Privatefirewall w/Pest Patrol 6.0.11.27

• License:

  Free to try; $39.95 to buy

• Editor's Rating:

  4.0 stars

• Average User Rating:

  3.5 stars (out of 28 votes) Rate it!

• Downloads:

  21,312

• Operating Systems:

  Windows Vista, Windows XP, Windows 2000

• Additional Requirements:

  Windows 2000/XP/2003 Server/Vista

• Limitations:

  30-day trial

• Date Added:

  December 10, 2007

• Previous Versions:

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Publisher's description of Privatefirewall w/Pest Patrol

From Privacyware:

Privatefirewall is a Host Intrusion Prevention System that advances PC security by utilizing an integrated set of unique defense features including desktop firewall, URL/domain filter, system and application anomaly detection and process monitoring components. Privatefirewall also evaluates WinAPI calls, analyzes a comprehensive list of system variables and monitors security-sensitive registry entries to advise and alert users of virus and spyware infection and intrusion attempts. Privatefirewall is exceptionally easy to use and effective immediately upon installation, but offers a rich feature set designed to meet the complex configuration requirements of power-users. Privatefirewall reinforces conventional rules-driven technologies with security innovations and Anti-Spyware scanning and removel technology from CA to deliver proactive malware and intrusion defense. 32/64 bit Vista compatible.

Version 6.0.11.27 features: System and Application Anomaly Detection learns normal usage based on an array of critical variables and untrusted activity is displayed and/or blocked before PC damage can occur.

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Editor's review of Privatefirewall w/Pest Patrol

• 4.0 stars

• "Privatefirewall w/Pest Patrol"

• Reviewed by: CNET Staff
• Version reviewed: Privatefirewall w/Pest Patrol 6.0.11.27

If you're looking for a solid firewall and antispyware combo, this security suite fills the bill nicely. The clean and simple interface is easy to navigate and the program provides descriptions of features that are not immediately apparent. The firewall part of the program starts by questioning you about your default Internet-related tasks--a great feature to make sure what you're currently running is safe. You also can create profiles for home, work, and remote setups, making it easy to switch among settings depending on the level of security you need.

The Pest Patrol antispyware scan is quick compared to other programs. The quick scan finds dangerous spyware components while alerting you to programs that could be a threat (file-sharing programs), letting you decide if you want to keep or delete them. Switching among the different features was sluggish on our test machine, but other than that the program ran smoothly. We also received several firewall notifications for programs (such as Firefox and Microsoft Outlook) that we think the program should allow access by default. Overall, we find Privatefirewall w/Pest Patrol a good solution for dual protection. People who prefer to download one program that provides both antispyware and firewall protection, should definitely check out the trial for this suite.

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