Panda Cloud Antivirus Beta3 is finally available for download. Please visit Panda Cloud Antivirus’s new website at http://www.cloudantivirus.com to download this latest version.
Some of the most important and notable changes over the previous version are the following:
- New improved interface.
- New website design and services.
- New Collective Intelligence Real-time Activity Monitor.
- New Technical Support Forums.
- Fixed slowness of PC after install.
- Fixed most cases of scan stuck at X% and errors during scan.
- Fixed “Problems with Internet connectivity†popup message.
- Fixed BackgroundScan by deactivating many unnecessary operations.
- Improved performance based on cache optimization (much less CPU utilization).
- Improved performance based on memory management (less memory consumption).
- Improved management of Recycle Bin and restoration of disinfected objects.
- Improved quick scan option.
Panda Cloud Antivirus Beta3 introduces a new website at http://www.cloudantivirus.com where people are able to create accounts and use those credentials to login to their Panda Cloud Antivirus product instead of using license keys which need to be renewed every year. This allows users to access the online Support Forums and other Panda Cloud Antivirus services which we’re still building.
Panda Security specializes in the development of endpoint security products and is part of the WatchGuard portfolio of IT security solutions. Initially focused on the development of antivirus software, the company has since expanded its line of business to advanced cyber-security services with technology for preventing cyber-crime.
56 comments
I really don’t like this account idea. I would rather have option to generate some unique id (which i always can change by reinstalling software). As for now, Panda CAV is out of my system.
Anyway, it’s promising technology and I’m sure people will find it useful.
@Barthez It’s just a unique identifier that is tied to the Tech Support Forums to be able to provide better support. You can use a throw-away mailbox to activate it if you rather have that.
http://www.cloudantivirus.com is not available 🙁
A downloadmirror please 🙂
@W!ldGunM@n it’s currently being uploaded to a mirrored site. Please try again.
@Pedro Bustamante
Link please
@W!ldGunM@n it’s the same one. It’s load balanced to a different site.
My browser tells me:
Server not found
Firefox can’t find the server at http://www.cloudantivirus.com. 🙁
@W!ldGunM@n It seems the DNS changes are still propagating. Give it some time and try again later.
A-MA-ZING website! But the Threat Information counter it’s really real-time? It seems to be so slow and regular… It’s done with javascript? 🙂
This newest version showed me a “Code 1” error when doing a scan. I enabled catching exceptions and I’ll send you the dumps via http://FTP...
It says it’s necessary to reboot to delete some viruses, and the Panda icon shows the same red cross that when it’s disabled… Maybe will be better change the red cross by something different such as a yellow exclamation sign to avoid confusion?
Cheers!
@Alex Molina Heiya Alex, version 0.08.85 or 0.90? Also was this the new Quick Scan or a personalized scan? If the latter, of the entire PC or only portions thereof?
Posted my thoughts on the changes here: http://betafreak.wordpress.com/2009/10/26/review-cloud-antivirus-beta-3-final/
I have problems activating the anti virus 🙁
Anyone else have this problem??
I noticed that there is a limit to how long the password can be; my initial password was 21 characters and it didn’t work: also, I removed the BackgroundScan registry patch from my computers (since it has been improved) was this necessary?
@Matt
Yep, if you want the backgroundscan to work. (It won’t cause any problems now)
@Matt It’s ok to remove the BackgroundScan patch as the problem is fixed and the BackgroundScan has been limited a lot (only first 5 mins after install to verify the system is not infected). Regarding the password, I have no idea. Please post it on the support forum so the people handling the website can know about it (http://www.cloudantivirus.com/forum/).
I used the executable file for the registry patch, how do I remove it? And do we need to uninstall Beta2 before installing this? Thanks.
On a light note, the account page says that my registration expires on 22/10/2029. Is that the end of the world or something?
@Kenny129 You can simply delete the registry entry:
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINESOFTWAREPanda SecurityPanda Service Host]
“BackgroundDisabled”=”-”
If you’re not comfortable editing the registry, simply ignore this. Uninstall Beta2 from Control Panel, Add/Remove Programs. Then reboot. Then install Beta3.
@Sam Smoker Yes our new malware growth prediction algorithms have determined that’s exactly when all the computers worldwide will explode due to malware and take the world down with them 🙂
Seriously, it’s just an internal ERP issue (it *has* to have a date). Please be sure to remind us a couple of days ealier so we can push it back again 🙂
Running into this problem now…http://tinypic.com/r/1ywdu9/4
I’m running Win 7 Ultimate.
@Kenny129 can you check the installer file properties, under compatibility, to see if you have the “Run this program…” set to something?
@Pedro Bustamante
I downloaded the install file again and everything works now. Thanks.
can i install panda CAV on two computer with one account?
My friend dont receive the activation e-mail!
@sina yes you can.
@Pedro Bustamante It’s with the version 0.90 and I think it was when doing a My Computer scan. I enabled exceptions and I’ll send you the dump via FTP in a few minutes. 😉
The file is already uploaded at the FTP: it’s a RAR named “FUJITSU20091027-124259671.dmp” on the “Dumps” folder.
So now I have waited 24 hours for http://www.cloudantivirus.com/ to actually WORK…Until then I can´t activate this program, and it keeps bitching about it. But yeah it´s really light on resources since it´s constantly turned OFF =) Somebody do something.
Just downloaded and installed this.. and I am wondering…am I missing some options/settings or is there no way to set how often/what this tool should scan and when – like any other normal Av program has…?
I tried all kinds of e-mail and could find a PoS download and keeps telling me my e-mail doesn’t tie with any anti-virus account. I even tried a throw away e-mail. What a crappy idea about account activation. Show us the damn download already
Can you change the picture at http://www.cloudantivirus.com
It looks disgusting. I meant the woman looks very disgusting.
Greetings! For those who has problems downloading CAV can use mirror i created today at http://panda.oas.lv . Hope CAV team will not bann me for this 🙂 Best regards.
@Laxorm Did you manage to activate it? If not, please visit http://www.cloudantivirus.com/forum/thread.jspa?threadID=50880&tstart=0
@Velsrojs the scanning is done automatically for you. You don’t have to worry about running scans nor updating. We will however add some more advanced configuration later on.
@Joel we’ll be changing pictures often Joel.
Well, I think this picture is so fresh, and the woman shows security and a great power. It’s like “here I am, and remember my face if you are a virus because I’ll disinfect you mercilessly”. I love it. 🙂
Could You Please change black color of application to sky blue or any light fresh color?
I had tried almost anti virus app. today available in market, But Beta3 working great, I am using it on my P-III machine with 256 MB Ram. and it can’t slowing my machine. Thanks for it.
Keep it Up…
Also I noted increase of scanning speed in Beta 3. I like to give 5Star***** to PCA.
Gr8……..
@Abhijit Thanks for your comments Abhijit 🙂
I can’t install this due to it detecting Norton 360. I have uninstalled the Norton 360, but I still get the message. Is there anything I can do to solve this?
Thanks,
David
@David Hall please try running the Norton Removal Tool which you can download from:
http://majorgeeks.com/Norton_Removal_Tool_SymNRT_d4749.html
If that still doesn’t work give AppRemover a try:
http://www.appremover.com
After that you should be able to install Panda Cloud Antivirus.
Hi!!! my question is: How can I find the right version of the software installed on my pc? or How can I know if I have to change it to Beta3? That’s because I have installed it long time ago and the Beta3 is just released. Nice website
Cloud AV rocks!
@Bryan P. If you open the program there’s an icon labeled with a question mark “?” on the upper right. Click there and then choose “About Panda Cloud Antivirus”. If the version number is less than 0.08.84 then you have Beta2. Simply point your browser to http://www.cloudantivirus.com and download Beta3. Uninstall Beta2, reboot and then install Beta3.
the download link for beta 3 does not work. Where can I find it?
Great AV i just scanned half of my PC in 10 minutes and i was downloading and browsing on the internet on the same time and no difference.This is the future.
I Just install and it seems to my a good antivirus, but how can I keep this soft actualized? I must to uninstall and then install the new version, every time that appear a new one?…this are my doubts.
Pd: sorry for my english, I’m not practized very much.
See ya.
@Geert Smid try from here:
http://download.cnet.com/Panda-Cloud-Antivirus-Free-Edition/3000-2239_4-10914099.html?tag=mncol
@RUEDAS No need to update. This AV does not need an “update” button. Regarding uninstall/install, you need to do this for now while we are in beta. With version 1.1 we will add automatic upgrades.
If PCA uses malware and goodware online database, so what’s about offline protection of a PC? Will it protect a PC without internet connection?
P.S.
Sorry for my english if there’s some mistakes.
@Monosoul Panda Cloud Antivirus maintains a synchronized local cached version of Collective Intelligence for offline mode in order to continue protecting even while offline. This “cached version” of Collective Intelligence detects the malware that is in circulation based on the information from millions of Panda Cloud Antivirus users. More info and details can be found here:
http://news.softpedia.com/news/The-Insides-of-Panda-Cloud-Antivirus-111793.shtml
I’m so happy with the new beta 3. It is so light on resources I barely know it’s there.
For people having install problems (which I had with the last beta version). Definitely uninstall and reboot, and if you have a utility which which cleans out temp files and the registry, run it. Last time the uninstall didn’t clear everything out and I had to do some manual cleanup. Maybe it’s better this time, but just in case… 😉
@Monosoul
Wouldn’t it be difficult to get a virus if your computer is not connected to the internet? I guess you could get one from a file you copy from an external drive, but you would know where that came from.
My friend says, the only safe computer is an offline computer…
Is the new beta 3 release ok to use with windows 7 and does it have a firewall. Thanks
@Pedro Bustamante
Thanks for your answer, very interesting article!
@Doodle Yes its ok to use with Windows7. Panda Cloud Antivirus does not yet have a firewall, but you can use it in conjunction with Windows Firewall or any other firewall out there.
can Panda define or explain what is the meaning of “New Collective Intelligence Real-time Activity Monitor.”? Is that a some kind of real time monitor just like other antivirus? Because i can’t detect any sign of real time monitor engine is activate and this feature is very mean to me.
by the way, this antivirus not recognize by vista premium, is the antivurs too new for recognition by vista or…..?
@lghost It actually refers to our new website encyclopedia that is powered by Collective Intelligence. Check it out here:
http://www.cloudantivirus.com/en/threat-information/
it is difficult to start the software…………how can we get an account in panda antivirus
@sravya http://www.cloudantivirus.com