norman AV vs a-squared AV

[billy13]

A-squared antivirus

[alpha1]

Kaspersky only .

[northernexposure]

I've used both and I seem to have better results with a-squared. In fact, it appears to pick up malware that other antivirus/antimalware programs seem to miss. It also seems to be a bit more user-friendly.

[jock]

A squared is basically an Anti-Malware program and can be run with your usual Anti-Virus program.
Do not mistake it for an Anti-Virus program although it checks for virus's also.
It is not advisable to use it without also having a proper Anti-Virus program installed.

Sorry that never came out right.
It is safe to use A Squared at any time.But you also need a proper Anti-Virus program installed as well.

[northernexposure]

Agree with jock -- it's very effective as a complement to your antivirus software...

[leofelix]

is A-squared antivirus or antimalware

a-squared antimalware is an antispyware which includes Ikarus Antivirus engine too, however it works alongside the most of antivirus.

Unfortunately it brings to many false positives and it is a memory eater

[Polkadot]

In one and a half years of using A-Squared, I have had one (1) false positive (as posted about a day ago in regards to a freebie). Norton gave me false positives almost every time I downloaded stuff from sites that I know are clean. I would NOT run Norton on my computer even if they offered it to me for free AND offered to supply me with free top tier cable connection. A-Squared does seem to co-exist well with other programs, which is a real blessing. I have 'plenty' of RAM, and do not see any security program as a 'hog'. If you are running on short memory, you have to weigh the solution: do I forfeit security to gain performance? Your choice.

[Bluedot]

You should dump them both and go for avira or kaspersky. And the best part is avira announces free promos now and then. Given only to choose between norman and a-squared, id go for the latter.