ESET NOD32 Antivirus, frequently cited as one of the reference antiviruses for many of its qualities, returns in version 9 (vintage of the year 2016) which inherits all the experience of its publisher ESET but which also brings its share of new features.
Building on its reputation, NOD32 keeps things simple: it's an antivirus with a straightforward interface that gets straight to the point—real-time protection and scheduled or on-demand scans. It's also relatively lightweight compared to its competitors and quite quiet, meaning it won't constantly remind you of its presence.
In terms of protection, NOD32 naturally employs virus databases, heuristic analysis, and, as a new feature, ESET Live Grid. This is a file analysis based on information gathered from the cloud—that is, from all NOD32 users—and, according to the developer, allows for even faster detection. Regarding this feature, it's difficult to confirm or deny the speed or efficiency gains it provides, as the software is completely transparent in this respect.
The threats recognized by NOD32 cover the essentials: viruses, worms, spyware, phishing, trojans or adware; it is also worth noting the automatic analysis of removable storage devices as soon as they are connected.
Finally, the latest new feature is a "game" mode that will allow NOD32 to completely cut off any communications that might occur during your game, an option that players will surely appreciate…
NOD32 therefore remains a good antivirus, simple to use and which will not skimp on the security of your computer, simply one of the best antiviruses.
Configuration:
Windows XP (SP3), Vista, 7, 8, 8.1, 10 (32-bit & 64-bit)
CPU: 1 GHz
RAM: 512 MB (1 GB for 64-bit)
HDD: 320 MB
Facility:
1. Install eav_nt32_fra (32-bits) or eav_nt32_fra (64-bits)
2. Activate with serial.txt
- Language: French
- Size: 185.3 MB
This article was updated on August 7, 2016
