ESET discontinue the sale of the 2.7 version of NOD32 AntivirusA

Eset Nod32 Antivirus Versión 2.7 - (Updates)January 14, 2010 -

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Eset's leading computer security Eset, said it will discontinue the sale of the Antivirus Software version 2.7 from 1 February 2010.

This leading Antivirus programs and proactive detection of viruses, today announced the gradual removal of the market for version 2.7 of ESET NOD32 Antivirus, consistent with the interests of the company to offer its users the most effective and evolved level protection against the growing threat environment.

From 1 February 2010, version 2.7, compatible with Microsoft Windows 95/98/ME/NT, no longer available for sale and your evaluation version will be removed from the ESET website. However, all current users of version 2.7 will receive the traditional service and technical support on the update of virus signature until 1 February 2012, date which shall be to promote definitely the updates of that version. 

Among the reasons that lead to the removal plan for version 2.7, is Microsoft's decision to end the life cycle of the operating systems Windows 9x/ME as it is risky to continue the development of compatible security software platforms that are outdated. 

In addition, recent cases of high public resonance, as the massive Conficker infection should lead to consider the importance of migration to modern operating systems to maintain an adequate level of safety and efficient. 

In order to offer its customers the best antivirus and security protection, ESET's corporate policy states that, before the release of new versions of its products is available to current users and for the duration of the license previously acquired the new version at no additional charge. In this sense, the ESET's company recommends users of version 2.7 of ESET NOD32 Antivirus migrate to version 4 of the solution, which offers a significant improvement in the protection, benefits and new configuration options and navigation easier to use.

Among the features renovated NOD32 Antivirus 4 are

• Removable Media Security, allowing removable media block to prevent infection.
• Friendly graphical interface for end users, which includes a section of graphics, statistics and monitoring of network activity.
• SysInspector, system diagnostic tool.
• ESET SysRescue, allows creating CD / DVD or USB boot containing the virus to help in this way to repair an infected computer.
• Improved proactive detection, cleaning infected files and self-defense of the solution.
• Integration with Cisco NAC.

New versions of ESET solutions are compatible with Microsoft Windows NT 4.0 SP 6, Microsoft Windows 2000 SP 4, Microsoft Windows XP SP 3, Microsoft Windows Vista SP 2, Microsoft Windows 7 and Microsoft Windows Server 2000, 2003 and 2008 in their Business Editions.

To download the trial version valid for 30 days of ESET NOD32 Antivirus and ESET Smart Security 4 can access: http://www.eset-la.com/download/