New Shadow Defender is out, Version 1.1.0.275 - October 6, 2008

Change History:
Fix: compatiable with Nero burning tool.
Add: custom threshold free space in shadow protected volume.
Add: some GUI changes

http://shadowdefender.com/download.html

 

Thanks!

But Why don't I see any difference in the GUI?

 

'cos you missed it.

The developer add a feature in the GUI about the free space, etc.
I think it's under the Option tab.

 

well I have run it through the grinder since yesterday and so far flawless. Worked with, Avira, Eset, Geswall, Avast and Threatfire so far. Avast is really looking good in detection. It had been awhile since I installed the pro version.

Good work Tony.

 

I really like this software and I have a question, is there official forum for this software?
I would like to suggest one feature on that forum, registry exclusion.

 

no official forum but here I guess. Plenty use it so you will get alot of help from Wilders Members.

Registry exclusion, Tonycn is the developer and member here, he will see your request or you can email him directly at
support@shadowdefender.com

 

Thank you

 

How effective is that at anything negative that could possibly be thrown at it? I ask because I'm considering this as a replacement for Sandboxie. In your opinion, would this be a effective replacement for SBIE?

 

Aigle and Peter have tested it very extensively. It held up very well. I think there was one time a nasty wasnt detected and the vendor corrected that in 2 days. I would say that is is not a fly-by-night product and has risen to the top to be one of the more stable and productive products in the market.

 

Yep its on my to do purchase list.

 

Thanks for the news.
Can I install this on top of my existing SD or do I need to uninstall the old one first?
Hugger

 

No need for uninstallation, just run 1.1.0.275 installer to update existing installation

You can run it along with sandboxie, I personally run: KIS 2009, sandboxie and shadow defender

 

Wouldn't that be extremely repetative? That'd be (almost) like having two virtualization programs, right?

 

Yes I believe so, but there is no interference between those two, in fact I run sandboxie all time, SD only on-demand (in certain situations)

 

If there is registry exclusions in SD and some other usability changes/additions , I would consider dumping sandboxie ...for now SD is to "stiff" for me to use it all time, extra flexibility will be great till then only on-demand.

 

I've always loved Shadow Defender... as soon as I get a new computer I can use to myself, it's going on immediately.

 

Einsturzende, I see your point and agree but...

Registry exclusions would be useful and at the same time could possibly be a hindrance (users would have to know specific registry entries for various programs). Presently, it is possible, say to, have SD on and update Avira AntiVir using a combination of file excludes and "disregarding the fact that AntiVir says that the definitions are NOT up-to-date" ; but in fact is really
up-todate - across reboots. This is certainly not the best scenario. It is possible but not convenient and confusing to say the least.

It would be great if SD Users could selectively allow certain programs free reign to update and that the updates were retained across reboots. Sorry for stating the obvious.

Regards

 

Avira updates are up to date while in Shadow mode. I stay in shadow mode for days sometimes and Avira updates so it is up to date. On a reboot, I manually click update and it just returns the updates to where they were before I came out of shadow mode.

 

well there is the graph to show you how much space is being used by SD. And if push came to shove, it is in a snapshot with FD-ISR.

 

trjam, if you know which folders to exclude, Avira can retain it's updates after you exit shadow mode. I recalled seeing someone asking that question which folders to exclude.

 

to retain avira's update
u don't need to exclude folders only , but also u have to exclude some registery keys us well , while SD does not support such feature yet
i asked tony about such feature many times long ago
however another the low ratted clean slate support this feature , but i don't like it
any way u can exit the shadow mode every 2 or 3 days and update it then re-enabled it
best regards

 

After a reboot, I find it easy just to check for any windows updates, and update your AV, takes about 10 seconds, then start Shadow Defender (enter Shadow Mode).

Personally I don't see the need to exclude folders, just find the file you want to keep, right-click and select 'commit'.

So easy to use.