SuperAntispyware 99% CPU usage on loading

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  1. Durad

    Durad Registered Member

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    I resale SAS and no problems whatsoever, it works perfect.

    I install it with Free AntiVir (max heuristic) and I exclude SAS folder from scanning. Together with SpywareBlaster and MVPS hosts file not even single maching come back in last 3 months.

    Would that new version be free for users with lifetime licences?
     
    Durad, Aug 1, 2009
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  2. tekkaman

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    It happened to me too. I can't keep recomending it, if they don't fix it.
     
    tekkaman, Aug 1, 2009
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  3. Ade 1

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    Nice one!
     
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  4. SUPERAntiSpy

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    Yes, of course!
     
    SUPERAntiSpy, Aug 2, 2009
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  5. jmonge

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    is SAS antimalware or pure antispyware?
     
    jmonge, Aug 2, 2009
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  6. SUPERAntiSpy

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    Anti-Spyware, Anti-Malware, Anti-Adware, Anti-Trojan, Anti-Rootkit - basically the only thing we don't focus on is viruses (plenty of good anti-virus products out there) and we don't detect commercial keyloggers (yet).
     
    SUPERAntiSpy, Aug 2, 2009
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  7. jmonge

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    cool :thumb: what about those very bad rouges?
     
    jmonge, Aug 2, 2009
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  8. SUPERAntiSpy

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    SUPERAntiSpy, Aug 2, 2009
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  9. jmonge

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    thanks:thumb:
    so for regular people who dont know any thing about security will SAS plus a simple antivirus will be suficient?
     
    jmonge, Aug 2, 2009
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  10. SUPERAntiSpy

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    SUPERAntiSpyware + AntiVirus + think about where you are surfing - that combination will provide great protection while you are online. Remember, use common sense when surfing (stay away from porn and stealing software) and you will TYPICALLY reduce your risks of infection!
     
    SUPERAntiSpy, Aug 2, 2009
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  11. jmonge

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    thanks for the advise:thumb:
     
    jmonge, Aug 2, 2009
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  12. jmonge

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    the reason i ask is cause sometimes i have visitors and they want to use our computers :D you never know:)
     
    jmonge, Aug 2, 2009
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  13. jmonge

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    very cool indeed:thumb: i saw the sreenshots you provide and i saw couple of rouges that spyware doctor with antivirus couldnt remove:)
     
    jmonge, Aug 2, 2009
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  14. jmonge

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    does the trail version activate real time shield and for how long?thanks
     
    jmonge, Aug 2, 2009
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  15. prairie dog

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    Trial with full features is for 15 days

    http://www.superantispyware.com/superantispywarefreevspro.html

     
    prairie dog, Aug 2, 2009
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  16. jmonge

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    jmonge, Aug 2, 2009
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  17. prairie dog

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    you're welcome:D
     
    prairie dog, Aug 2, 2009
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  18. JRViejo

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    Perhaps you are aware that SUPERAntiSpyware has just come out with a new version 4.28.1008 and I'm happy to report that the problems stated in this original thread are resolved. Since I made a big deal about the CPU usage in my previous posts, I figured that I should post my latest discoveries. After installation, I opened the Task Manager, then SAS:

    SASopening.gif

    Yes, ladies and gentlemen, only 2 seconds to open! Noticed that Mem Usage was a little high, yet who can complain after experiencing such a fast opening. I updated SAS to Definition Database Version Core 4084 Trace 2024:

    SASupdating.gif

    14 seconds! And while CPU did spike up to 99%, the updating process was so fast that my CPU fans never kicked in! I did notice that Mem Usage remained high and for the heck of it, I minimized SAS to see if it would lose some of that pent up memory:

    SASUpdateMin.gif

    Behold! Mem Usage dropped down significantly, so now, I had to try minimizing SAS after opening it for the second time, to see if there was a drop. SAS opening was still 2 seconds, with similar parameters as before, shown in the Task Manager. Then, after minimizing SAS:

    SASOpenMin.gif

    A healthy drop in Mem Usage! All in all, this newest version has completely eliminated the subject of this thread.

    Kudos go out to Nick and his staff for making such an improvement. :)
     
    JRViejo, Sep 3, 2009
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  19. SUPERAntiSpy

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    Glad it helped out and thank you for testing and posting!
     
    SUPERAntiSpy, Sep 3, 2009
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  20. JRViejo

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    Nick, you're welcome. Great job. Take care.
     
    JRViejo, Sep 3, 2009
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  21. JerryM

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    Is it correct to assume that this new version will be installed as an update?

    Thanks,
    Jerry
     
    JerryM, Sep 3, 2009
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  22. JRViejo

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    JerryM, I usually download the program direct from SAS and allow SAS to remove the old version, plus any logs, prior to installation.
     
    JRViejo, Sep 3, 2009
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  23. JerryM

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    Thanks, JR. That is probably the best way, but in the past I think in time that an update has done it.

    Regards,
    Jerry
     
    JerryM, Sep 3, 2009
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  24. JRViejo

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    Jerry, you're welcome! Waiting for the update means: you don't have to worry about redoing the settings. ;)

    Because the new version just came out, it could take a day or two before you see it. Hang in there; you're going to like it. Take care.
     
    JRViejo, Sep 3, 2009
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  25. SUPERAntiSpy

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    Jerry - you have been a customer for several years - we do things the same each time - we do a pre-release, then public new-download release, then we meter out the updates via our update server. You can always count on the updates from the update server within a day or two (at most) from the official release of a new version.
     
    SUPERAntiSpy, Sep 4, 2009
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