A-Squared Anti-Malware

I downloaded this software when it was offered by "Give Away Of The Day" some time back. It seems to me that it detects a large number of sites as possible problem sites when in fact they are safe sites. I am about to the point that I am considering removing it from my system. I would appreciate hearing from members also using this software and I would appreciate other forum members thoughts as to should I or should I not remove it?

As always I will appreciate any and all replies and would thank you in advance.

John

 

If your only issue with A2AM is with the Surf Protection,which is,by default quite aggressive,it can be modified/disabled in the Background Guard settings:

 

if you dont have another security solution at the moment and dont want to pay for i will advise to keep it it is good and the database is huge a monster database and the mamutu engine in it are you crazy man
this is a malware killer despite the blocking of safe sites

 

Yeah, probably the surf protection was the cause of it

TRUE!!

 

I bought mine 4 years ago and still run it all the time

 

baby it does not matter what proggy you are using but try to tune the proggy according to your need and a2am is really good IMO, i like add my two cents nothing else.

 

Can I use a-square as my Anti Virus program?

Or do I need an AV in addition to a-square?

 

Yes, it's a full-fledged anti-malware (including a strong AV, Ikarus). You won't need to run another on access AV.

 

That is wonderful news!

Because I don't need to have a-squared running in memory taking up resources. And only run it when I want to scan something.

Ok, I will use a-squared as my new Anti Virus program and remove Avira and NOD32.

Thanks.

 

@TheMozart dont forget you need a real time protection so it is better you leave it's services activated all the time for surfing protection and drive by download attacks

 

I have Vista UAC on, so I cannot get drive by downloads as it cannot save and install with UAC on.

 

Oh yes you can. UAC does not provide efficient malware protection.

http://www.sophos.com/blogs/chetw/g/2009/11/03/windows-7-vulnerable-8-10-viruses/

Vistas default UAC is apparently better, but it is certainly not a guarantee.

 

very interesting thanks