a-squared AntiMalware Free for One Year.

[TheKid7]

November 11, 2009 Only - a-squared AntiMalware - Free 1 Year License

http://www.emsisoft.com/en/order/24h/

[Kees1958]

Cool thanks

[Page42]

Nice offer.

As a heads up.... I seem to recall on previous giveaways that Emsi Software does an automatic renewal thing that customers must be careful to opt out of when subscribing if they don't want to be renewed in a year.

FWIW ;)

[the Tester]

-{ Quote: "Nice offer.

As a heads up.... I seem to recall on previous giveaways that Emsi Software does an automatic renewal thing that customers must be careful to opt out of when subscribing if they don't want to be renewed in a year.

FWIW ;)" }-

Thanks for the heads up.
I am currently operating on a free one year license.

[GES/POR]

So, whats the catch?

I mean y release an expensive super high detecting (99%) 2 "top tier engine" product for free? Not enough customers maybe? idk

Thanks,

Ges

[the Tester]

I don't know about the motivation for give-aways.
All of the features work well and I haven't had a problem with it so far.

[TheKid7]

-{ Quote: "Nice offer.

As a heads up.... I seem to recall on previous giveaways that Emsi Software does an automatic renewal thing that customers must be careful to opt out of when subscribing if they don't want to be renewed in a year.

FWIW ;)" }-

On a previous giveaway I chose "cash" payment. If they do not have your credit card number I don't see how they can do an automatic renewal.

[firzen771]

-{ Quote: "On a previous giveaway I chose "cash" payment. If they do not have your credit card number I don't see how they can do an automatic renewal." }-

lol they cant, thats why u shuld all just choose cash for these.

[emsisoft]

-{ Quote: "As a heads up.... I seem to recall on previous giveaways that Emsi Software does an automatic renewal thing that customers must be careful to opt out of when subscribing if they don't want to be renewed in a year." }-

Not with this one. You just have to signup for a new user account to get the free license key. No address or billing information required - except you choose one of the other editions that are > $0.

-{ Quote: "
So, whats the catch?

I mean y release an expensive super high detecting (99%) 2 "top tier engine" product for free? Not enough customers maybe? idk
" }-

There is no 'catch'. We believe that many users will like the product and buy a renewal after the initial free year.

Free giveaways are a great opportunity to get a higher market share too.

[jmonge]

-{ Quote: "Not with this one. You just have to signup for a new user account to get the free license key. No address or billing information required - except you choose one of the other editions that are > $0.



There is no 'catch'. We believe that many users will like the product and buy a renewal after the initial free year.

Free giveaways are a great opportunity to get a higher market share too." }-plus it is a high quality product:thumb:

[Page42]

-{ Quote: "As a heads up.... I seem to recall on previous giveaways that Emsi Software does an automatic renewal thing that customers must be careful to opt out of when subscribing if they don't want to be renewed in a year." }-
-{ Quote: "Not with this one. You just have to signup for a new user account to get the free license key. No address or billing information required - except you choose one of the other editions that are > $0." }-
Thanks for posting that clarification. I think that you have done well to eliminate the auto-renewal. :thumb:

[JerryM]

I may have missed it, but does the offer require immediate installation, or can one wait until what he is using has expired, and then install A-Squared AM? I have several months on my current application, and hate to waste them.

Regards,
Jerry

[firzen771]

-{ Quote: "I may have missed it, but does the offer require immediate installation, or can one wait until what he is using has expired, and then install A-Squared AM? I have several months on my current application, and hate to waste them.

Regards,
Jerry" }-

the way the account system works with A-Squared means thers no need to install it right away, it can be wenever since the license is in ur account, not in a serial key.

[JerryM]

-{ Quote: "the way the account system works with A-Squared means thers no need to install it right away, it can be wenever since the license is in ur account, not in a serial key." }-

Great, and thanks a lot.
Regards,
Jerry

[quanzi_1507]

-{ Quote: "-{ Quote: "the way the account system works with A-Squared means thers no need to install it right away, it can be wenever since the license is in ur account, not in a serial key." }-
Great, and thanks a lot.
Regards,
Jerry" }-
Be careful, the remaining days of your subscription start to count down right when you purchase the product, even if you haven't installed it yet.

Therefore, if you want to wait, for example, 2 months till your current application expires, you'll only have 10 months left on your subscription when you install a2.

[JerryM]

-{ Quote: "Be careful, the remaining days of your subscription start to count down right when you purchase the product, even if you haven't installed it yet.

Therefore, if you want to wait, for example, 2 months till your current application expires, you'll only have 10 months left on your subscription when you install a2." }-

Thanks, quanzi, and that may cause it to not to be of much help to me. I have about 9 months left on my FS IS license, and I might as well use it. That would just leave about 3 months for the a-squared. However, that would be enough to test it on my system.

Regards,
Jerry

[ratchet]

Just to be sure about this, I would not need an anti-virus with this enabled, correct? Thank You!

[firzen771]

-{ Quote: "Just to be sure about this, I would not need an anti-virus with this enabled, correct? Thank You!" }-

no u will not need an AV with A2.

[Woody777]

It says it is for free but there is no version besides the trial version listed & the price is 40.00. Nothing about a free version.

[firzen771]

-{ Quote: "It says it is for free but there is no version besides the trial version listed & the price is 40.00. Nothing about a free version." }-

it doesnt start till the 11th...

[Woody777]

That explains it. Ok I will try on the 11th.

[TheIgster]

-{ Quote: "no u will not need an AV with A2." }-

Isn't it just anti malware?

I would still suggest an AV product as well IMO.

[falkor]

Really there is no need . It is called AntiMalware because it protects against MORE than just viruses . It is very good protection . Better than many AntiVirus products out there

[firzen771]

-{ Quote: "Isn't it just anti malware?

I would still suggest an AV product as well IMO." }-

it uses the Ikarus Antivirus engine and the A2 Antimalware engine, and btw Antimalware means MALWARE, no where in ther does it say spyware specific...

[1timeuserrr]

Yes, quanzi_1507 is correct: "The remaining days of your subscription start to count down right when you purchase the product, even if you haven't installed it yet".

I'm a A-Squared user and today a friend of mine moved from KIS to A-Squared because of it's great detection rate: it catched every worm and trojan inside his USB pen drives that KIS missed.

BTW, A-Squared Antimalware is a complete solution, that means, there is no need for another AV as it has an antivirus (Ikarus) + antimalware (their own engine) and also includes Mamutu, a behavior based malware blocking.

I'm currently happy with it and hope nothing changes that for the next 10 months when my license expires :)

[TheIgster]

-{ Quote: "it uses the Ikarus Antivirus engine and the A2 Antimalware engine, and btw Antimalware means MALWARE, no where in ther does it say spyware specific..." }-

And where exactly did I say spyware? I didn't mention spyware at all. Please read my post:

-{ Quote: "Isn't it just anti malware?

I would still suggest an AV product as well IMO." }-

Also, sorry, but a product that says antimalware, doesn't speak of viruses at all. I would still use an antivirus app.

[firzen771]

-{ Quote: "And where exactly did I say spyware? I didn't mention spyware at all. Please read my post:



Also, sorry, but a product that says antimalware, doesn't speak of viruses at all. I would still use an antivirus app." }-

-{ Quote: "Isn't it just anti malware?

I would still suggest an AV product as well IMO." }-

so wer in anti MALWARE does it mean "excluding viruses" ive given u all the info u need, A2 antiMALWARE includes the Ikarus ANTIVIRUS engine and the A2 antiMALWARE engine, so happy now?

if u dont know what MALWARE is yet, then thats a shame on these forums since malware INCLUDES viruses since a virus is malware.

[JohnnyDollar]

-{ Quote: "And where exactly did I say spyware? I didn't mention spyware at all. Please read my post:



Also, sorry, but a product that says antimalware, doesn't speak of viruses at all. I would still use an antivirus app." }-

You recommend using 2 av's in realtime?

[firzen771]

-{ Quote: "You recommend using 2 av's in realtime?" }-

well to me it seems he doesnt know what malware is exactly and what the word encompasses :-\

[TheIgster]

-{ Quote: "so wer in anti MALWARE does it mean "excluding viruses" ive given u all the info u need, A2 antiMALWARE includes the Ikarus ANTIVIRUS engine and the A2 antiMALWARE engine, so happy now?

if u dont know what MALWARE is yet, then thats a shame on these forums since malware INCLUDES viruses since a virus is malware." }-

Fair enough, but why call something antimalware or antivirus then? Semantics I suppose. I realize malware means pretty much everything. But why have an anti virus forum here and an anti malware forum then?

For the most part, anything that protects against "viruses" per se, say that.

[firzen771]

-{ Quote: "Fair enough, but why call something antimalware or antivirus then? Semantics I suppose. I realize malware means pretty much everything. But why have an anti virus forum here and an anti malware forum then?

For the most part, anything that protects against "viruses" per se, say that." }-

only reason is cause historically theyve been called Antiviruses since befre thats all they did, and to prevent user confusion the name stuck :-\

[TheIgster]

-{ Quote: "only reason is cause historically theyve been called Antiviruses since befre thats all they did, and to prevent user confusion the name stuck :-\" }-

Fair enough.

[HKEY1952]

-{ Quote: "
* The word 'Malware' is composed of the terms 'malicious' and 'software', thus meaning no more than 'malicious software'. The definition of Malware includes all sorts of programs which inflict damage on the PC.
" }-

Link to Emsi Software Quote:
http://www.emsisoft.com/en/software/antimalware/


-{ Quote: "
Malware, short for malicious software, is software designed to infiltrate or damage a computer system without the owner's informed consent. The expression is a general term used by computer professionals to mean a variety of forms of hostile, intrusive, or annoying software or program code.[1] The term "computer virus" is sometimes used as a catch-all phrase to include all types of malware, including true viruses.
" }-

Link to Wikipedia Quote:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Malware


HKEY1952

[Durad]

Im using A2 and its very good product, a LOT of features, very good detection rate, does not slow down.
I love that surf protection feature.

A2 with Prevx or SASPRO would be my ideal combination.

[firzen771]

1 thing i dont like about it, it only does On-Execution file scanning, not on read/write...

[SweX]

My experience with the word malware is this.

Malware= Viruses, Trojans, adware, etc etc.....

Malware is one/universal word for all/many threats!


Edit: Just checked A2 website wich says A2 protects against....

Viruses, backdoors, trojans, rootkits, worms, bots, dialers, keyloggers, adware, spyware, trackingcookies!

So YES Viruses is included !-)

SweX

[HKEY1952]

-{ Quote: "1 thing i dont like about it, it only does On-Execution file scanning, not on read/write..." }-

I searched the Emsi Software Web Site and was unable to find whether A-Squared Antimalware DOES or DOES NOT scan on read/write.....

Where did you obtain this information that A-Squared Antimalware only exists On-Execution scanning and not read/write scanning?

Could you please provide us with an link to this information?.....Thanks


HKEY1952

[HKEY1952]

When installed, does A-Squared Antimalware register in the Microsoft Windows XP, Vista, and 7 Security Centers?


HKEY1952

[gery]

-{ Quote: "I searched the Emsi Software Web Site and was unable to find whether A-Squared Antimalware DOES or DOES NOT scan on read/write.....

Where did you obtain this information that A-Squared Antimalware only exists On-Execution scanning and not read/write scanning?

Could you please provide us with an link to this information?.....Thanks


HKEY1952" }-
i guess the info brought about the scanning thing is true no reading just on execution

[falkor]

-{ Quote: "When installed, does A-Squared Antimalware register in the Microsoft Windows XP, Vista, and 7 Security Centers?


HKEY1952" }-


YES:)

[PLAYACTION]

Do I download it now as it says its not free, or wait till the 11th to download it?

Thanks

[firzen771]

-{ Quote: "Do I download it now as it says its not free, or wait till the 11th to download it?

Thanks" }-

the offer is ONLY on the 11th.

[1timeuserrr]

-{ Quote: "I searched the Emsi Software Web Site and was unable to find whether A-Squared Antimalware DOES or DOES NOT scan on read/write.....

Where did you obtain this information that A-Squared Antimalware only exists On-Execution scanning and not read/write scanning?

Could you please provide us with an link to this information?.....Thanks

HKEY1952" }-

It's true. A-Squared's guard works on-execution:

"On x64-systems the scanner and OnExecution guard work very well, but the behavior blocking module (Malware-IDS) does not run currently."

You can find this text here: http://www.emsisoft.com/en/software/antimalware/

Also, this information was confirmed by A-Squared staff too.

[andyman35]

-{ Quote: "I searched the Emsi Software Web Site and was unable to find whether A-Squared Antimalware DOES or DOES NOT scan on read/write.....

Where did you obtain this information that A-Squared Antimalware only exists On-Execution scanning and not read/write scanning?

Could you please provide us with an link to this information?.....Thanks


HKEY1952" }-
This explains the workings of A2AM:

http://www.protectstar-testlab.org/content/site/dateien/1010test-emsi-a-squared_en.pdf

*Quote* "The protection concept used by
a-squared follows a different approach
to the usual method: Whereas classical
virus scanners examine files for
damaging code when the files are read
or written (on-access scan), a-squared
only analyses the files when they are
executed. This process is also known as
an on-execution scan."

[firzen771]

-{ Quote: "This explains the workings of A2AM:

http://www.protectstar-testlab.org/content/site/dateien/1010test-emsi-a-squared_en.pdf

*Quote* "The protection concept used by
a-squared follows a different approach
to the usual method: Whereas classical
virus scanners examine files for
damaging code when the files are read
or written (on-access scan), a-squared
only analyses the files when they are
executed. This process is also known as
an on-execution scan."" }-

thx for the link ;D i knew it was on-execution but didnt have any real proof other than myself :)

[andyman35]

-{ Quote: "thx for the link ;D i knew it was on-execution but didnt have any real proof other than myself :)" }-
Likewise I knew that it was the case but didn't know quite how I did know.;D

[Fuzzfas]

Guys, can someone tell if A2 Anti-Malware is heavy CPU-wise? (i don't care about RAM).

Also, how many processes run?

Thanks.

[cruelsister]

Only 2 processes, Guard and Service. CPU wise, I personally don't see much of a difference between A2 and Avira, which it replaced (I'm running it on a Laptop under Server 2008). RAM-wise, in my machine both combined are ~14,000K.

I really don't know it is there.

[Fuzzfas]

-{ Quote: "Only 2 processes, Guard and Service. CPU wise, I personally don't see much of a difference between A2 and Avira, which it replaced (I'm running it on a Laptop under Server 2008). RAM-wise n my machine both combines that up ~14,000K.

You really won't know it is there." }-

Thank you very much.

Sounds good. I will probably join the "assault" of Nov. 11 then. ;D

[firzen771]

-{ Quote: "Only 2 processes, Guard and Service. CPU wise, I personally don't see much of a difference between A2 and Avira, which it replaced (I'm running it on a Laptop under Server 2008). RAM-wise, in my machine both combined are ~14,000K.

I really don't know it is there." }-

whats the CPU usage of A2 when u launch a program for instance? that wuld be a more accurate way to compare since it only scans on execution unlike normal AV's that are always scanning.

[HKEY1952]

-{ Quote: "
This explains the workings of A2AM:

http://www.protectstar-testlab.org/c...squared_en.pdf

*Quote* "The protection concept used by
a-squared follows a different approach
to the usual method: Whereas classical
virus scanners examine files for
damaging code when the files are read
or written (on-access scan), a-squared
only analyses the files when they are
executed. This process is also known as
an on-execution scan."
" }-
Thanks for your efforts andyman35.....that information is good to know.

I also agree with A-Squared's concept of not implementing read/write scanning, the process would only consume resources and the constant combing of the file system most likely would render sluggishness in both the
A-Squared Antimalware software and the computer's overall performance.


-{ Quote: "YES:) " }-
Thanks falkor,.....you have seventeen Posts as of this Post, Welcome to Wilders Security Forums.....


-{ Quote: "
thx for the link ;D i knew it was on-execution but didnt have any real proof other than myself :)
" }-
.....and your self proclamation was acceptable firzen771.....your statement was accepted as 'truth'.....sometimes one exists the knowledge of the truth without tangible proof or evidence, however, over time,
should one display overall trustworthiness, while most of the time they also provide tangible proof or evidence, then that persons proclaiming, overall, can be accepted as 'truth', even without tangible proof or evidence.

I accepted your statement as 'truth' even without the tangible proof or evidence and would have left it at that until I was unable to find the information on the venders Web Site stating one way or another whether
A-Squared Antimalware existed scanning on read/write access.....and is the only reason I raised the question in order to know the actual 'truth'.

.....and now we know undoubtedly.....
01) - A-Squared Antimalware DOES NOT scan or analyze files on read/write access, and the process is known as an: on-access scan.
02) - A-Squared Antimalware DOES scan or analyze files when they are executed, and the process is known as an: on-execution scan.


HKEY1952

[andyman35]

-{ Quote: "Thanks for your efforts andyman35.....that information is good to know.

I also agree with A-Squared's concept of not implementing read/write scanning, the process would only consume resources and the constant combing of the file system most likely would render sluggishness in both the
A-Squared Antimalware software and the computer's overall performance.
" }-
The only drawback to this method ,which I've mentioned in a previous thread is that you have to remember to do an on demand scan on any files you download for somebody else,otherwise you could unwittingly pass on malware.

Probably running an ultra light 'real timer' such as PrevX alongside A2AM would be advisable just in case.

[firzen771]

-{ Quote: "The only drawback to this method ,which I've mentioned in a previous thread is that you have to remember to do an on demand scan on any files you download for somebody else,otherwise you could unwittingly pass on malware.

Probably running an ultra light 'real timer' such as PrevX alongside A2AM would be advisable just in case." }-

pretty sure prevx is also on execution tho ;D

[HKEY1952]

-{ Quote: "The only drawback to this method ,which I've mentioned in a previous thread is that you have to remember to do an on demand scan on any files you download for somebody else,otherwise you could unwittingly pass on malware.

Probably running an ultra light 'real timer' such as PrevX alongside A2AM would be advisable just in case." }-

Running an manual scan on freshly downloaded files is considered good security practice and recommended, also,

A-Squared Antimalware exists an feature for scheduling system scans. Choices for scheduled scans include: daily, weekly, monthly, and custom interval scans.

Scheduling an Weekly full system scan I would consider sufficient enough to void supplemental third party layers. The more one adds the more resources used.

The mighty Ikarus can handle the job.....

Compare Emsi Software Editions:
http://www.emsisoft.com/en/software/compare/


HKEY1952

[HKEY1952]

-{ Quote: "pretty sure prevx is also on execution tho ;D" }-

Yes.....that is correct.....


HKEY1952

[andyman35]

-{ Quote: "pretty sure prevx is also on execution tho ;D" }-
Really? Well you learn something new every day,I always thought it was on access.

[falkor]

Thank you HKEY.:) :)

[kjdemuth]

The only thing that I don't like about the scheduled scans it that there is no option to run scan if it is skipped.

[Anar]

-{ Quote: "The only drawback to this method ,which I've mentioned in a previous thread is that you have to remember to do an on demand scan on any files you download for somebody else,otherwise you could unwittingly pass on malware." }-
According to Emsi Software (http://support.emsisoft.com/forum-7/announcement-5-beta-testers-for-a-squared-anti-malware-50mamutu-30-wanted/) a-squared Anti-Malware 5.0 will have an optional on-access scan. So you will be able to choose if you want on-execution or on-access scanning.

[jmonge]

-{ Quote: "According to Emsi Software (http://support.emsisoft.com/forum-7/announcement-5-beta-testers-for-a-squared-anti-malware-50mamutu-30-wanted/) a-squared Anti-Malware 5.0 will have an optional on-access scan. So you will be able to choose if you want on-execution or on-access scanning." }-that is good to hear:thumb:

[firzen771]

-{ Quote: "According to Emsi Software (http://support.emsisoft.com/forum-7/announcement-5-beta-testers-for-a-squared-anti-malware-50mamutu-30-wanted/) a-squared Anti-Malware 5.0 will have an optional on-access scan. So you will be able to choose if you want on-execution or on-access scanning." }-

that sounds awesome. any other details on v5?

[Anar]

-{ Quote: "that sounds awesome. any other details on v5?" }-
Full x64 support and on-access scanning. That is what was made public yet.

[jmonge]

-{ Quote: "Full x64 support and on-access scanning. That is what was made public yet." }-they have a beta 5 at this moment:)

[firzen771]

-{ Quote: "they have a beta 5 at this moment:)" }-

is ther any GUI changes?

[jmonge]

-{ Quote: "is ther any GUI changes?" }-dont know about that i only read alitle some where;D ,and they need beta testers:thumb:

[firzen771]

-{ Quote: "dont know about that i only read alitle some where;D ,and they need beta testers:thumb:" }-

ye ive applied and im just waiting for a response now.

[jmonge]

-{ Quote: "ye ive applied and im just waiting for a response now." }-cool,maybe some new stuff coming :)

[the Tester]

-{ Quote: "cool,maybe some new stuff coming :)" }-

It will be interesting to see what Emsisoft will do with for version 5.

[Chubb]

-{ Quote: "It will be interesting to see what Emsisoft will do with for version 5." }-

I just applied for being a beta tester for 5.0. ;D

[firzen771]

-{ Quote: "I just applied for being a beta tester for 5.0. ;D" }-

i wonder how long the approval process is :-\

[jmonge]

-{ Quote: "I just applied for being a beta tester for 5.0. ;D" }-how did you apply and where?

[Sjoeii]

-{ Quote: "how did you apply and where?" }-
http://support.emsisoft.com/forum-7/announcement-5-beta-testers-for-a-squared-anti-malware-50mamutu-30-wanted/

[jmonge]

-{ Quote: "http://support.emsisoft.com/forum-7/announcement-5-beta-testers-for-a-squared-anti-malware-50mamutu-30-wanted/" }-thanks:thumb:

[Anar]

-{ Quote: "is ther any GUI changes?" }-
Wasn't mentioned yet. There is no NDA though. So one of the testers could publish a few screenshots.

[Chubb]

-{ Quote: "Wasn't mentioned yet. There is no NDA though. So one of the testers could publish a few screenshots." }-

There should be a NDA when the beta is released.

[quanzi_1507]

EMSI has just released a cloud-based scanner:

http://www.emsisoft.com/en/software/malaware/

[Anar]

I can't find any information about it online? Clearly the URLs all work. But I would have expected an announcement somewhere which I haven't found so far. Where have you gotten that info?

[quanzi_1507]

Chinese forum kafan found it, I just downloaded it and followed the url in the GUI, which then redirected me to the link I've posted above.

[Criss]

-{ Quote: "EMSI has just released a cloud-based scanner:

http://www.emsisoft.com/en/software/malaware/" }-

Nice. :thumb: Scan very fast.

But i encounter some false positive. :blink:

[LaserWraith]

Yes, it detected Bittorrent as a virus for me.

Image at Tinypic (http://i36.tinypic.com/wbucs7.jpg) (For some reason when I posted it in the IMG tags, it just showed a link. ??? )


But a very fast scan. :thumb:

[HKEY1952]

213549

Edit:
-{ Quote: "
With the start of a scan, you agree that anonymous information about your system status is transmitted to the Emsi Software webservers. This is the only technical possible way to do a full cloud based scan of all active processes.
" }-


HKEY1952

[JRViejo]

-{ Quote: "(For some reason when I posted it in the IMG tags, it just showed a link. ??? )" }-
LaserWraith, perhaps this Wilders announcement: Third-party hosted image linking disabled (http://www.wilderssecurity.com/showthread.php?t=180162) will explain why that happened.

JR

[LaserWraith]

-{ Quote: "LaserWraith, perhaps this Wilders announcement: Third-party hosted image linking disabled (http://www.wilderssecurity.com/showthread.php?t=180162) will explain why that happened.

JR" }-


Ah thanks. I suspected it was something along those lines. :)

[JRViejo]

-{ Quote: "Ah thanks. I suspected it was something along those lines. :)" }-
LaserWraith, you're welcome! Take care.

JR

[firzen771]

well i still havent received any sort of reply about the beta program :-\

[jmonge]

-{ Quote: "well i still havent received any sort of reply about the beta program :-\" }-maybe beta it is for current customers only maybe;D

[firzen771]

-{ Quote: "maybe beta it is for current customers only maybe;D" }-

i am tho... ;D

[demoneye]

cant find any a way to get free username/password , its always want me to pay ???

[firzen771]

-{ Quote: "cant find any a way to get free username/password , its always want me to pay ???" }-

because as the offer says if u read it instead of just clicking the link :dry: its only for November 11th which is tomorrow...

[icr]

Wonder whats up with A-Squared they are giving free licenses every now and then.
I already got theirs some months back(both A-squared and Mamutu) and also will take this opportunity.

This has been very good year as there were many giveaways from gizmo's freeware (OA pro,A-Squared,Mamutu,IOBit 360,Panda IS 2010)

[Anar]

-{ Quote: "cant find any a way to get free username/password , its always want me to pay ???" }-You may want to try it here:
http://www.emsisoft.com/en/software/account/

[demoneye]

-{ Quote: "because as the offer says if u read it instead of just clicking the link :dry: its only for November 11th which is tomorrow..." }-

lol u right , first time i saw a count down for free date :D

[jmonge]

-{ Quote: "i am tho... ;D" }-;D ooppss;D

[Macstorm]

-{ Quote: "Im using A2 and its very good product, a LOT of features, very good detection rate, does not slow down.
I love that surf protection feature." }-
You said it bro ;)

Besides Avira, A-Squared is probably the best AV program that I have ever used 8)

[act8192]

Well, it's 20:33 in the US for me, should be 2:33 in CET zone. The posted link from the first post took me to
http://www.emsisoft.com/en/software/antimalware/
where it says free, but that redirected to another place where $40 is mentioned, and the link I just mentioned is for a 30-day trial

[firzen771]

-{ Quote: "Well, it's 20:33 in the US for me, should be 2:33 in CET zone. The posted link from the first post took me to
http://www.emsisoft.com/en/software/antimalware/
where it says free, but that redirected to another place where $40 is mentioned, and the link I just mentioned is for a 30-day trial" }-

the offer's page has a countdown timer so follow that.

currently it says 8 hours and 26 mins to go.

[act8192]

-{ Quote: "the offer's page has a countdown timer so follow that.

currently it says 8 hours and 26 mins to go." }-
I can see the timer it's now 6 hours+, when I click Download, the only clickable item far as I can tell, it does what it did before - 30 day trial or $40, not a word about free, free licence, nothing that I can see.

[firzen771]

-{ Quote: "I can see the timer it's now 6 hours+, when I click Download, the only clickable item far as I can tell, it does what it did before - 30 day trial or $40, not a word about free, free licence, nothing that I can see." }-

because u gotta wait for the timer, the promotion isnt in effect till that counter gets to ZERO, so it will just forward u to a regular purchase page till then...

[Beto]

I read the whole post and am still unable to determine if A-Squared can be used safely with an anti virus like avast.

I was told by fellow geek students (geeks like to be called geeks here) that if more than 1 anti-virus is used the cpu will be working overtime --close to, or at 100%- and this can cause the cpu to over heat and die! :ouch:

Other geeks have their own pet theories: too much registry code tripping all over each other and cross writing and erasing similar code, ect.

I just want to be safe if I try out A-squared.

[HKEY1952]

-{ Quote: "I read the whole post and am still unable to determine if A-Squared can be used safely with an anti virus like avast.

I was told by fellow geek students (geeks like to be called geeks here) that if more than 1 anti-virus is used the cpu will be working overtime --close to, or at 100%- and this can cause the cpu to over heat and die! :ouch:

Other geeks have their own pet theories: too much registry code tripping all over each other and cross writing and erasing similar code, ect.

I just want to be safe if I try out A-squared." }-

Can I run more than one anti-virus program? Anti-spyware program? Firewall? Should I?
http://ask-leo.com/can_i_run_more_than_one_antivirus_program_antispyware_program_firewall_should_i.html


HKEY1952

[jmonge]

it is nov 11 and nothing??? where can i get the free promo?

[innerpeace]

-{ Quote: "it is nov 11 and nothing??? where can i get the free promo?" }-
Click the link and it shows a timer counting down :).

Right now it shows 2 hours and 44 minutes. http://www.emsisoft.com/en/order/24h/

[jmonge]

-{ Quote: "Click the link and it shows a timer counting down :).

Right now it shows 2 hours and 44 minutes. http://www.emsisoft.com/en/order/24h/" }-thanks, 2 hours and 42 minutes and 10 seconds;D thanks

[innerpeace]

-{ Quote: "thanks, 2 hours and 42 minutes and 10 seconds;D thanks" }-
Tick Tock Tick Tock! Try not to refresh your browser too much in the meantime :argh:

This also reminds me of the song The Final Countdown by Europe. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XAg5KjnAhuU

This may be a better version. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0ZkllM8znx4

It's late and I need to get offline. I'll grab my copy of a2 tomorrow.

[onigen]

Thank you A2 for this generous gift :D

[Edwin024]

I would like to thank Emsisoft too. Very much :)

[HKEY1952]

The countdown clock is exactly eleven minutes and five seconds slow

213643

Thanks Emsi Software for the generous offer :thumb: 8)


HKEY1952

[emsisoft]

Exclusive offer on 11/11 at 11:11 (CET)

CET = Central European Time ;)

[BrendanAdams]

Does A-Squared include Mamutu, or do they have nothing in common ?

[Edwin024]

Unfortunately it is fact that Mamutu is an extra add-on to spot even more.

[Edwin024]

Well, strange and not good: I yesterday already installed the 30 day version to update it with the key. That doesn't work.... I had to get the free license with another email. I don't like that. Now I have two accounts.....

[BrendanAdams]

-{ Quote: "Unfortunately it is fact that Mamutu is an extra add-on to spot even more." }-
It's a shame. I thought A-Squared was an all-in-one product, but I'll try it all the same :)

By the way, can it work alongside Prevx, without any compatibility issues ?

[Banshee]

Early this morning I have created a new account and downloaded the software but it says the trial expires in 30 days?:o


I am sure the offer was still valid as the clock was running and showing something like 5 hours to go or so.

[pjb024]

-{ Quote: "Unfortunately it is fact that Mamutu is an extra add-on to spot even more." }-

No that's not correct. Mamutu is not an add on it's already included in a-squared.

[Edwin024]

That was what I wrote about a few postings upwards...

You must again make an account with another email address. It kinda sucks...

[Edwin024]

-{ Quote: "No that's not correct. Mamutu is not an add on it's already included in a-squared." }-

If you look at the Emsisoft website you can see a comparison of their products and it clearly shows that Mamutu has some extra, important, things that Anti-Malware lacks.

[Anar]

Oh really ... and that would be what exactly?
http://www.emsisoft.com/en/software/compare/

Face it. Mamutu is a-squared Anti-Malware without the signature scanning.

[pjb024]

-{ Quote: "If you look at the Emsisoft website you can see a comparison of their products and it clearly shows that Mamutu has some extra, important, things that Anti-Malware lacks." }-

You are comparing Mamutu with a-squared free. Look again!

[Edwin024]

wtsincc: From the action page.

[Edwin024]

-{ Quote: "You are comparing Mamutu with a-squared free. Look again!" }-

That could be the case. But I was looking yesterday for Win7 64 bit support and then I saw something like what I was writing here...

[pjb024]

-{ Quote: "Nowhere do I see a discount to be applied to purchase.

I completed the online form (name, address, etc.), included my e-mail, and submitted.
Payment option selected was (US Dollar) cash.
About 30 seconds later, I received an e-mail informing me that the transaction could not be completed until I sent payment in full.

-So how do I get the free 1 year license ?" }-

Did you use this link? http://www.emsisoft.com/en/order/24h/

[Anar]

-{ Quote: "That could be the case. But I was looking yesterday for Win7 64 bit support and then I saw something like what I was writing here..." }-
Neither Mamutu nor a-squared Anti-Malware do support x64 systems completely. Full x64 support will be available in Mamutu 3.0 and a-squared Anti-Malware 5.0 which is currently in internal beta testing:

http://support.emsisoft.com/forum-7/announcement-5-beta-testers-for-a-squared-anti-malware-50mamutu-30-wanted/

And for those having troubles to get the promotion: http://www.emsisoft.com/en/order/24h/signup/ is your friend :).

[kasperking]

-{ Quote: "
So how do I get the free 1 year license ?" }-

go to this page...http://www.emsisoft.com/en/order/24h/ and click on the link which says 1 year: free! - Grab It!you enter details receive a email for activation and that same email has a coupon code which you convert by logging on my account...manage licenses ...cheers

[Fuzzfas]

Well, when i fill the order form with my account's data , i get this:

"An existing account for this email address was found! Please note, that only one free license per user can be used."

I guess because i had a GOATD Mamutu free license once, i am not qualified.

Oh well, it's ok.

[wtsinnc]

Thanks for the replies;

I just received an e-mail from Emsisoft.
I have an account with Emsi and it shows that last year, I received a free one year license for A-Squared Antimalware.
Although the license has expired, they say I'm not eligible for this promotion.

Oh well...

Again, thanks.

[Anar]

If only there were such thing as www.mailinator.com ... oh well ... ;)

[Fuzzfas]

-{ Quote: "If only there were such thing as www.mailinator.com ... oh well ... ;)" }-

Thanks, but mailinator has never worked for me. I 've tried many times, my registrations were always "lost" (never appeared). I 've a spare "spam" email that i could use and get the license anyway (heck, i 've 5 email addresses), but i don't want it as a principle to "cheat them" into giving me one. I am not eligible? Fine. This means that now i 've to choose only between Avast Free and F-Secure free license that i got yesterday.

[beethoven]

Does anyone know if you need to install the program right away and/or apply the license to the account immediately or can you still do this in a few weeks?

[Fuzzfas]

-{ Quote: "Does anyone know if you need to install the program right away and/or apply the license to the account immediately or can you still do this in a few weeks?" }-

You can install it whenever you like, but your license starts counting 1 year from today. So, it's your call.

[Banshee]

-{ Quote: "go to this page...http://www.emsisoft.com/en/order/24h/ and click on the link which says 1 year: free! - Grab It!you enter details receive a email for activation and that same email has a coupon code which you convert by logging on my account...manage licenses ...cheers" }-

Done that. I got an email but no promo code !>:(

[beethoven]

Banshee - look towards the bottom of the email. I overlooked it the first time too.

Fuzzfas - thanks for the info.

[Banshee]

-{ Quote: "Banshee - look towards the bottom of the email. I overlooked it the first time too.

Fuzzfas - thanks for the info." }-

Beethoven,

I just double checked.Nothing there.

[emsisoft]

-{ Quote: "Does anyone know if you need to install the program right away and/or apply the license to the account immediately or can you still do this in a few weeks?" }-

The license coupon expires after 3 months from registration date if not used.

[HKEY1952]

All of this personal information in the Account is transacted without any Secure Socket Layer (SSL) connection.....https.....so I am through with Emsi Software, I will not be Installing.

Also, any vender that can not provide an Download Link DIRECTLY from their Web Site is an NO NO for me.....Emsi Software A-Squared Antimalware can only be Downloaded from CNET of which I do not trust.

At one time A-Squared Antimalware could be Downloaded directly from the Emsi Software Web Site just as Mamutu currently can.....so its over.


HKEY1952

[andyman35]

-{ Quote: "All of this personal information in the Account is transacted without any Secure Socket Layer (SSL) connection.....https.....so I am through with Emsi Software, I will not be Installing.

Also, any vender that can not provide an Download Link DIRECTLY from their Web Site is an NO NO for me.....Emsi Software A-Squared Antimalware can only be Downloaded from CNET of which I do not trust.

At one time A-Squared Antimalware could be Downloaded directly from the Emsi Software Web Site just as Mamutu currently can.....so its over.


HKEY1952" }-
Here's a couple of alternative links from respected sources:

http://majorgeeks.com/download172.html
http://www.softpedia.com/get/Antivirus/a-squared-Personal.shtml

[HKEY1952]

-{ Quote: "Here's a couple of alternative links from respected sources:

http://majorgeeks.com/download172.html
http://www.softpedia.com/get/Antivirus/a-squared-Personal.shtml" }-

Thanks for the information andyman35.....

The Emsi Software Web Site advertises A-Squared AntiMalware as v4.5.0.27

The Softpedia Web Site advertises A-Squared Antimalware as v4.5.0.63

The Major Geeks Web Site advertises A-Squared Antimalware as v4.5.0.63

So who am I to trust here? Does this mean that Affiliates have more updated information about the product than the vender themselves?

Besides, this does not resolve the issue in regards to secure transactions during the Installation of Emsi Software A-Squared Antimalware.
During Installation, one is required to Log into their Account that is not secured under https.

Even during the creation of the Account, there is no secure connection.....no security from an security vender.....is this an reflection of their Software?


HKEY1952

[webbit]

brand new customers only

[Anar]

-{ Quote: "All of this personal information in the Account is transacted without any Secure Socket Layer (SSL) connection.....https.....so I am through with Emsi Software, I will not be Installing." }-
One could argue that Emsi Software wants to know the same information as Wilders. Wilders don't offer SSL as far as I know and obviously you haven't had any issues typing in your data here. A case of double-standard?

-{ Quote: "Also, any vender that can not provide an Download Link DIRECTLY from their Web Site is an NO NO for me.....Emsi Software A-Squared Antimalware can only be Downloaded from CNET of which I do not trust." }-
My guess would be that their download servers are hosting updates and setup packages. To prevent an overload today they removed their direct download links. At least they were present yesterday (and I guess they will be present again tomorrow).

-{ Quote: "Besides, this does not resolve the issue in regards to secure transactions during the Installation of Emsi Software A-Squared Antimalware.
During Installation, one is required to Log into their Account that is not secured under https." }-
There were talks about using SSL encryption inside the updater (just look at their old forum: http://forum.emsisoft.com). Emsi Software said they won't add SSL there since they want the user to be able to sniff the connection to see what is transfered. All user credentials are submitted as hashes though. So there are no plain text passwords involved.

[emsisoft]

To verify downloaded files, just take a look in the file properties. There must be a Digital Signature tab showing up the 'VALID' signature stating that the file is from Emsi Software GmbH.

If the file has been altered by download.com or anyone else, the signature would be broken. It guarantees that the file is an original from us.

Also, it does not matter which build you download and install. Once running the online update, you'll automatically get the latest version. Also if you install version 3.0 and update to the latest 4.5.x. ;)

Regarding SSL: We don't see a need to switch to SSL as there is only the email address being sent. Similar to nearly all forums you need to type in your email address to logon.

The password it sent as hash code btw.

We decided to use plaintext protocols for our sever communication to let everyone see that we don't send any data that would break your privacy. Everyone can take a look what is being transferred.

[Anar]

-{ Quote: "brand new customers only" }-
Brand new is based on your mail address. You can always use a different mail address than before. Mailinator and Co. is your friend.

[andyman35]

-{ Quote: "Thanks for the information andyman35.....

The Emsi Software Web Site advertises A-Squared AntiMalware as v4.5.0.27

The Softpedia Web Site advertises A-Squared Antimalware as v4.5.0.63

The Major Geeks Web Site advertises A-Squared Antimalware as v4.5.0.63

So who am I to trust here? Does this mean that Affiliates have more updated information about the product than the vender themselves?

Besides, this does not resolve the issue in regards to secure transactions during the Installation of Emsi Software A-Squared Antimalware.
During Installation, one is required to Log into their Account that is not secured under https.

Even during the creation of the Account, there is no secure connection.....no security from an security vender.....is this an reflection of their Software?


HKEY1952" }-
I certainly can see where you're coming from,on first impressions this may appear insecure but Emsi have a good reputation and I have a lot of trust in their credibility.

[HKEY1952]

-{ Quote: "To verify downloaded files, just take a look in the file properties. There must be a Digital Signature tab showing up the 'VALID' signature stating that the file is from Emsi Software GmbH.

If the file has been altered by download.com or anyone else, the signature would be broken. It guarantees that the file is an original from us.

Also, it does not matter which build you download and install. Once running the online update, you'll automatically get the latest version. Also if you install version 3.0 and update to the latest 4.5.x. ;)

Regarding SSL: We don't see a need to switch to SSL as there is only the email address being sent. Similar to nearly all forums you need to type in your email address to logon.

The password it sent as hash code btw.

We decided to use plaintext protocols for our sever communication to let everyone see that we don't send any data that would break your privacy. Everyone can take a look what is being transferred." }-

OK.....thanks for the reassuring information.....

I had to find out the truth somehow.....;D .....now we all know.

After breakfast I will give Emsi Software A-Squared Antimalware an Fresh Install.....

Again, Thanks for the generous offer.....

EDIT:
When purchasing Emsi Software products the entire transaction is secured https.

EDIT #2:
Softpedia's 'External Mirror 1' Download Location for Emsi Software A-Squared Antimalware v4.5.0.63 is an DIRECT DOWNLOAD from the Emsi Software Servers :thumb: .



HKEY1952

[zerotox]

Hello everyone,

I just installed A-squared as my stand alone antivirus. Unfortunately its on-execution scanner does not detect neither EICAR nor Trojan Simulator. I've read the posts in their forums and I find them quite dubious. I don't have any other security solution installed besides Online armor (and I closed it when I performed the tests). So it is really strange.
The other question I would like to ask is does the on-execution scanner use the Ikarus signatures?

Regards

[JerryM]

-{ Quote: "Well, when i fill the order form with my account's data , i get this:

"An existing account for this email address was found! Please note, that only one free license per user can be used."

I guess because i had a GOATD Mamutu free license once, i am not qualified.

Oh well, it's ok." }-

Same for me. Evidently I once had a free license for something from them, so this doesn't work for me.

Not a problem.
Regards,
Jerry

[kjdemuth]

-{ Quote: "Hello everyone,

I just installed A-squared as my stand alone antivirus. Unfortunately its on-execution scanner does not detect neither EICAR nor Trojan Simulator. I've read the posts in their forums and I find them quite dubious. I don't have any other security solution installed besides Online armor (and I closed it when I performed the tests). So it is really strange.
The other question I would like to ask is does the on-execution scanner use the Ikarus signatures?

Regards" }-
Yes it does use the Ikarus. As far as the on-execution is concerned just set a scheduled scan weekly. I always set up a deep scan a week.

[zerotox]

-{ Quote: "Yes it does use the Ikarus. As far as the on-execution is concerned just set a scheduled scan weekly. I always set up a deep scan a week." }-

Thank you for your answer. It's OK with the scheduled scan but what does that have to do with the on-execution scan? I'm just trying to figure out if it is working OK, using the Ikarus signatures, so that I can confidently use A-squared as my only real-time antivirus. Because if (though not likely) I execute a malicious code, it will not wait for my weekly scan.

[Anar]

Eicar and Trojan Simulator are detected for me just fine (http://img264.imageshack.us/img264/9282/eicar.png) by the on-execution scan. What Windows version do you use? Tested it with Windows XP SP3 just now.

[HKEY1952]

-{ Quote: "
Well, when i fill the order form with my account's data , i get this:

"An existing account for this email address was found! Please note, that only one free license per user can be used."

I guess because i had a GOATD Mamutu free license once, i am not qualified.

Oh well, it's ok.
" }-

-{ Quote: "
Same for me. Evidently I once had a free license for something from them, so this doesn't work for me.

Not a problem.
Regards,
Jerry
" }-

Perhaps this will help clarify the User Account confusion in regards to Ordering the Emsi Software Free Offer of A-Squared Antimalware.....

213647
.....in other words Start an New User Account for this Order Only using an different Email Address if you are an existing customer,
or you have an existing Account with that Email Address.


HKEY1952

[zerotox]

-{ Quote: "Eicar and Trojan Simulator are detected for me just fine (http://img264.imageshack.us/img264/9282/eicar.png) by the on-execution scan. What Windows version do you use? Tested it with Windows XP SP3 just now." }-

Hello and thank you for your answer. I use Windows XP SP3. I see that it's working on your computer. Unfortunately I can't get it to work on mine. Tried several times - with Online Armor enabled, then disabled - the same result - Trojan Simulator installed successfully.

[Fuzzfas]

-{ Quote: "
.....in other words Start an New User Account for this Order Only using an different Email Address if you are an existing customer,
or you have an existing Account with that Email Address.[/

HKEY1952" }-

Thanks HKEY, yes, you 're right, i hadn't noticed that one. Anyway, i 'll pass. I could obtain 4 licenses with 4 difference emails (actually 5 if i count my university's mail address) if i wanted to , but i find all that a bit childish.

- Fuzzfas with his current account = old customer, not qualified.
- Fuzzfas with another email = becomes "new customer", qualified.

I find it meaningless, unless one collects email addresses, so i will pass.

I mean, i 've ripped off all Ashampoo's free offers to this day with just one account, at least we 're both (Ashampoo and me) honest to know that. ;D

And since this is a promo hoping to attract people to pay for a product, i feel better with myself not pursuing this further, because the probability of actually buying it later was very low, exactly because of the online activation (also that automatic renew thing never sounded good to me). I don't want to think that i "cheated" in their offer on top of that.

I also think that they should have excluded from the... exclusion their paid customers (those like me who got a Mamuto GOATD once, ok, never paid) and allow them to take advantage of this offer with their current customer account, because i know that if i had paid for Mamutu for example and told me that i can't partecipate in this offer because i am "already" customer , but i can if i pretend that i am not, i would be pissed off.

I am off to install my brand new F-Secure free license. ;D

[zerotox]

OK, I found what the problem was - uninstalling Online Armor solved the issue. Quite strange as the two programs are supposed to be compatible and running well together.

[Edwin024]

I found it quit amusing to get an answer from Emsisoft about my complaint here, which I send to them too. I informed them that I set up a 30-day trial of their Anti-Malware yesterday evening, to get a good transfer of the license today, as was set here by a poster. And the answer I got was that remark about that if you have a license you wouldn't get a license anymore. So they see their try-out as a real license. Funny :)

[HKEY1952]

-{ Quote: "Thanks HKEY, yes, you 're right, i hadn't noticed that one. Anyway, i 'll pass. I could obtain 4 licenses with 4 difference emails (actually 5 if i count my university's mail address) if i wanted to , but i find all that a bit childish.

- Fuzzfas with his current account = old customer, not qualified.
- Fuzzfas with another email = becomes "new customer", qualified.

I find it meaningless, unless one collects email addresses, so i will pass.

I mean, i 've ripped off all Ashampoo's free offers to this day with just one account, at least we 're both (Ashampoo and me) honest to know that. ;D

And since this is a promo hoping to attract people to pay for a product, i feel better with myself not pursuing this further, because the probability of actually buying it later was very low, exactly because of the online activation (also that automatic renew thing never sounded good to me). I don't want to think that i "cheated" in their offer on top of that.

I also think that they should have excluded from the... exclusion their paid customers (those like me who got a Mamuto GOATD once, ok, never paid) and allow them to take advantage of this offer with their current customer account, because i know that if i had paid for Mamutu for example and told me that i can't partecipate in this offer because i am "already" customer , but i can if i pretend that i am not, i would be pissed off.

I am off to install my brand new F-Secure free license. ;D" }-

Good luck with your choice Fuzzfas, that is yet another top-of-the-line security solution.

I am also still trying to grasp the logic of mutable Accounts.....there must be an internal valid reason for this reasoning and forced action.

The Online Activation according to the Emsi Software Representative is 'hash coded' however still questionable, the Automatic Renewal Process can obviously be Canceled by the Client so no problem there, just unnecessary extra work.

I know that Emsi Software A-Squared Antimalware will perform as advertised so I will give it an go with the Full Free Version. If the product remains on my System for an Year and proves to be reliable, I will purchase.

The Mighty Ikarus can handle the job.....;D


HKEY1952

[HKEY1952]

-{ Quote: "I found it quit amusing to get an answer from Emsisoft about my complaint here, which I send to them too. I informed them that I set up a 30-day trial of their Anti-Malware yesterday evening, to get a good transfer of the license today, as was set here by a poster. And the answer I got was that remark about that if you have a license you wouldn't get a license anymore. So they see their try-out as a real license. Funny :)" }-

The suggestion was to start an BLANK ACCOUNT, NOT an TRIAL ACCOUNT, sorry for any confusion.....


HKEY1952

[Fuzzfas]

-{ Quote: "Good luck with your choice Fuzzfas, that is yet another top-of-the-line security solution. " }-

I know and i was looking forward to it the last days, but it's like "Franz Kafka going to the software world" all this thing with pretending to be a new customer and i don't feel i *need* to do it. I could very well remain with Avast.


-{ Quote: "
The Online Activation according to the Emsi Software Representative is 'hash coded' however still questionable, the Automatic Renewal Process can obviously be Canceled by the Client so no problem there, just unnecessary extra work. " }-

I generally hate online activations, because you can't see what's being sent to the vendor and you must rely that their servers and your ISP will be working when you install. My ISP on my zone isn't particularly trustworthy, several times a year has total breakdown for hours or days and some other days it has DNS errors , general, or with countries abroads. And since i change setups often, i have found myself in situations reinstalling windows and stuck waiting to activate something. Also you never know at what is the license tied to. If you are like me upgrading hardware parts every 6 months or swapping spare parts to diagnose hardware problem, sooner or later you ll get the "you 've installed on more than 1 PC". And then you must halt again your installation procedure and contact support, wait for reply, etc. In other words, there is nothing good coming out of this for me as a customer. Now, if you give it to me for free, i could live with it. Pay for it? Difficult. When i have no other choice i usually prefer products that also allow for offline activation (EAZ Fix/Rollback is an example of tying license to 1 hardware piece, but also allowing offline activation as long as you don't change the specific piece of hardware. Basically after the 1st activation, you get product ID, registration ID and code and you can use them offline for like forever as long as you don't change that hardware piece. It's a compromise with which i can live with. I hate that just for that fact i that i want to try another product i must everytime go find my registration data and re-activate. Even as far as my privacy goes i see no reason for anyone to know when i am installing and uninstalling something. This goes for all activation procedures, i am not concentrating on Emsisoft. They 're good for the vendor, bad for the customer and indifferent for the pirated user).


-{ Quote: "
I know that Emsi Software A-Squared Antimalware will perform as advertised so I will give it an go with the Full Free Version. If the product remains on my System for an Year and proves to be reliable, I will purchase.

The Mighty Ikarus can handle the job.....;D


HKEY1952" }-

I have no doubt that the product is top notch... I will do something similar with F-Secure's free license. I will probably stay with it until Avast releases v.5.

[Woody777]

FUZZFAS is absolutely correct the log in requirements & password system for A2 absolutely is lousy. After going through the entire proceedure & getting the email & login A2 keeps alerting me that the password is invallid. It appears that in spite of the fact I have everything required I can't use this software. Thsi is just too much I cannot use thsi software. I certainly would never buy anything form A2 I probably could not successfully register any way.

[Cherub]

I use A2 as a on demand spyware checker, would it be worth it to get the "paid" version or just stay with the free one?

Im using Avira anti-virus so I don't need the AV but would like to schedule scans for spyware with A2.

[HKEY1952]

-{ Quote: "I know and i was looking forward to it the last days, but it's like "Franz Kafka going to the software world" all this thing with pretending to be a new customer and i don't feel i *need* to do it. I could very well remain with Avast.




I generally hate online activations, because you can't see what's being sent to the vendor and you must rely that their servers and your ISP will be working when you install. My ISP on my zone isn't particularly trustworthy, several times a year has total breakdown for hours or days and some other days it has DNS errors , general, or with countries abroads. And since i change setups often, i have found myself in situations reinstalling windows and stuck waiting to activate something. Also you never know at what is the license tied to. If you are like me upgrading hardware parts every 6 months or swapping spare parts to diagnose hardware problem, sooner or later you ll get the "you 've installed on more than 1 PC". And then you must halt again your installation procedure and contact support, wait for reply, etc. In other words, there is nothing good coming out of this for me as a customer. Now, if you give it to me for free, i could live with it. Pay for it? Difficult. When i have no other choice i usually prefer products that also allow for offline activation (EAZ Fix/Rollback is an example of tying license to 1 hardware piece, but also allowing offline activation as long as you don't change the specific piece of hardware. Basically after the 1st activation, you get product ID, registration ID and code and you can use them offline for like forever as long as you don't change that hardware piece. It's a compromise with which i can live with. I hate that just for that fact i that i want to try another product i must everytime go find my registration data and re-activate. Even as far as my privacy goes i see no reason for anyone to know when i am installing and uninstalling something. This goes for all activation procedures, i am not concentrating on Emsisoft. They 're good for the vendor, bad for the customer and indifferent for the pirated user).




I have no doubt that the product is top notch... I will do something similar with F-Secure's free license. I will probably stay with it until Avast releases v.5." }-

All of the mentioned security solutions are top-of-the-line and will perform as advertised.

My attraction to Emsi Software is the 'Global Approach' that the security software attempts to provide while still existing 'ease of use'

The Mighty Ikarus can.....well.....you all already know.....:P

All software exists both good and bad points as you explained, one just has to find what works for them both Personally and with their Systems and Style of computer use.


HKEY1952

[HKEY1952]

-{ Quote: "FUZZFAS is absolutely correct the log in requirements & password system for A2 absolutely is lousy. After going through the entire proceedure & getting the email & login A2 keeps alerting me that the password is invallid. It appears that in spite of the fact I have everything required I can't use this software. Thsi is just too much I cannot use thsi software. I certainly would never buy anything form A2 I probably could not successfully register any way." }-

It might take some time, like an few hours maybe, or more, maybe even an day, for the Emsi Software System Databases to be updated with the New Information.

Emsi Software is not an Major Leaguer like the top contenders that have state of the art Databases.....just maybe.....I could be wrong.


HKEY1952

[andyman35]

-{ Quote: "I use A2 as a on demand spyware checker, would it be worth it to get the "paid" version or just stay with the free one?

Im using Avira anti-virus so I don't need the AV but would like to schedule scans for spyware with A2." }-
Personally I'd not think it was necessary to purchase the full version if you're already using Avira as your primary AV (Avira has excellent anti-spyware capabilities).

Something you might want to consider if you want to run scheduled scans for a second opinion is Hitman Pro,which uses the A2 engines along with 5 others.It can be configured to run at system startup and typically takes less than a minute to scan.The free version only offers unlimited detection however you can activate a 30 day trial of the full version at any time.

[Fuzzfas]

-{ Quote: "All of the mentioned security solutions are top-of-the-line and will perform as advertised.

My attraction to Emsi Software is the 'Global Approach' that the security software attempts to provide while still existing 'ease of use'

The Mighty Ikarus can.....well.....you all already know.....:P

HKEY1952" }-

In fact, i think they have done an awesome job in merging Ikarus, A2 engine and Mamutu into a single working product, which as some said when i recently asked, results to also be very light in resources. This isn't easy task to do. I think A2 Anti-Malware gives one of the best all-around protections out there.

[HKEY1952]

-{ Quote: "I use A2 as a on demand spyware checker, would it be worth it to get the "paid" version or just stay with the free one?

Im using Avira anti-virus so I don't need the AV but would like to schedule scans for spyware with A2." }-

Perhaps this might help Cherub.....

It was already Posted here in this Thread, you must have overlooked it (Post #100):
http://www.wilderssecurity.com/showpost.php?p=1573568&postcount=100


HKEY1952

[HKEY1952]

-{ Quote: "In fact, i think they have done an awesome job in merging Ikarus, A2 engine and Mamutu into a single working product, which as some said when i recently asked, results to also be very light in resources. This isn't easy task to do. I think A2 Anti-Malware gives one of the best all-around protections out there." }-

That is the 'Global Approach' I was referring to.....your choice of words are better than mine.....8)


HKEY1952

[Woody777]

Thanks for the calming words. I will wait for tomorrow. Presently I have 5 snapshots. NOD32 with not problems at all. Avira Free which updates never or ocassionally. Cloud AV with no problems. BullGuard with no problems. I was thinking of eliminateing 2 of them & replaceing with this but it doesn't to be working out very well. I do have the A2 usb which works fine maybe I will continue to use that for my secondary malware scanner.

[HKEY1952]

-{ Quote: "Thanks for the calming words. I will wait for tomorrow. Presently I have 5 snapshots. NOD32 with not problems at all. Avira Free which updates never or ocassionally. Cloud AV with no problems. BullGuard with no problems. I was thinking of eliminateing 2 of them & replaceing with this but it doesn't to be working out very well. I do have the A2 usb which works fine maybe I will continue to use that for my secondary malware scanner." }-

I do not know if you tried this Woody777:

You need to Log into your Account and enter your License Code that was Emailed to you into the "Convert coupon code" link found in your Account under "Manage Licenses"

Then your License will be Activated.....or does your Password not work that way either.....in other words, can you log into your Account?

If you can, enter the License Code Emailed to you as explained above.....


HKEY1952

[Cherub]

thanks andyman and HKEY.

I'm using Hitman Pro already but haven't enabled to scan at startup. I'll probably just do that.

It's a stupid question, but I guess it boils down to if I use the free offer for A2, can I just turnoff the real time abilities and use it on demand like I would the totall free version?(on my old machine, I just liked doing an on-demand scan with A2 just to complement my other anti-spyware apps...say once a week)

The only reason for getting this offer would be that IF I wanted to change to A2 instead of Avira for awhile I would then have the opportunity to do that by getting the offered "paid" version. Sort of just like having the backup in case I ever wanted to give the full version a try.

HKEY, I did miss that post. I think I had this thread confused with the other thread on the A2 offer. lol Ooops.

[HKEY1952]

-{ Quote: "thanks andyman and HKEY.

I'm using Hitman Pro already but haven't enabled to scan at startup. I'll probably just do that.

It's a stupid question, but I guess it boils down to if I use the free offer for A2, can I just turnoff the real time abilities and use it on demand like I would the totall free version?(on my old machine, I just liked doing an on-demand scan with A2 just to complement my other anti-spyware apps...say once a week)

The only reason for getting this offer would be that IF I wanted to change to A2 instead of Avira for awhile I would then have the opportunity to do that by getting the offered "paid" version. Sort of just like having the backup in case I ever wanted to give the full version a try.

HKEY, I did miss that post. I think I had this thread confused with the other thread on the A2 offer. lol Ooops." }-

Well.....you now have the opportunity to play with Emsi Software A-Squared Antimalware "Free for one Year".....GO FOR IT.....;D

Note that the Free Offer IS THE FULL VERSION


HKEY1952

[HKEY1952]

-{ Quote: "Thanks for the calming words. I will wait for tomorrow. Presently I have 5 snapshots. NOD32 with not problems at all. Avira Free which updates never or ocassionally. Cloud AV with no problems. BullGuard with no problems. I was thinking of eliminateing 2 of them & replaceing with this but it doesn't to be working out very well. I do have the A2 usb which works fine maybe I will continue to use that for my secondary malware scanner." }-

You never Posted back the results, (see Post #165) so either wait an Day, if your Password does not work then, contact Customer Service!

Do not let this little 'bug' discourage you away from something that you really want.

I also had an little discouragement earlier until it was remedied.....
I was finally able to Download the Emsi Software A-Squared Antimalware Installer Directly from the Emsi Software Servers from Softpedia through Mirror 1.....problem solved. :thumb:

Now I have what I really want.....The Mighty Ikarus..... 8)


HKEY1952


EDIT: For clarity

[gery]

i can not get it work
it always says 30 day trial

[HKEY1952]

-{ Quote: "i can not get it work
it always says 30 day trial" }-

I would contact Customer Support

Emsi Software Customer Support:
http://www.emsisoft.com/en/support/


Please explain briefly exactly what you did in the mean time.....


HKEY1952

[Woody777]

ThankYou HKEY: The convert thingy worked. I will now proceed with this. This is really a good software just a few seconds after I installed I got a notification apparently from Mamutu that a bad host was trying to connect. I blocked it. Now I can get rid of Avira free for good. I now will try to install Online Armor free. I think that would be areally good combo. Time for a firewall!

[JerryM]

I intrepreted that the requirement for a new account referred to those who were currently using A-squared. Since it means anyone who has an account with them, I don't want to fake an account so I'll have to pass on this offer.

In the past I used the free version, and did not keep it long due to FP. I wondered if this new one would show the same problems.

Regards,
Jerry

[HKEY1952]

-{ Quote: "ThankYou HKEY: The convert thingy worked. I will now proceed with this. This is really a good software just a few seconds after I installed I got a notification apparently from Mamutu that a bad host was trying to connect. I blocked it. Now I can get rid of Avira free for good. I now will try to install Online Armor free. I think that would be areally good combo. Time for a firewall!" }-

ALL RIGHT WOODY.....Welcome to the protection of: THE MIGHTY IKARUS! :argh: :argh: :argh: :argh: :argh:


HKEY1952

[gery]

got it thanks 4 replying

[HKEY1952]

-{ Quote: "I intrepreted that the requirement for a new account referred to those who were currently using A-squared. Since it means anyone who has an account with them, I don't want to fake an account so I'll have to pass on this offer.

In the past I used the free version, and did not keep it long due to FP. I wondered if this new one would show the same problems.

Regards,
Jerry" }-

-{ Quote: "
I intrepreted that the requirement for a new account referred to those who were currently using A-squared. Since it means anyone who has an account with them,
" }-
This is True, However.....

You are not faking an Account by starting an Account while currently NOT BEING AN EXISTING CUSTOMER.....

That is the way Emsi Software wants it for whatever reason they have.....

I believe that you are misinterpreting the notice on the Registration Form.....

The Notice on the Registration Form (the Error) is informing EXISTING CUSTOMERS that they MUST START AN NEW ACCOUNT BECAUSE EXISTING CUSTOMERS CAN NOT Register the FREE OFFER in their existing Account/s, however,
NEW CUSTOMERS WILL NOT encounter the Registration Error because New Customers NO NOT HAVE AN EXISTING ACCOUNT.

In other words, if anyone has ANY Email Registered with Emsi Software, Active or Not Active, they MUST start an NEW ACCOUNT with an DIFFERENT EMAIL ADDRESS.

EDIT:
During my Trial Period an few versions back I only experienced One False Positive.

EDIT #2:
I did not experience the False Positive.....The Mighty Ikarus found One False Positive.....;D


HKEY1952

[HKEY1952]

-{ Quote: "got it thanks 4 replying" }-

And welcome to the protection of the Mighty Ikarus gery.....:thumb:


HKEY1952

[JerryM]

-{ Quote: "This is True, However.....

You are not faking an Account by starting an Account while currently NOT BEING AN EXISTING CUSTOMER.....

That is the way Emsi Software wants it for whatever reason they have.....

I believe that you are misinterpreting the notice on the Registration Form.....

The Notice on the Registration Form (the Error) is informing EXISTING CUSTOMERS that they MUST START AN NEW ACCOUNT BECAUSE EXISTING CUSTOMERS CAN NOT Register the FREE OFFER in their existing Account/s, however,
NEW CUSTOMERS WILL NOT encounter the Registration Error because New Customers NO NOT HAVE AN EXISTING ACCOUNT.

In other words, if anyone has ANY Email Registered with Emsi Software, Active or Not Active, they MUST start an NEW ACCOUNT with an DIFFERENT EMAIL ADDRESS.

EDIT:
During my Trial Period an few versions back I only experienced One False Positive.

EDIT #2:
I did not experience the False Positive.....The Mighty Ikarus found One False Positive.....;D


HKEY1952" }-

Thanks.
Jerry

[HKEY1952]

-{ Quote: "Thanks.
Jerry" }-

Go for it Jerry, it is going to be an long winter.....:)


HKEY1952

[firzen771]

got it as well and im testing out the beta, the on-access has different "mode's" which are pretty cool, not sure if wer allowed to give details so ill just say that but it is pretty nice. :thumb:

[HKEY1952]

-{ Quote: "got it as well and im testing out the beta, the on-access has different "mode's" which are pretty cool, not sure if wer allowed to give details so ill just say that but it is pretty nice. :thumb:" }-

User controlled on-access scanning on the horizon, that is good news.....thanks for the information firzen771 :thumb:


HKEY1952

[jmonge]

i got my self 3 copies;) ;D

[the Tester]

Anybody have an educated guess on when the new version will be out of beta?

[JerryM]

-{ Quote: "Go for it Jerry, it is going to be an long winter.....:)


HKEY1952" }-

I am going to wait to install until I read some comments. I admit that I would hate to spend a long winter trying to get my laptop to work. I will be especially interested in the frquency of FP.

I bet Trjam will give some insight soon. Reckon he might try it for some of us who are not very good at restoring our systems.

Regards,
Jerry

[firzen771]

-{ Quote: "Anybody have an educated guess on when the new version will be out of beta?" }-

still a while i think :)

[Anar]

-{ Quote: "Anybody have an educated guess on when the new version will be out of beta?" }-
According some posts at Rokop they plan to release it in autumn (which ends on December the 21st).

[HKEY1952]

-{ Quote: "I am going to wait to install until I read some comments. I admit that I would hate to spend a long winter trying to get my laptop to work. I will be especially interested in the frquency of FP.

I bet Trjam will give some insight soon. Reckon he might try it for some of us who are not very good at restoring our systems.

Regards,
Jerry" }-

AAHHH you got it.....good.....

Sounds like an reasonable plan Jerry, perhaps Trjam's input will shed even more light on the subject.

He might even change his Avitar for this discussion! ;D


EDIT:
By the way, I Activated my License Today because there is still controversy on that subject, and the answer is still not clear whether we need to Activate Today (now) or we can wait until another Time.

It is clear however, that the 'License Coupon' expires after 3 Months from registration date if not used, however, the controversy, when is the Registration Date? Today? or when Activated?

The way I view it, an few days or even an few Weeks are not going to be that big of an loss until I have an chance to Install without rushing things.


HKEY1952

[G1111]

Downloaded a2 got the 1-year license via E-Mail, uninstalled a2 free and installed the full version. Seems to be working well with my other security programs.

[Halvah]

Downloaded and installed todays free a-squared Anti-Malware 4.5--no problem. Ran my first "smart scan" and a2 detected Trojan-Downloader.Win32.Swizzor!IK both in my Program Files and in my back-up copy of ptreplicator-setup.exe. This is after Avast, MBAM and SAS all cleared the file! and I've been running Karen's utilities for years and never had a problem. Is a-squared prone to false positives? At any rate I've emailed karen with a jpg of the result.

[Anar]

IKARUS is prone to FPs, yes. You may want to submit the file in question to Emsi Software as well. This can be done with a simple right click inside the scan results.

[rickadkins]

Can I run a2 in conjunction with Avira or F-Secure, or should I just use it as a stand-alone? Thanks!

Rick

[whitedragon551]

Has anyone seen or done a comparison to KIS2010? Ive got a free 1 year liscence for both and I really like the A2 layout.

[Halvah]

-{ Quote: "IKARUS is prone to FPs, yes. You may want to submit the file in question to Emsi Software as well. This can be done with a simple right click inside the scan results." }-

Good idea. I CCd them the email I sent Karen but I should upload the file as well. Can I send it directly from quarantine?

[Beto]

-{ Quote: "Can I run more than one anti-virus program? Anti-spyware program? Firewall? Should I?
http://ask-leo.com/can_i_run_more_than_one_antivirus_program_antispyware_program_firewall_should_i.html


HKEY1952" }-

Thanks for the link . It answered all my questions--thanks again! Now to install my free A2.

[HKEY1952]

-{ Quote: "Thanks for the link . It answered all my questions--thanks again! Now to install my free A2." }-

Welcome to the protection of The Mighty Ikarus Beto.....:thumb:


HKEY1952

[Anar]

-{ Quote: "Good idea. I CCd them the email I sent Karen but I should upload the file as well. Can I send it directly from quarantine?" }-
That should work as well.

[HKEY1952]

I believe that I understand it now.....

The "License Coupon" referred to as the "License code:" in the Original Email, if not Activated (used) within three Months, will expire.

Today, the Day of the Free Offer, is the "Registration Date" because Today is the Date that we all Registered our Email's and started an Account with Emsi Software.

The "License code:" is "used" whenever the client enters it into the "Convert coupon code" link located in their Account under "Manage Licenses" and Activates it.
When the "License code" is 'Converted" (Activated) it is then considered "used", and the client has Three Months to do this before it expires.

Now, whether the three hundred and sixty five days starts Today, the "Registration Date" or starts when "used" (Activated) is the question.....?
An simple answer from an Emsi Software Representative is all that is needed to clear this up.

-{ Quote: "
The license coupon expires after 3 months from registration date if not used.
" }-

Link to Quote:
http://www.wilderssecurity.com/showpost.php?p=1573703&postcount=133


HKEY1952

[Anar]

It will start from the day it's activated. Not from the day the account was registered/code was occupied. This is the way it works for all codes issued by Emsi Software.

[Macstorm]

-{ Quote: "i got my self 3 copies;) ;D" }-
LOL! ;D

[HKEY1952]

-{ Quote: "It will start from the day it's activated. Not from the day the account was registered/code was occupied. This is the way it works for all codes issued by Emsi Software." }-

OK Anar, thanks for the clarification.....

I believe that everything has been covered and answered now.....

There is still seven hours left to acquire The Mighty Ikarus Free for One Year.....;D

This is an very generous offer by Emsi Software and is much appreciated, especially by Me.....:thumb:

Have fun everybody.....:)


HKEY1952

[jmonge]

-{ Quote: "OK Anar, thanks for the clarification.....

I believe that everything has been covered and answered now.....

There is still seven hours left to acquire The Mighty Ikarus Free for One Year.....;D

This is an very generous offer by Emsi Software and is much appreciated, especially by Me.....:thumb:

Have fun everybody.....:)


HKEY1952" }-cool:thumb:

[Noob]

Damn, i Love A-Squared :D

[firzen771]

can somebody post IO read/write as well as CPU Time screenshot for A2? im curious what its like before i put it on my real PC.

[sfi]

Quick question: Can it uninstall cleanly? (no trace of it being left behind)

[JerryM]

OK, I admit to being in the slow group, but considering I have 3 months to activate the license code, will the license be good for 12 months from that time or now?

I realize that somene can say that I should be able to figure that out from the posts so far, but I am not sure of the answer. One thing about being old is that one expects much from you.;D

I want to try Avast 5, and then go to A-squared after it has had a chance to shake out some.

Thanks,
Jerry

[kjdemuth]

Jerry, I believe that it means today is the start date and you have 3 months to activate it. Once you activate it in those 3 months it will show 11/11/09 as the start date. If you don't activate it within 3 months it will automatically expire. You can wait up to 3 months, which should be plenty of time till avast 5 comes out. I hope.

[HKEY1952]

-{ Quote: "OK, I admit to being in the slow group, but considering I have 3 months to activate the license code, will the license be good for 12 months from that time or now?

I realize that somene can say that I should be able to figure that out from the posts so far, but I am not sure of the answer. One thing about being old is that one expects much from you.;D

I want to try Avast 5, and then go to A-squared after it has had a chance to shake out some.

Thanks,
Jerry" }-

I speculate From that time, not now.....

Anar Posted what I believe is correct in Post #197, and that is:

The count down starts the day one enters the "License Coupon" referred to as the "License code:" from the Original Email into
the "Convert coupon code" link located in their Account under "Manage Licenses" and Activates it, when Activated, it is now considered "used", however,
this must be confirmed by an Emsi Software Representative before it can be considered official......see Post #196.....

There is no such thing as old, only ripened.....;D


HKEY1952

[kjdemuth]

Sfi,
I've installed and un-installed it a few times and didn't find alot of traces of it.

[Macstorm]

As I understand it, you have three months from now to convert your coupon code within your new account and the one year subscription will start as soon as the activation is made. Sure Christian from Emsisoft can confirm this.

[HKEY1952]

-{ Quote: "As I understand it, you have three months from now to convert your coupon code within your new account and the one year subscription will start as soon as the activation is made. Sure Christian from Emsisoft can confirm this." }-

Yes, that makes logical sense.....the one year subscription starts the Day the Activation is made by the client.....


HKEY1952

[BrendanK.]

I signed up, but did not receive my license :( Only an email with account information.

[Macstorm]

Coupon code is almost instantly sent, scroll down the email you received and check also your spam/junk folder just in case. This A2 Offer is not over yet.

[BrendanK.]

-{ Quote: "Coupon code is almost instantly sent, scroll down the email you received and check also your spam/junk folder just in case. This A2 Offer is not over yet." }-

Found it thanks :) Seems my scroll bar was broken hehe ???

[Macstorm]

-{ Quote: "Found it thanks :) Seems my scroll bar was broken hehe ???" }-
Glad to hear this :)
Enjoy A2

[Banshee]

-{ Quote: "I signed up, but did not receive my license :( Only an email with account information." }-

Same here.No license.nada zilch.

[JerryM]

Thanks, All for the replies.
I am going to wait until I trial Avast 5, and read the comments by those who trial it here.
One fear I have of FP is that if deleted there will be damage to the registry. I would have not idea how to fix that, and also don't have an image of my system. So I may be overly cautious.

I don't recall which anti malware program it was, but I had a weather program on my system. I had used it for years with several top AVs. Then a new one identified it as malware and removed the whole program.
Thanks again.

Regards,
Jerry

[markcc]

Does anyone run Outpost Pro firewall with A2?

[Ed_H]

-{ Quote: "
One fear I have of FP is that if deleted there will be damage to the registry. I would have not idea how to fix that, and also don't have an image of my system. So I may be overly cautious." }-

Being without an image backup is a bad idea. When you have an image to fall back on you can easily fix any problem. ShadowProtect has been 100% reliable for many of us on Wilders. There are also free options available. Before trying any more AV's I suggest you get an external hard drive and image backup software.

[markcc]

I don't know if you guy's have looked at VB100 web page but the results for Ikarus is horrible! I know it's just one test, however most major players still participate in the VB100 testing. Any thoughts?

[kjdemuth]

After looking at alot tests, Vb100, malware.ru, av-comp, etc I've noticed a few things. One is that all the AV programs vary in their detection. Look at avira on the vb100. It failed by missing one wild list. When was the last time avira had a poor dectection rate? Last month I belive that KIS had a 95% detection on av comp. If you want to make a certain AV look bad just wait till a random compartive comes out from somewhere. Two, anyone can make a test that is going to make a certain AV looked good. Bottom line, don't believe everything you read

[G1111]

-{ Quote: "Does anyone run Outpost Pro firewall with A2?" }-

I was using A2 free with Ourpost and since yesterday the full version of A2 with Outpost. I am (since yesterday) running the following (temporarily) Outpost pro, MBAM, A2 AM and DefenseWall. They seem to work together very well thus far. The only problem I noted is that with A2AM I can open but not close Photoshop CS3. I have to exit the A2 background guard first. Otherwise no problems at all. Computer running faster also (then with latest version of Kaspersky AV).

[markcc]

-{ Quote: "After looking at alot tests, Vb100, malware.ru, av-comp, etc I've noticed a few things. One is that all the AV programs vary in their detection. Look at avira on the vb100. It failed by missing one wild list. When was the last time avira had a poor dectection rate? Last month I belive that KIS had a 95% detection on av comp. If you want to make a certain AV look bad just wait till a random compartive comes out from somewhere. Two, anyone can make a test that is going to make a certain AV looked good. Bottom line, don't believe everything you read" }-

I agree with you. If you look at not just 1 test from VB100 but many months you will see they did bad in all the tests. If you look at Avira or others you will see that the track record over time is very good. Most of the top rated programs score well in most tests.

[Ed_H]

-{ Quote: "I agree with you. If you look at not just 1 test from VB100 but many months you will see they did bad in all the tests. If you look at Avira or others you will see that the track record over time is very good. Most of the top rated programs score well in most tests." }-

3759 wildlist misses is a lot!!! Ikarus certainly does not have a good track record with VB. Keep in mind that A2 also has their own AV engine along with Ikarus.

October 2009 - Ikarus virus.utilities

Status: FAIL
Failure reason: 3759 wildlist misses, 4 false positives
Product name: Ikarus virus.utilities
More: October 2009 in full
Review: Ikarus virus.utilities on Windows Server 2008
Details: Only available to subscribers.

April 2008 - Ikarus Virus Utilities

Status: FAIL
Failure reason: 24 wildlist misses, 6 false positives
Product name: Ikarus Virus Utilities
More: April 2008 in full
Review: Ikarus Virus Utilities on Windows Vista SP1 Business Edition
Details: Only available to subscribers.

February 2008 - Ikarus Virus Utilities

Status: FAIL
Failure reason: 37 wildlist misses, 8 false positives
Product name: Ikarus Virus Utilities
More: February 2008 in full
Review: Ikarus Virus Utilities on Windows Server 2003
Details: Only available to subscribers.

December 2007 - Ikarus Virus Utilities

Status: FAIL
Failure reason: 9 wildlist misses, 13 false positives
Product name: Ikarus Virus Utilities
More: December 2007 in full
Review: Ikarus Virus Utilities on Windows 2000
Details: Only available to subscribers.

August 2007 - Ikarus Virus Utilities

Status: FAIL
Failure reason: 46 false positives
Product name: Ikarus Virus Utilities
More: August 2007 in full
Review: Ikarus Virus Utilities on Windows Vista x64
Details: Only available to subscribers.

June 2007 - Ikarus Virus Utilities 1.0.52

Status: FAIL
Failure reason: 4 wildlist misses, 22 false positives
Product name: Ikarus Virus Utilities 1.0.52
More: June 2007 in full
Review: Ikarus Virus Utilities 1.0.52 on Windows XP
Details: Only available to subscribers.

[kjdemuth]

It would be interesting to see what the results would be if they tested A-squared. I know that it is a AV test but a-squared does have a better track record then just having Ikarus tested. When tested as the full A-squared suite it usually gets a 99% and ranks up there with Avira.

[19monty64]

Thanks Emsisoft for the GREAT offer. It was just what I was looking for! Looking forward to the next year! Again, thank you for the GIFT!

[markcc]

-{ Quote: "It would be interesting to see what the results would be if they tested A-squared. I know that it is a AV test but a-squared does have a better track record then just having Ikarus tested. When tested as the full A-squared suite it usually gets a 99% and ranks up there with Avira." }-

Your right, I would like to see that. Virusbuster & Outpost Security Suite score about the same, they have the same a/v engine. I know it's just one test, I have that free license for A2 but I am having 2nd thoughts about installing it. I use Mamutu & really like it, I have some interest in A2.

[HKEY1952]

-{ Quote: "Thanks, All for the replies.
I am going to wait until I trial Avast 5, and read the comments by those who trial it here.
One fear I have of FP is that if deleted there will be damage to the registry. I would have not idea how to fix that, and also don't have an image of my system. So I may be overly cautious.

I don't recall which anti malware program it was, but I had a weather program on my system. I had used it for years with several top AVs. Then a new one identified it as malware and removed the whole program.
Thanks again.

Regards,
Jerry" }-

-{ Quote: "
One fear I have of FP is that if deleted there will be damage to the registry. I would have not idea how to fix that, and also don't have an image of my system. So I may be overly cautious.
" }-

The answer JerryM is: Do not Delete the files, instead, Quarantine the files.

Any files in the Quarantine can be restored, deleted, and most importantly, can be saved as an 1:1 copy to any desired location.
From there, the file/s can be manually examined or submitted for further analysis. (see section 5 of the online user tutorial)

After ANY manual or automatic System Scan, should ANY files, Actual Infections or Actual False Positives, be detected by Emsi Software A-Squared Antimalware, the suspect files are presented to the User in an
Scanning Diagnosis List within the 'Clean Computer' Dialog Page. From there, the fate of the file/s are at the discretion of the User, NOT Emsi Software A-Squared Antimalware.
The User can: Delete the file or Quarantine the file and/or Submit the file. (see section 4 of the online user tutorial)

By Default Emsi Software A-Squared Antimalware does not delete files. There exists an Option under 'Configuration' to Automatically Re-Scan the Quarantine during ANY Manual or Automatic System Scan.
When Automatically re-scanning the Quarantine during ANY Manual or Automatic System Scan, should the Newer Updated Definitions now classify the Quarantined file/s as 'safe' then the Quarantined file/s are
Automatically Restored from Quarantine to their Respective Original Location. (see section 8 of the online tutorial)


In other words, Emsi Software A-Squared Antimalware DOES NOT automatically delete files, deletion of files is TOTALLY at the discretion of the User.


To fully appreciate the Power and Ease of Use of Emsi Software A-Squared Antimalware, or any software program, one should, and must familiarize themselves with the workings and operation of the software program.
This familiarization can best be achieved by scrutinizing The User Manual Provided or Available to the User.

Here is the Link to THE MIGHTY IKARUS Emsi Software A-Squared Antimalware Online Tutorial:
http://www.emsisoft.com/en/kb/articles/tec081001/

Please add it to your Favorites


HKEY1952

[19monty64]

markcc,
what do you have to lose? If unhappy with A2, you could just return to your original set-up. As an *****-fanboy, it won me over in the first couple of hours. If it frigs up, I can just jump back to *****, *** and **...

[HKEY1952]

-{ Quote: "I don't know if you guy's have looked at VB100 web page but the results for Ikarus is horrible! I know it's just one test, however most major players still participate in the VB100 testing. Any thoughts?" }-

What is so horrible about The Mighty Ikarus according to this reputable VB100 test?

http://www.virusbtn.com/news/2008/09_02

This VB100 test results are dated 02/09/2008 does anyone have the latest results?

Please Post an Link.....


HKEY1952

[19monty64]

I've already had 1 FP re-classified and restored. I wish *** would have done it that way, as I could have avoided that "blue-screen"...

[chrome_sturmen]

guys one brief somewhat off topic question - i'm trialing vipre, with malware bytes as a secondary scanner, nothing real time, both on demand. i got the free 1 year of a-squared (thank you emisoft) and i was wondering what you guys think - should i install a-squared and use it, or stick with vipre and malwarebytes? i dont wanna steer this thread off course, so a brief opinion would be fine. thanks!

[HKEY1952]

-{ Quote: "guys one brief somewhat off topic question - i'm trialing vipre, with malware bytes as a secondary scanner, nothing real time, both on demand. i got the free 1 year of a-squared (thank you emisoft) and i was wondering what you guys think - should i install a-squared and use it, or stick with vipre and malwarebytes? i dont wanna steer this thread off course, so a brief opinion would be fine. thanks!" }-

Post #100 of this Thread:
http://www.wilderssecurity.com/showpost.php?p=1573568&postcount=100


HKEY1952

[markcc]

-{ Quote: "I was using A2 free with Ourpost and since yesterday the full version of A2 with Outpost. I am (since yesterday) running the following (temporarily) Outpost pro, MBAM, A2 AM and DefenseWall. They seem to work together very well thus far. The only problem I noted is that with A2AM I can open but not close Photoshop CS3. I have to exit the A2 background guard first. Otherwise no problems at all. Computer running faster also (then with latest version of Kaspersky AV)." }-

Thanks for the info!

[markcc]

-{ Quote: "What is so horrible about The Mighty Ikarus according to this reputable VB100 test?

http://www.virusbtn.com/news/2008/09_02

This VB100 test results are dated 02/09/2008 does anyone have the latest results?

Please Post an Link.....


HKEY1952" }-

Please read post #222. It was taken from www.virusbtn.com/index

[andyman35]

-{ Quote: "Quick question: Can it uninstall cleanly? (no trace of it being left behind)" }-
Going from memory (never reliable with me) I believe that it uninstalls very cleanly,I always use Revo Uninstaller for everything just in case though.;)

[HKEY1952]

-{ Quote: "Please read post #222. It was taken from www.virusbtn.com/index" }-

I will only Post this once with no further response in cooperation.....

No DIRECT link to the results page.....no validation.....

Anyone can type in manufactured results into an Forum Page, or make typographical errors in the process.

The link that you provided only leads to the Home Page of VB100, not the Results Page.

One must be an Active Member of VB100 to have access to the Current Results Pages.

If you are an Active Member of VB100 then please Post an direct link to the current results page.

I am currently not an Active Member of VB100 and therefore only have access to archived results.

Archived results can also be argued as invalid because the results are stale and outdated, however, I did not type in the results into an Forum Page,

I provided an Direct Link to the 2008/09/02 results page that is an valid source from an valid reputable testing organization.


HKEY1952

[markcc]

-{ Quote: "I will only Post this once with no further response in cooperation.....

No DIRECT link to the results page.....no validation.....

Anyone can type in manufactured results into an Forum Page, or make typographical errors in the process.

The link that you provided only leads to the Home Page of VB100, not the Results Page.

One must be an Active Member of VB100 to have access to the Current Results Pages.

If you are an Active Member of VB100 then please Post an direct link to the current results page.

I am currently not an Active Member of VB100 and therefore only have access to archived results.

Archived results can also be argued as invalid because the results are stale and outdated, however, I did not type in the results into an Forum Page,

I provided an Direct Link to the 2008/09/02 results page that is an valid source from an valid reputable testing organization.


HKEY1952" }-

See if this does it for ya!

www.virusbtn.com/vb100/archive/results?vendor=VE27

[HKEY1952]

-{ Quote: "Quick question: Can it uninstall cleanly? (no trace of it being left behind)" }-

When I uninstalled through the Microsoft Windows Add or Remove Programs in Control Panel, the Trial Version of Emsi Software A-Squared Antimalware, an few versions back,

the program uninstalled very clean, leaving behind only one or two folders and an couple of Registry entries.....I was impressed.


HKEY1952

[kjdemuth]

Markcc,
What do you currently use as your AV? I know that you seem like your trying to find everything wrong with A2 because you are scared to use it. Its really good and this is coming from a prev kaspersky fan for 5 years. I finally went with something I wasn't very comfortable with. OA paid and A2 paid. I was a suite type of guy and never trusted seperate components. Until something bad happens i'll keep using it. -{ Quote: "See if this does it for ya!

www.virusbtn.com/vb100/archive/results?vendor=VE27" }-

[markcc]

-{ Quote: "Markcc,
What do you currently use as your AV? I know that you seem like your trying to find everything wrong with A2 because you are scared to use it. Its really good and this is coming from a prev kaspersky fan for 5 years. I finally went with something I wasn't very comfortable with. OA paid and A2 paid. I was a suite type of guy and never trusted seperate components. Until something bad happens i'll keep using it." }-

My main computer is GData IS with Mamutu. I won't change that. My Laptop runs NIS 2010 which is ok but not my favorite. I am thinking about using Outpost paid firewall (I have a license) with A2. I have the free license for A2. Just trying to decide what to do. I can always give it a try right?

[kjdemuth]

Gdata already has a behavior blocker. Why are you using both? As far as using A2 and outpost you can give it a try and see what you think. It's free so what do you have to lose.

[Ironhide]

Did you test the behavior blocker of GData? Here is a Review of GData if somebody is interested to watch it.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_JVK4Zv2Qis

[HKEY1952]

-{ Quote: "My main computer is GData IS with Mamutu. I won't change that. My Laptop runs NIS 2010 which is ok but not my favorite. I am thinking about using Outpost paid firewall (I have a license) with A2. I have the free license for A2. Just trying to decide what to do. I can always give it a try right?" }-

-{ Quote: "
I am thinking about using Outpost paid firewall (I have a license) with A2.
" }-

Should you decide to run Agnitum Outpost Firewall Pro alongside Emsi Software A-Squared Antimalware, be sure to Disable the Real-Time Spyware Protection features of Outpost.

To have the best of both worlds, install Agnitum Outpost Firewall Pro first, with ALL the features. Then Disable the Spyware Real-Time Protection in Outpost. Followed by installing

Emsi Software A-Squared Antimalware next, with ALL the features. This setup will allow the user to 'toggle' the Real-Time Protection features between both security applications.

Also, for whatever reason, should Emsi Software A-Squared Antimalware be manually disabled or uninstalled, then Agnitum Outpost Firewall Pro will still exist the Real-Time Spyware

protection features without the chore of re-installing Outpost to regain the Real-Time Spyware protection features. Remember, even though the Real-Time Spyware protection of

Agnitum Outpost Firewall Pro is disabled, Spyware scans, both scheduled and on demand, can still be run from Outpost. Also, even though the Real-Time Spyware protection of Outpost

is disabled, the Spyware Definitions will continue to be updated along with the rest of the Agnitum Outpost Firewall Pro Hourly Updates, as long as the Spyware Module is installed.

EDIT:
By default, Agnitum Outpost Firewall Pro will Disable its Real-Time Spyware Protection Features during installation if Outpost deems incompatibility with other installed security solutions.

So, by installing Agnitum Outpost Firewall Pro First, this barrier is overridden.


HKEY1952

[the Tester]

-{ Quote: "According some posts at Rokop they plan to release it in autumn (which ends on December the 21st)." }-

Thanks.

[markcc]

-{ Quote: "Gdata already has a behavior blocker. Why are you using both? As far as using A2 and outpost you can give it a try and see what you think. It's free so what do you have to lose." }-

Good point. I have not seen GData's behavior blocker do much. Whenever a system change is about to be made Mamutu usually pops up, not GData. The two work without problems for me

[markcc]

-{ Quote: "Should you decide to run Agnitum Outpost Firewall Pro alongside Emsi Software A-Squared Antimalware, be sure to Disable the Real-Time Spyware Protection features of Outpost.

To have the best of both worlds, install Agnitum Outpost Firewall Pro first, with ALL the features. Then Disable the Spyware Real-Time Protection in Outpost. Followed by installing

Emsi Software A-Squared Antimalware next, with ALL the features. This setup will allow the user to 'toggle' the Real-Time Protection features between both security applications.

Also, for whatever reason, should Emsi Software A-Squared Antimalware be manually disabled or uninstalled, then Agnitum Outpost Firewall Pro will still exist the Real-Time Spyware

protection features without the chore of re-installing Outpost to regain the Real-Time Spyware protection features. Remember, even though the Real-Time Spyware protection of

Agnitum Outpost Firewall Pro is disabled, Spyware scans, both scheduled and on demand, can still be run from Outpost. Also, even though the Real-Time Spyware protection of Outpost

is disabled, the Spyware Definitions will continue to be updated along with the rest of the Agnitum Outpost Firewall Pro Hourly Updates, as long as the Spyware Module is installed.

EDIT:
By default, Agnitum Outpost Firewall Pro will Disable its Real-Time Spyware Protection Features during installation if Outpost deems incompatibility with other installed security solutions.

So, by installing Agnitum Outpost Firewall Pro First, this barrier is overridden.




HKEY1952" }-


Thanks for the advice HKEY1952. When I get some time I will try it on my laptop.