AV program?

Rik · Sep 23, 2007, 11:02:36

I'm not surprised that there were no votes for NAV, Noreen, though that's not what you'd hear in PC World.

When I was a sysop on Compuserve, we were given free copies of Dr Solomon's, NAV and McAfee. Back then it was all scan on demand, and most of us would have recommended any of the programs. However, once Symantec really got their teeth into Norton, I abandoned most of their output.

I've used most AV over the years, and I do rate NOD as one of the very best - I suspect you will notice the performance improvement on your machine if you make the change.

Noreen · Sep 23, 2007, 12:07:02

Rik, I have what might seem a silly question but I'd like to be reassured on this. Assuming that I'd already downloaded but not yet installed the NOD32 program, do I need to disconnect from my router during the period in which I'm removing the NAV program. In other words is it safe to be connected to the router and for a (hopefully) short period be without an AV program?

Rik · Sep 23, 2007, 12:22:31

It's safe if nothing is communicating with the web, Noreen, so close your email client and browser. The first thing NOD does is look to update, so you really want the connection live.

Gary · Sep 23, 2007, 12:23:40

Quote from: Rik on Sep 23, 2007, 11:02:36
I'm not surprised that there were no votes for NAV, Noreen, though that's not what you'd hear in PC World. When I was a sysop on Compuserve, we were given free copies of Dr Solomon's, NAV and McAfee. Back then it was all scan on demand, and most of us would have recommended any of the programs. However, once Symantec really got their teeth into Norton, I abandoned most of their output.

I've used most AV over the years, and I do rate NOD as one of the very best - I suspect you will notice the performance improvement on your machine if you make the change.

Agreed, when I dropped Norton on a previous machine I noticed the difference straight away, NOD was very light indeed, I had the luxury of installing windows on this machine myself and even though in the last av comparatives Symantec beat NOD and Kaspersky for detection its a beast and just takes over your computer and is not worth touching

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Noreen · Sep 24, 2007, 10:31:22

Just purchased NOD32 and downloaded it

Now got to get my courage up to remove NAV and install the new program.

Rik · Sep 24, 2007, 10:34:27

It's messy but straightforward, Noreen. More annoying than difficult, if you know what I mean. Set a system restore before you start, and make an Acronis backup, just to be on the safe side.

Noreen · Sep 24, 2007, 11:58:24

All done. I've run an in depth scan which came up clear and have also checked that the email scanner is working. I took the easy way out and used the NAV tool for the removal and just set NOD32 for typical settings. I'll go through the "advanced settings" later. I had a fright with SpyBot which had a fit with all the changes, I hadn't disabled it (actually I'm sure that you can). Anyway all seems to be well now so thanks to all for your help.

Rik · Sep 24, 2007, 12:02:40

Glad you're sorted, Noreen. Do check for any residual Symantec folders in C:\Program Files.

Welcome to Noddy land.

Simon · Sep 24, 2007, 12:30:36

I would be interested in testing the NOD suite, when the final version is out. The beta had too many bugs for my liking.

mrapoc · Sep 24, 2007, 14:41:06

Its on release candidate now which is pretty much as close to release as possible. There doesnt seem to be any major bugs - its pretty good for those without a nod32 license

Simon · Sep 24, 2007, 17:31:29

Mmm... I'll give it a go when I've half a mind to. Switching suites isn't a favourite pastime of mine, I need to be in the mood for all the fiddling about.

Gary · Sep 24, 2007, 20:00:55

Quote from: mrapoc on Sep 24, 2007, 14:41:06
Its on release candidate now which is pretty much as close to release as possible. There doesnt seem to be any major bugs - its pretty good for those without a nod32 license

I want to see some figures for the new version of NOD and ESS from AV comparatives and around the net first, even though wilders is a great place like any site dedicated to a product you will get a biased view, performance in the field is what counts, until then I'll stick with what I have, but I'm always open to a change as a former NOD user anyway, and in 3mths when my Kaspersky licence is up for renewal and its time for a reinstall of windows, then the time will be right

Simon · Sep 24, 2007, 23:07:46

Downloaded and now testing the suite on my laptop. You need to take some time to work through the advanced options, but it seems OK. Not much different to F-Secure, really.

Noreen · Sep 25, 2007, 09:36:39

I need some help with NOD32. I blindly followed the instructions in the "extra settings" post and the program is now scheduled to do a weekly scan. However on reflection I'd like to have the program set up to do NO automated scheduled drive scans, leaving me to do manual scans at a time that's convenient to me. That's how I had my previous NAV set up.

Can I achieve that, if so, how? Simple instructions please.

Rik · Sep 25, 2007, 09:43:59

Hi Noreen

Click on the system tray icon, then click on NOD32 System tools, then Scheduler/Planner. You should find your weekly scan there, highlight it and hit the delete button.

Gary · Sep 25, 2007, 09:57:59

One thing I found with blackspears settings Rik when I had nod was it took away my control over the av, I came home and there had been a false positive as happens with any av from time to time and on fully auto when I fired up a program (works calender) it quarantined part of the program causing some minor chaos, just setting Imon (if I remember rightly) to block inbound http nasties is a good thing so you don't have to answer yay or nay but the rest I like control over.

Rik · Sep 25, 2007, 10:09:42

I always use Blackspear's settings with Rik's over-rides.

Gary · Sep 25, 2007, 10:20:22

Quote from: Rik on Sep 25, 2007, 10:09:42
I always use Blackspear's settings with Rik's over-rides.

Noreen · Sep 25, 2007, 10:23:47

Thanks, I've followed both Rik's and Gary's advice. I presume that you really meant Amon in your post Gary, I've now set it to ask as the computer is not left unattended.

Gary · Sep 25, 2007, 10:41:00

Quote from: Noreen on Sep 25, 2007, 10:23:47
Thanks, I've followed both Rik's and Gary's advice. I presume that you really meant Amon in your post Gary, I've now set it to ask as the computer is not left unattended.

Definitely Imon Noreen as its the internet monitor, there is a setting to show a warning or automatically deny download of files, its under under actions in Imon. http://www.wilderssecurity.com/showthread.php?t=37509&page=3
third picture down Noreen

Noreen · Sep 25, 2007, 10:56:01

Thanks Gary, so what did you set Amon to do under "Actions"?

Gary · Sep 25, 2007, 11:00:56

Quote from: Noreen on Sep 25, 2007, 10:56:01
Thanks Gary, so what did you set Amon to do under "Actions"?

Prohibit access and show alert window with action options Noreen