A-squared 1 Year for only $5, for 5 days from 10 Dec

[Chubb]

A-squared 1 Year for only $5, for 5 days from 10 Dec

http://forum.emsisoft.com/Default.aspx?g=posts&t=4130

-{ Quote: "5 years a-squared!

On December 10, 2008, 5 years before, the first version of a-squared was released (it was called a-squared Personal 1.0). To celebrate the 5-year anniversary, we have decided to present a very special offer for all users:

Starting with December 10, you can buy a-squared Anti-Malware - 1 Year for only $5, for 5 days! " }-

[PROROOTECT]

A-squared HiJackFree is free - and better for me. Another a-squared, yes!

[Saraceno]

Chubb, this has been asked a number of times, but how light does this run compared to mamutu only?

I'll definitely pick this up for a couple of systems.

[demoneye]

welp its heavy! about 90k in mem , dont think it deserve such mem usage
mamutu is lighter , about 25k

[Perman]

Hi,

Wow, for less than a Big Mac Comb, definitely a BUY. except

it may slow down your overall system speed.

I am using its Mamutu part only.

[djohn]

I tried booth and IMO mamutu is much much lighter.

[Criss]

Can this license be used in mamutu?

[vijayind]

I already have Mamutu.... So i think i'll skip this one...

But nice offer for others who don't have mamutu/a2 IMO.

[vijayind]

-{ Quote: "Can this license be used in mamutu?" }-
No, but you can buy A-Squared Anti-Malware and then disable real-time AM and enable only IDS (Mamutu).

[GES/POR]

In light of this offer i have written a small review on my xfire clanpage: http://www.xfire.com/clans/s0t/news/437104/

I hope yall like it ;D

[Chubb]

-{ Quote: "Chubb, this has been asked a number of times, but how light does this run compared to mamutu only?

I'll definitely pick this up for a couple of systems." }-

I am sorry I can't tell the difference because I haven't tried Mamutu. :P

[jmonge]

-{ Quote: "Hi,

Wow, for less than a Big Mac Comb, definitely a BUY. except

it may slow down your overall system speed.

I am using its Mamutu part only." }-big mac,
man thats my favorite food:thumb:

[djohn]

I wish that offer was for mamutu,I would be all over it.:(

[jmonge]

-{ Quote: "I wish that offer was for mamutu,I would be all over it.:(" }-yeap mee too cause my threatfire doesnt like my pc anymore;D
and i heard alot of good reports on this MAMUTU:thumb: is there a trial?

[Antarctica]

-{ Quote: "
and i heard alot of good reports on this MAMUTU:thumb: is there a trial?" }-

Believe me, you even don't feel it on your PC.:)

30 Days trial http://www.mamutu.com/en/software/mamutu/

[firzen771]

yes there is a trial for Mamutu.

[jmonge]

-{ Quote: "Believe me, you even don't feel it on your PC.:)

30 Days trial http://www.mamutu.com/en/software/mamutu/" }-cool8)

[jmonge]

-{ Quote: "yes there is a trial for Mamutu." }-i am going to try it,to see if i like it:thumb:

[firzen771]

i think you will, its the best BB ive ever used.

[jmonge]

-{ Quote: "i think you will, its the best BB ive ever used." }-
Thanks:thumb:

[blacknight]

I don't love so much the BB, I prefer the HIPS, but I used Mamutu and it's a very good IDS.

[djohn]

-{ Quote: "i think you will, its the best BB ive ever used." }-
Agree,I think its the best BB as well and stable.:thumb:

[djohn]

-{ Quote: "yeap mee too cause my threatfire doesnt like my pc anymore;D
and i heard alot of good reports on this MAMUTU:thumb: is there a trial?" }-
yep,Sorry TF or users that are having good luck But I hate threatfire and the few keyboard luck up incidents is un acceptable.No one should have to experience that.

[jmonge]

-{ Quote: "yep,Sorry TF or users that are having good luck But I hate threatfire and the few keyboard luck up incidents is un acceptable.No one should have to experience that." }-i am very tempted to trial MAMUTU
do you know where to get it?

[djohn]

sure thing here ya go.http://www.mamutu.com

[jmonge]

-{ Quote: "sure thing here ya go.http://www.mamutu.com" }-thanks john:thumb:

[djohn]

Your very welcome my friend.

[jmonge]

-{ Quote: "Your very welcome my friend." }-i was reading the link you gave me and this is like a behav blocker actually it is a b blocker,

[djohn]

Yes it is.

[jmonge]

-{ Quote: "Yes it is." }-thanks again

[bellgamin]

-{ Quote: "I wish that offer was for mamutu,I would be all over it.:(" }-Do as vijayind suggested in his Post #9 and you will HAVE Mamutu for only 5 bux!
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

A-squared includes Ikarus antivirus engine/sigs PLUS Mamutu behavior blocker PLUS A2 anti-malware engine/sigs PLUS hi-jack. Such a deal such a deal! :thumb:

[EASTER]

-{ Quote: "Do as vijayind suggested in his Post #9 and you will HAVE Mamutu for only 5 bux!
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

A-squared includes Ikarus antivirus engine/sigs PLUS Mamutu behavior blocker PLUS A2 anti-malware engine/sigs PLUS hi-jack. Such a deal such a deal! :thumb:" }-

Now theres a deal if i ever seen one. And to think EMSI is been pumping out the goods since Windows98 ;) STILL GOING STRONG!

EASTER

[djohn]

-{ Quote: "Do as vijayind suggested in his Post #9 and you will HAVE Mamutu for only 5 bux!
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

A-squared includes Ikarus antivirus engine/sigs PLUS Mamutu behavior blocker PLUS A2 anti-malware engine/sigs PLUS hi-jack. Such a deal such a deal! :thumb:" }-
Ah I see know,Clever I say.That flew over my head.:o Same price as a subway 5 dollar foot long------ steak and cheese.;D

[jmonge]

hey john finally i just downloaded and install MAMUTU my system remains fast still with only couple of pop ups:thumb: i have like 3 months trial thats freaking awesome:thumb: :thumb:

[djohn]

Dam how you got three months thats great.I think I had thiry days.you lucky

[jmonge]

-{ Quote: "Dam how you got three months thats great.I think I had thiry days.you lucky" }-dont know how or what happen but i got my self 3 months of free security arsenal:thumb:

[firzen771]

lmao, lucky bug or special promotion that wasnt said i guess :P

[jmonge]

;D ;D -{ Quote: "lmao, lucky bug or special promotion that wasnt said i guess :P" }-
;D 8) ;D :thumb:plus 5 bucks for the antimalware package

[jmonge]

-{ Quote: "Your very welcome my friend." }-
this mamutu is superb good,i am playing making rules and it is very easy and fully configurable:thumb:i made mamutu to protect defensewall and my browser to be protected againts manipulation and termination,this is cool man

[djohn]

Cool,You didn't waiste no time there digging in the program and tweaking its security.:thumb:

[jmonge]

-{ Quote: "Cool,You didn't waiste no time there digging in the program and tweaking its security.:thumb:" }-also this litle bugger is fast and it is contain in the Asquare antimalware for 5 bucks man not even a meal at burger king cost five bucks so :thumb: :thumb: very cheap price for this wonderfull software:thumb:

[henryg]

-{ Quote: "I wish that offer was for mamutu,I would be all over it.:(" }-

Not sure if this might work for you...

http://daily-deals.iconico.com/software/mamutu/notify/

[Saraceno]

That's a good deal henryg.

Just a question regarding the $5 offer, if you disable the real-time anti-malware, does resource usage drop by much?

[Hugger]

-{ Quote: "i made mamutu to protect defensewall and my browser to be protected againts manipulation and termination,this is cool man" }-

How?
If I can figure out what on my pc caused my problem then I'll go back to M..
Thanks.
Hugger

[jmonge]

-{ Quote: "How?
If I can figure out what on my pc caused my problem then I'll go back to M..
Thanks.
Hugger" }-
go to procesess and doble click what you want to protect then you can at the bottom can choose and check mark where it says protect this application from process manipulation.it also give a list of items you could block or allow
what ever your need is:thumb:

[djohn]

-{ Quote: "Not sure if this might work for you...

http://daily-deals.iconico.com/software/mamutu/notify/" }-

Ah thanks,But is that site reputable.

[vijayind]

-{ Quote: "Ah thanks,But is that site reputable." }-
They are the same guys who run Bits Du' Jour
http://www.bitsdujour.com/software/mamutu/notify

[djohn]

Ok cool thanks. man thats a bargain.

[SIR****TMG]

A squared and edge run great together, no problem with both running together:thumb:

[Hugger]

-{ Quote: "go to procesess and doble click what you want to protect then you can at the bottom can choose and check mark where it says protect this application from process manipulation.it also give a list of items you could block or allow
what ever your need is:thumb:" }-

jmonge,
Thanks for the help.
I think with all the positive feedback about this software that I'll dl it for $5 and use it.
Hugger

[jmonge]

-{ Quote: "jmonge,
Thanks for the help.
I think with all the positive feedback about this software that I'll dl it for $5 and use it.
Hugger" }-your welcome,yeap i am planing to get a copy my self for 5 bucks,man thats very cheap;D

[oddworld]

How is A Squared?

[jmonge]

-{ Quote: "How is A Squared?" }-to be honest i dont know,the reason i plan to buy the deal is because Asquare has mamutu built in and i really like mamutu but i never tried asquare;D

[firzen771]

A squared is amazing at prevention with ther AS and Behaviour blocking in 1 package, they are known for some FP's and not the best removal, but as long as ur system is clean right now, it should keep it clean.

[demoneye]

mamutu score last place in here http://www.matousec.com/projects/firewall-challenge/results.php

and for those who gona claim its a FW test... it doesnt...netchaina and SSM are there also.. so u can compare them to MAMUTU

not sure what it actually protecting lol , maybe the bank account of EMI hehe

[Pseudo]

-{ Quote: "mamutu score last place in here http://www.matousec.com/projects/firewall-challenge/results.php

and for those who goba claim its a FW test... it doesnt...netchaina and SSM are there also.. so u can compare them to MAMUTU

not sure what it actually protecting lol , maybe the bank account of EMS hehe" }-
::)...

[emsisoft]

Regarding Matousec's test, please read on here and find out, how misplaced Mamutu is in this test:
http://www.wilderssecurity.com/showthread.php?t=226568

[demoneye]

-{ Quote: "Regarding Matousec's test, please read on here and find out, how misplaced Mamutu is in this test:
http://www.wilderssecurity.com/showthread.php?t=226568" }-

i know this thread , i also can read what the tests checked....netchina (very old) + SSM (older lol) score great... most of the test level are attack inside the pc (malware) , mamutu block none (score 2%)...it got to last place...i dont understan EMS , it doesnt ring any bell over there???:doubt:

anyway my choice is for COMDO which i used ,FREE +HIPS+FW +AV (which i dont instaelled atm)...and it hit sec/first place... and its free ...did i mention that? :)

[emsisoft]

You know the other thread, but it seems you didn't read it in detail.

I think I've clearly stated why Mamutu is misplaced there and that it is no wonder, that it performed poor.

To keep it short: Mamutu blocks real malware, not test applications. Mamutu has a great self defense against shutdowns by real malware, but it will not stop the user from manually shutting the program down (like test tools do). It will never feature TCP/UDP/ICMP traffic filtering as tested because it's not a firewall.

If you want to discuss about Mamutu, I'd suggest to do it in a Mamutu thread, please don't try to hijack this a-squared thread.

[demoneye]

-{ Quote: "
If you want to discuss about Mamutu, I'd suggest to do it in a Mamutu thread, please don't try to hijack this a-squared thread." }-

10x for the explanation :thumb: , i dont try to hijack this thread , most reply talk about mamutu , so i also add my line about it :)

so i understand that mamutu is some sort of hybrid ? half ids half some sort of anti malware , with updated sig?...

[firzen771]

no, mamutu does not use signatures, you dont get daily updates like that.

[Pseudo]

-{ Quote: "10x for the explanation :thumb: , i dont try to hijack this thread , most reply talk about mamutu , so i also add my line about it :)

so i understand that mamutu is some sort of hybrid ? half ids half some sort of anti malware , with updated sig?..." }-
A-Squared would fit your description (Mamutu + Anti-Malware), but Mamutu is a behaviour blocker/IDS.

[demoneye]

-{ Quote: "no, mamutu does not use signatures, you dont get daily updates like that." }-

EMS said it block real malware, how can it block real with not knowing them using sig data files?

if he can block real malware ones with out sig files it a pure HIPS...(like ssm , RTD , netchina...)

[demoneye]

-{ Quote: "A-Squared would fit your description (Mamutu + Anti-Malware), but Mamutu is a behaviour blocker/IDS." }-

A-Squared is a pure AV + mamutu

BB that can block real malware with out using sig files? and also faild a test which use same sort malware behaviour....

i repeat the test use malware behaviour , so how come mamutu hit last ?

this thing doesnt make any sense to me ???

[vijayind]

Mamutu is comparable to Norton AntiBot. It also blocks real malware based on behavior and not signature.

[andyman35]

AFAIK Mamutu operates by monitoring a series of individual behaviour events until sufficient malware traits are aggregated in order to flag up a warning.This prevents pop-up overload from legitimate processes that may share individual similarities with malicious ones.In the case of these tests,there is no true malicious payload,only if something 'bad' was really happening would it get intercepted.It'd be easy for the developers to 'pass' all these tests by incorporating specifically tailored detection (as done by some less reputable vendors),but Mamutu is rightly concentrating on real malware detection.

Anyone that believes Mamutu will only block 2% of real,active malware has never tested it in a real world scenario.

[demoneye]

*BTW*

I THINK IT BE NICE TO ADD SOME WAY(import/expoer) TO SAVE THE APPLICATION RULES IN MAMUTU

some how it is missing 8)

[lu_chin]

For anyone who is going for this generous deal, I find that the subscription date shown inside the A-squared license tab ends on 12-13-2009 despite I purchased it earlier today. :thumb: My guess is that it does not matter when you order between now and Dec. 13th and the license will end on 12-13-2009.

Cheers.
Lu Chin

[demoneye]

-{ Quote: "For anyone who is going for this generous deal, I find that the subscription date shown inside the A-squared license tab ends on 12-13-2009 despite I purchased it earlier today. :thumb: My guess is that it does not matter when you order between now and Dec. 13th and the license will end on 12-13-2009.

Cheers.
Lu Chin" }-

the deal is awesome , its a must buy !
A-squared score better than avira and all other AV products :)
according to all tests i put my eyes on

[jmonge]

-{ Quote: "the deal is awesome , its a must buy !
A-squared score better than avira and all other AV products :)
according to all tests i put my eyes on" }-do you have a link,i want to see it?

[jlo]

I bought it but have a problem with Vista,

It all loads up but and says its active however

1) Windows does not recognise it

2) When I unzipped some malware there was no detection. I right clicked and manual scanned the file and it was detected.

So I thought ok may be its on on exuction. So went in via Sandboxie and double clicked on the malware. No detection. Not even a sqeak from IDS. So in summary I don't think its installed properlly although it says it is.

I have sent in a support ticket. I am a bit disapointed really.

Cheers
Jlo

[demoneye]

-{ Quote: "do you have a link,i want to see it?" }-

yes there are some site i have been notify that test it , actually those sites cant be post in forum

one site is on EMS web site so i assuming its ok

http://www.pcsecuritylabs.net/news.php?readmore=12

and here 2

http://ssupdater.com/modules/Forums/index.php?showforum=54

but u need to register this forum in order to see all tests

[jmonge]

-{ Quote: "yes there are some site i have been notify that test it , actually those sites cant be post in forum

one site is on EMS web site so i assuming its ok

http://www.pcsecuritylabs.net/news.php?readmore=12

and here 2

http://ssupdater.com/modules/Forums/index.php?showforum=54

but u need to register this forum in order to see all tests" }-
thanks

[emsisoft]

-{ Quote: "For anyone who is going for this generous deal, I find that the subscription date shown inside the A-squared license tab ends on 12-13-2009 despite I purchased it earlier today. :thumb: My guess is that it does not matter when you order between now and Dec. 13th and the license will end on 12-13-2009.
" }-

No, you always get 3 days more - automatically. :)

Payment processing and software installation sometimes take some time. We want to ensure that everyone can use the whole year and add 3 days to the license period.

[emsisoft]

-{ Quote: "1) Windows does not recognise it" }-

I guess you mean the windows security center. We're currently working on the integration. Took some time to get the needed API information from Microsoft, but we've got it now.

-{ Quote: "2) When I unzipped some malware there was no detection. I right clicked and manual scanned the file and it was detected.

So I thought ok may be its on on exuction. So went in via Sandboxie and double clicked on the malware. No detection. Not even a sqeak from IDS. So in summary I don't think its installed properlly although it says it is." }-

Sandboxie runs the malware in a safe environment, that means, a-squared can't watch the behavior (and no real dangerous action on the system can be performed while it executes in Sandboxie).

[Mongol]

As noted in my sig below I currently have Mamutu but this deal has my mouth watering. Is A-squared 4 now a full blown AV and AntiMalware or is it good to use as a supplement to my Avira Premium. I noticed it has the Ikarus engine...??? ;D

[jlo]

-{ Quote: "

Sandboxie runs the malware in a safe environment, that means, a-squared can't watch the behavior (and no real dangerous action on the system can be performed while it executes in Sandboxie)." }-

Thanks for your reply.

However in your FAO section it suggests to check all is working it suggests using the EICAR file. I went to the site (Linked via your FAO) and double clicked on all the files and just saw a DOS screen appear on my computer with no alert. However when I manually scan the EICAR file it detects this. BTW I clicked on the EICAR file with out sanboxie, so I am sure for some reason the files are not being scanned on exuction by Ikurus, even though its all ticked in the security centre. Any more ideas greatly recieved. i do have a Support ticket open and have written on your website forum as well.

Best wishes

Jlo

[oddworld]

Does A Squared play nice with Norton Internet Security 2009?

[C.S.J]

Curiousity, does the licence start immediatly or can it be activated at a later date?

[deanmartin]

-{ Quote: "Curiousity, does the licence start immediatly or can it be activated at a later date?" }-

The special pricing is only for 1 year licenses. Not for updates.

License period begins with purchase date.

[Mongol]

-{ Quote: "Does A Squared play nice with Norton Internet Security 2009?" }-

I just got a reply from Tony in the A-Squared forum. He said he runs the Norton Security Suite 2009 with this and no problems at all...:thumb: I'll be running it along with good ole Avira...8)

[beethoven]

I am a bit confused - normally you would not run two AV in real-time as this may cause problems. Why is A-squared different and can it be run with all other AV in realtime?

[Tarnak]

-{ Quote: "The special pricing is only for 1 year licenses. Not for updates.

License period begins with purchase date." }-


I would have bought this in a snap if the license was from date of first install since I already have a license which isn't due to expire until August 2009. Ah well!! :'(

[Max Zorin]

-{ Quote: "I am a bit confused - normally you would not run two AV in real-time as this may cause problems. Why is A-squared different and can it be run with all other AV in realtime?" }-

A-Squared was originally using its own scan engine, designed to work alongside AVs. Since V4, it has used its own engine with the Ikarus engine. Ikarus is a full AV / AM - and is unbeatable in its detection of malware - but does have some FPs. The A2 and Ikarus engines are implemented in such a way that there should be no conflicts with AVs. The real time Ikarus engine is implemented as on execution only. A full system scan will scan all files - including non executibles.

You could use A2 as your only protection - but I wouldnt. Dont get me wrong, it has better detection than all other AV / AM scanners out there, but you still need something for on access real time and mail scanning etc.

MZ

[jlo]

Can anyone reach http://www.emsisoft.com/en/support at the moment. Web site appears to be down for me?

Cheers

Jlo

[trjam]

Bottom line, again, is this is a heck of a deal. I really like A-Squared.

[jlo]

-{ Quote: "Can anyone reach http://www.emsisoft.com/en/support at the moment. Web site appears to be down for me?

Cheers

Jlo" }-

Website is up and running again.

Cheers

Jlo

[squid13]

I've downloaded this and installed it and I only want to use the IDS (Mamutu) part. Where do I go to disable the real time AM,what do I check or uncheck. Same for the Ids to make sure it is enabled properly. I realise it sounds sort of dumb but an answer would be appreciated.

[vijayind]

-{ Quote: "I am a bit confused - normally you would not run two AV in real-time as this may cause problems. Why is A-squared different and can it be run with all other AV in realtime?" }-
See : http://www.emsisoft.com/en/support/faq/?id=13

-{ Quote: "Question: Is a-squared fully compatible with antivirus or firewall tools?

Answer:
Yes.

a-squared is a complementary product to antivirus- and firewall software. a-squared was designed to be fully compatible basically with all programs.

If you encounter a problem in combination with another program, please tell us. We will solve the problem as quickly as possible.

Please note, that you should turn off other background guards while running a scan with a-squared. Other guards would check each file twice and the scan would take very long." }-

http://www.emsisoft.com/en/support/faq/?id=17

-{ Quote: "Question: Does a-squared Anti-Malware replace my antivirus software?

Answer:
Until Version 3.5:

No, a-squared Anti-Malware is a complementary program to antivirus tools. It is specialized in finding and removing Trojans, Backdoors, Spyware, Adware, Worms, Keyloggers, Bots and Dialers. Read more at the product page).

Since Version 4.0:

Yes, with the integration of a second scan engine, a-squared Anti-Malware became a full tool against all types of harmful software, including Viruses.

It doesn't use any random scan engine, but two world class products: The Ikarus Anti-Virus- and the a-squared Anti-Spyware-Engine. Independent tests confirm both top positions in the recognition of Viruses, Trojans, Backdoors, Spyware, Adware, Keyloggers, Worms, Bots, Dialers and TrackingCookies." }-

[vijayind]

-{ Quote: "I've downloaded this and installed it and I only want to use the IDS (Mamutu) part. Where do I go to disable the real time AM,what do I check or uncheck. Same for the Ids to make sure it is enabled properly. I realise it sounds sort of dumb but an answer would be appreciated." }-
See: http://www.emsisoft.com/images/en/a2am/securitystatus.png

To Disable Realtime-AM, click disable link next to On-Execution Scan

[Kees1958]

-{ Quote: "As noted in my sig below I currently have Mamutu but this deal has my mouth watering. Is A-squared 4 now a full blown AV and AntiMalware or is it good to use as a supplement to my Avira Premium. I noticed it has the Ikarus engine...??? ;D" }-

Yep, it is also a great AV which checks at execution.

A friend of mine has it running as its primary defense (web protection disabled except for cookies) together with Avira free (with check at writes only, not execute or read).

He argues that Avira will filter out all known criminals when downloading files, A2 will catch them when they execute (assisted by the Mamutu build in IDS).

He does not seem to have issues running them together on a Vista 32bits box

Cheers

[andyman35]

Despite how comprehensive A-Squared AM is,personally I've never experienced any issues at all running it alongside a wide array of security apps.C.I.S.,Avira,Defensewall,Sandboxie,Comodo BOclean,Threatfire all lived happily alongside it at various times.

[waters]

Is the Ikarus engine only used on demand only

[Ed_H]

I have it running along with DefenseWall and Avira Premium with no issues at all. Not sure how much added protection it gives but it doesn't slow things down and the price is right?

[emsisoft]

-{ Quote: "Is the Ikarus engine only used on demand only" }-

The Ikarus engine is combined with the a-squared engine on a very low level. That means on every point, where the scan engine is used, it uses both.

- Disk Scanner.
- Guard that checks every program when it is started.

[C.S.J]

-{ Quote: "
License period begins with purchase date." }-
Ok, that sucks.

I'll pass, yes.. Even at $5

[emsisoft]

You want to ruin us, don't you? ;)

The $5 offer is a special anniversary promo - time limited for sure. Please understand that we can't make this the regular pricing.

[virtumonde]

-{ Quote: "You want to ruin us, don't you? ;)

The $5 offer is a special anniversary promo - time limited for sure. Please understand that we can't make this the regular pricing." }-
No one wants that.But 1-3 months for activate the license would have been even more great.

[squid13]

I installed this morning and it disabled my NIS 2009, that's what I assume cause my icon disappeared from the task bar and when I went to programs to restart, it wouldn't restart. After uninstalling A2 and upon restart my NIS 2009 icon was back in the task bar. Anyone else have this problem?

[C.S.J]

-{ Quote: "You want to ruin us, don't you? ;)

The $5 offer is a special anniversary promo - time limited for sure. Please understand that we can't make this the regular pricing." }-
of course not,

but regardless of whatever price it may be, (which is your choice, not the customers), licences should be able to activate when the customers wants to use it. ::)

[oddworld]

I'm confused.

For $5.00 do I get A Squared and Updates for 1 full Year?



License period begins with purchase date. What does this mean?

[LoneWolf]

-{ Quote: "I'm confused.

For $5.00 do I get A Squared and Updates for 1 full Year?
" }-

Yes

-{ Quote: "
License period begins with purchase date. What does this mean?" }-

It means installed or not lic starts to count down when you buy.

[waters]

I paid for it and now i uninstalled it.Too many warnings just to start Firefox,default settings

[Saraceno]

But after remembering your 'actions', surely you won't get warnings anymore?

[Gren]

-{ Quote: "I paid for it and now i uninstalled it.Too many warnings just to start Firefox,default settings" }-

Got one set of warnings (that required no action) that FF was performing similar actions to malware. Then all was quiet.

I do currently only have the IDS and some of the webguard parts active. Am letting my AV deal with the on execute stuff at the moment.

[Mongol]

-{ Quote: "I paid for it and now i uninstalled it.Too many warnings just to start Firefox,default settings" }-

Its a one time alert with Firefox. Once you OK it thats it. If you set Mamutu with community based settings it will allow Firefox pretty much automatically..thats why its called a behavior blocker...8)

[oddworld]

What is the regular price for A Squared?

[firzen771]

about $40 for 1 year

[oddworld]

-{ Quote: "about $40 for 1 year" }-

Wow, not cheap.

Do I just download the demo or will I get a different download when I pay the $5.00 ?

[demoneye]

-{ Quote: "Wow, not cheap.

Do I just download the demo or will I get a different download when I pay the $5.00 ?" }-

same d/l man

[demoneye]

-{ Quote: "of course not,

but regardless of whatever price it may be, (which is your choice, not the customers), licences should be able to activate when the customers wants to use it. ::)" }-
this kind of license doesn't exist , you paid, u get your key / serial ,from the moment u receive it , its start count ;D

only life time license can be used what ever period time u want 8)

[Saraceno]

So disabling the anti-spyware, and keeping the behaviour blocker on, does it lower the resource usage by much?

For those that just want mamutu, as mentioned earlier in the thread, it's listed here for around $9, or 70 per cent off:
http://www.bitsdujour.com/software/mamutu/notify

[Hiker]

I got it free when it was on Give Away of the Day 8/3/09. Since I have Avira, SASPro ($20 lifetime) and Malwarebytes on demand, I don't run it very often, but figure it's good to have if I ever become infected. It's a slick program, great GUI etc.

[Ed_H]

-{ Quote: "
For those that just want mamutu, as mentioned earlier in the thread, it's listed here for around $9, or 70 per cent off:
http://www.bitsdujour.com/software/mamutu/notify" }-

Are there any test showing Mamutus effectiveness?

[Hiker]

-{ Quote: "of course not,

but regardless of whatever price it may be, (which is your choice, not the customers), licences should be able to activate when the customers wants to use it. ::)" }-

I compare a software license to a guarantee. It's starts on purchase, not when you decide to use it for the 1st time.

[oddworld]

-{ Quote: "I got it free when it was on Give Away of the Day 8/3/09. Since I have Avira, SASPro ($20 lifetime) and Malwarebytes on demand, I don't run it very often, but figure it's good to have if I ever become infected. It's a slick program, great GUI etc." }-


How do you get SASPro ($20 lifetime) ?

[Victek123]

-{ Quote: "this kind of license doesn't exist , you paid, u get your key / serial ,from the moment u receive it , its start count ;D

only life time license can be used what ever period time u want 8)" }-

It may not exist for online purchases, but it is the norm when you buy boxed software. Obviously, in this case the license doesn't become active until you activate the product. You can save a license for as long as you want.

[jmonge]

-{ Quote: "How do you get SASPro ($20 lifetime) ?" }-like this download the free 30 days trial or free version let's say for 5 minutes then delete and they trow you a nice pop up with a 50% discount:thumb: take advantage dont close the pop up get your credit card and use it:thumb: ;D
20 bucks for life:thumb:

[C.S.J]

-{ Quote: "this kind of license doesn't exist , you paid, u get your key / serial ,from the moment u receive it , its start count ;D

only life time license can be used what ever period time u want 8)" }-
so, they do a lifetime licence?

Because I have countless security products, that I may activate whenever I want to (they are not lifetime licences) ::)

[emsisoft]

By default, the license period starts with purchase date when you buy a regular a-squared Anti-Malware license. But you can request to convert the license into a coupon code, e.g. if you want to use the software as a gift or use it later.

But with this special $5 promo, converting to a coupon is not possible, sorry. Imagine thousands of users who buy with the huge discount and resell the licenses over months/years. That would ruin the company.

It's a birthday offer, and birthday ends (afer 5 days in our case). ;)

[jlo]

-{ Quote: "Thanks for your reply.

However in your FAO section it suggests to check all is working it suggests using the EICAR file. I went to the site (Linked via your FAO) and double clicked on all the files and just saw a DOS screen appear on my computer with no alert. However when I manually scan the EICAR file it detects this. BTW I clicked on the EICAR file with out sanboxie, so I am sure for some reason the files are not being scanned on exuction by Ikurus, even though its all ticked in the security centre. Any more ideas greatly recieved. i do have a Support ticket open and have written on your website forum as well.

Best wishes

Jlo" }-


Hi All,

Got my problem sorted out. There was no problem in the first place :)

1) A-Squared will NOT check files/malware when ran in Sanboxie (Which is why I thought it was not working)

2) A-Suared does NOT detect the EICAR test file due to it being to old and dos format

3) A-Squared DOES check files on excution when ran in Windows normal enviroment and can be safety run alongside other AV software as well (In my expereince the IKURUS scan engine is Superb)

Cheers

Jlo

[Saraceno]

It's only $5, can't get better than that.

Payment, done! :)

If you find there's no need for it in your setup, you'll surely have a friend/family member that would greatly benefit from it. Give them a malware-free pc for christmas!

[demoneye]

-{ Quote: "Hi All,

Got my problem sorted out. There was no problem in the first place :)

1) A-Squared will NOT check files/malware when ran in Sanboxie (Which is why I thought it was not working)

" }-

are u absolutely sure about this line mate?
because most in here uses sandboxie.....
if so , it wont be any useful to even test/check mamutu...i run SB :)

[demoneye]

-{ Quote: "It may not exist for online purchases, but it is the norm when you buy boxed software. Obviously, in this case the license doesn't become active until you activate the product. You can save a license for as long as you want." }-

yeah sure , but here we are talking on online buying , unless u gonna fly over emsisoft to get it in box lol (or by mail :) )

cheers

[deanmartin]

Ok, Just bought 2 Licenses one for me and christmas gift for the other. :-X

[demoneye]

BTW a question to emsisoft , why A-squared use about 90k of mem?
its look bad , 2 much system resource comparing to market products 8)

[Saraceno]

demoneye, just remember, it's basically the same as installing an AV (50K - for one which is quite lean), behaviour blocker (20K), and anti-spyware (20K).

(eg. an alternative setup with the same memory usage would be Avast, ThreatFire, MBAM in real time)


There you have it, around 90K in memory.

I've disabled surf protection (as I use sandboxie), and scheduled scans (as I'll run scan regularly in own time). After a re-boot, program runs smooth. I usually have a few false positives from a number of portable applications, but after running a deep-scan, not a single one reported. :)

[emsisoft]

-{ Quote: "BTW a question to emsisoft , why A-squared use about 90k of mem?
its look bad , 2 much system resource comparing to market products 8)" }-

A typical virus or spyware scan engine takes around 50-60 mb. a-squared combines two such engines.

Running Ikarus AV and a-squared would usually result in 110-120 MB RAM usage. But we have removed non needed double signatures (a big advantage for us to make the engine on our own).

Keep in mind, that a-squared Anti-Malware loads more than 2.5 million signatures. Much more than any other single-engine AV product as far as I know. There are only a few bytes needed to detect a virus.

[Saraceno]

demoneye, I think it all depends on what other programs you're running.

For example, when I use opera, and sandboxed, seems to be stable at the figure you mentioned.

But when I run Iron portable (http://www.srware.net/en/software_srware_iron_download.php) as my browser and sandboxed, resource usage drops down 10 000 K.

Otherwise, it's a pretty slick program and can be configured (to however you want it to run) very easily. :thumb:

[Saraceno]

Just an update for those who are interested. After the behaviour part (which is mamutu) settles in and allows certain processes to be allowed, found it uses about 60 000 K in memory. See attached.

Not bad at all, about the same as just Avast! running. But then it varies as it updates hourly, and with further programs launched, returns to around 90 000 K. But a few extra K is no worry to me if it's doing its job and is effective. :)

[waters]

Why is the guard not set to scan on reading and writing like other scanners

[emsisoft]

Such a feature does not really improve the security level. Inactive malware files are not dangerous. Once they are started, the real infection can occur. But there a-squared catches them.

[bellgamin]

-{ Quote: "Such a feature does not really improve the security level." }-But "such a feature" does slow things down.

Therefore, I prefer A2's approach -- much lighter impact, & fully protective against real threats.

[demoneye]

a question for emsisoft

does it true mamutu or even A-squared never take a look (scan/check) files in sandboxie container ?

[demoneye]

-{ Quote: "demoneye, just remember, it's basically the same as installing an AV (50K - for one which is quite lean), behaviour blocker (20K), and anti-spyware (20K).

(eg. an alternative setup with the same memory usage would be Avast, ThreatFire, MBAM in real time)


There you have it, around 90K in memory.
" }-

yes and no for example u can check mem usage of KIS or NIS or avire internet security , they got more programs/modules included like AV engine+anti spyware engine+FIREWALL engine+some more modules and weight less, much more less than 90!

so what is your point?

[Saraceno]

No one is forcing you to spend your hard-earned $5 (these two gatorades I'm drinking right now cost me more). If you don't like the resource usage, go for kaspersky or nortons. ;)

But I'm sure Christian will take resource usage into account with future version upgrades if it is a concern.

Personally, I think the program is worth its recommended price. I feel bad paying only $5!

[cp4eva]

I have it running on one of my desktops (XP SP3 3GB mem 3ghz) and it runs fine. I think a lot of people's issues with it's memory usage are often times pointless considering the amount of memory machines have, nowadays.
Of course, your mileage may vary.

[emsisoft]

-{ Quote: "does it true mamutu or even A-squared never take a look (scan/check) files in sandboxie container ?" }-

As far as I know, Sandboxie runs programs in a secured environment, more or less independent from the actual system.

The a-squared and Mamutu behavior blocking module (Malware-IDS) can only check what's happening on the real system. Therefore I think you're right.

[demoneye]

-{ Quote: "As far as I know, Sandboxie runs programs in a secured environment, more or less independent from the actual system.

The a-squared and Mamutu behavior blocking module (Malware-IDS) can only check what's happening on the real system. Therefore I think you're right." }-
10x a lot for the quick answer, it was mention by some poster in here , you just
confirmed his finding :)

cheers

[Saraceno]

That's good about not scanning inside the sandbox, as you don't need to scan items which are already contained.

Although the $5 promo has just expired, emsisoft is offering (http://www.emsisoft.com/en/order/homeuser/) the program at 50 per cent off, for under $20.

[emsisoft]

-{ Quote: "Although the $5 promo has just expired, emsisoft is offering (http://www.emsisoft.com/en/order/homeuser/) the program at 50 per cent off, for under $20." }-

Please note, the 50% off offer is only visible for visitors from specific countries, not for all.

[GES/POR]

The 3 month subscribtion is also really cool :thumb:

[demoneye]

-{ Quote: "That's good about not scanning inside the sandbox, as you don't need to scan items which are already contained.
" }-

and that not so good man , if any malware get into the SB , its like a time bomb waiting to explode.

i dont think waiting for it to jump out of the SB what ever u (sometimes) access SB container manually .

its just seems not ok 2 me ???