ESET NOD32 Antivirus 5 Home Edition

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ESET NOD32 Antivirus 5 provides you the best protection based on understanding what our users want and what they need combined with our years of experience in developing antivirus software.

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Overview

Stopping Internet threats getting in the way of your Internet experience: ESET NOD32 Antivirus 5 protects you at the highest level while you work, social network away, or play online games. The 5th generation of ESET NOD32 Antivirus packs enhanced detection technology and security features straight out of ESET development labs for the protection you can rely on.

We’ve engineered the new generation of ESET NOD Antivirus to deliver robust protection, yet keeping with our trademark low system footprint. ESET NOD32 Antivirus brings advances in detection technology, arming you with the right tools and security features to keep you safe in cyberspace.

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See why independent 3rd party testing organizations consistently award ESET the highest ratings for performance and proactive detection.

ESET's proactive protection protects you against unknown threats.

Proactive Threat Detection by AV-Comparatives – May 2011

ESET has been consistently awarded Avanced+ ratings by AV-compratives.org for its proactive detection capabilities in retrospective test since 2004.

ESET's is build to be lightweight yet effective against unknown threats.

AV-Comparatives.org testing on system impact - August 2011

ESET is build to be lighter and non-intrusive on your computer resources. Built to be be gamer friendly and also business friendly.

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Features

Key Features

Cloud Powered Scanning
Based on real-time streaming of threat-related information from the cloud, the ESET Virus lab keeps the reputation services up-to-date for a constant level of protection against Internet threats.

Enhanced Media Control
Block threats trying to get through to the system via removable media. ESET NOD32 Antivirus 5 automatically prompts you to scan the content of all USB flash drives, CDs and DVDs. Block specific media based on a range of parameters like the device ID, media type, and serial number.

Optimized Startup Procedure
No more waiting for signature database download to complete – ESET NOD32 Antivirus 5 lets you start working on your computer immediately after booting, without compromising your security.

New Features for Geeks

Gamer Mode
When in full-screen mode, ESET NOD32 Antivirus 5 automatically switches to silent mode, which saves system resources, so you can enjoy playing computer games or concentrate on important work tasks without distractions from pop-up messages.

Advanced HIPS Functionality
This one is for real Geeks – now you can customize the behavior of the system in greater detail: specify rules for the system registry, active processes and programs, and fine-tune your security posture.

Advanced Setup Tree
Redesigned advanced setup tree for more intuitive and easier navigation.

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Unilicense

ESET’s unique Unilicense system allows you to extend protection to all operating systems running on a single machine - Windows, Mac OS or Linux - at no additional cost!

System Requirements

Processor Architecture
i386 (Intel® 80386), amd64 (x86-64)

Operating Systems
Microsoft Windows NT4.0 SP6
Microsoft Windows 2000
Microsoft Windows XP
Microsoft Windows Vista
Microsoft Windows 7
Microsoft Windows Home Server

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ESET NOD32 Antivirus - 32bit version

Microsoft® Windows® 7/Vista/Home Server/XP/2000

Version: 5.0.94.0, File size: 49MB, Manual, Quick Start Guide

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ESET NOD32 Antivirus 5 - 64bit version