Avira or NOD32?

**loom91** · July 7th, 2008, 05:53 AM

Hi,

I'm currently stuck with the dated, unreliable and resource-hogging NAV 2005. I want something better. After going through AV Comparative's most recent reports, I've narrowed my choices down to Avira or NOD32 (with Kaspesky an option). Which would you suggest? I run Windows XP Home SP3 and Firefox 3 (I also use IE7 occasionally).

Is it possible to use either without paying? Kaspersky seems to be highly crack-resistant, since they regularly blacklist publicly-available serials. Are Avira and NOD32 similar?

Finally, if I run a good AV, is it really necessary to have a separate spyware/adware detector? I've never used one, it has never seemed to cause a problem.

Thanks for your help.

Molu

**mountain_rage** · July 7th, 2008, 08:38 AM

From the odd times I've used or come across nod32 I found it was a really good antivirus. Now I'm simply using avast but nod32 would be the first choice id make if I were to pay for antivirus softare. Never heard of Avira before so I don't have much to say about it. The little I read in wikipedia's entry didn't look too promising.

**drtoker** · July 7th, 2008, 09:40 AM

There are plenty of free AV's around that work great, and are updated very frequently, no need to pirate one..
If your going to pay, I would go for Kaspesky personally.

**mailrachit** · July 7th, 2008, 12:51 PM

u may go for avira, it's free http://www.free-av.com/

also, kaspersky 6 months or 1 year trial serials are available on some sites (i know that sounds stupid but i've used it once, it works but hogs too much memory & its out now)

**nip** · July 7th, 2008, 01:04 PM

Everytime Avira updates, a popup-window with an ad shows up that you need to click away. It's especially annoying if you play games in fullscreen mode as this happens, as it switches back to the Windows desktop, but also if you are using any program.

This antivirus program is one of the best apparently, but even if it's free, its Shareware-like nagging that wants you to pay for the non-popup version is terribly annoying.

**loom91** · July 10th, 2008, 01:34 PM

Has anyone here used both Avira and NOD32?

**loom91** · July 12th, 2008, 04:10 AM

Any more opinions people? Also, will I need an Anti-Spyware if I run an AV? Thanks.

**mountain_rage** · July 12th, 2008, 06:48 AM

Some anti-viruses have antispyware now so it may not be as important as it used to be to have a separate app. Personally I just use windows defender for that seems to work just fine for me.

**formos** · July 12th, 2008, 02:35 PM

im using nod and i think is the best antyvir

**infoseeker** · July 14th, 2008, 08:12 AM

Originally Posted by loom91

Has anyone here used both Avira and NOD32?

so many thread i read from different forum, 2 or more AV installed in one pc is not a nice idea

first = there will be a conflict in scanning= saving virus record in quarantine= booting problem etc.

second- surely, your pc will get slow :icon_cycl

**mailrachit** · July 14th, 2008, 10:11 AM

Originally Posted by loom91

Has anyone here used both Avira and NOD32?

i've installed both & they work well together.
if memory resource is a problem, go for nod32 :icon_pira
hope that helps..

**ShareHorse** · February 10th, 2009, 01:49 PM

Nod32 fails to concur with Kaspersky (consumes resources; messes up updates and often just fails to detect threats). Although Kaspersky is probably the best it might not suit your current needs, especially if you do not have powerful machine and totally legal software.

I suggest you trying out Avira AntiVir Personal 8.2.0.337 and if that does not satisfy you then you might like to get powerful machine, genuine software and buy legal Kaspersky (I think that would be ideal).

Download Avira AntiVir

**1cooldude** · February 10th, 2009, 02:01 PM

I' recommend Avast Pro beside Kaspersky. Also you might take a look at Malwarebytes" Anti malware.:icon_thum

**grab_grab_the_haddock** · February 10th, 2009, 03:26 PM

I recommend no anti-virus whatsoever. If you have a brain and don't open suspicious email attachments and trojans disguised as keygens you won't need one.

**mountain_rage** · February 10th, 2009, 03:38 PM

Originally Posted by grab_grab_the_haddock

I recommend no anti-virus whatsoever. If you have a brain and don't open suspicious email attachments and trojans disguised as keygens you won't need one.

You can get viruses by visiting the web, just browsing to infected websites gives you the virus. Also there has been a growing number of viruses finding their way into commercial products. So no matter what you need an A/V even if you are a genius. Although I must say 99% of the time I would not need one.