 05:31 PM

Is this software expensive once the 30 day download has expired.

My daughter had a virus on her computer last week and it won't lod anything - think it's completely gone. She had a virus and all that would come up was a page of dollar signs I think. If she buys a new computer I want to find some antivirus software that's reliable for her.

I pay for an uptodate virus scanner through aol and have never had any problems but there seems to be loads of saddos out there intent in causing misery.

**Lucille** · 28-08-2008, 06:01 PM

Originally Posted by nannyjan

Is this software expensive once the 30 day download has expired.

My daughter had a virus on her computer last week and it won't lod anything - think it's completely gone. She had a virus and all that would come up was a page of dollar signs I think. If she buys a new computer I want to find some antivirus software that's reliable for her.

I pay for an uptodate virus scanner through aol and have never had any problems but there seems to be loads of saddos out there intent in causing misery.

It costs £40 a year, but less if you pay for 2+ years up front.

**Lucille** · 28-08-2008, 06:02 PM

OK Nod is on and now I have no emails, can anyone advise you I can use OE and not Outlook?

Perhaps this is how it protects you no emails

**stressed** · 28-08-2008, 06:24 PM

Originally Posted by Lucille

OK Nod is on and now I have no emails, can anyone advise you I can use OE and not Outlook?

Perhaps this is how it protects you no emails

**Lucille** · 28-08-2008, 06:29 PM

Update NOD is now gone and AVG is back.

**Wishful Thinking** · 28-08-2008, 06:56 PM

Originally Posted by BrianP

Yes, they are the same. Eset is the developers of NOD32.

They now do 3 security products which are for consumer use.

They have the original NOD32 v2.7, this is the tried and tested version of their antivirus software (I've used this version for many years).

Then they have the new NOD32 v3, this is basicly the same as v2.7 (same detection engine etc) but has a posh new GUI and a different settings layout.

Then they have ESET Smart Security, which is NOD32 v3 and a firewall combined.

If you need advice on any of these, or any security software, just ask.

@ Wishful Thinking: If you think you might still have a virus, you can always use the free online scanner at eset.com not only will it detect any viri you may have, it will also clean them for you (which a lot of online scanners don't do).

(I'm starting to think ESET should pay me commission the amount of recommendations they get from me

)

Thanks Brian. I only have one problem when I try to load it Windows shuts me down!