Panda Cloud Antivirus 1.0.1
Today we are releasing a new version of Panda Cloud Antivirus, version 1.0.1. This version is basically a cumulative-fix release which incorporates Hotfix-1, Hotfix-2 and some small additional improvements.
The most notable improvement is that we have gotten rid of the initial account registration which used to be mandatory for first-time installs. Panda Cloud Antivirus will not ask for account during install anymore. Only if you want to participate in the Cloud Antivirus Support Forums will you need to create an account.
I have Cloud Antivirus 1.0 already installed. Do I need to download & install this version?
Not really. This new version incorporates hotfixes which you probably already have installed anyway. To check if you have them installed, simply browse to “C:\Documents and Settings\All Users” (XP) and you should see a subdirectory called “HF_PCA_somenumber”.
I have the hotfixes installed but I still have some problems with Panda Cloud Antivirus. Should I install this version?
Yes you might want to give it a try. Below you can find some more detail of what this version fixes which is not included in the existing hotfixes. In order to install this version on top of the one you already have, first uninstall your current version, then reboot and finally download & install the new version from http://acs.pandasoftware.com/cloud/CloudAntivirus.exe.
What’s the changelog of this version 1.0.1?
- Preactivated version does not require account creation during install
- Fix for certain conditions of stuck quick & full scan
- Improved cloud-heuristic detection for unknown malware – From HF_2
- Improved prevalence algorithms for priorization of new malware – From HF_2
- Fix of problems scanning certain files in system directories – From HF_1
- Fix for loss of connectivity after malware disinfection involving LSP – From HF_1
- Improved cloud-heuristic detection – From HF_1
Cool. More language translations? Possible?
Very nice, i have to try this
“…browse to “C:\Documents and Settings\All Users†(XP) and you should see a subdirectory called “HF_PCA_somenumberâ€.”
I have Windows XP and cannot find this subdirectory. I even did a search for ‘HF_PCA’ but came up with nothing. ???
Great! We’re expecting for the 1.1 version, with auto-upgrades!!!
PD: Copyright 2009?
Ouch! Error when uninstalling the 1.0 version, but it seems not to be serious:
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Microsoft Visual C++ Runtime Library
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Runtime Error!
Program: C:\Archivos de…
R6025
- pure virtual function call
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After the error the installer said all was okay and now I need to reboot the computer.
yes, auto upgrade pls.
Yesssssssss we need auto upgrade !! with the behave shield of course..
@Levi Then you should download & install this new version. Simply make sure to uninstall and reboot what you have installed before installing the new one.
auto updates and a behave sheild would be great for 1.1
I have a problem with this new version, the maintenance center don’t see the antivirus, it ask me for download an antivirus software. (I haven’t this problem with the old version).
How can I solve it ? Thanks you
Is this program will be forever free?
Can I treat Panda cloud antivirus as a replacement for the paid version ie.Panda antivirus pro 2009 that I have at the moment?
Great, Thanks for the new PCA.
New little issue with PCA 1.0.1,
Windows7 prof.32bit(German) Security Center don’t find PCA.
Hi! I really enjoy read your articles.
Same problem with the English version in Windows 7. Warning from security centre that no anti virus installed.
When I open a file, will PCA scan it first?
When I open a dangerous website, will PCA automaticly block it?
When I download a file from internet, will PCA automaticly scan it?
Thank you..
Sorry if i can’t speak english well..
yes you can !@Hoot
I had the same issue on my windows 7 64 bit i unintalled and reinstalled works fine.@Kev
@Bill Digiglio
Thanks Bill Digiglio
After uninstall and reinstall, it works.
Reinstall worked for me too – Thanks
Works fine on my Windows 7 Home (64bit – dutch)
And yes ;-o auto-upgrades please
We are having something of a debate about this product at my work. Some of my co-workers are saying it is not free for use by schools anymore, others say it still is. Any way to clear this up?
Nice Antivirus. Very good deteccion.
update now!!
Good Antivirus, Cool deteccion update now!! thanks
@Kev and Mark If you guys need any help join the panda cloud forum you can reach me(intrepid44) there or other knowledgeable people to help you.
i have an existing paid AV! will panda cloud work even if i don’t uninstall
it?
@tats
No you can not use 2 antivirus programs at the same time. You have to uninstall your paid 1 to use panda cloud if you like.
@Kevin Smith It is free for home users as well as public and non-profit schools only.
Will this Cloud Antivirus work with Norton’s Internet Security 2010 running? Hope so as I am unsure about a Free version of any anitvirus having the full protection security of a paid version of antivirus/internet security package. There has not been a free version yet that works as well as paid versions from all reviews I have ever read. Thank you for your assistance with this question.
@Jim K
No you can not have 2 antiviruses running at 1 time, Panda will not install until you remove norton. I find Panda cloud works just as good as any paid for antivirus out there.
No where near as good as Sophos! Clound Anit-Virus? I don’t think so it just updates from a central repository, just like Microsoft Security Essentials and Virgin PC Guard which are also free and have better detection rates!
Oh and NEVER install two Anti-Virus solutions together!
I am having problems downloading the antivirus program.
I get the message “you can now start using the antivrus program; the icon appears on the desktop, but when I click on it the panda Security program runs and gives me an option to either uninstall or repair.
When I do the repair, it still does not ,oad properly.
Can you help!
can’t detect ds virus….W32/Sality.AA but avira detect. i usd both.
but avira slove ds problem…….if ds possible panda slove ds problem?
@Thowhid Roy
Panda cloud antivirus should detect this trojen , you shouldnt be using 2 antiviruses at the same time.
@Larry krzesowski
Have you tried to uninstall panda and reinstall it again to see if that fixes your problem?
How to do the update of panda Cloud?
I need to update my panda antivirus
@TCHOFFO ARNOT @kofi bagah- there is no definations updates like in a signature based antivirus. You are protected by the cloud instantly.
If you are speaking of the new 1.00.01 all I have done was uninstall oanda and install it again.
when will there be a newer ver?
Hi
My friend tried to install panda cloud 1.0.1 but during uninstallation of 1.0 there was some problem and now hes not able to remove the old version files as they are showing him access denied and neither can he install the new version
Plss help
@lamqsb New version is scheduled around the end of first quarter beginning of second quarter 2010.
@Sanjay
Just uninstall Panda from add/remove and go and reinstall panda from the website
I recommend everyone to join the forum and have your problems answered there. http://www.cloudantivirus.com/forum/index.jspa
I thinking to install Threatfire4.7 to run both with Panda.Is this a good idea ?
@Zoran
Threatfire works fine with panda cloud i used it for awhile.
its very nice i experianced a lot
is this antivirus will be forever free?