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Capable of defending your PC against basic privacy threats, this application does a competent job of tidying your system. The handy interface lets you quickly clean files or access program settings via the tray icon.
However, you have to close all browser windows before starting a cleanup session. Not only does Privacy Defender delete your Internet Explorer cache, history, and browser cookies, it also erases DAT files that store your personal information, which usually is impossible to do without restarting the system. We'd also prefer support for alternative Web browsers, a perk many of this application's competitors offer.
The utility zaps recent Windows documents, temporary folders, and RealPlayer files, and lets you access a Web site without adding the URL to your browser's address field. Still, we missed extensive support for third-party apps (such as IM clients and P2P apps), as well as a secure file shredder.
We also think the five-day trial period is quite stingy, especially compared to what some competitors offer. If you just need to guard your computer against average privacy risks, Privacy Defender is a decent choice, but more comprehensive solutions are readily available.
Publisher's Description
From SynergeticSoft:
Privacy Defender is a state-of-the-art Internet privacy software that allows for private Web browsing. With Privacy Defender you can surf the Web with complete peace-of-mind, knowing that Privacy Defender protects you from unwanted data becoming permanently hidden in your PC, without the possibility to recover it.
Version 7.0.3a improves the erasing speed.
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1.6 starsout of 13 votes
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"i like it!"
Version: Privacy Defender 7.0.2p
Pros
I've tried quite a few "cleaners", and in my opinion Privacy Defender is the best.
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"not bad"
Version: Privacy Defender 7.0.2h
Pros
got some cookies
Cons
still had alot left in temp ie file
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"I highly recommend!"
Version: Privacy Defender 7.0.2.d
Pros
I can't even believe this product got any bad reviews...
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"Too Slow, and error message during scan"
Version: Privacy Defender 7.0.2.c
Summary
Some errors message appears while you're scanning your hard disk... and if you compare it to ad aware se it's very slow !!! Scanning 4Go took about 4 hours.
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"wow"
Version: Privacy Defender 7.0.2.c
Summary
finally someone did something that works....for the symantec internet eraser: thumb down
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"simple and good"
Version: Privacy Defender 7.0.2.c
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I have tried everything. Spent months trying different things. This is an excellent product I came across over a year ago, after being hijacked by "Powersearch" - a very ugly invader that took over the settings on my computer. Thanks to Privacy Defender, this is gone forever.
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"great product"
Version: Privacy Defender 7.0.2.c
Summary
I have been using it for several months. This program is tops in removal of unwanted browser footprints and other temporary markers.
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"My computer runs smoothly"
Version: Privacy Defender 7.0.2.c
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after I had run this program.
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"Just what I needed!"
Version: Privacy Defender 7.0.2.c
Summary
Privacy Defender cleaned up over 400 mb of hidden internet and temporary files.
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"Nice"
Version: Privacy Defender 7.0.2.c
Summary
You can configure it to clean up all traces of your internet activity when you close your browser.
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