I ran across Prevx while researching software to protect Windows users from viruses, adware, and spyware. It promises to “prevent attacks on your computer that other security products don’t even see.”
I plan to test it, of course, but am curious whether anyone out there has personal experience they’d like to share. Add a comment here or send me a note.
Update: Several people sent links to this review of intrusion detection software at Tech Support Alert, which calls Prevx, “Best Free Software Product of 2004.” It’s a pretty thorough evaluation from a site I had never seen before. Gizmo, why not add an RSS feed?
Thanks EdBott, I owe you!
Which version(s) will you be testing?
Pro 2005 (Home), I suspect. I may also look at Enterprise, but my focus is on home and small business configurations, so I think the Home family is the most appropriate.
I’ve been using Prevx since last summer when it was in beta.
Here’s what I said about Prevx in The Independent last year “…the software is so simple and effective that it provides real confidence that your system is secure.”
Why do I think this? Prevx does as its name suggests, it prevents malware from installing. I tested Prevx against some spyware-laden sites with impressive results.
You really have to try it, Ed.
PC Magazine gave it good points on preventing malware, but not so good points on zero day virus protection.
http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,1759,1755776,00.asp
I wonder how it compares to WinPatrol, which I would think works in a similar way.
The Prevx Home product has now been replaced by a much improved Prevx1 product. Download this from www prevx.com