ONLY On-demand scanner norascan

Discussion in 'other anti-virus software' started by bellgamin, Sep 27, 2016.

  1. bellgamin

    bellgamin Registered Member

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    I don't run a real-time AV. However, I like to do on-demand (OD) scans at least daily, at night, while I sleep. I presently use Hitman, Herdprotect, & Zemana Antimalware but I still prowl the web for new OD AVs to play with.

    I found a new OD AV scanner -- "norascan" -- at noralabs dot com, which is home-ported in Belgium. Norascan's GUI is on the short list for "world's ugliest GUI" -- it's very easy to work with, but it's NOT a pretty sight.

    When not in use, norascan uses zero cpu & zilch ram. I'm keeping it, & shall use it now & then, because ... uh ... I want to. o_O

    If someone tests norascan out on some nasties (I don't own any nasties myself) I would appreciate to hear what they conclude.
     
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    Belgium?
     
  4. bjm_

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    I see > no need to reboot after installation
    I do not see 8.1/10 > Operating Systems: Microsoft ® Windows 2000, XP, Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 2003, Windows 2008
     
  5. roger_m

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    It does support Windows 10.

    From the changelog for v2.9:
     
  6. bjm_

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    Okay, I don't have "nasties" but, I'll test/run in shadow.
    Edit: their Contact Us form > Hover over the left image and enter the security code into the right text field. = no code
    Missing required information:Wrong security code or expiration of the validity!
    Maybe I need to be logged in...?
     
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    i don't see a security code too :confused:
     
  8. roger_m

    roger_m Registered Member

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    I think that webpage is broken.
     
  9. bellgamin

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    1) Goto http://centralops.net/co/DomainDossier.aspx
    2) Enter noralabs.com in the box
    3) Enter checkmark in block "domain Whois record"
    4) Hit go
    5) Read
    NOTE: country code "BE" = Belgium

    (@ Oxymoronman) -- I have no idea what engine they use. My guess: one of their own devisement?
     
  10. ichito

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    I met him more than 5 years ago and it was the same "rough" as today...actually I thought that Norascan had been abandoned ca 3 yars ago but it looks it's still alive :)
    From their page
    http://www.noralabs.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=23&Itemid=27
    And some info about scanner
    https://www.windows10download.com/noralabs-norascan/

    The old thread on Wilders
    https://www.wilderssecurity.com/threads/any-thoughts-about-norascan-from-noralabs.349239/
     
  11. roger_m

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    It certainly appears to be a Belgium based company. The website's owner's address is in Belgium. The website is hosted in the Netherlands.

    Some companies from outside the US, say they are American, when they aren't.
     
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  13. bellgamin

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    It uploaded just fine for me. Maybe Nora's server can't handle much of a load.
     
  14. Secure_Guy

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    I have just tested it.
    It doesn't seem that good so far, according to my short test.
     
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