Emsisoft Version 5 At Softpedia.

I did a quick search and didn't see this having been already posted.

Softpedia has Emsisoft version. 5.0.0.43 (Beta) available for download.
http://www.softpedia.com/get/Antivirus/a-squared-Personal.shtml

 

cool, is it still in beta? im using asquared free for on demand scanning and it still 4.5 and the name hasnt changed to emsisoft emergency kit yet. will it update it automatically or do u have to uninstall asquared free and install emsisoft emergency kit.

 

It will update automatically when it is released or it will be downloaded if you enable "Download Beta Updates" option.

 

if anyone using it how is it going? Still heavy?

 

I've been using it since yesterday evening.
On my P-4 machine, web access and page rendering are noticeable slower than without it; more performance impact than either Avast 5 or Avira 10 AVs.

Following install, you are given the choice of a three day trial, 30 days if you "register", or to add a previously purchased license key.
I chose the three day trial but get a "buy now" nag screen every time I boot.

All program modules are fully active with the three day trial option and configuration is pretty much identical to version 4.5

I'm going to uninstall it; too much negative with the slowdown and completely unnecessary nag screen.
Only a few moments ago, I got another "buy now" nag screen" pop-up while writing this post.

Normally I'm a big fan of Emsisoft/A-Squared products, but not in this case.

No thanks.

 

definitely not heavy in my use.

 

The only slow down I had ever had was either running a full scan or when its updating a large download.

 

Being using it since first beta and it have never caused any problems

 

A direct link to the latest beta setup is available on our download page too:
http://www.emsisoft.com/en/software/download/

@wtsinnc: If you select "Freeware License" on the 'nagscreen' (we call it trial notify screen), you'll never see that dialog again. Same if you enter a valid full license of course.