Get a-squared Anti-Malware for FREE! (Expired)

I am learning that free offerings of commercial software does not mean that the software is good. It seems that the developers include all these info and warning screens to make one feel the software is watching your system. (why not just do this in the background) They want the customer to feel they are fully protected. In reality all that's being done is an incredible drain of resources. Yes, you can reduce many of those splash screens in the options menu but I haven't been able do away with them completely.

After trying the highly touted bullguard security suite I finally uninstalled it because it slowed my computer to a crawl. For example it took 3 times as long to open firefox. When opening a directory with a large number of files it took minutes to fully open. I also experienced this problem With the free premium version of AVG.

Finally after installing A-square I again starting getting all those splash screens reassuring me it was on the job. Again I believe for the vast majority of users those splash screens are unnecessary. Perhaps only the most security conscious users would find them useful.

This new breed of security software in my opinion is a fad. I envision truly smart software that will still do the job but with a very small footprint.

I am back with Avira, Sunbelt firewall (behind a router) and Iobit 360 Pro. I am happy to say I am back to smooth sailing and have no plans on looking back. I realize now I don't need all the bells and whistles.

Cheers
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No it doesn't on my Vista and I would say that it is quite lightweight compared to some software out there.

No you don't as it takes care of viruses for you.

For those who care about Mcafee security products tri this link http://www.mydigitallife.info/2009/11/12/mcafee-virusscan-plus-with-site...

A-squared Anti-Malware is designed to work alongside existing software but some other programs are not so co-operative. In any case, with a detection rate as good as A2 why make yourself extra work and risk complicating things? The protection provided by A2 is broad spectrum, including anti-virus. If you like A2 I would use it on it's own and back up your findings with just a standalone scanner like Malwarebytes if you really feel the need.

Please follow this:

After clicking on the above mentioned link you have to scroll down to the Order Online option and select the Single PC one year "Buy Now" button which will open a registration page. Just enter your e-mail ID and you will get the license code + the method to install in your e-mail.

Should work.

Of course it is.
It's free everywhere

couple of times, couple of email IDs. it's giving one month trial only. and there's no confirmatory email about the account activation. pretty strange.

however, the 24 hrs deadline is yet to be over.

I'm guessing you did not create a user account on their website.

Click on the link from Gizmos. Then click on the link from A-Squared website for the free one year trail. That takes you to an area where you need to create a new user account. You will then receive an email from them to verify the account. You must click the link within that email to verify before you can use the license. Then, reinstall the 30 day trial, but at the first screen after the user agreement, (where it shows the type of license you have) you need to "log in" to your user account using your email address and password. Then it should refresh the license from 30 day to one year, and you can proceed with installing.

Thanks for including this extra information for the benefit of people here.

It' still 1 Hour 15 minute to go. There is countdown watch displayed on the website can't you see that.