Newest Kid on the Block - Shadow Defender

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  1. nanana1

    nanana1 Frequent Poster

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    Hope the driver is now more robust. Frankly, I was quietly happy that as you had tested, the driver cannot be easily unprotected, conversely I would be worried if it could be easily unprotected for our own security.
     
    nanana1, Aug 27, 2007
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  2. Peter2150

    Peter2150 Global Moderator

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    And yet another update. Concerning the FDISR problem. They for obvious reasons need to protect the driver when in Shadow Mode, but they said they can change it for normal mode. Stay tuned for a new version that will make FDISR happy.

    I am impressed. These guys, wherever they are, really are respondng and trying.
     
    Peter2150, Aug 27, 2007
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  3. nanana1

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    That's great to know !

    As I did the first time I saw this Shadow Defender software, I think I saw a gem in the making. Really cannot imagine how they have such many features with 692KB file size when ShadowUser used 6.3MB and didn't have those features.

    Also have tried Returnil for a while when it was first available but didn't have quite the same feeling.

    Hence, I became very vocal and even pushy to some forumers (especially Mod, Pete2150) on this application which I've never done before. My sincere apologies !
     
    nanana1, Aug 27, 2007
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  4. Peter2150

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    Hi nanana1

    No problem. First i wasn't responding as a mod, but as a member, and I don't mind admitting I was wrong.

    In fact I thoroughly tested the bug fix, and they indeed did fix it. In fact I sort of stress tested it, with no problem. Almost as impressive is since it was a conflict, there was a good possiblity of the "it's not my problem" stuff. None of that, but just a fix. I am close to warming up the credit card.

    Pete
     
    Peter2150, Aug 27, 2007
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  5. nanana1

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    Thanks, Pete2150 !

    So is the current version 1.0.0.78 FDISR-friendly or can we expect another update from the Shadow Defender developers ?
     
    nanana1, Aug 27, 2007
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  6. Peter2150

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    I've been able to work around FDISR on 78, but there should be another build shortly.
     
    Peter2150, Aug 27, 2007
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  7. Peter2150

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    Further update. Although they haven't posted it yet, I was sent a new build, and the FDISR problem appears to be fixed.

    I am impressed. Since Friday I reported two problems. Both conflicts, and in both cases no questioning just fixes. Some of the big boy's could take note of that.
     
    Peter2150, Aug 28, 2007
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  8. LockBox

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    Pretty impressive.
     
    LockBox, Aug 28, 2007
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  9. Perman

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    Hi, Folk: That is exact what we, consumers, often wish that the vendors which supply your favored products NEVER grow out of the range. Boutique-size business often provide personal touch services better than mega-size ones.
     
    Perman, Aug 28, 2007
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  10. Peter2150

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    FInal update. Build 91 is now on the website. FDISR copy error is fixed. Obviously there would still be an error to try and copy in shadow mode, but in normal mode it's fne.

    One thing I tried was running my market charting programs shadowed. After making a bunch of changes I realized oops. But since it stores everyting in it's folder in Program Files, I just went into explorer, right clicked on the folder and committed the whole thing. Worked like a champ.

    Test over, two licenses purchased
     
    Peter2150, Aug 30, 2007
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  11. rendez2k

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    Great news Peter. I think I'll be just behind you purchasing. I tried the new Returnil last night and had a few issues, where as this worked straight out of the box. Combined with good customer services it looks like a keeper!
     
    rendez2k, Aug 30, 2007
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  12. Empath

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    I installed it, but then removed it. With it installed, Windows wouldn't shut down properly. I would get to the point of the screen saying "Windows is shutting down", but then it wouldn't close unless I did a forced close through the power switch.
     
    Empath, Sep 1, 2007
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  13. Huupi

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    Thats strange,installed like a breeze,happy with this small package and very straightforward in use and also to create a save folder of choice.Waiting for MS to implement this in next Windows !?!?!
     
    Huupi, Sep 1, 2007
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  14. Peter2150

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    Did you give it a few minutes. THat is when I believe it is reverting the systemb back, so it might take a few. Also if it really doesn't shut down and is repeatable Ii would email support. They do respond.
     
    Peter2150, Sep 1, 2007
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  15. nanana1

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    That's strange......It installed ok and shut down ok for me. Tested it on 2 machines, both no problem. Do e-mail your problem with details to them.
     
    nanana1, Sep 1, 2007
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  16. Franklin

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    Working fine here on Vista/XP drives.

    Did have a glitch where I deleted a couple of old ghost images on this XP drive whilst in full shadow.

    Realised I was still in full shadow and I thought, oh well just have reboot out of shadow and see how SD handled it.

    On reboot I was locked in shadow mode with a password prompt coming up to access the gui.No password had ever been set.

    Rebooted a couple of times to see if it would jog something but still no go.

    Got out of it by restoring from a ghost image.After restore I could access the gui which showed C as unshadowed but the other two partitions as shadowed.

    Set to reboot out of shadow and things seemed to work fine again.

    Emailed support as if I didn't have images I would like to know how to get out of this situation.

    I didn't mention that I had fixed the prob with an image.

    First email - Stuck in shadow with password prompt to access gui.No password set.

    Reply - Uninstall/install new version.

    Second email - Um, err won't uninstall in shadow mode.

    Reply - Please replace the ptfltr.sys to
    c:\windows\system32\drivers\ptfltr.sys, and commit it to the original
    volume, then reboot.
    After reboot, you will can luanch the UI of SD. I'm very sorry to
    subject you to this trouble.

    Left it that but where was I to get ptfltr.sys to replace and commit.I'm probably missing something simple there.Could have grabbed one out of an image I suppose.

    Besides that glitch I am really liking Shadow Defender with it's ability to shadow all partitions, drop out a folder to save things to and commit anything on the fly.
     
    Franklin, Sep 1, 2007
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  17. ErikAlbert

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    That's what I like the most about SD, which seems to be quite unique compared with other immediate system recovery softwares + the fact that it passed some serious destructive tests.
     
    ErikAlbert, Sep 1, 2007
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  18. MikeNAS

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    This software looks very good. Have to buy it now. Maybe they change license type soon :)
     
    MikeNAS, Sep 2, 2007
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  19. Franklin

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    Haven't been able to access Shadow Defender's homepage for a couple of days now.

    Can someone try it please.Link is in Erik's post below.
     
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    Franklin, Sep 3, 2007
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  20. ErikAlbert

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    This link works fine for me :
    http://www.shadowdefender.com/
     
    ErikAlbert, Sep 3, 2007
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  21. Peter2150

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    Just tried it, and it worked.
     
    Peter2150, Sep 3, 2007
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  22. Diprivan

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    I have been unable to access the Shadowdefender website for the last few days. What could be the problem?
     
    Diprivan, Sep 8, 2007
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  23. BlueZannetti

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    You might have a local DNS problem. Works fine for me. Try the direct IP address http://75.126.78.35/

    Blue
     
    BlueZannetti, Sep 8, 2007
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  24. kennyboy

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    Same for me here. Tried all the links, but no good.
     
    kennyboy, Sep 8, 2007
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  25. Peter2150

    Peter2150 Global Moderator

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    Very strange. Just tried with no problem. Also just downloaded new version.
     
    Peter2150, Sep 8, 2007
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