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a-squared anti-virus feedback
Name: xetcetc Date: December 28, 2004 at 21:18:20 Pacific OS: win98SE, winXP CPU/Ram: 256MB
Comment:
I am at present using AVG 7.0 free and I am interested in installing free a-squared anti-virus.
2. Can someone give me some feedback on this system??
Name: www Date: December 28, 2004 at 21:51:26 Pacific
Reply:
you should keep avg for anti-virus. also be aware that a-squared will find false positives, such as nvidia graphic drivers, that are repacked and released by evga, among others. (it is still good for free) quote; "a-squared (a²) is a complementary product to antivirus software and desktop firewalls on MS Windows computers. Antivirus software is mainly specialized in detecting classic viruses. But many available products have weaknesses in their detection of other malicious software, so called Malware like Trojans, Dialers, Worms and Spyware (Adware). a² fills the gap that malware writers exploit. "
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