What is AppGuard

Discussion in 'other anti-malware software' started by trjam, Jan 26, 2009.

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  1. MeFer

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    jmonge;

    How is AppGuard and SBIE together?

    SBIE can not open and giving error.After uninstall AppGuard works again !
     
  2. jmonge

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    very tight security;) and i mean very tight and also light:thumb:
     
  3. MeFer

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    Thanks,

    But second question for Eirik;

    Is there any conflict with SBIE and AppGuard?
     
  4. Eirik

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    Let me define two classes of conflicts.

    One kind occurs when two processes simply attempt to use the same resource at the same time or whose actions understandably interfere with the actions of the other. For example, one tool analyzes voice inflexion in vocals whereas another tool suppresses singing altogether. Clearly, such tools would collide.

    The other kind is more severe, which involves conflicts arising from use of unpublished system wide kernel hooks (alleviated in Vista, BTW, because of the "altitude" concept that Microsoft introduced). These result in blue screen of death (BSOD) incidents.

    I have not heard of any conflict of the second kind between SBIE and AppGuard.

    As for the first kind, Jmonge and others, with both products running on their production machines, would provide you better answers than me.

    Cheers,

    Eirik
     
  5. MeFer

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    Thanks Eirik,

    Only on my side i think.
     
  6. jmonge

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    it works fine here;)
     
  7. pandlouk

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    Hi Eirik,

    What file types does appguard and edgeguard solo block? bat files are not prevented from execution.

    thanks,
    Panagiotis
     
  8. Eirik

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    They 'guard' applications and allow/deny executable launches from user-space and USB devices.

    I need to ask engineering about .bat files. Are we talking about launching a .bat file from user-space, usb device, or spawned by an application? Would you mind telling me more about your observation?

    Thanks,

    Eirik
     
  9. pandlouk

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    Thanks for the quick reply.
    I am talking about lanching bat files from user space. I use some bats for invoking cleaning, batch renaming, etc. commands and I saw that appguard did not block them and I cannot verify if cmd.exe is running protected or unprotected when invoked by a bat; and could lead in a compromised security.
    Let's consider the following scenario under an admin account (have not tested yet). I add a Autorun.inf file on a usb that executes a bat. The bat is instructed to run cmd and use it to copy an exe(virus,trojan,worm) in a non user directory and then execute it. Will appguard stop it?

    thanks,
    Panagiotis
     
  10. korb

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    hi eirik,i'm getting trouble removing appguard.

    uninstall with total uninstaller but some files are lock.now the program folder left the gui.exe,help file and the agent.exe.

    can't shut down the agent.exe file or disable it from auto start

    try to reinstall but becos the guard is protecting the program folder so access is denied.and i can't turn off the drive-by function as it is partcially removed.
    see below
     

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  11. Triple Helix

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    Eirik I'm looking forward to the next version of AppGuard! It is very promising security App!

    Cheers,

    TH
     
  12. jmonge

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    disable the usb and drive by protection then exit the gui and then try to delete if that doesnt work try to remove it in safe mode:)
     
  13. Eirik

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    Hi Korb,

    I'm sorry you're having this trouble.

    I don't know if this will help at this point, but let's try, from your screenshot, it looks like the AppGuard GUI is 'disconnected' from the AppGuard driver/service, the 3rd tab "settings" is missing. If this works, you'll see the missing 3rd tab called Settings that would provide another means to disable 'drive-by' and 'usb' protections. If right-clicking on the AppGuard tray icon is ineffective if might be due to the 'disconnected' state I mentioned.

    So, goto the AppGuard tray icon, select Exit (its for the GUI). That should kill the AppGuard GUI window. Alternatively, use Tasks Manager to terminate "AppGuardGUI.exe". Now, you need to restart AppGuardGUI.exe. Either click on the AppGuard short cut on the desktop or select AppGuard from the Start menu under Blue Ridge Networks. If this fails, try one or two more times, there's a known 'timing' issue (fixed in next week's release). BTW, restarting the PC can also 're-connect' the GUI and the drivers/service.

    About your operating environment, is this WinXP? If there are other security apps, would you please let me know what they are?

    Thanks,

    Eirik
     
  14. korb

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    thanks ,as you can see on the attached pics,those 2 function already removed.and yes i uninstall in safe mode.
     
  15. jmonge

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    cool;) and you'r welcome:thumb:
     
  16. korb

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    thanks eirik,i uninstall in safe mode,first time i found that safe mode is useful.btw i will provide more info for you .

    win xp sp2

    security software

    rising fw
    geswall-this app always take times when click my computer.

    new bought bufflo usb hdd.
    once plugin click my computer and then hang.


    my guess is due to geswall take up times and at the same time appguard protecting although i already disable it usb mode.

    i like your app but need to work alot on usb so sometimes i forgot to off and there it goes hangggg.and my pc is damm slow (p3 only).but if 64-bit is aviliable,i will give a try again on my notebook
     
  17. Criss

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    Any news about the new version?? :) Is it out yet??
     
  18. jmonge

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    it may but only a guez:D
     
  19. Cutting_Edgetech

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    Is it possible to get a trial version of AppGuard? I didn't see any trial version to download on their website.
     
  20. Criss

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    In the next version which is said to be coming out soon, there will be a trial version available as stated by Eirik. :D
     
  21. Eirik

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    Yes, there will be a trial version with the next release.

    In fact, something came up in QA testing related to that. Engineering needs to fix it and re-test, so the release slips a day or three.

    I apologize for missing the Friday mark.

    I'm looking forward to getting the new release into your hands.

    Cheers,

    Eirik
     
  22. jmonge

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    thanks Eirik:thumb:let's know please
     
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    Ditto that!
    Looking forward to it. :)
     
  24. jmonge

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    i want to try appguard with the new drivesentry in my wife's laptop:D very secure:thumb:
     
  25. Criss

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    Hi Eirik,

    Appguard stated that it will guard google chrome as it is stated in the guarded application list. But Appguard seems to be blocking google chrome from opening. I think there might be a problem there. Plz look into it.

    FYI, i am using vista.:)

    Criss.
     
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