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What percent of users and experts removed it?
8% remove it92% keep it
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How common is it?
Global Rank #30,219
United States Rank #32,974
Reach 0.0047%
Versions
| Version | Distribution |
| 4.5 |
100.00% |
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a-squared Free 4.5
from Emsisoft GmbH
Overview
a-squared Free 4.5 is a program developed by Emsisoft GmbH. It adds a background controller service that is set to automatically run. Delaying the start of this service is possible through the service manager. The main program executable is a2free.exe. The software installer includes 16 files and is usually about 146.55 MB (153,663,975 bytes). a2update.dll is the automatic update component of the software designed to download and apply new updates should new versions be released. In comparison to the total number of users, most PCs are running the OS Windows 7 (SP1) as well as Windows 10. While about 34% of users of a-squared Free come from the United States, it is also popular in Germany and France.
Program details
URL: www.emsisoft.com
Help link: forum.emsisoft.com
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\a-squared Free\
Uninstaller: "C:\Program Files\a-squared Free\unins000.exe"
Estimated size: 146.55 MB
Files installed by a-squared Free 4.5
| Program executable: | a2free.exe |
| Name: | a-squared Free |
| Path: | C:\Program Files\a-squared free\a2free.exe |
| MD5: | d0d9adfc8302cdb7a3fb19cc7bcf448d |
Additional files:
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a2cmd.exe (by Emsi Software GmbH) - Emsisoft Anti-Malware (Command Line Scanner)
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a2framework.dll (by Emsi Software GmbH) - Framework Module
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a2mor.dll - Emsisoft Anti-Malware move file on reboot library
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a2update.dll - Updater Module
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engine.dll - Engine SDK
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a2freecontmenu.dll - a-squared Free (a-squared Free shell extension)
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a2freecontmenu64.dll
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blitzblank.exe - BlitzBlank
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a2service.exe - a-squared (a-squared Service)
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a2upd.exe - a-squared replacement tool
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t3.dll (by IKARUS Security Software) - T3 (T3 Extended Virus Engine (EVE))
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unins000.exe - Setup/Uninstall
Behaviors exhibited
Service
- a2service.exe runs as a service named 'a-squared Free Service' (a2free) "Scans the PC for unwanted software and provides protection from malicious code".
How do I remove a-squared Free?
You can uninstall a-squared Free from your computer by using the Add/Remove Program feature in the Window's Control Panel.
- 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.
- When you find the program a-squared Free 4.5, 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).
- Follow the prompts. A progress bar shows you how long it will take to remove a-squared Free.
OS VERSIONS
Win 7 (SP1) 48%
Win XP 1%
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HOW IT RUNS
Windows Service? Yes
(Installs a service)
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USER ACTIONS
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Uninstall it 8%
Keep it 92%
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
| Windows 7 |
52.69% |
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| Windows 10 |
24.73% |
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| Windows Vista |
16.13% |
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| Windows XP |
6.45% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
| Windows 7 Home Premium |
32.61% |
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| Windows Vista Home Premiu... |
14.13% |
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| Windows 7 Ultimate |
9.78% |
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| Windows 7 Professional |
8.70% |
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| Windows 8.1 |
8.70% |
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| Windows 10 Pro |
7.61% |
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Geography
33.96% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
| United States |
33.96% |
| Germany |
22.64% |
| France |
14.15% |
| Italy |
6.60% |
| United Kingdom |
3.77% |
| Canada |
2.83% |
| Belgium |
1.89% |
| Netherlands |
1.89% |
| Austria |
0.94% |
| Switzerland |
0.94% |
| Czech Republic |
0.94% |
| Spain |
0.94% |
| Finland |
0.94% |
| Croatia |
0.94% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
| Dell |
24.59% |
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| Hewlett-Packard |
24.59% |
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| Acer |
22.95% |
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| ASUS |
18.03% |
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| GIGABYTE |
3.28% |
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| Toshiba |
3.28% |
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| Gateway |
1.64% |
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| American Megatrends |
1.64% |
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Common models |
| HP Pavilion dv9500 Notebo... |
3.90% |
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| ASUS All Series |
2.60% |
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| Dell Inspiron 530 |
2.60% |
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| MSI MS-7817 |
2.60% |
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| HP Pavilion dv7 Notebook ... |
2.60% |
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| Viglen VIG580S |
1.30% |
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