AppGuard 3.x 32/64 Bit

[Greg S]

Originally Posted by Blackcat

Very disappointing.

If the new Pro version goes ahead it appears that we have been suckered into buying a license for a Lite version of the program. Will BlueRidge strip features out of the Lite/present version for the Pro?

My take is that AG is already one of if not the best Security one can purchase. Not much more they can add to a Pro or Ultimate that can change the security aspect of it. As far as stripping features out, I guess it would be possible for future versions but couldn't be done with your existing install of it. So, if one has the best security app already installed and the install can't be stripped of features, I don't see what the fuss is. Am I missing something?

[ViVek]

Originally Posted by jmonge

if appguard is guarding your systems who needs an antivirus man

True, AppGuard Rocks

[Blackcat]

Originally Posted by Greg S

So, if one has the best security app already installed and the install can't be stripped of features, I don't see what the fuss is. Am I missing something?

Yes. I would always try to run the latest version of any security software I have purchased. Generally they are upgraded by the vendor to provide better protection, better compatibility with other software programs and improved CPU usage/time/I/O Reads and Writes and new features.

For me, version 3 of AG was a huge step forward in terms of useability and stability; I did not stay with version 2!

On your premise I should be happy using AVP 3.5 (the old KAV version) or Defensewall version 1.

[LoneWolf]

MBR Guard driver remains after uninstall of Appguard.
How do I safely remove without restoring an image?
Can it simply just be deleted?

[Trespasser]

Originally Posted by LoneWolf

MBR Guard driver remains after uninstall of Appguard.
How do I safely remove without restoring an image?
Can it simply just be deleted?

Where's this MBR Guard driver located and what's it's name? You should be able to just delete it.

Thank you.

Later...

[LoneWolf]

Originally Posted by Trespasser

Where's this MBR Guard driver located and what's it's name? You should be able to just delete it.

Thank you.

Later...

Windows/system32/drivers/mbr guard

Thanks, I'll try and just delete it.

[Greg S]

Originally Posted by Blackcat

Yes. I would always try to run the latest version of any security software I have purchased. Generally they are upgraded by the vendor to provide better protection, better compatibility with other software programs and improved CPU usage/time/I/O Reads and Writes and new features.

For me, version 3 of AG was a huge step forward in terms of useability and stability; I did not stay with version 2!

On your premise I should be happy using AVP 3.5 (the old KAV version) or Defensewall version 1.

I was speaking in terms of Security, not additional candy features or cpu/io which have nothing to do with the type of security AG offers. I also stated that there is not much more can be added to provide more security just in the same way there isn't more to offer with LUA or SRP. I could be totally wrong but it was just the way I am looking at it. I do understand your concerns about the price increase though.

[shadek]

Originally Posted by Greg S

I was speaking in terms of Security, not additional candy features or cpu/io which have nothing to do with the type of security AG offers. I also stated that there is not much more can be added to provide more security just in the same way there isn't more to offer with LUA or SRP. I could be totally wrong but it was just the way I am looking at it. I do understand your concerns about the price increase though.

We don't know if AppGuard will be compatible with Windows 8 for instance. What if Blue Ridge Networks all of a sudden release a 'new' product named AppGuard Pro next year and we who bought 'life-time' licenses cannot upgrade to Windows 8 without losing the possibility to use AppGuard (since it might not be compatible). We're stuck on 'ordinary' AppGuard which cannot be used for Windows 8.

I think we need re-assurances that BlueRidge aren't planning on doing this.

[Brocke]

i agree keep the price the way it is with the new pricing then keep the update the way they are now.

[Greg S]

Originally Posted by Brocke

i agree keep the price the way it is with the new pricing then keep the update the way they are now.

Of course we will know more when Barb or Eirik chime it. I would assume owners prior to the new license agreement would be grandfathered in.

[Brocke]

Originally Posted by Greg S

Of course we will know more when Barb or Eirik chime it. I would assume owners prior to the new license agreement would be grandfathered in.

i thought the same thing with the grandfathered in to the best version they would offer. well have to wait and see.

[InfinityAz]

Originally Posted by Greg S

Of course we will know more when Barb or Eirik chime it. I would assume owners prior to the new license agreement would be grandfathered in.

I was thinking about trying this but at $39.95 for 1 PC or $89.95 for 3 PCs, it's just too expensive. These types of products, while not fringe, are certainly not mainstream and appeal to a certain subset of PC users. At these prices I don't see them selling that many copies (which makes a lifetime license much less useful, since not as many people will buy it and it's less likely to stay around/be developed).

[jmonge]

i am staying with appguard in all my computers and hitman pro to confirm that my systems are clean

[trjam]

Eirik isnt talking about upgrades to the current product but more along the lines of the current evolving into a more comprehensive one. And that should require a different pricing structure. I have no problems with that. As far as the 3 computer price, that is still very good for a top quality product like AppGuard.

[1000db]

Originally Posted by jmonge

i am staying with appguard in all my computers and hitman pro to confirm that my systems are clean

Me too. I have no intentions of dropping AG. It's just too good of an app and it works great on every machine I've put it on. The new cost is just too prohibitive for most of the people I deal with; myself included. Most of these people for example can't afford to take their pc in to be fixed or cleaned so I do it for free along with purchasing an AG license for them if necessary.

[jmonge]

[shadek]

Agreed. AppGuard is a masterpiece which I don't intend to let go of on any of my computers at home. AppGuard being a masterpiece, that's why I'm worried about licensing issues in the future when I've bought licenses for the use on 6 machines. I've not yet recieved an answer from a previous post from any official though.

Is it possible Blue Ridge Networks will develop a 'different' product with the release of Win 8 next year, hence making the life-time licenses of AppGuard obsolete as you can't use it on Win 8 (if it's incompatible)?

[trjam]

the popularity of AppGuard is just now taking off like a rocket. How it will be future developed is up to Blue Ridge. But I dontthink they will do anything to it or future models that would not make it enticing to consumers. They are a great company and know how to market and not just create.

[Trespasser]

No offense to Eirik but I think Blue Ridge Networks is cutting their own throats with a price change like they've instituted. No one's going to want to pay that. Like has been stated, Blue Ridge Networks is a company and they're out to make profits but you can price yourself right out of a market. Imagine the sticker-shock of an individual who's heard about AppGuard...ventures to purchase it...then sees how much it would now cost to outfit their home network.

IMO, Blue Ridge Networks is too little known to justify such a huge price increase. They can't help but harm themselves in the long run.

Later...

Bob

[ellison64]

Originally Posted by shadek

Here's a quick guide:

Click on settings for 'Exclusion folders'.
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Add the folders guarded applications (the ones you've added as 'Guarded Applications') should be allowed to write to.
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If you want AppGuard to completely ignore guarding some folders. Simly add the folder(s) in the tab that's shown in the picture and choose; include: NO
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Shadek..
Would other security apps like mbam or avast need to be added to exclusions and if so would they need to be added to user space exclusion or guarded apps exception folders?.I like appguard but i do find it a little confusing.
ellison

[trjam]

Originally Posted by jmonge

trojan is with you jmonge on this one.

[jmonge]

we have same security set up my friend light strong secure and trouble free

[shadek]

Originally Posted by ellison64

Shadek..
Would other security apps like mbam or avast need to be added to exclusions and if so would they need to be added to user space exclusion or guarded apps exception folders?.I like appguard but i do find it a little confusing.
ellison

Feel free to add any directory that's used by a _known_ security application to exclusion. However, if the AV/AM you're using is using the user space for updates, you might want to exclude that directory from being protected or guard the application after your preferences.

I know AppGuard might be confusing, but usually, using MBAM or Avast isn't a problem. Having the security application installed in c:\program files\xxxxx\ makes AppGuard disregard the protection in some ways to be put simple and MBAM and Avast will work fine. Either way, if AppGuard is indeed causing you trouble, try lowering AppGuard protection to 'normal' and check if it works fine then. It should work fine at 'high' settings though.

[jmonge]

i have AppGuard at high security level with no problems ofcourse it is runing alone only with hitman pro ondemand

[Blackcat]

Originally Posted by trjam

the popularity of AppGuard is just now taking off like a rocket.

The Home version I would think has a very small userbase; apart from Wilders it is rarely mentioned on other security forums. So mention this program to the average computer user and recognition will be close to zero.

Now the Enterprise version may be different and this version is probably the one which makes the bucks for Blue Ridge.