Online Armor 2 - Public Preview release

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  1. MikeNash

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    Hi Everyone,

    There's a publically downloadable version of Online Armor v2 and Online Armor AV+ v2 (both with builtin firewall) over at our site for those that might like a play. My post and download links are Here!

    Existing licenced users of Online Armor can install it no problem. If you don't have an OA licence, you can download a 30 day trial version.

    There are some limitations and bugs to be fixed, but we anticipate that public release is now pretty close.

    Thanks in particular to our beta testers who have been patient, helpful and supportive as we've tested and enhanced Online Armor over the last year.


    Cheers


    Mike
     
  2. Bio-Hazard

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    Thanks Mike, i cant wait to have a look at it. I am at work so i have to give it a go tomorrow. Keep up the good work.:)
     
  3. Legendkiller

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    if i am not wrong they also use kaspersky's av...
     
  4. MikeNash

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    In the AV+ version, yes thats exactly correct.
     
  5. Bio-Hazard

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    I am really intrested to know how good the firewall is?
     
  6. MikeNash

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    Detailed Firewall info is available here, and current leaktest performance is available here

    There's still some more work to do but overall I am pleased enough with the results to give this public preview. Many of our beta test team have been using it for months now.
     
  7. Bio-Hazard

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    Thanks Mike for the information. Looks good.
     
  8. egghead

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    Had problems installing OA v2; after removing cyberhawk it worked.

    First impressions are very postitieve: easy to use and intuitive program. :cool:
     
  9. Baldrick

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    Will KIS/KAV Users ever be able to install/use OA v2?:rolleyes:
     
  10. Peter2150

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    Absolutely, there is just a conflict to be worked out.
     
  11. Baldrick

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    Cool. I will be interested to investigate the non Firewall & AV features. Hope it won't be long.:D
     
  12. LoneWolf

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    Would I have to remove or disable any of my security set up to try out the new OA2 ?
     
  13. lucas1985

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    Online Armor will overlap with LnS, Win Patrol, Snoopfree and Process Guard.
     
  14. stapp

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    I have been lucky enough to be one of the testers and have no conflict at all using OA+plus firewall with SASfree, avira and avg antispy. Also I run opera with no problems.

    The firewall, I have found easy to use (just what I need!)
     
  15. simmikie

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    i also have been fortunate enough to test OA+FW in it's various ver2 beta builds.

    Online Armour has worked well on my system with:
    1) Dynamic Security Agent latest version
    2) Safe'n'Sec latest SNS FW disabled
    3) Cyberhawk latest version
    4)SSM paid & free latest
    5) Prevx1 currently using--network detection disabled as this does conflict on my system with OA

    ancillary softs:
    6) Sandboxie current beta
    7) Bufferzone 2.1 (i believe--not currently using)
    :cool: ShadowUSER latest ver.
    9) Rollback RX
    10) forgot....Regdefend free
    11) Wormguard

    it has been my experience that OA is a very laidback app, willing to play well with most anything i have thrown at it, while providing strong (and easy to understand) protection. i recently threw it up against some drive-by malicous code sites, and this beta app worked it's heart out protecting my system. it finally locked my browser up....but it is in beta and Prevx1 which was my intended test software slept through most of the events (seperate test). support has been unparralleled through Tall Emu led by Mike Nash.

    in my estimation, worth a download and a thorough going over, i doubt you will be disappointed.


    Mike
     
  16. MikeNash

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    I think our beta test team have had all of these programs running alonside OA at one point or another, with the exception of LnS... you can eaisly remove OA in safe mode if there is a super serious conflict.
     
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    NOD , PREVX , SSM , pg, appdefend , regdefend, Regrun, Defensewall can all coexist in my experience

    You won't need all of them at the same time of course ....
     
  18. Peter2150

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    You would want to remove any other firewall, but the OA firewall status screen is a thing of beauty. I have run with Prevx,SSM, and up until the last couple of builds KAV. I know Mike will beat that one.

    On the KAV thing, as an aside, if you have KAV, it might be interesting for you to try it, as long as you are comfortable with going into Safe mode for an uninstall. It isn't crashing me, but as part of the log on the conflict hits and initiates a shutdown.

    Pete
     
  19. MikeNAS

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    Thanks for public preview. I used beta couple of months ago but I have always license problem (I reinstall windows too often). Everything works fine and Online Armor AV+ is maybe the first program which I buy (before this I use freeware only).

    EDIT: Is v2 price same than v1 (1x License $69.95)?

    -MikeNAS
     
  20. MikeNash

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    yes, its the same price in both cases - not only that, but if you also own v1 it is a free upgrade
     
  21. JRCATES

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    Congrats on the inclusion of the firewall in this version, Mike, and for also implementing OA to now operate at the kernel level. I know that this has been in the works for while and is a long time coming, but I'm following with interest to see how others receive it and what all they have to say about it.

    Good job on all your hard work and continued success with OA :thumb:
     
  22. lodore

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    could be the perfect adition to nod32 on the pc im building soon.
    no32 student license for AV and then use online armour for HIPS and firewall
    and superantispyware for antispyware
    lodore
     
  23. Bio-Hazard

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    First time i tried to install OA v2 i got blue screen...no harm done. But now i have installed it. It is working fine, great program. I really like the fact that you can decide to uninstall firewall. I havent tried the firewall yet, i will wait for the final release. OA v2 seems to be much lighter and faster than version 1...well atleast on my computer.
     
  24. Peter2150

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    Give the firewall a try. I think you will really like it.

    Pete
     
  25. MaB69

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    Hi all,

    I think so and i really like it (used nearly all the most famous FW)

    You can find more informations here

    Regards,

    MaB
     
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