Anyone using NOD32 anti-virus?
@purplehyacinth (575)
Philippines
July 17, 2008 10:55pm CST
I am currently using NOD32. It's really good in detecting virus. But when virus is finally detected, when I am prompted to delete it, it would say "file is locked". What does that mean? Do I have to change any settings?
If I wont be able to solve this, probably I would change my anti-virus. Any recommendation?
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@steivene2hot (158)
• Philippines
18 Jul 08
I've used ESET NOD32 SMART SECURITY before, its basically the same with other NOD Version. A piece of advise if you don't mind, i got infected with a virus and a spyware. NOD products are weak in detecting and removing virus, trojans, malware, spyware and other threats. It is also weak in run-time scanning.
Why not use other Anti-Virus softwares like Norton, Kaspersky, AVG. Currently i'm using Kaspersky Internet Security 7, so far so good. Another heads up my friend, don't use IE browser because they are more prone to viruses.
@purplehyacinth (575)
• Philippines
18 Jul 08
thanks. I thought NOD32 was good in scanning. so you're using Mozilla firefox?
@steivene2hot (158)
• Philippines
18 Jul 08
yup, firefox 3 actually. Here's the link if you want to download it at: http://www.spreadfirefox.com/
@petiksmode (2983)
• Philippines
21 Jul 08
i am using the same anti virus and experience almost the same prob..actually not that that the file is locked but rather after cleanign the virus there will be prompt on the file cannot be found...
this discussion do have lots of responses and i cant read them all may i asked have you followed some advices and have you get rid of your prob? how?
thnks
@purplehyacinth (575)
• Philippines
22 Jul 08
the last time it detected a virus was when I plugged in a USB, that was about 2 weeks ago. Since it indicated "file is locked" and I could do nothing, I just reformatted it. I haven't done the suggestions yet. When I get rid of the problem, I'll inform you...
@trustinnerd (286)
• Indonesia
18 Jul 08
yeah im NOD32 user too ^_^,well i think NOD is very good n use less resource of ur pc..
hmm "file is locked"..i guess the files is in zipped files or its have been locked by previous installed antivirus n i have see tools that can opens locked files somewhere try googling little bit friend.
@goodboy1009 (12)
• China
21 Jul 08
That is because the program with virus have ran in your system, You must stop the program from running, Them you can delete it from system. Try to find the program and prevent it to run or you can try delete it in DOS mode.
@_sketch_ (5742)
• United States
18 Jul 08
I've never heard of it, sorry. That's really weird though. All the anti-virus programs I've ever used always automatically deleted viruses. I have stop-sign antivirus and it works great. My computer is a lot faster and more efficient now. I would definitely recommend it if you do end up changing your anti-virus.
@purplehyacinth (575)
• Philippines
18 Jul 08
thanks for your response. What's the name of your anti-virus? Is STOP-SIGN the name of your anti-virus?
@karagala (447)
• Philippines
19 Jul 08
I'd rather have an AVG. It works silently too like NOD32 and in my opinion is good at detecting viruses and without ruining the files that they are sticking into.
@purplehyacinth (575)
• Philippines
21 Jul 08
thanks. If I cant really fix my problem with NOD32, i'll try that..
@slepart (207)
• Philippines
19 Jul 08
Esed Nod32 is a good Antivirus with a high detection rate..It is ranked #3 on computer magazines survey of 2008 with #1 Bitdefender and # 2 Kaspersky..I think you must check the settings of your antivirus my friend..You can try the other 2 antivirus i mentioned too..They are good virus detection too. I used that Esed Nod32 before but i shifted to Kaspersky because i got it free from a friend who's a seller of it...
