Guest writer Rick Robinette, one of my favorite Blogging buddies, brings you up to date on Panda’s beta2 of its in-the-cloud Antivirus.
If you are currently running the Beta1 version (00.08.80.0000) of Panda Cloud Antivirus on your PC, you are most likely being alerted that it is set to expire. You will be required to uninstall the Beta1 version prior to installing Beta 2 (Version 00.08.82.0000).
During the uninstall process (especially on Windows XP) the uninstaller may not complete. In my case, I went into the Windows Task Manager, under “Processes”, and terminated the process “PSANHost.exe”. Once that process was terminated I was able to complete the uninstall process on my Windows XP machine. I encountered no issues on my Windows Vista boxes.
Panda Antivirus is the latest in “set and forget” antivirus programs that relies on synchronization processes that are driven across the internet to your PC. I have been using this software on my PC’s and have been quite pleased.
It is a lightweight antivirus package in that degradation to your system’s performance is minimal compared to other antivirus packages.
Reflected are some of the fixes and enhancements in Beta2:
New – “Undo” Option for Recycle Bin
New – Synchronous Real-Time Cloud-Scan
New – Latency & Response Control of the Cloud-Scanner
Fixed – Slow Scans
Fixed – Recycle Bin Unblock Functionality
Keep in mind, that with any “Beta” level software, expect issues; such as the uninstall issue I experienced. If interested in reading more about (and even trying) Panda Cloud Antivirus, click [ HERE ]. Past articles of interest about Panda Cloud Antivirus can be found here:
Panda Cloud Antivirus – Is it netbook ready?
Panda Cloud Antivirus – Free Cloud Protection
(courtesy of Bill Mullins’ Weblog – Tech Thoughts)
As an added note, if you opt to remove any antivirus software from your computer, to install another, always check with the software maker to determine the uninstall process. To assist you with this process I encourage you to follow the links below:
AppRemover… Antivirus and Antispyware Uninstaller!
Uninstalling and Installing Antivirus Software
This is a guest post by Rick Robinette, who brings a background as a security/police officer professional, and as an information technology specialist to the Blogging world.
Why not pay a visit to Rick’s site at What’s On My PC. Like me, you’re sure to become a frequent visitor.
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