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Abedeus · May 19, 2008, 05:53 AM // 05:53

Same as Admael. And when for example Avast used to update, the popup would screw up my games (because my mouse tries to be in the game AND in the windows screen - hai deaths in Crysis, Gears of War and Quake Wars). Nod is barely visible when it updates, because it doesn't shout at me ,,AVAST HAS BEEN UPDATED!!! NOW CLICK ME OR SUFFEEEEEER!!!11''. Oh and it fades fast, so you won't notice him. And he doesn't screw up games.

Btw, if you set your firewall really bad, you won't even be able to connect to Internet. Happened once to my dad.

Snograt · May 19, 2008, 06:00 AM // 06:00

Heh, I'm very familiar with 192.168.0.1 - running wireless to an XBox 360, a Wii and a PS3. WPA PSK encrypted and allows whitelisted devices only. Unlike all the other cretins in my apartment block, all of who's routers I can see, all with default names and all with either no encryption or WEP.

Yes, I've firewalled myself out of the internet before now

SnipiousMax · May 19, 2008, 07:26 PM // 19:26

Nod32 is an EXCELLENT AV, but I wouldn't spend extra for the 'Internet Security' Package. The AV really doesn't have any conflicts with any program I've run (from Guild Wars to Halo to the randomly downloaded productivity App that gets deleted just as quickly) and (from what I've read) has blown the competition away in terms of detection in recent years (not sure how it stacks up most recently). The AV already does alot of stuff that the internet security does (minus the firewall) so you're really just paying extra for a firewall that isn't neccesarily phenomenal.

Your router should be more then enough security for day to day stuff, but if you just really want to be sure about your security or want to see what is accessing the internet from your computer, then you need to install a software firewall. I'd also suggest Comodo Firewall Pro as it is completely free and works wonderfully. One suggestion though, I would NOT use the +defense option when you are installing, as the pop-ups will drive you insane and it WILL interfer with safe programs. The vanilla Comodo firewall + your router's firewall will be more then enough to keep you safe.

Snograt · May 19, 2008, 07:57 PM // 19:57

Right - that's enough NOD votes to convince me, and Comodo thrown in sounds wise.

Thanks for all the opinions, guys and gals.

snaek · May 19, 2008, 08:10 PM // 20:10

theres no reason to not use free security software

unless u have some serious private data that needs professional-like security protection
or ur constantly puttin urself in a position to be vulnerable to get hacked/get a virus/etc

Snograt · May 19, 2008, 08:33 PM // 20:33

The main reason on my NOD32 choice is its low footprint. I hate AVs that hog resources - Norton may be a trusted company worldwide, but their product eats resources, it's very intrusive and it's a total bitch to remove.

AVG free is ok, but still too pop-uppy and resource hoggy.

I've heard nothing but good about NOD.

Oh, and the final straw from AVG - every boot I'm getting a "renew NOW!" requester - telling me I only have 60 days left.

F'k 'em.

Admael · May 19, 2008, 10:32 PM // 22:32

NOD32 is not very friendly, does no hand-holding, won't talk to you unless you talk to it, and still protects you automatically from all major threats. -- Exactly what we all need in an Antivirus. It will do you proud

Tarun · May 20, 2008, 01:11 AM // 01:11

Avast can be very easily configured to silently update.