DriveSentry 3.1

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DriveSentry provides free, next generation, protection for your system/data. DriveSentry takes a new approach to traditional security software by using whitelisting technology, combined with one of the largest blacklists of known viruses and realtime program advice from DriveSentry Advisor Community, providing up-to-the-second protection where traditional security techniques fail. Using this Tri-Security technology, DriveSentry only allows good programs to access your drives (including removable drives). DriveSentry automatically blocks and quarantines blacklisted programs and queries the unknown, keeping you safe from the latest threats. DriveSentry can be used standalone or to compliment your existing Antivirus/Antispyware solution. DriveSentry is one of the smallest and lightest Antivirus products at just over 1.5MB leaving your PCs resources free to do other tasks. DriveSentry is certified by Checkmark for independent validation on the strength of its comprehensive security. DriveSentry is free for home users.

Version 3.1 may include unspecified updates, enhancements, or bug fixes.

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  DriveSentry

  perfect for me not paranoid - once database is fully downloaded this app is almost silent

  by: maria00000 on 14-Jul-2008 09:36:39 AM

  Pros: Just bout a PCWorld laptop - found DS installed (am commenting because i have come to download DriveSentry GoAnywhere). At first i would say popups quite alot. But i connected to Net and updated my database of black and white programs. After 100% filling, no popups just automatic decisions made by the program itself. Its great for me

  Cons: Without an Internet connection my DB was no completely full so missing content - had quite a few popups. I let connection, DB updated itself. After no popups, but before half empty quite a few. Dont think this can be helped - maybe warning user useful at this point

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  DriveSentry

  like it

  by: bellyflop2 on 18-Jul-2008 06:42:06 AM

  Pros: it is free and simly protects all areas.

  Cons: dont like updating sintures but i guess thats standard as havent paid a 10 dollars to purchase upgrade

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  DriveSentry

  protection from the box so to speak...review many AV - this is up there with the best

  by: olidiner on 14-Jul-2008 09:27:52 AM

  Pros: Like that fact no setup required- protection out of the box

  Cons: protection out the box requires a bit more education

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  DriveSentry

  recommended by a friend - looks good and doing its job

  by: davo_secure on 14-Jul-2008 09:19:14 AM

  Pros: Drive Sentry was recommended by a friend on a security forum. I have installed and am so far having no problems and it is doing its job great.

  Cons: It is FREE. I WOULD PAY FOR THIS. but im not complaining...just making a point!

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  DriveSentry

  nice simple app - and free of charges!

  by: Penny2003 on 14-Jul-2008 09:02:03 AM

  Pros: This does the job and doesnt cost me anything to run. really impressed with this one

  Cons: I dont like the system tray icon! but big deal hey

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