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[Ahmad]

Here are some links to get NOD32 offline updates.

http://foreclip.blogspot.co.at/2012/05/eset-nod32-update-offline-7173-20120527.html

http://yourfreeware.com/downloads/info/download_nod32/

http://nod32offlineupdate.blogspot.co.at/2010/07/got-nod32-antivirus-or-smart-security.html

Thanks for the links.

BTW, Been using NOD32 for years. In version 2.7, I used "Nod32fix" which gave me "64,000   trial days". Now I  use ESET Smart Security 4.2.71.2 with  (PureFix crack)  (by PurplebeanZ).
Been working for almost 2 years.
The only problem I had with ver. 4.2, is on my older computer. If I didn't turn it on in every few weeks, It woulnd't update. That' why I used the offline updates. The links above will give you instructions on how to use it.
Any problems, PM me.

Now, I've returned to version 3.0.695 because I hate the "Self Defense" feature in version 4 & 5. Any way, I was disabling it when installing version 4 or 5. Regarding version 4, I didn't like it because it made my computer reboot when disabling ESET Service.. This issue didn't happen with version 3 or 5.

So, the best versions I've used is 3.0.695 & 5.0.95.

Take care.

[Ronsin-ok]

@Ahamd,  I tried Version 5 for a few months, I also did not like it. Version 3 was good, but had problems getting it to automaticaly update. Version 4 just keeps updating itself, so I can spend more time doing on other things.

[Ahmad]

Version 3 was good, but had problems getting it to automaticaly update.

Strange !! 
It works with me very well with no one problem... It updates itself automatically as long as it has valid Username & Password. I like it very much because it's simple.

Version 5 is more advanced and sophisticated with many options, and it's better for more advanced users.

Take care.

[Shadow.97]

@Ahamd,  I tried Version 5 for a few months, I also did not like it. Version 3 was good, but had problems getting it to automaticaly update. Version 4 just keeps updating itself, so I can spend more time doing on other things.

The things i dont like about my ESET verision is that the firewall can be kind of tricky to portforward, and i cant shut it of permanently

[BLADESHARK]

The things i dont like about my ESET verision is that the firewall can be kind of tricky to portforward, and i cant shut it of permanently

Is there no option in ESET to allow exceptions?

[Ahmad]

The things i dont like about my ESET verision is that the firewall can be kind of tricky to portforward, and i cant shut it of permanently

Is there no option in ESET to allow exceptions?

YES, there is an option to allow exceptions in ESET Smart Security version 4 & 5.
I use uTorrent and I add it in the exception list in the firewall so as to let the port opened permanently.
Just like windows firewall.. when you install uTorrent, it add an exception for itself in windows firewall, and so you must add an exception for it in ESET firewall.

[Shadow.97]

The things i dont like about my ESET verision is that the firewall can be kind of tricky to portforward, and i cant shut it of permanently

Is there no option in ESET to allow exceptions?

YES, there is an option to allow exceptions in ESET Smart Security version 4 & 5.
I use uTorrent and I add it in the exception list in the firewall so as to let the port opened permanently.
Just like windows firewall.. when you install uTorrent, it add an exception for itself in windows firewall, and so you must add an exception for it in ESET firewall.

I want to have All ports open in it, as it gets annoying to open 2-3 ports each day

[Ahmad]

What I used to do with version 5 regarding uTorrent as example is this:
I open port in my router & write the same number of the port in uTorrent.
Then the port should be opened now.... NOT YET.

The last step is to make an exception for uTorrent in ESET Smart Security firewall. Since you add this exception for uTorrent, all connections are allowed for it including the port you have opened for it.

Be sure to choose the type of ESET firewall "Automatic Mode with Exceptions", then add uTorrent in the application exception list and after that its ports will be permanently allowed without doing anything.

[humbert]

What I used to do with version 5 regarding uTorrent as example is this:
I open port in my router & write the same number of the port in uTorrent.
Then the port should be opened now.... NOT YET

As I recall, you said the router was your neighbor's and he was sharing the connection with you and a few other guys. Does that mean he gave you the login and password, assuming he knows enough not to use the router's default? Don't get me wrong, the problem isn't lack of trust but rather he may think you'll somehow accidentally misconfigure it. Or is it that he know you're knowledgeable enough about all this and accordingly gave you carte blanche to do all the configuration?

The last step is to make an exception for uTorrent in ESET Smart Security firewall. Since you add this exception for uTorrent, all connections are allowed for it including the port you have opened for it.
Be sure to choose the type of ESET firewall "Automatic Mode with Exceptions", then add uTorrent in the application exception list and after that its ports will be permanently allowed without doing anything.

I understand perfectly µTorrent's situation regarding firewalls. I use MSE and Windows own firewall, and upon installation µTorrent always asks for permission to make the proper modifications. What I don't understand is this business of having to open a port on the router. Since I first ran into µTorrent a while back, I've had 3 ISP's, all using routers. Not once have I ever have to change anything in the router for µTorrent to work properly. However, since in all that time I was the only one on the LAN using it, I wonder is there a situation where if you have more than 1 person on the same LAN running µTorrent, if maybe this creates a situation where a different port must be assigned for each user.

[Shadow.97]

What I used to do with version 5 regarding uTorrent as example is this:
I open port in my router & write the same number of the port in uTorrent.
Then the port should be opened now.... NOT YET

As I recall, you said the router was your neighbor's and he was sharing the connection with you and a few other guys. Does that mean he gave you the login and password, assuming he knows enough not to use the router's default? Don't get me wrong, the problem isn't lack of trust but rather he may think you'll somehow accidentally misconfigure it. Or is it that he know you're knowledgeable enough about all this and accordingly gave you carte blanche to do all the configuration?

The last step is to make an exception for uTorrent in ESET Smart Security firewall. Since you add this exception for uTorrent, all connections are allowed for it including the port you have opened for it.
Be sure to choose the type of ESET firewall "Automatic Mode with Exceptions", then add uTorrent in the application exception list and after that its ports will be permanently allowed without doing anything.

I understand perfectly µTorrent's situation regarding firewalls. I use MSE and Windows own firewall, and upon installation µTorrent always asks for permission to make the proper modifications. What I don't understand is this business of having to open a port on the router. Since I first ran into µTorrent a while back, I've had 3 ISP's, all using routers. Not once have I ever have to change anything in the router for µTorrent to work properly. However, since in all that time I was the only one on the LAN using it, I wonder is there a situation where if you have more than 1 person on the same LAN running µTorrent, if maybe this creates a situation where a different port must be assigned for each user.

Hi humbert! If i try downloading without a router port open i get speeds about 1-25 kb/sec, but when it is open i get speeds over 1100 kb/sec, as with my old ZyXEL router i only managed to get speeds at 500 KB/sec