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Blue Ridge AppGuard Editor's Review

While using an antivirus is need of the day, finding the perfect one for your usage needs can be a daunting task. No matter how expensive or feature rich such apps, they have some drawbacks. One grudge many users have is their security software can block valid apps at times. AppGuard is a security app that takes a different approach to PC security and it is quite a stable performer.

This app can be installed on PCs with Windows XP and later versions. The installation is fast and you can use it almost immediately. The UI has a slider that lets you control level of protection. The licensing fee is one time and so you will not have to pay renewal fee every year.

Upon installation, AppGuard adds applications that are most widely used to its guard list. These apps cannot access Windows folder and registry entries. These apps are not allowed to access memory of another process. This feature may need to be deactivated a times to let some valid programs run. AppGuard treats storage locations accessible to non-Administrators as User Space.

To update existing programs, you may need to set the level of security down albeit for a small duration. For example, Windows Update will not be successful unless you set the protection to Install level. Leaving the control on user to let a program run or stay suspended can be a double edged sword.

Advanced users will love the customizations settings offered by this app. You can add new applications in Guarded Applications category and set what folders should be kept in User Space. This can be counterproductive when novice users mess up settings. When you use this software with a regular antivirus the latter should be set as Power Application. This will ensure AppGuard will not interfere with its activities at all.

AppGuard comes with a parental controls component. When you invoke it, a SuperUser account needs to be created. That uses can control what other users can or cannot do. This is good but if you forget user id or password that can be problematic.

AppGuard does not block malicious URLs and downloading malware. However, it blocks such apps from executing post download. So it copes well with zero-day threats.

Positive Points:
• Easy install and clean User Interface.
• Thwarts malware from executing.
• Thwarts changes to Windows core files.
• Parental control module is available.

Negative Points:
• Restrictions may block Windows updates.
• Advanced options can be messed up by beginners.
• Not a replacement for an antivirus or a full-fledged security system.

Conclusion:
AppGuard works the best as a complementary tool for your existing antivirus solution. It would be wrong to depend on it exclusively for all malware attacks. The app blocks malware from execution quite well. However, its default settings can stop regular programs from installing updates. The settings can be messed up by novice users. This is one tool aimed at advanced users opting for an added layer of security. It has a onetime licensing which ensures there is no yearly renewal cost.
Rating: 3.5/5







Blue Ridge AppGuard Publisher's Description

Every 10 minutes cyber criminals alter their attack code, virus, worm, Trojan, and other zero-day malware, resulting in typical anti-virus/spyware software (signature-based) only stopping 29% of today's attacks on average. Adding AppGuard more than triples your computer protection without the confusion found in alternatives.Triples Your Computer Protection.

Highly Effective Computer Protection

* Blocks Zero-day Malware Attacks +oOeCOCL Prevents flaws in popular software applications from being used to infest computers.
* Plugs Malware-Caused Data Leaks - Sandboxes high-risk applications (web browsers by default) such that they cannot access user folders designated as private without user permission, preventing data leaks, destruction, and/or ransom
* Snuffs-Out Malware +oOeCTtDownloaders' +oOeCOCL Malware +oOeCTtdownloaders' (a.k.a., drive-by download attacks) that malicious web servers push into PCs through web browser flaws cannot execute, nor can other malicious executables.
* Nullifies ActiveX Vulnerabilities +oOeCOCL Allows ActiveX controls spawned by popular applications to run as intended while preventing them from installing malware.
* Blocks USB Malware Attacks +oOeCOCL Permits end-users to safely read and write to thumb drives and other USB devices plugged into their PC. It blocks malware hidden on USB media or mistakenly triggered by end-users.
* (New) Thwarts Master Boot Record (MBR) Attacks +oOeCOCL Blocks all write operations to MBR, thwarting vicious attacks such as KillDisk as well as rootkit-based malware infestations such as Mebroot.

AppGuard Prevents Malware Infections when PC Users:

* Browse Hacked Websites
* Open Malicious Email Attachments
* Insert Infected USB Drives
* Open Tainted Documents (pdf, xls, doc, etc.)
* Play Spiked Multimedia Files (jpg, avi, etc.)
* Use Software Requiring Security Patches

AppGuard Plugs Malware-Caused Data Leaks

* Attackers Cannot Steal, Delete, or Ransom Sensitive Documents/Files
* Read more about Guard in Privacy Mode
* Blocks Drive-by Download Attacks

Your AntiVirus & Anti-Spyware (AV/AS) Software Are Leaking

* They Miss +oOeCTtNew' Virus, Worms, Trojans, and other Malware
* They Stop +oOeCTtOld' Malware
* Malware Mutates Every 10 Minutes to Elude AV/AS
* AV/AS Vendors Catch-up Days or Weeks Later
* AV/AS Stops Only 29% of Current Malware

AppGuard Added to Any AV/AS Boosts Protection to Over 90%

* Any AV/AS Stops +oOeCTtOld' Malware
* AppGuard Stops +oOeCTtNew' Malware
* AppGuard Plus AV/AS Freeware More Effective than Expensive Name-Brands
* Best AntiVirus Software Solution for Virus, Worms, Trojan, USB, and other Malware

Simple, Quiet Protection

* Caters to Novice users
* Protects Without User-Questions
* Set-up in Minutes
* Spares Users from Pedantic Techno-Babble

Geeks Like AppGuard

* Uses Extremely Little CPU
* Very Small Footprint
* Highly Effective Protection
* Unusually Non-Invasive to PC Software
* Requires No Signatures, it's Always Up-to-Date
* Places Technical Details in Windows Event Logs

Can Protect Business PCs Too

* AppGuard Settings can be Remotely Administered
* Use 3rd Party Software Distribution to Install and/or Update Settings
* Use 3rd Party Windows Event Log Software for AppGuard Reporting
* 'Mini White List' Settings can Block Peer-to-Peer (P2P), Games, and Other Risky Freeware/Shareware
* Ease of Use and Administration make AppGuard the Best AntiVirus Software Protection for Corporate, Government, and other Enterprise Computer Security

AppGuard Comparison with Name-Brand AntiVirus Software Suites

* Use Any AntiVirus/Anti-Spyware Software with AppGuard
* Blocks More Virus, Worms, Trojans, USB, and other Malware
* Easier to Use and Administer
* Far Less Distracting to End-Users
* No Management Server Required
* Cost Savings of more than 50%

Free download from Shareware Connection - Every 10 minutes cyber criminals alter their attack code, virus, worm, Trojan, and other zero-day malware, resulting in typical anti-virus/spyware software (signature-based) only stopping 29% of today+oOeCOaos attacks on average.

Publisher: Blue Ridge Networks | License: Shareware | Price: 24.95
Version: 3.4.2.0 | Size: 9216 KB | Platform: Win7 x64, Windows 7, WinOther, WinVista, WinVista x64
Released Date: | Rating: 5 | Title: Blue Ridge AppGuard

Author Url: http://www.blueridgenetworks.com/
Program Info Url: http://www.blueridgenetworks.com/
Download Url: http://www.blueridge.com/support/products/appguard/files/AppGuardSetup.exe
Screenshot Url: http://download.cnet.com/i/tim/20090409/7cda55160a0f8beb02ac62eb4b84528c_1ag_ver_1dot1_guard_tab_362x400.png

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