CNET Editors' review
This add-on for Internet Explorer makes many claims but there are few ways of verifying its performance--although it was easy to see when it misbehaved.
EAV Popup and Privacy Defender installs quickly and opens a tabbed interface that's compact but a bit clunky looking--the tools dialog box frame appears within the frame of a Windows-style frame, as if the add-ons code isn't quite compatible with the operating system. Each tab provides a listing of items to delete from your system: blocked ad windows, clear history, clear temp file, and cookie manager. It's important to note that many of the features are redundant of built-in goodies IE already offers. Clicking the Clear History button didn't remove the items listed in the pane, but we were very displeased that several icons and files residing on our desktop completely disappeared. Likewise, the Clear Temp button apparently had no effect on the temp files it listed.
Although it reacted quickly in our tests, it didn't respond in a way we liked at all. EAV is free, but its performance leads us to recommend users stay away from it. Its behavior may be a sign that its just not ready for use under Vista (which was our testing OS), despite the claims of its publisher.
Publisher's Description
From EAV Software:
Filters all Popup windows, removes all your histories, Internet tracks and all temporary files. Suppresses pop-ups, prevents script-ads, prevents the hacking of your browser, cleans your cache, manages cookies, removes temporary files. also removes all previous form entries, typed URLs, and passwords, and blocks script-based drop-down ads, and many other ad formats found on the Web. Integrates seamlessly into your Internet Explorer toolbar and begins working automatically.
It includes the ability to allow user-specified pop-ups and cookies, and a one-touch function to erase all histories and close all windows. also uncovers Web bugs and various types of private data hidden on your own computer, in your bookmarks, and other locations. This version is the first release on CNET Download.com.
What's new in this version: This version is the first release on CNET Download.com.
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