The ESET NOD32 antivirus software is, at the moment, one of the most popular and crticially-acclaimed antivirus suites around. Now at the 4.2 version, NOD32 impresses users with its effectiveness as well as with its user interface. Best yet, you don’t have to take our word for it as a free NOD32 (v 4.2) trial is available for download using the link provided below.

But, before you actually download the free trial for NOD32, let’s take a quick look at what to expect.

Firs of all, the graphical interface is very close to what any antivirus suite should provide. There are two setting screens: a standard features screen where the user can make the basic settings and an advanced settings screen for those of you that want to optimize their antivirus suite by as much as possible. (NOTE: If you are not experienced in handling antivirus settings, it may be best to stick to the standard setting screen). This makes NOD32 a viable option for both begginers and advanced users.

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And since we previously talked about optimization, note that the scan speed is also something you should take into consideration. It may not be the single fastest antivirus scanner, but it definitely at the top. Combine this with one of the highest efficiencies around when it comes to detecting and catching viruses, worms, trojans, rogues and other threats and you got yourself a very powerful antivirus suite.

Another thing that I like about NOD32 is that the resident protection is not a burden for your computer’s resources, making it a viable (if not the best) option if you are using an older computer, or just want as much torque for your games/web browsing/etc as possible.

Overall, I strongly recommend that you download the free NOD32 4.2 trial and give it a shot. If you like it (and chances are you will), you can then buy the full version (Amazon.com offers it for $49.99). However, if you are looking for a completely free antivirus that can do as good of a job as possible, the AVG 9.0 Free Edition is also a good alternative. Use the link here to download AVG 9.0 for free.