ESET is a PC protection company that has been around for a little over two decades now. The company has not been known for providing regular updates and improvements to its PC protection applications. However, the most recent release of ESET offers a comprehensive suite of protection tools that may be worth your consideration. Instead of releasing new versions every year, ESET has opted to offer continual updates and release new software only when needed.
In terms of lab testing, ESET NOD32 has been acknowledged by the major independent testing labs such as AV-Test, AV-Comparatives, and PC Security Labs as providing relatively decent protection against spyware and viruses with passing scores for overall protection.
ESET is based in Slovakia and has slowly upgraded its products to include new tools and features. This article represents our take on this new software with a comprehensive ESET Nod32 review.
One of the upgrades EST has implemented in NOD32 Antivirus is the new interface which is professionally designed with easy to understand navigation features located on the left-hand side of the interface. Some of the other features include:
ESET NOD32 antivirus protection offers improvements over previous versions of ESET however, further enhancements could be made to bring the application up to speed with other PC protection software on the market. Some of the pros and cons include:
ESET NOD32 Antivirus 2014 is available as a 30-day free trial. Once the trial has ended, the cost is $39.99 for one PC per year or $59.99 for two years. There are also plans that start at $49.99 for two PCs and range to five PCs for $99.99 per year. The two year plans in this category range from $74.99 for two PCs to $149.99 for five PCs. You can view more details on the pricing options by clicking this link.
As a final verdict, ESET has improved its PC protection in terms of viruses and spyware with a better product. The technical support leaves much to be desired but overall, the program provides average protection for your home PC.