I would like to try AppGuard and see if I like it. I can't find a trial anywhere. How can I try it (would like to try it in a VM to see how it reacts to for example different softwares and installations)? Thanks
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Is it possible to try AppGuard?
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- Mar 1, 2014
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I tried the link for AppGuard 4, and it's not working anymore. It's either taken down or just changed link. Probably, it's finally taken down.
@Lockdown said in the past that he was advocating for the link's removal. After all, the 4th version is E-O-L.
AppGuard 5 has no "trial", but I think you can "try" it after paying.
@Lockdown said in the past that he was advocating for the link's removal. After all, the 4th version is E-O-L.
AppGuard 5 has no "trial", but I think you can "try" it after paying.
Yeah but it costs like 52,6€ and doesn't state that you can get the money back after trying. Also I don't really plan to purchase it.I tried the link for AppGuard 4, and it's not working anymore. It's either taken down or just changed link. Probably, it's finally taken down.
@Lockdown said in the past that he was advocating for the link's removal. After all, the 4th version is E-O-L.
AppGuard 5 has no "trial", but I think you can "try" it after paying.
/steel9
There is no trial for AppGuard.
One can purchase AppGuard 5 and there is a 30-day refund window.
The version 4 download links have been permanently taken down.
Most likely only security program I would use on my system if it was more "accesible" for home users/available trial option. Asked 2 years for any discount like a tard with no success, but eventually I get over it, home users just aren't first priority and I totally understand it. Moving on.
Most likely only security program I would use on my system if it was more "accesible" for home users/available trial option. Asked 2 years for any discount like a tard with no success, but eventually I get over it, home users just aren't first priority and I totally understand it. Moving on.
The product was made available for purchase to the general public, but technically the company never has pursued home users. The company focus has always been the enterprise and government markets. This fact is an understandable source of confusion to consumers that are accustomed to other software publishers that cater to the home user market.
I wonder why your company doesn't allow to use a trial before buying. Most antivirus and PC soft companies offer to download a trial to evaluate a product
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People who will buy AppGuard are assumed to be at least knowledgeable about Windows internal workings and/or SRP.
If AppGuard is easily accessible to all via trial, then those who assume that AppGuard works just like a regular anti-executable or anti-malware will definitely open support tickets. Given the small team operating in the company, giving support will be impractical.
So, I understand, at least partially, why they don't offer a trial version.
Overall, though, it frustrates me personally that AppGuard, as great as it is, has no trial version.
Yeah, but can't they require you to sign in/provide order ID/license key or something to be able to contact support? Then this issue wouldn't exist.People who will buy AppGuard are assumed to be at least knowledgeable about Windows internal workings and/or SRP.
If AppGuard is open to all, then those who assume that AppGuard works just like a regular anti-executable or anti-malware will definitely open support tickets. Given the small team operating in the company, giving support will be impractical.
So, I understand, at least partially, why they don't offer a trial version.
Overall, though, it frustrates me personally that AppGuard, as great as it is, has no trial version.
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I'm not sure if the issue would cease to exist.
At the end of the day, a corporation has its own reasons that home users can't fathom.
People who will buy AppGuard are assumed to be at least knowledgeable about Windows internal workings and/or SRP.
If AppGuard is easily accessible to all via trial, then those who assume that AppGuard works just like a regular anti-executable or anti-malware will definitely open support tickets. Given the small team operating in the company, giving support will be impractical.
So, I understand, at least partially, why they don't offer a trial version.
Overall, though, it frustrates me personally that AppGuard, as great as it is, has no trial version.
I would bet that is more of the reason then you realize.
Maybe it is a reason as you say they don't give a trial. But I think they are stingy
But Lockdown can give us a real explanation about it.Yeah, but at least they are paid for providing the support.I'm not sure if the issue would cease to exist.
At the end of the day, a corporation has its own reasons that home users can't fathom.
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There used to be a 30-day trial.
The trial was abused.
One cannot blame any company for taking measures against illicit activity.
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The policies are aligned with the enterprise and government sector practices.
Making a product available for purchase on a website (AppGuard Personal, for home users) is different than actually pursuing market share in the consumer market. Traditional antivirus publishers pursue the consumer market very heavily and that is the reason for their sales practices.
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Now I see. Thank you for all replies.
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AppGuard is not for regular users, If any one plane to use AppGuard, Should have some experience.
I have used AppGuared 4 for about 4 months.
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This is indeed strange as peple really want to try before they buy. Usually.
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