NOD32 ANTIVIRUS

Software Name:
NOD32 Antivirus System

Version:
2.70

Software Developer:
ESET

Software Type:
Anti-virus

Price:

$39

Minimum Requirements (as specified by CowRouter):
Windows XP with Service Pack 2 (32/64 bit)
Windows Vista (32/64 bit)
64 MB RAM

Recommended For:
Users who do not have enough RAM in their computers to support memory-consuming anti-viruses and want to protect their computers from high risk infections without affecting computer processing speeds.

Description:
NOD32 is the pick-of-the-lot, when it comes to protecting low-spec computers from dangerous malware. NOD32 consumes comparatively less memory but promises to keep a computer system free from high-risk infections, provided your computer usage does not involve frequent downloading of unknown files and pirated softwares and a habitual exchange of data via pen drives. NOD32 has an effective and rapid anti-virus scanner which does not detain your computer's memory and the real-time scanner also provides active protection, especially from viruses and worms present in pen drives. It can also detect and disinfect viruses present in archives.

Upsides:

Effective anti-virus protection with a speedy scanner and low memory usage, disinfection of viruses from archives, quick updates, easy to crack (for pirated software users only)

Downsides:

Comparatively smaller virus database, can not scan RAR files, comparatively overpriced (at $39), occasional problems with NOD32 modules

Overall, a 3.75/5.0

Download link:

http://rapidshare.com/files/136488684/EAV_3.0.669_32bit.rar

BITDEFENDER INTERNET SECURITY 2008

Software Name:
BitDefender Internet Security 2008

Version:

11.0.17

Software Developer:
SOFTWIN

Software Type:
Anti-virus, firewall

Price:

$49.95 ($29.95 for BitDefender Anti-virus 2008)

Minimum Requirements (as specified by CowRouter):
Windows XP with Service Pack 2 (32/64 bit)
Windows Vista (32/64 bit)
1 GB RAM

Recommended For:
Almost anyone who uses a fast PC and visits suspicious underground sites and downloads pirated software and other files from the web. Also recommended for users who frequently exchange data via pen drives.

Description:
BDIS 2008 is the absinthe of anti-viruses. It's memory draining but quite effective; amongst anti-viruses it has the best virus detection and removal performance. The software is quite heavy on the memory and hence, recommended only for PCs having atleat 1 GB of RAM. BD is known for its large database in viruses and, in terms of viral detection and removal, outshines most of it's competition. The BDIS anti-virus scanner does take it's time and requires more memory, in addition to the memory used by the real-time monitor, but gets the job done. The real-time protection monitor is as potent, with quick detection as soon as any unauthorized application tries to download malware on to your PC.

The firewall is quite robust. The only downside being that it keeps on nagging you everytime you open a net-utilizing application. BDIS also provides a 'gamer mode' which decreases it's memory requirements and affords users a hassle-free gaming experience.

Upsides:

A puissant virus detection and removal performance, robust firewall, disinfects RAR files, vigilant real-time monitor, considerate gamer mode

Downsides:

Inability to disinfect archives, high memory usage, engines remain active despite turning BitDefender off, peevish firewall alerts, obstinately tries to delete the crack even if specified as an exception, problems relating to BDIS engines not launching due to insufficient administrative rights (for pirated software users only)

Overall, a 4.25/5.0

Download link:
http://www.filefactory.com/file/30d174/