AppDefend v1.200 Alpha Public Release

The Windows 2003 problems are to do with the new secure and compact injection method for talking and interacting with the user. There are some slight differences needed between 2000, XP and 2003.

The problems with the GUI stuff not working 100% always is why I had to redesign that aspect, quite random and I could find no work around to some of the problems besides not using the MS code. When you work so early from boot you can't really rely on the documented GUI approach.

 

So does this mean it will never be compatible with windows 2003? Or just not at this point in time?

 

It should be fixed. I pretty much know where the problem is because I ran into a similar problem with XP (and it still occurs on a very small number of XP boxes), so it will be fixed for sure.

 

Excellent, i was hoping i wouldn't have to return to using xp.

 

on 22-December-06

"(days)" has turned to weeks and now a month.

 

This is the problem with this program...

It's my favorite HIPS, but this...

 

Of all the truly "Necessary applications" one needs over and above the operating system this is probably a 9.9 on a scale of 1-10. Even though this is true this has to be one of the most neglected type of technology ever created for system security...

This is a serious software technology that does require serious investment both in the capitalization and development aspects.

Perhaps verbal and written encouragement are not backed up by the necessary capital rewards to make it worth serious efforts.

 

I agree with you, but if we have more feedback from Jason...

 

I think this is just it. He needs some partners to create and improve this on a timely scale. Perhaps being a one man show is no longer the best policy for him since he will more than likely end up waisting the incredible opportunity he has in such a remarkable product... Momentum does count a great deal in anythings success.

This is a great product that requires a tremendous amount of care and dedication to properly complete. This is an enormous task considering the complexity and scope of capabilities...

I think the guy needs some seriously qualified help before it's too late and some other outfit out paces and outfoxes him...

I would hate to see this product "Ready" but too late...

 

I presume you meant "help" in a technical fashion, rather than the more typical meaning?

I'd agree that communication is a problem - if Jason can't spare the time for a weekly update perhaps he should nominate someone else to do this for him? (one of his private testers perhaps).

 

Ha... Not everyone is sleeping at the wheel! I meant software Engineers and the likes...

 

So this alpha release any good

 

Yeah i'm quite impressed with the improvements over the last version . I've had it running on my desktop with win2000 for quite a while now with no problems. Yes it does have some bugs but nothng major from my experience. My only gripe is i cannot use regdefend alongside it yet.

 

Do our key codes work in this

 

Yes they should work fine as no changes have occurred. There have also been some changes to the way serials are entered which should provide less problems to the user as it is more forgiving now (ie spaces and other white noise when copying/pasting).

 

I installed the alpha on 2003 Server and it bluescreened on reboot. (bluescreen only flashed for a second before it rebooted)

 

Yeah i had the same problem a while ago, if you look up the page jason explains why. As yet it doesn't work but hopefully the next release will.

 

The same reboot BSOD sympton!
It wont work on my win2k3 server and winxp media center 2005 box of Dell DM501, and not working on winxp prof box of DELL E521C; it seems recent built DELL boxes have drivers issues with this alpha version.
I have to go back to beta version or Proceessguard registered version.

 

Yes I agree totally.

Damn, thats a real problem Ghost Security Alpha is a real Ghost when it comes to prevent anything from doing anything, Ghost Alpha is a Ghost in Security

Have this phenomenon too on my logon screen.

Indeed.

Oh Yes, absolutely.

 

Ok I dont understand Ghost Security is not a firewall so why does it get tested with them, well here it is, more results and awards.

http://www.firewallleaktester.com/reward_stats.htm

 

Well...it does have outbound protection like ssm and ssm calls that feature a basic network firewall.

 

Yes the network firewall is one thing that works in Alpha and it even shuts System 445 Port! Wow, how does that work?

 

Most of the latest leaktests work by hijacking or manipulating processes so "system firewall" software like AppDefend, SSM and ProcessGuard can deal with them, in many ways better than most firewalls.

 

we can not get AppDefend 1.200Alpha version to work on Dell boxes. At first time of installation, after the first reboot, a series of AD popups came and all were well done. All next reboot/start (after a turndown), the box came with BSOD in a fraction of second and loop of restart & BSOD. I had to boot the box into safemode to uninstall AD to have system to work properly.
The dell box :

AD1.100beta works well.

Please hlp.

 

Would it be possible for you to test it without any other HIPS software if you have them installed? It sounds like there may be a rule you added which your system doesn't like too much either. Did you click BLOCK to any of them?