CNET Editors' review
Sir AdGuard effectively blocks some advertisements and malicious programs while you surf the Internet, but it also blocks some safe and trusted sites.
The small, bare-bones interface contains a single button for scanning your computer for threats. During system scans, Sir AdGuard connects to the publisher to download updates, but we found the process slowed our test computers. The program blocked most advertisement banners and images from harmful sites, but some desirable Web sites also are blocked.
Unlike many similar utilities, Sir AdGuard doesn't allow users to construct lists of allowable and disallowed ad sites. It will be difficult for most users to accurately gauge Sir AdGuard's effectiveness during the short three-day trial. Without the ability to construct protected sites or remove sites from being blocked, we can't recommend this utility. There are many more flexible utilities in this class.
Publisher's Description
From Hide My IP:
Sir AdGuard immunizes your system from thousands of adsites, tracking cookies, spyware, Active-X controls, Browser Helper Objects, and other threats by applying our weekly-updated threat database to your Internet settings. Block nearly 90% of all Web advertisements, boost your Internet browsing speeds, and enhance your Internet security. Sir AdGuard is compatible with all Web browsers as well as any program that uses the windows host file.
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"Simply Crap"
Version: Sir AdGuard 1
Pros
None except for the crap ads it does block
Cons
No customization, no making lists of safe sites, which is important when safe items, or advertising material you want to see is blocked.
Summary
If you have Fire Fox, you're better of using something like Ad Block Plus, which is free, allows customization and is totally free of charge. Amazed people try and charge for these things with so many freeware programs available that are much better to begin with. My suggestion avoid using Sir AdGuard, to me this product is a fail and I consider the Cnet review over generous with it's score, as if it bocks desired content and charges for what you can aquire for free then it's a broken program in my eyes and not deserving of any score.
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"it rocks"
Version: Sir AdGuard 1
Pros
everything
Cons
3 day trial , wat use is that
