Powershadow 2.8.2

[farmerlee]

I've just been trying out virtualization within virtualization LOL! Currently running powershadow within a virtualized windows. Theres really no point to it, i was just doing it to see if its possible

[Chuck57]

I've run geswall, Blink, sandboxie, defensewall, and bufferzone inside powershadow,while trialing them, without any problem from any of them.

I've also noticed, and I think I mentioned it in the long thread, that my PC seems to run faster in powershadow. Thought it was my imagination but when I run ps disengaged, it does seem just a bit slower.

[farmerlee]

Originally Posted by Chuck57

I've run geswall, Blink, sandboxie, defensewall, and bufferzone inside powershadow,while trialing them, without any problem from any of them.

I've also noticed, and I think I mentioned it in the long thread, that my PC seems to run faster in powershadow. Thought it was my imagination but when I run ps disengaged, it does seem just a bit slower.

Thats interesting, i've never bothered to test my systems speed while PS is active. I'll run a few tests and see how it goes.

[Peter2150]

Originally Posted by farmerlee

I've just been trying out virtualization within virtualization LOL! Currently running powershadow within a virtualized windows. Theres really no point to it, i was just doing it to see if its possible

How about running Sanboxie, inside a FDISR snapshot, on a virtual machine, inside an FDISR snapshot.

[farmerlee]

Originally Posted by Chuck57

I've run geswall, Blink, sandboxie, defensewall, and bufferzone inside powershadow,while trialing them, without any problem from any of them.

I've also noticed, and I think I mentioned it in the long thread, that my PC seems to run faster in powershadow. Thought it was my imagination but when I run ps disengaged, it does seem just a bit slower.

After running a performance test I don't think its your imagination. Using 'Performance Test 6' inside a virtualized xp home with nothing else running i scored a 301.5 result. I restarted windows and booted into shadow mode and ran the test again and scored a 315! I guess powershadow does improve a systems performance. Who would have thought a security app would actually boost a systems performance!

[namdog]

Maybe you should check the memory usage

Originally Posted by farmerlee

After running a performance test I don't think its your imagination. Using 'Performance Test 6' inside a virtualized xp home with nothing else running i scored a 301.5 result. I restarted windows and booted into shadow mode and ran the test again and scored a 315! I guess powershadow does improve a systems performance LOL!

[WilliamP]

Which is more secure PowerShadow or DefenseWall? I was wondering because I have DW and have read that it very secure.

I restarted windows and booted into shadow mode and ran the test again and scored a 315! I guess powershadow does improve a systems performance. Who would have thought a security app would actually boost a systems performance!

Yes, and thats one of those nice surprises that only a very few apps possess. I can't explain it but just like Power Shadow i have seen apps that actually INCREASED PERFORMANCE even though they offered no claim of such a benefit but who's complaining?

[farmerlee]

Running virtualized windows normally.

[farmerlee]

Running virtualized windows in shadow mode.

[19monty64]

Originally Posted by farmerlee

Nah, you just start shadow mode and away you go. No need to turn anything off from my experience, i haven't found anything that conflicts with it yet. If you use 2.82 you do enter your own name and email address to register.

I'm using 2.6....I found that not exiting apps. caused PS-error, booting into PS got the same error. Closed all apps and no problems

[farmerlee]

Originally Posted by 19monty64

I'm using 2.6....I found that not exiting apps. caused PS-error, booting into PS got the same error. Closed all apps and no problems

What sort of apps were you using? I've used PS with av's, im's, firewalls and imaging software running and had no problems.
Worst come to worst you could always try out 2.82, turning it into the english version is very simple.

[19monty64]

Originally Posted by farmerlee

What sort of apps were you using? I've used PS with av's, im's, firewalls and imaging software running and had no problems.
Worst come to worst you could always try out 2.82, turning it into the english version is very simple.

I removed PrevX and all runs smoothly now. Not sure why, but I definitely prefer using PowerShadow.

[farmerlee]

Originally Posted by 19monty64

I removed PrevX and all runs smoothly now. Not sure why, but I definitely prefer using PowerShadow.

I will definitely have to try PS alongside prevx to see if also get errors.

[19monty64]

I also had a prob. when applying changes in xp-antispy. The shadow-mode lettering in the display-corners disappeared for about 3-5 secs and then came back on I have tested several new apps. in shadow-mode with no probs. Maybe too many security apps. disagree with my 'puter

[19monty64]

Uh oh....with everything but DK2007 disabled I just activated PS.....screen went black and pc re-booted Windows reported nothing in event viewer, so I have no explanation for PS's glitches

[farmerlee]

Just tried out PS 2.6 alongside prevx, i experienced no problems. Started shadow mode from within windows with prevx active and no problems. Booted into shadow mode with prevx active and no problems. Your problem is a mystery....

Try to remember, not all issues some experience with it are Power Shadow related. Yes, some programs do & will conflict, of that there is no doubt and sometimes no remedy except to uninstall.

I haven't tried shadow-mode with Prevx1 myself although i have run it independently. I think that's where we run into issues at times and most definitely if we're carrying a heavy compliment of security apps, monitoring progs and such.

Hope you finally pinpoint what's causing that disruption and from there you will likely need to settle on one or the other.

Regards EASTER

[19monty64]

The problem I had with PS 2.6 must have been with the installation itself. I tried a 2nd time, and had no probs even with apps. running. Also booted into shadow-mode w/out probs. If at first you don't suceed......

[19monty64]

May have figured the problem. I rebooted into shadow-mode and got "error code : 82f37128." When opening PS I noticed it was trial version. Had to re-enter code and re-boot TWICE before PowerShadow remembered registration. Re-booted again just to make sure. Must be getting late (LOFL) 'cause I can't figure if I registered differently each time

Originally Posted by 19monty64

Must be getting late (LOFL) 'cause I can't figure if I registered differently each time

For me too. Been up all night (again ) I'm following you on that. Looks like it might just be the registration part causing it. I use 2.6 and installed again on another drive like this. Install from the installer, allow it to finish and simply reboot. Then after the restart opened the program and went directly to register and entered required info, it responded successful and then i disable the Boot Start-Up Screen. I don't need to start PS from boot menu is why because you can do that from the program once the GUI is up.

Plz keep us advised and thanks.

[19monty64]

Originally Posted by EASTER.2010

For me too. Been up all night (again ) I'm following you on that. Looks like it might just be the registration part causing it. I use 2.6 and installed again on another drive like this. Install from the installer, allow it to finish and simply reboot. Then after the restart opened the program and went directly to register and entered required info, it responded successful and then i disable the Boot Start-Up Screen. I don't need to start PS from boot menu is why because you can do that from the program once the GUI is up.

Plz keep us advised and thanks.

Oooooo........I think I entered reg.code prematurely a coupla times lol...... I know I booted then entered reg.code when it did finally werk. Must be (ROFL)

[namdog]

I don't know what happened on you computer, but I have two suggesions. Maybe you can try them.

1, Uninstall and re-install PowerShadow. Make sure that all other software(especially anti-viurs, firewall, etc) have been closed during the whole process.

2, Defrag your hard drive.

Originally Posted by 19monty64

May have figured the problem. I rebooted into shadow-mode and got "error code : 82f37128." When opening PS I noticed it was trial version. Had to re-enter code and re-boot TWICE before PowerShadow remembered registration. Re-booted again just to make sure. Must be getting late (LOFL) 'cause I can't figure if I registered differently each time

[19monty64]

Originally Posted by namdog

I don't know what happened on you computer, but I have two suggesions. Maybe you can try them.

1, Uninstall and re-install PowerShadow. Make sure that all other software(especially anti-viurs, firewall, etc) have been closed during the whole process.

been there...

Originally Posted by namdog

2, Defrag your hard drive.

done that... I'm pretty sure the problem was with the installer, namely the person doing the installing

[19monty64]

Originally Posted by 19monty64

been there...
I'm pretty sure the problem was with the installer, namely the person doing the installing

The installer was indeed the problem as all is running smoothly. Thanx to all the wilders members for their imput in this matter, and especially for bringing PS to my attention. My pc is content in knowing that it is safe from my "click-happy teenaged daughters" and their "damn-the-instructions" father!!!