iShield for Windows

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Editors’ Review

Download.com staffAugust 27, 2015

In some cases, iShield does a good job of blocking access to pornographic Web sites, but its performance is by no means flawless. Before you can access the program's settings, you must specify a password that will prevent other users from disabling or uninstalling it.

iShield's interface is simple to configure, allowing you to completely block suspected porn sites or simply alert the user that he or she going to a potentially offensive page. The application offers three levels of security and lets you block certain URLs via its blacklist. In our tests, using the most secure blocking mode, the application stopped most adult sites we threw its way but let through a number of others, though support for several alternative browsers is a welcome addition.

Also, we should note that this program isn't a full-on monitoring tool. Although it does log attempts to access potentially pornographic sites, it can't take screenshots or capture keystrokes. Happily, we didn't manage to disable the app via the Task Manager or uninstall it without a password.

We think iShield makes a decent choice for keeping adult material away from younger children, but a more powerful tool will better to safeguard older or savvier users.

What’s new in version 3.2.3.3

Version 3.2.3.3 may include unspecified updates, enhancements, or bug fixes.

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Full Specifications

GENERAL

Release: January 14, 2010

Latest update: August 27, 2015

Version: 3.2.3.3

OPERATING SYSTEMS

Platform: Windows

Operating System

Windows XP
Windows 2000
Windows 2003
Windows NT
Windows 10
Windows Vista

Additional Requirements: None

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Total Downloads: 4,412

Downloads Last Week: 5

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User Reviews

2.3/5

3 User Votes

It slows down the internet
bensprottJanuary 14, 2006
Pros
It does what it says, with no hassle and is easy to use.
Cons
My internet was taking 30 seconds extra to open every page! This is completely unacceptable.
Summary
IShield works well but produces tmp files and the updater appears to be buggy
RichardS-UKOctober 30, 2005
Pros
The latest version 1.0.8.7 appears to have resolved some install bugs under W98SE and XP which caused problems with earlier versions on both my PCs although Guardware were very helpful and did provide solutions. <p> <p>The program engine works very well and is configurable as to how stringently it defines an "adult" graphic. I use it on the middle setting for both my boys' PCs (age 8 and 10) and it very rarely blocks anything inappropriately. <p> <p>You do not have to keep blacklists up to date or pay an annual subscription to a vendor for the blacklist service. However, blacklist and whitelist urls can be entered manually into IShield although I have never found it necessary to do this. <p> <p>I regularly scan my PCs with Ad-Aware and MS AntiSpyware and no spyware or malware has been installed. The program also uninstalls correctly.
Cons
The program installs a 60k temp file on every PC bootup and does not delete these files. An occasional clean-up of the windows\temp resolves this. <p> <p>The version auto-updater appears to work correctly with version 1.0.8.7 but apparently cannot be stopped from checking for updates even though there is supposedly an option to do this in the configuration screen.
Summary
Malware
xilefJuly 2, 2005
Pros
Cons
Installs spyware and hijacks. Extremely difficult to remove.
Summary

Developer’s Description

Prevent accidental as well as deliberate browsing of pornographic Web sites and images.

iShield is an unique web browser plug-in that analyzes, detects and blocks offensive images from being displayed on your computer. iShield is easy to install, records and blocks any potentially pornographic images displayed and keeps track of know safe and unsafe sites. Protect your family from explicit images with iShield. Download iShield for a free 14 day trial. For home, school, and business use. Supports: IE, Netscape, Mozilla, or Firefox.