Active Privacy Guardian Washer for Windows

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Editors’ Review

Download.com staffAugust 26, 2015

This privacy utility earns our praise for both its comprehensive feature set and its clever design. Active Privacy Guardian Washer arranges all supported browsers, system areas, and applications in a tree-like structure in the main window's left pane. The right pane lets you preview all items within each category, such as cookies or temporary Internet files. We appreciated the program's support for a whopping eight Web browsers, including such lesser-known ones as Avant and NetCaptor. As with other privacy applications, it also can wipe your history from common system areas such as the Clipboard and the Run menu. Active Privacy Guardian Washer erases tracks from a huge number of third-party applications, including IM clients, media players, the Microsoft Office suite, and multiple file-sharing applications. Although you can choose to clean data according to several secure govermental algorithms, you won't find a dedicated file shredder. Despite that omission and the somewhat short two-week trial period, we can enthusiastically recommend this program to those seeking to keep their PC activities to themselves.

What’s new in version 1.58

Version 1.58 includes unspecified updates.

Active Privacy Guardian Washer for Windows

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Full Specifications

GENERAL

Release: June 20, 2008

Latest update: August 26, 2015

Version: 1.58

OPERATING SYSTEMS

Platform: Windows

Operating System

Windows 2000
Windows 10
Windows Vista
Windows XP
Windows NT
Windows ME
Windows 98

Additional Requirements: Windows 98/Me/NT/2000/XP/2003 Server/Vista

POPULARITY

Total Downloads: 42,514

Downloads Last Week: 1

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User Reviews

3.8/5

12 User Votes

Crashed every time
eatdrumzSeptember 12, 2010
Pros
It opened, and had some cool check boxes. It has a cool water drop effect
Cons
It crashes half way through a cleaning Not real user friendly
Summary
The program had a cool look to it, and a million check boxes. it could use 8 algorithms, and seemed to be the answer to every cleaning need I might have.....but, it crashes. Every time. At least on my machine it did. Nice idea, but it didn't work. Than goodness it was free. Uninstalled.
Very GOOD, Easy to use, User-Friendly!
successfulnatureNovember 4, 2005
Pros
This program erases your tracks and can either wipes everything through a series of selectable wipe algorithms (including Peter Gutman's 35-pass ultimate wipe algorithm, or other DoD standard 7-pass or 3-pass, pseudo-random 1-pass, or zeros 1-pass), or lets you simple delete files without wiping. I love options, and when a program like this offers the user a choice of how they want files wiped, that makes me very happy and gives me the level of control I prefer when choosing to wipe sensitive data on my hard drive. <p> <p>In addition to the cool wiping algorithms, you can choose to have the wiping occur on a schedule or at boot-up, shut-down, or Internet browser open/close. <p> <p>This is the best tracks cleaner, privacy guardian, and comprehensive security measure I've ever used for leaving my important data alone while getting rid of the data you don't, permanently. <p> <p>There is nothing else on CNET that is so easy to use and yet so effective at doing its job. Truly a great program!!!
Cons
Unfortunately, it doesn't show a task bar of how much time remains till wiping/erasing is complete. This would be helpful so you could know how long to wait at your computer or go do something else. The length of time the program takes to wipe depends on the level of security (# of passes) algorithm you choose. The 35-pass algorithm is the most secure, but takes the longest to wipe.
Summary
Smokem if you got em
SuperknownAugust 22, 2005
Pros
I've locked into window washer for the past two years and still trying many cleaners. I really didn;y think that I would find a more detailed product, then......I stumbled onto ACTIVE PRIVACY GUARDIAN, by mistake while i was checking out (Privacy guardian). Hands down this cleaner si the absolute very best. THe Makers put GREAT care into each and every detail. I really love how with complete ease you can check any file's contents prior to a clean. I read the other guys review about this not cleaning??? I think dude you may want to try to lay off the weed at least until the afternoon or something. THis program is flawless. You may want to try this out for youselves (Softwares creators as well) THere may be a lesson learned as to how to make a product for the customer. ie complete ease with much depth but each option is never a waiste. I really Love how they just stuck to a cleaner and not for example throwing in a "Pop up"' killer with a spyware detective and a utility that you can change your font once in a while like (PC-Tools) so many other one night wonder software products. IT's a cleaner and runs every run at it's very best. I still wlll keep my window washer but I really don't use it anymore Thank You APGW
Cons
Read above the only cons is that it took a little too much time for me to right just a fraction of the pros
Summary
I've tried them all and this is my favorite.
yothomasAugust 9, 2005
Pros
This product works great on my machine. What I like most is its interface and not to mention its speed. The interface was obviously designed by someone who uses software. Why can't the other companies do the same thing?! Also it has a nice large database of software that it can wash. I've tried them all and I was more than happy to purchase it.
Cons
Well, there's always room for improvement.
Summary
i just can't explain how its bad, highly enough.
Jay DeeAugust 3, 2005
Pros
not even pros.
Cons
this app is junk. <p>user interface is very ugly and doesn't let you preview everything in one step. you have to jump from item to item to do that. <p>yet, it doesn't clean everything. <p>that's all. <p>if you changed your mind not to download this app then you could have a look at this one which is also published at download.com, maybe not the best, but surely better, here's the address: w w w .download.com / Powerful-Cookies / 3000-2144_4-10416771 . html
Summary
Qualities of the product(apg)
dvdeJune 27, 2005
Pros
I us ver 1.0.0.1 <p> <p> <p>It wipes everything from ie history(really useful) to google search history. Works for many browsers and loads of apps. Useful for People to hide their internet usage from elders or parents <p> <p>No virus, ad or spy ware
Cons
It does not remove everything. First go to history in ie and manually remove. Then start apg and remove it from history. Then remove it from typed history. <p>Does not let you see inside temp files. <p> <p>The scrolling area for files is too small resulting in headaches <p> <p>A small window pops up when you close apg urging you to buy the product
Summary
Wow, Good Job!
RonaldWLApril 26, 2005
Pros
Super fast and easy to use. It’s very clear how to use and seems to clean everything.
Cons
Not the cheapest but the best I've found
Summary
Good but not price worth
riiishiApril 9, 2005
Pros
Gives more idea and options
Cons
It doesnot confirm things clean or not it shows clear or clearing so keep waiting <p>and waiting.sometimes things cleared reappears.not worth
Summary
Fantastic
RonaldWLFebruary 24, 2005
Pros
Easy, fast and very complete. You won't need anyting else. Cleans everything.
Cons
Summary
very nice works great
yagi00February 24, 2005
Pros
ease of use and trouble free
Cons
Summary

Developer’s Description

By Paul Lowrance

Eliminate traces of your Internet and PC activities.