Kaspersky 7 vs NOD32

[hjf288]

So I read that NOD32 isnt doing too well in its detection compared to Kaspersky - and Kaspersky is now apparently pretty damn light, so lemme ask - whats the fastest performer out of the 2?

Im using NOD32 on Vista at the moment and dont particularly wanna change but if I can get better detection at the same if not better performance.

Why the hell not? XD

[RootWind]

I tried switching to KAV6, but I just couldn't stand all the questions about "Do you want to allow ...", so I just switched back to NOD32.

You can turn off the pro-active protection if that's not your style.

[Cosmin]

KAV 7.0.0.120 was never "officially" released ... it was an internal beta. But to answer your question, it is still a beta (and the latest official beta is KAV 7.0.0.119TR).

As far as the release date for version 7 ... there is some talk (/ joking?) that version 7 will release on 07/07/07 ... but that is not official.

:whistle:

[duntkno]

so whoo won? which is better?

[DreadBoat89]

used to use nod32, but when kis 7 came out i tried and now i'm not looking back.

[Cosmin]

so whoo won? which is better?

I this KIS will be

[nameless]

i dont use nod32 anymore because it has cpu usage problems

I've noted the same thing, and it's because of NOD32's "advanced heuristics" feature. I wrote to Eset support, and the only response I got was "There's nothing we can to--it takes CPU time to run the emulation."

I haven't used KAV 7 or KIS 7, so it may be that those products have a similar CPU penalty. But I do find it entertaining when everyone calls NOD32 "light". As if whether an AV uses 4 MB or 20 MB really matters on any decent modern PC. And they never consider CPU usage in their "light" equation...or maybe they don't realize that it's NOD32 dragging the CPU when they experience those slowdowns.

Oh, I know, "I have no slowdowns. My PC magically turns into a Cray supercomputer whenever a new program is added to the file system, so there is no noticeable CPU impact." :rolleyes:

[nameless]

You can turn off the pro-active protection if that's not your style.

Or you can choose not to install it at all. I use System Safety Monitor (mainly because it has a basic network firewall built in, which I think KAV should have...but no, you have to pay for KIS to get that). In any case, I use KAV 6 but don't have Proactive Defense installed at all.

[DoubleThink]

I have the latest build

It's a very polished product and it has a very clear interface and superior detection to NOD32. Also light on resources. Perfection.

[slysy]

Does anyone know when the final version will be released?

[Lt.Longrifle]

Kasperksy Internet Secuirty is better than the NOD Internet Securirty, I tried both, Kasperksy is better for people with less knowledge about comptuer stuff, I think NOD had a better firewall though...

[Orien]

I've used NOD32 for several years now and it's served my purposes perfectly. However, I'm interested in trying out Kaspersky 7. Does anyone know when it's coming out of beta?

[Crackler]

I'm also waiting for it to come out of beta. I've been using NOD32 for a while but I want to try out the Kaspersky 7 trial. =)

[Orien]

It looks like the current version 7.0.0.125 is already out of beta from what I've read on Kaspersky's forums. They just haven't begun to officially market it.

Edited July 8, 2007 by Orien

[rustix]

you could use your present existing license for kasperesky 7 right? i mean you don't have to purchase a new one right?

so far i've used at least about 5 different antivirus s/w (including kaspersky and NOD 32) and in my opinion the best is kaspersky.... :)

[Tempest]

you could use your present existing license for kasperesky 7 right? i mean you don't have to purchase a new one right?

I used my KAV license for the latest 7beta....worked for me. Makes 7 good for the duration of the original license. I find KAV to be the best for me out of at least 5 or 6 I tried in the last few months (Vista OS).

[Orien]

you could use your present existing license for kasperesky 7 right? i mean you don't have to purchase a new one right?

so far i've used at least about 5 different antivirus s/w (including kaspersky and NOD 32) and in my opinion the best is kaspersky.... :)

Yeah, I'm currently using my KAV6 license on 7.

[rustix]

thanks :)

[Orien]

Well, I tried KAV 7.0.0.125 for 2 days and while it's a good product, it just doesn't work up to my standards. Also, the HTTP scanning required that pipelining be disabled in Firefox, which was a nuisance. I'm back to NOD32.

[:: Lyon ::]

it just doesn't work up to my standards.

So what are your standards? :)

[Shasoosh]

i used kaspersky 7 for a while then nod and now KAV 7.0.0.125, no doubt i like nod32 better (feeling more secure) but I'm staying with KAV because i like to have the option the exit my antivirus when ever i want with no traces on my process list.

[Hani]

The latest version for NOD32 is 2.x while that of Kaspersky is 7.x. So, if you notice, KAV was given more chance to develop and become better. NOD32, in my opinion, is better than Kaspersky (simpler, faster, more secure..). Even to those who don't believe in that, they should take into consideration the version of both products.

[:: Lyon ::]

The latest version for NOD32 is 2.x while that of Kaspersky is 7.x. So, if you notice, KAV was given more chance to develop and become better.

Although in this case you are correct, you can't say bigger number means longer

[Tempest]

I had NOD32 on my laptop, but installed a trial version of KAV 6 just to see what else was out there. I found what else was out there...3 trojans that NOD32 completely missed. I was understandably ****ed, gave KAV6 another week and then bought the full version.

[Computer Guru]

Same here :(

I've been a LONG time NOD32 user, and tried KAV6 a while ago, didn't like it.

Installed KAV7 yesterday - WOW!

2 Trojans (6-different infections) found on my PC.

Worst of all, you go to NOD32's forums and you write: "NOD32 didn't detect this on my system (found it w/ KAV)" and a MILLION FRIKKIN FANBOYS will say you're a trouble-monger, downloading exquisite virii on purpose and preetending to be infected and that despite your infiltrations NOD32 remains a better product.

That turned me off. big time.

As soon as KAV markets v7 final I'm buying a license. Even though my NOD32 has 7 more months to go.

[abcdefg]

Worst of all, you go to NOD32's forums and you write: "NOD32 didn't detect this on my system (found it w/ KAV)" and a MILLION FRIKKIN FANBOYS will say you're a trouble-monger, downloading exquisite virii on purpose and preetending to be infected and that despite your infiltrations NOD32 remains a better product.

Never underestimate the power of stupid people in large groups. :D