Publisher's Description
From Phoenix Labs:
PeerGuardian 2 is an IP blocker for Windows. With features like support for multiple lists, a list editor, automatic updates, and blocking all of IPv4 (TCP, UDP, ICMP), PeerGuardian 2 is the safest and easiest way to protect your privacy on P2P. Plus, by integrating with Blocklist.org, lists are built custom just for you.
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4.0 starsout of 76 votes
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4.0 starsout of 76 votes
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"this is great software"
Version: PeerGuardian (Windows 98/Me) 2.0 beta 6b
Pros
its easy to use
Cons
cant say anything bad about it
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"Imaginary protection for the uneducated user"
Version: PeerGuardian (Windows 98/Me) 2.0 beta 6b
Pros
It will block the addresses of known IP addresses.
Provides gullible users with the illusion of anonymity.Cons
It does not protect you from the software, music or video firms tooking to sue.
It fools people into thinking they are safe thus exposing them to greater risks.Summary
People like the RIAA employ consultants to track down people spreading copywrited works. There is no evidence they do this from their own location or known IP addesses. If they wish to circumvent this application all they need to is to use a different IP, do it from home, employ a contractor or a 100 other obvious methods. The idea that you can get around their investigations by blocking a few known IP addresses is laughable. Thinking you are protected when you are not is worse than simply not being protected.
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"So perfect , so simple ..."
Version: PeerGuardian (Windows 98/Me) 2.0 beta 6b
Pros
prevent all the access to bad and suspicous sites ...
Cons
well , it sometimes block yahoo or google , so u can allow HTTP option , or u can
add them to a permenant allow list ... but u should know Google , Yahoo & Microsoft
are trying to collect information about people all the time ...Summary
it is perfect , has a huge data base , smart program I use it always but u need to be
a little advanced user to used without any problems , I like the portable version too ,
I can use it what ever I go to any place with my other portable applications in my
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"I dont know yet"
Version: PeerGuardian (Windows 98/Me) 2.0 beta 6b
Pros
I dont know yet
Cons
Its not working
Summary
When i try to use it, it says it wont work and to try updating it so i do but it says error contacting url anyone know why and how to get it to work?
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"Good in theory but unable to update"
Version: PeerGuardian (Windows 98/Me) 2.0 beta 6b
Pros
I selected the following
Ads
Goverment
P2P
Spyware
From the 4 only Goverment updates and the other 3 are disabled due to 'Error contacting URL. Can someone advise?Cons
Please see the above
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"replace with PeerBlock!"
Version: PeerGuardian (Windows 98/Me) 2.0 beta 6b
Pros
This thing works and it's great for just about anyone whether your using p2p or not.
Cons
It sometimes messes up and its successor PeerBlock, I think, is replacing it.
Summary
PeerBlock is the exact same thing but newer. Get that instead.
It works for p2p and non p2p users.
Updated on Jan 12, 2010 -
"Outdated Abandonware"
Version: PeerGuardian (Windows 98/Me) 2.0 beta 6b
Pros
It was and still is a great program for older systems like Win98. If it works on your system, it provides a valuable security function. It was a valuable program and PeerBlock wouldn't exist without it.
Cons
Was always a bit buggy on XP and, especially, Vista but it was never fully developed for newer systems...
Summary
This is outdated and has been superseded by PeerBlock which is built on PeerGaurdian's source code but is much more compatible with newer versions of Windows.
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"Protects P2P activity"
Version: PeerGuardian (Windows 98/Me) 2.0 beta 6b
Pros
Does what it says.
Cons
Doesn't work with Windows 7.
Summary
Use PeerBlock if Peer Guardian isn't compatible with your computer.
http://www.peerblock.com/ -
"Good, but really too buggy."
Version: PeerGuardian (Windows 98/Me) 2.0 beta 6b
Pros
What's to say? If you need a P2P IP Blocker, than this is about it in terms of being built for just such a use. I'm sure it works great, its easy as pie to setup not a very large program.
Cons
The list slowly stop working and render the program pointless and useless.
Summary
I downloaded this program with high expectations. A friend had told me about it and that it was a must* if you are on P2P networks alot. I'm not a huge P2P'r, but I do enjoy the assurance of surfing safely. It worked great for a few months. You turn it on and it tries to auto update...and as expected over the last few months of using it, it has stopped updating its lists. Offering little or no protection at all. Maybe its just my computer, maybe its just my copy of the program but as soon as I am done writing this, I'm going to uninstall it and start looking for another.
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"Download Link Down"
Version: PeerGuardian (Windows 98/Me) 2.0 beta 6b
Pros
If it downloaded and worked that WOULD be great
Cons
The download link, here on Download.com and the publisher's site are both not working. I added both sites to my trusted list, and still nothing.
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