Want an antivirus scan that can run without sending files to a cloud service? x2y_AV_Ultimate scans with the ClamAV and YARA engines, and pairs antivirus protection with an integrity monitor. Its processing runs locally on the PC.
How does x2y_AV_Ultimate scan for threats?
The program delegates scanning to ClamAV and YARA, two open-source engines. Their signature feeds provide material for identifying threats, while the local scanning model keeps file processing on the PC. The tool is designed to work offline, so a network connection is not part of the scanning process.
x2y_AV_Ultimate also includes an integrity monitor and monitors system activity. Those capabilities extend its role beyond checking files with antivirus engines, though specific monitor controls or report screens are not detailed.
Can signature feeds be managed offline?
The feeds are public and can be inspected, pinned, and verified offline. This gives users a way to examine the scanning inputs and keep a chosen feed in use without relying on cloud processing. The engines and feeds stay on the computer, where they can be audited, and no remote scanning service is involved.
- ClamAV and YARA handle scanning.
- Signature feeds can be inspected and pinned.
- Feed verification can be done offline.
What happens to scanned data?
Scanning runs on the local machine, with no upload path for files. The developer’s stated design also excludes accounts, analytics, and telemetry. That local-only approach is relevant for PCs containing files that should stay on the endpoint, including machines used in offline environments.
The program combines this privacy model with antivirus scanning and integrity monitoring in one Windows tool. No separate cloud account is required to use its stated local scanning approach.
Pros
- Uses both ClamAV and YARA scanning engines
- Runs scans locally, including offline
- Supports inspecting, pinning, and verifying signature feeds offline
- Combines antivirus scanning with an integrity monitor
System requirements: Windows 10, Windows 11
Which scan engines does x2y_AV_Ultimate use?
It uses ClamAV and YARA for scanning.
Does scanning require uploading files?
No. Scanning is processed locally on the PC.
Can its signature feeds be used offline?
Yes. The feeds can be inspected, pinned, and verified offline.