Power Shadow 2.6

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License:
Free to try; $39.00 to buy
Editor's Rating:
4.0 stars
Average User Rating:
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Downloads:
7,026
Requirements:
Windows 2000/XP/2003 Server
Limitations:
30-day trial
Date Added:
November 01, 2005
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Publisher's description of Power Shadow

From Ensurebit Software:

PowerShadow automatically sanitizes all Web activities and surfing history by giving you the power to generate with one click, a clone of your Windows system, identical and fully functional as the original. You then surf the Net or perform any other sensitive activities while in this cloned PowerShadow mode. Everything you do while in PowerShadow mode is actually being done, not by your operating system, but by a clone of the operating system. Therefore, when you exit PowerShadow mode, everything (except what you save to a non-system drive) vanishes. Likewise, if a virus attacks, it attacks the clone system. If spyware is installed, it is installed on the clone system only. If you delete a file, you only have deleted a clone file, leaving the original untouched. The program offers absolute security and privacy in one elegant software solution. Version 2.6 includes new interface and online upgrade function.

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Editor's review of Power Shadow

4.0 stars

This program takes an interesting approach to protecting your privacy and keeping your computer safe from offenders. In short, PowerShadow creates a virtual drive on your computer. When you enter shadow mode, the application saves all system changes and user activities on the virtual drive instead of on your actual PC. Every time you restart, your machine will revert to its original state, wiping away nasties such as spyware and eliminating your surfing and application histories. However, since this process also will wipe away useful changes such as edits in a Word document, you must remember to save things you want to keep on your actual hard drive. In general, the app's interface is elegant and easy to navigate, and it didn't appear to slow our PC when running in the background. PowerShadow will be especially useful for those who share computers, but other folks may find it another useful weapon in the war against adware.

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Average user rating: 4.2 stars out of 15 votes
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5 stars

2 out of 9 people found this review helpful

Version: Power Shadow 2.6

"If you could only have 1 security app.,"

by 19monty64 on April 30, 2007

Pros: this would be it! There is a version 2.82, but it's in Chinese. There is a work-around, but I just decided to go for the 2.6 that is already in English. The program comes with step-by-step instructions that even a noob could have working in seconds. Default settings make sure of that. Pop-ups guide you through engaging the "shadow" and what to do when you try to reboot. Could not be any easier. All changes done in Windows are gone after restart. Uninstalling applications aren't even permanent. WARNING:SHUT DOWN ALL RUNNING PROGRAMS BEFORE ACTIVATING THE "SHADOW" And yes, I know this for a fact....good thing I back-up everything.

Cons: The only thing that would make this perfect, would be if the original website listed the FREE key-code on their page;)

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5 stars

2 out of 5 people found this review helpful

Version: Power Shadow 2.6

"Replacement for Deepfreeze? Then this program is waiting to be installed!"

by Trojan cow on May 7, 2007

Pros: Easy to use program for hard drive virtualization, much like Deep Freeze. Also the GUI is user friendly so those who are not savvy won't be scared to operate this program. In some cases, it can actually increase system performance a bit. It has a nifty button in the GUI when switching to shadow mode without the use of restarting, although a restart is needed when switching to normal mode. You can find the key to activate this program in most security sites like castlecops wiki.

Cons: Users who has RAID in their hard drives are not supported. Tried that and an error shows up. You may see "error code : 82f37128". If so may try searching for the 2.8.2 version in some sites with the english translation.

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1 stars

3 out of 3 people found this review helpful

Version: Power Shadow 2.6

"my system can not boot now!"

by greengreatglobal on May 14, 2007

Pros: none

Cons: Hey, My computer BSOD'd during system boot. This is the worst program I have ever seen. Can't even boot the system!!!!

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4 stars

Version: Power Shadow 2.6

"one sangat baik"

by sulim_lim on August 31, 2008

Pros: oksangat baik

Cons: sangat baik

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