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A-Squared

Overview

A-Squared is a software program developed by Eclipse Computers Inc. The software is designed to connect to the Internet and adds a Windows Firewall exception in order to do so without being interfered with. The setup package generally installs about 11 files and is usually about 129.98 MB (136,297,260 bytes). The installed file a2update.dll is the auto-update component of the program which is designed to check for software updates and notify and apply them when new versions are discovered. Relative to the overall usage of users who have this installed on their PCs, most are running Windows Vista (SP2) and Windows 7 (SP1). Most users that have installed this software come from the United States.

Program detailsProgram details

Installation folder: C:\Program Files\A-Squared\
Uninstaller: "C:\Program Files\A-Squared\unins000.exe"
Estimated size: 129.98 MB

Program filesFiles installed by A-Squared

  • BlitzBlank.exe (by Emsi Software GmbH) - BlitzBlank
  • a2cmd.exe (by Emsi Software GmbH) - Emsisoft Anti-Malware (Command Line Scanner)
  • a2emergencykit.exe - Emsisoft Emergency Kit
  • a2framework.dll - Framework Module
  • a2HiJackFree.exe - Emsisoft HiJackFree (HiJackFree)
  • a2mor.dll - Emsisoft Anti-Malware move file on reboot library
  • a2update.dll - Updater Module
  • engine.dll - Engine SDK
  • T3.dll (by IKARUS Security Software) - T3 (T3 Extended Virus Engine (EVE))
  • unins000.exe - Setup/Uninstall
  • vdbupdate.dll (by Ikarus Software GmbH) - VdbUpdate (vdbupdatedll)

Program behaviorsBehaviors exhibited

Windows Firewall Allowed Program
  • BlitzBlank.exe is added as a firewall exception for 'C:\Program Files\Emsisoft Anti-Malware\BlitzBlank.exe'.

How do I remove A-Squared?

You can uninstall A-Squared from your computer by using the Add/Remove Program feature in the Window's Control Panel.
  1. On the Start menu (for Windows 8, right-click the screen's bottom-left corner), click Control Panel, and then, under Programs, do one of the following:
    • Windows Vista/7/8/10: Click Uninstall a Program.
    • Windows XP: Click Add or Remove Programs.
  2. When you find the program A-Squared, click it, and then do one of the following:
    • Windows Vista/7/8/10: Click Uninstall.
    • Windows XP: Click the Remove or Change/Remove tab (to the right of the program).
  3. Follow the prompts. A progress bar shows you how long it will take to remove A-Squared.

OS VERSIONS
Win Vista (SP2) 50%
Win 7 (SP1) 50%
 
USER ACTIONS
Uninstall it 9%
Keep it 91%
 
COUNTRY POPULARITY
100.00%
United States

Windows OS versionsWindows

Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
Windows Vista 50.00%
Windows 7 50.00%
Which OS releases does it run on?
Windows 7 Home Premium 50.00%
Windows Vista Home Premiu... 25.00%
Windows Vista Home Basic 25.00%

Distribution by countryGeography

100.00% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
  United States 100.00%

OEM distributionPC manufacturers

What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
Dell 75.00%
Toshiba 25.00%
Common models
Dell Inspiron 1545 50.00%
TOSHIBA Satellite P205 25.00%
Dell Inspiron 530s 25.00%

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