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ESET NOD32 Antivirus 5

ESET NOD32 Antivirus 5 (2012) is still that same antivirus software with the funny name. But that doesn't mean we don't take them seriously. We do.

When it comes to antivirus protection, ESET made great improvements, especially in their real-time web-filtering. However, their scanning and virus removal capabilities could still use some work.

The user interface is very professional and clean looking. It's been simplified in many areas, but some of that is over-simplification in our opinion. Many of the deeper settings can be difficult to quickly find.

There aren't many extra features or bells and whistles with ESET NOD32 Antivirus, but that's ok. A basic antivirus software doesn't need to be fancy, it just needs to work.

Their technical support is less than impressive, but they offer moderate self-help options.

On the whole, ESET NOD32 Antivirus 5 (2012) has made great improvements. But with their spotty scanning and clean up, ESET doesn't stack up to our standards this year.

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ESET NOD32 Antivirus 5 Features

  • Real-time Antivirus
  • Antispyware
  • HIPS Protection
  • Antirootkit
  • USB Scanning
  • Gamer Mode
ESET Quick Summary
Virus Protection:
85%
Installation:
100%
Resource Usage:
80%
User Interface:
80%
Tech Support:
70%
ESET's scores in each
category we tested.
Tests current as of
February 2012.
Where do you need
antivirus software?
How many PCs
need antivirus software?
Remove viruses: 10
Prevent hackers: 10
Prevent spyware: 10
Prevent viruses: 10
Antivirus update controls: 10
Email scanning: 10
Easy-to-install: 10
Scanning speed: 10
Runs efficiently:
(Doesn't slow down PC.)
10
Phone-based tech support: 10
Would you prefer
antivirus software with
a built-in firewall?
Which do you
need to protect?
Do you need to manage the antivirus software for your office from one PC or should each PC be managed individually?

ESET NOD32 Antivirus System Requirements

Windows 7

Processor/CPU Intel or AMD processor
Free Disk Space 50 MB
Web browser Internet Explorer 7 or higher
- or -
Firefox 3.6 or higher
Internet Speed Broadband recommended

Windows Vista

Processor/CPU Intel or AMD processor
Free Disk Space 50 MB
Web browser Internet Explorer 7 or higher
- or -
Firefox 3.6 or higher
Internet Speed Broadband recommended

Windows XP

Processor/CPU Intel or AMD processor
Free Disk Space 50 MB
Web browser Internet Explorer 7 or higher
- or -
Firefox 3.6 or higher
Internet Speed Broadband recommended

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