Bitdefender or NOD32 for my friend's computer?

Partizan · Sep 24, 2006, 11:00 AM

Hi!

I am the Chief security officer

for my ex girlfriend's computer and she is currently using Sygate Personal Firewall and NOD32 antivirus.

But I think she would be better off with Bitdefender as it contains both antivirus and firewall, I just don't know if Bitdefender antivirus is as good as NOD32.

What do you suggest?

Regards, Partizan

ViP3RH3LL · Sep 26, 2006, 05:01 AM

I use nod32 all the time now. I test it all the time to make sure its doing its job and it seems to quaratine suspicious files. I have my nod32 setup to scan all files, weather I'm downloading a game patch or a game demo. I like to know I'm being protected, I know that you can never really be totally secure. If you want secure go offline and disconnect the cable or the phone router. I scanned my system yesterday and it was all clear.
I also use trend micro free antivirus scan. I used bitdefender for a while but it didnt block everything and the scanner wasnt that great. I feel safer with nod32 then bitdefender.. so imo: Nod32 wins. I also use Agnitum Firewall Pro, I recommend that as a default firewall.
Nod32 + Agnitum firewall = a happier me. I like agnitum's game mode or entertainment mode when you want to play online or watch a movie. When you install agnitum make sure you install it in advanced mode for better protection.

Partizan · Sep 26, 2006, 06:57 PM

Well, on my machine I only use NOD, because I am behind a router which has a hardware firewall. I'll try angitum for my ex and see if it's better than Sygate, because sygate isn't developed anymore.

ViP3RH3LL · Sep 27, 2006, 06:05 AM

Well there are some basic settings to make nod32 pretty more secure. I was scanning the internet for some tweaks do to this post and I found a place that is dedicated to just security. I'll send the link to you as a private message. Anyways I tweaked my nod32 for best protection. If nod32 isn't as compatible on her comp then bitdefender then just play with BD, cause I read that there both at top peak. I just like nod32 better, it's looks nice, most of the features are easy to find and like I said it gives me the protection I like.

Sep 24, 2006, 11:00 AM	#1
Partizan Fun loving criminal Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Slovenia Posts: 1,182 Rep Power: 62 System Specs	Bitdefender or NOD32 for my friend's computer? Hi! I am the Chief security officer for my ex girlfriend's computer and she is currently using Sygate Personal Firewall and NOD32 antivirus. But I think she would be better off with Bitdefender as it contains both antivirus and firewall, I just don't know if Bitdefender antivirus is as good as NOD32. What do you suggest? Regards, Partizan __________________ Live and let live!

Sep 26, 2006, 05:01 AM	#2
ViP3RH3LL DriverHeaven Addict Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: BF2142 Posts: 265 Rep Power: 0	Nod32 :) I use nod32 all the time now. I test it all the time to make sure its doing its job and it seems to quaratine suspicious files. I have my nod32 setup to scan all files, weather I'm downloading a game patch or a game demo. I like to know I'm being protected, I know that you can never really be totally secure. If you want secure go offline and disconnect the cable or the phone router. I scanned my system yesterday and it was all clear. I also use trend micro free antivirus scan. I used bitdefender for a while but it didnt block everything and the scanner wasnt that great. I feel safer with nod32 then bitdefender.. so imo: Nod32 wins. I also use Agnitum Firewall Pro, I recommend that as a default firewall. Nod32 + Agnitum firewall = a happier me. I like agnitum's game mode or entertainment mode when you want to play online or watch a movie. When you install agnitum make sure you install it in advanced mode for better protection.

Sep 26, 2006, 06:57 PM	Thread Starter #3
Partizan Fun loving criminal Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Slovenia Posts: 1,182 Rep Power: 62 System Specs	Well, on my machine I only use NOD, because I am behind a router which has a hardware firewall. I'll try angitum for my ex and see if it's better than Sygate, because sygate isn't developed anymore. __________________ Live and let live!

Sep 27, 2006, 06:05 AM	#4
ViP3RH3LL DriverHeaven Addict Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: BF2142 Posts: 265 Rep Power: 0	nod32+2 Well there are some basic settings to make nod32 pretty more secure. I was scanning the internet for some tweaks do to this post and I found a place that is dedicated to just security. I'll send the link to you as a private message. Anyways I tweaked my nod32 for best protection. If nod32 isn't as compatible on her comp then bitdefender then just play with BD, cause I read that there both at top peak. I just like nod32 better, it's looks nice, most of the features are easy to find and like I said it gives me the protection I like. Last edited by ViP3RH3LL; Sep 27, 2006 at 06:17 AM.