File Details |
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| File Size | 1.9 MB |
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| License | Freeware |
| Operating System | Windows 2000/XP |
| Date Added | January 26, 2007 |
| Total Downloads | 8,955 |
| Publisher | Arovax LLC |
| Homepage | Arovax Shield |
Publisher's Description
Arovax Shield is a personal security solution that is unlike to any firewall, anti-virus or spyware remover. Rather than looking for spyware traces or tracking applications that secretly send or receive data over the Internet, it blocks any attempt by malicious software to add entries to the auto-start menu, change the registry, hijack or install itself into a browser or find any other way to stealthy get itself onto a PC.
Latest Reviews
FmlyRnn reviewed v2.1.82 Beta on May 11, 2008
I find this Program "Outstanding" on XP, and while at their Site [http://arovaxshield.com/news.php?id=16] I found that, and I quote "Arovax Shield is completely compatible with Windows Vista".
Latest release of Arovax Shield is completely compatible with Windows Vista. Besides that, Arovax Shield reacts to the spyware and adware threats much faster now. New version includes fixes to the bugs which lead to AS failure. In general Arovax Shield has become even more reliable now and it will certainly effectively protect your PC system from all the harm by the malicious software.
I have installed it on Vista with no problem. Also, it does support Opera. Furthermore, it is a very useful tool for my System's, it will remind one of SpyBot's "TeaTimer" but I think it does the job a little better and less intrusive.
E.T reviewed v2.1.82 Beta on Jul 23, 2007
I give it 3 rating because of
There is alot of missing features such as:
1. no features for blocking "all active-X" and blocking by "active-X blacklist" !
2. prompt me if active-x code being installed in my system.
3. no built-in Anti Scanner engine.
4. no built-in Host manager like B.I.S.S Host manager.
5. no Script blocker.
6. no built-in strong heuristic Antivirus protection shield engine.
7. no strong Keystroke prevention.
If 7 features are implemented in arovax shiled it will be a powerful soft protection ever.
BTW: new release is out version 2.1.103
Tao2005 reviewed v2.1.82 Beta on Jul 11, 2007
Great Program, don't get me wrong. But doesn't support Opera. I do use opera, and I it's an excellent browser. Very fast, and more reliable then IE. IE is a big joke and an insult to browsers. So I guess IE needs all the help it can get. Use to use this program till IE corrupted my PC.
shxrobert reviewed v2.1.82 Beta on Feb 7, 2007
Although not perfect (it is a beta) I think overall its a good solution for what it claims to do. I feel some should fully read what this product is designed to do at the home page http://www.arovaxcompany.com/
It is not a remover program. Its more (I feel) along the lines of products similar to http://www.javacoolsoftw...com/spywareblaster.html (SpywareBlaster 3.5.1) or 'preventative software'.
A common misconception is that by using other popular alternative browsers one's completely invulnerable to spyware/adware threats. Yes, this means Firefox and Opera are subject to spyware/hijacks/malware/etc. True, they may not be as vulnerable as IE but nonetheless they are vulnerable, which is directly proportional to their popularity. So please think twice before misleading someone to think they should simply just switch browsers by saying "Use firefox... enough said." or "Opera pwns all" it is simply not true.
I feel this is a good program for both novice and expert users. Any program.. I feel.. that is simple for people to use yet has tools that can aid a more experienced user, tends to live a long future. 4/5.
toasale reviewed v2.1.82 Beta on Jan 29, 2007
You gotta be quite low versed on the security scene, if you go with this title. Even Ad-Aware and Spybot beat this clunker.
Aserone reviewed v2.1.82 Beta on Jan 28, 2007
This program is geared towards IE , best security advice don't use IE.
Firefox the best
some guy reviewed v2.1.82 Beta on Jan 27, 2007
This program is geared towards IE , best security advice don't use IE.
Opera the best
Yannis_GR reviewed v2.0.75 on Jan 2, 2007
This program is a must for anyone.
Grab it right now!
btman reviewed v2.0.75 on Dec 28, 2006
Awesome program, works great, doesn't conflict with any other programs, and has a fair amount of updates. One of my favorite programs.
Nikkie reviewed v1.3.15 on Oct 30, 2006
I put this on my parents computer to make sure they don't allow something in without knowing.It is a very handy little tool that just sits there and does its thing.Small and lightweight.It's very nice to have.I am installing it again on my clean install of xp...good stuff!!
btw,the firefox problem is real.you cant uncheck in the box and even if you do (which goes back to being checked anyway) it reads as an error on start-up..that really needs to be fixed.
FmlyRnn reviewed v2.1.82 Beta on May 11, 2008
I find this Program "Outstanding" on XP, and while at their Site [http://arovaxshield.com/news.php?id=16] I found that, and I quote "Arovax Shield is completely compatible with Windows Vista".
Latest release of Arovax Shield is completely compatible with Windows Vista. Besides that, Arovax Shield reacts to the spyware and adware threats much faster now. New version includes fixes to the bugs which lead to AS failure. In general Arovax Shield has become even more reliable now and it will certainly effectively protect your PC system from all the harm by the malicious software.
I have installed it on Vista with no problem. Also, it does support Opera. Furthermore, it is a very useful tool for my System's, it will remind one of SpyBot's "TeaTimer" but I think it does the job a little better and less intrusive.
E.T reviewed v2.1.82 Beta on Jul 23, 2007
I give it 3 rating because of
There is alot of missing features such as:
1. no features for blocking "all active-X" and blocking by "active-X blacklist" !
2. prompt me if active-x code being installed in my system.
3. no built-in Anti Scanner engine.
4. no built-in Host manager like B.I.S.S Host manager.
5. no Script blocker.
6. no built-in strong heuristic Antivirus protection shield engine.
7. no strong Keystroke prevention.
If 7 features are implemented in arovax shiled it will be a powerful soft protection ever.
BTW: new release is out version 2.1.103
Tao2005 reviewed v2.1.82 Beta on Jul 11, 2007
Great Program, don't get me wrong. But doesn't support Opera. I do use opera, and I it's an excellent browser. Very fast, and more reliable then IE. IE is a big joke and an insult to browsers. So I guess IE needs all the help it can get. Use to use this program till IE corrupted my PC.
shxrobert reviewed v2.1.82 Beta on Feb 7, 2007
Although not perfect (it is a beta) I think overall its a good solution for what it claims to do. I feel some should fully read what this product is designed to do at the home page http://www.arovaxcompany.com/
It is not a remover program. Its more (I feel) along the lines of products similar to http://www.javacoolsoftw...com/spywareblaster.html (SpywareBlaster 3.5.1) or 'preventative software'.
A common misconception is that by using other popular alternative browsers one's completely invulnerable to spyware/adware threats. Yes, this means Firefox and Opera are subject to spyware/hijacks/malware/etc. True, they may not be as vulnerable as IE but nonetheless they are vulnerable, which is directly proportional to their popularity. So please think twice before misleading someone to think they should simply just switch browsers by saying "Use firefox... enough said." or "Opera pwns all" it is simply not true.
I feel this is a good program for both novice and expert users. Any program.. I feel.. that is simple for people to use yet has tools that can aid a more experienced user, tends to live a long future. 4/5.
toasale reviewed v2.1.82 Beta on Jan 29, 2007
You gotta be quite low versed on the security scene, if you go with this title. Even Ad-Aware and Spybot beat this clunker.
Aserone reviewed v2.1.82 Beta on Jan 28, 2007
This program is geared towards IE , best security advice don't use IE.
Firefox the best
some guy reviewed v2.1.82 Beta on Jan 27, 2007
This program is geared towards IE , best security advice don't use IE.
Opera the best
Yannis_GR reviewed v2.0.75 on Jan 2, 2007
This program is a must for anyone.
Grab it right now!
btman reviewed v2.0.75 on Dec 28, 2006
Awesome program, works great, doesn't conflict with any other programs, and has a fair amount of updates. One of my favorite programs.
Nikkie reviewed v1.3.15 on Oct 30, 2006
I put this on my parents computer to make sure they don't allow something in without knowing.It is a very handy little tool that just sits there and does its thing.Small and lightweight.It's very nice to have.I am installing it again on my clean install of xp...good stuff!!
btw,the firefox problem is real.you cant uncheck in the box and even if you do (which goes back to being checked anyway) it reads as an error on start-up..that really needs to be fixed.
Don Juan reviewed v1.3.15 on Jun 26, 2006
Well if you don't want it giving you an error about Firefox not being installed, you could always uncheck the Firefox protection option. It's not that they're Firefox fanboys, it's just that you're not smart enough to disable protection for a product you don't have installed.
hellrazor238 reviewed v1.3.4 on Jun 7, 2006
this is great like the person above me says next time take the quick launch away
anomoly reviewed v1.3.4 on Jun 5, 2006
Could you please take the quick launch away? If it starts with windows, why does one ever need it in the quick launch?
bobad reviewed v1.3.4 on Jun 5, 2006
It has a nag that pops up saying "Can't find Firefox installed on system". The author is obviously just another Firefox fanboy. Too bad, because it's a nice little app otherwise. Remove the nag and it gets a 3.
QBgreen reviewed v1.3.4 on Jun 5, 2006
So far, so good. Another program that I've stuck on my wife's machine! Hey, I'm not tech support! To mr_mr_007, I've never run a program that felt God before. Has it changed your life?
benZin reviewed v1.2.314 on Apr 29, 2006
I love, I love ! Just, how update the definitions ?
mr_mr_007 reviewed v1.2.314 on Apr 18, 2006
I have had it for 3 weeks and its run great. Tame will tell but it feels god right now of it.
robmanic44 reviewed v1.2.314 on Dec 19, 2005
Great little program. This is a very useful program for new users as it acts as a second chance when making changes to your desktop. I've had absolutely no problems as yet.
Dwiebelhaus reviewed v1.2.314 on Dec 15, 2005
Looks to be a nifty little Tool! only time will tell.
Kramy reviewed v1.2.314 on Dec 14, 2005
My new TeaTimer!
TeaTimer was using ~9mb, but this uses ~7mb, and I think it starts quicker. Sounds good to me...even though I don't use most of the features.
googun reviewed v1.2.314 on Dec 14, 2005
Arovax seems to have hit the ground running. Arovax Antispyware and this one, Arovax Shield, are excellent bits of code. I've had no problem with either of them, though I have not really soak-tested them yet.
The user interface puts Arovax at the top of the pile for clarity and ease of use. It has quite obviously been created by someone with artistic skill rather than by some programmer who likes to play with Photoshop after hours. Maybe it is just some fancy artwork but it makes all the difference to its usability for non-technical PC users, who are generally the most vulnerable to PC attacks.
Oh, and it's FREE :-)
dejavu reviewed v1.2.314 on Dec 14, 2005
I tried earlier version (1.2.220) and had problems (Aplicativo com falha arovaxshield.exe, versão 1.2.0.1, módulo com falha arovaxshield.exe, versão 1.2.0.1, endereço com falha 0x0000b884)- Windows XP SP2 Pt Brazilian, this error happened ordinarily in startup (crashing arovax shield). I hope this version works better! This software to hit the target and is free!
Aegis69 reviewed v1.2.314 on Dec 14, 2005
What the hell, I'll be the first to try it.
So far so good, seems to do what it claims.
11 megs of ram is kinda steep...
Anyone wanna call me a retard yet?