To date, there are many paid and free solutions among antivirus programs. All of them guarantee maximum system protection. This article will also consider and compare two paid antivirus solutions: Kaspersky Anti-Virus and ESET NOD32.
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Comparison Antivirus Avast Free Antivirus and Kaspersky Free
Adding a program to an exclusion of antivirus
Interface
If you compare Kaspersky and NOD32 by the parameter of the convenience of the interface, then at first glance it is clear that the basic functions of these antiviruses are in a prominent place. If the user needs, for example, add a folder to exclude antivirus, then you will have to go to additional parameters. This position is observed in Kaspersky and NOD32. The only difference in the interface is design.
The main menu of Kaspersky consists of a list of basic tools, "More tools" buttons and a small settings icon.
The NOD32 main menu consists of several basic functions, and you can find a list of other sections on the side.
And yet in the NOD32 the structure of the interface is more obvious.
ESET NOD32 1: 0 Kaspersky Anti-Virus
Antivirus defense
The main task of each antivirus is reliable protection. Both anti-virus products were tested by an up-to-date archive of 8983 viruses. This method is one of the simplest and aimed at checking the effectiveness of the anti-virus scanner.
Nod32 coped in just 13 seconds, but also showed not quite satisfying result. Scanning 8573 objects, he revealed 2578 threats. Perhaps this is due to the specifics of the antivirus and with active threats he would have coped better.
Kaspersky Anti-Virus scanned the archive of 56 minutes. This is quite a long time, but the result is better than in Nod32, because he found an 8191 threat. This is most of the entire archive.
ESET NOD32 1: 1 Kaspersky Anti-Virus
Directions of protection
Antivirus have similar components. But in Node32 there is control of devices that allows you to block access to disks, USB drives, etc.
In turn, Kaspersky has im-antivirus, whose task is to ensure security in Internet chats.
ESET NOD32 1: 2 Kaspersky Anti-Virus
Load on the system
In normal mode, NOD32 consumes very little resources.
Kaspersky is much voracious.
When scanning the NOD32 system, the system strongly loads the system.
But after a few seconds, reduces the load.
Kaspersky steadily loads the device with such parameters.
ESET NOD32 2: 2 Kaspersky Anti-Virus
Additional features
Both antivirus have their additional features. Kaspersky has a screen keyboard, recovery after infection, cloud protection, etc.
In Nod32, the tools are sent more for the system analysis.
ESET NOD32 2: 3 Kaspersky Anti-Virus
As a result, the victory for Kaspersky Anti-Virus, because it is more aimed at ensuring the safety of the device. But what antivirus should be used, decides each user for itself, because both products are worthy of attention.