I am a beginner: Tell me - how to use Shadow Defender

I am a beginner, please:Tell me - how to use Shadow Defender (ex.: how to save as good updates for security program for example?).

 

The idea behind virtualization applications, like Shadow Defender, is that user will not need to rely on security application that need constant updating, like anti malware products. All you need to do is enter Shadow mode when you know you're system is clean. Then if you make changes that might have been unintentional just reboot to get it back to the original state. If you want to apply system updates, for example, you'd need to exit shadow mode first, then install them, and then re-enable shadow mode. Remember, you can exclude a directory/file from shadow mode, meaning that whatever happens in that directory will be saved regardless of mode. But, you should use folders that you frequently and intentionally change as excluded.

 

How esclude as security software (exempl. update)?

 

As a general rule, I wouldn't. You'd need to exit shadow mode, update, and the re-enter it. But like I said, the idea behind virtualization applications, like Shadow Defender, is that user will not need to rely on security application that need constant updating, like anti malware products. Meaning, you don't need them.

So, what product are you talking about?

 

For exemple: antivirus, firewall, windows os etc

 

I've only recently started using SD and haven't set up any kind of exclusions. Only using on-demand scanners. Clean the hell out of your machine and enter Shadow Mode. If you need to update Windows or other programs just exit Shadow Mode, install, clean the hell out of your machine and re-enter Shadow Mode.

I understand it's all about layers though, so if you must keep your real-time AV I'm sure someone here can help you allow it to update. In theory it should still update anyway but will revert to whatever date it was when you froze the system upon reboot.

 

Program and system updates frequently involve changes to the registry as well as the file system. Registry changes cannot be applied selectively using Shadow Defender so it would then be necessary to save all changes that have occurred while in Shadow Mode, which defeats the purpose of the virtualisation.

A good way to apply program and system updates is to have a regular maintenance slot where you take the system out of Shadow Mode, apply the updates, and then enter Shadow Mode again when done.

 

OK. Thank you all.

 

I'm back. This program is OK for me. Now I use: Avast 6 Free + ZoneAlarm Free + Shadow Defender + Sandboxie (I do not know if it is necessary, but ... ).
Thanks again for your advice.

 

You have a good combination there.

 

I'm back, again. When leaving "Shadow Mod" (Restart PC or Turn Off + Start PC) change the settings of the Taskbar.
These changes:
- disables the Show Quick Launch
and
- Cusitomize Notifications: icons set "hidden" - become visible
Why is this happening? What I to do?

 

Is so complicated to give an answer? There are no answers to the question presented? It is something special? Finally ... I'm still waiting for response. Not the other, but I want to use the program (which is currently uninstalled).