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- Quick specs
- Price: Free
- Operating system: Windows XP/Vista/XP Home Edition/64-bit/32-bit/Vista 32-bit/64-bit
- Date added: May 27, 2009
- Total Downloads: 15,575
- Downloads last week: 348
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- CNET editors' rating: stars
- Average user rating: stars out of 11 votes
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CNET editors' review
Reviewed by: CNET Staff
SimonTools CyberGhost VPN aims to allow you to browse the Web privately through encryption methods and by supplying you with an anonymous IP address. Unfortunately, we were never able to get the program to connect.
To use the program, you have to first create an account, which involves a confirmation code sent via e-mail. The whole process is very quick and, other than an e-mail address, doesn't require any personal information. The user interface is very modern and professional-looking. The tabbed-style design creates a nice flow for checking your connection status, traffic usage, applying autostart settings, and entering IP address exceptions. The free, or basic version, does come with some limitations, such as slower server connection, a maximum monthly data allowance of 10GB, and the appearance of ads. However, even after following the Help manual, and configuring the firewall, Vista testers couldn't get the program to connect. The situation was worse for testers with XP, who reported difficulties getting the program to even install.
The makers of CyberGhost VPN should have created a wizard to configure the program for those users who get the program to install. This program proved to a headache for our testers, and we suggest you find another way to surf anonymously.
Publisher's description
From S.A.D. Software :The Internet has long since become an interactive means of communication. Everyone writes e-mails, and many are making use of online storage sites, blogging, or sharing their views on Web forums. Fortunately, CyberGhost VPN gives users a way to surf anonymously and keep their private information from the eyes of others. CyberGhost VPN provides you with anonymous IP address and encrypts transmissions between you and the Web. Version 3.3.1.720 improved firewall.
What's new in this version:
- improved login procedere - improved firewall
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User reviews
- Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 11 votes
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Version: SimonTools CyberGhost VPN 3.3.1.720
"Did not work and downloaded malware !"
Pros: Nothing..It also downloaded malware to my computer.
Cons: After I installed this program Malwarebytes AV kept blocking malicious IP addresses that were trying to connect to China... I then removed the program and that stopped the malicious IP's
Summary: I don't recommend this program.
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Version: SimonTools CyberGhost VPN 3.3.1.720
Pros: Very user friendly.
Cons: Agai, too early to say.
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Version: SimonTools CyberGhost VPN 3.3.1.720
Pros: German IP - not many others provide these
Cons: 10GB? I could use that in a day sometimes
Summary: I've moved to using http://www.overplay.net/anonymous.php - nice high speed anonymous vpn - with some custom OpenVPN software available. Really sweet - unlimited usage too
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Version: SimonTools CyberGhost VPN 3.3.1.720
"One of the best free VPN's out there. Very fast."
Pros: Extremely faat and secure servers
10GB limit per month is MOE then enough for even very extensive browisingCons: I didn't know about it earlier
Summary: Gives you a German IP. Definetely worth trying out.
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