- Dec 27, 2016
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You mean that 'Allow by parent process..' setting is unchecked by default in VDS Free? If so, that's one nice thing.
Is VoodooShield enough alone to protect a computer?
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I think he means bypass is fixed now
Option is same i.e checked
- Dec 27, 2016
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I am not aware of the talks with Dan, but as far as I know, it wasn't a bypass but how it was supposed to work as per that setting.
I may be wrong on this point though, since it is supposedly 'fixed'.
- Jul 7, 2016
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No one piece of software alone is going to protect you, that is unless you invest in a disk imager and re-image the machine every time but even that's pretty pointless.
- Feb 13, 2017
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Thanks for all your suggestions.
Right now using Windows Defender+Voodoshield, have to admit that performance improved a lot in comparison to Bitdefender Free solo.
Right now using Windows Defender+Voodoshield, have to admit that performance improved a lot in comparison to Bitdefender Free solo.
- Jul 3, 2015
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Good choice.
With VoodooShield, you will get a lot of false positives, if your usage patterns are anything like mine. That means you will rely on your own personal judgment in a lot of cases, and you will run things that VS said not to.
So, if you make a mistake, who will save you from yourself?
That's why it's better in real-life usage to have AV as a safety net.
- Feb 13, 2017
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Thanks. Yeah I have been getting some false positives, specially with torrent/stream software.
The work of whitelisting is not that hard, and it is inevitable in anti-exe sofware.
Greetings
- Mar 17, 2016
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If your PC is more of a static, all software comes from reputable source then VDS(even free)would be enough IMO for basic use... If not then an AV or Scanner/Sandbox/Virtualization is definitely needed. If you fear exploits/worms then you might want to add a sandbox(SBIE or CCAV) for your browser, exploits are rare unless you go looking for it, and most worm I encounter comes from USB.
Been 2 years since I got an exploit in the wild from IE and another app only had a sandbox/default-deny back then, another instance while testing MBAE, and for a static system I didn't worry actually got excited...
Been 2 years since I got an exploit in the wild from IE and another app only had a sandbox/default-deny back then, another instance while testing MBAE, and for a static system I didn't worry actually got excited...
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- Aug 30, 2015
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Voodoosheild is a great software no doubt! However, I like the principle of layered security. I would recommend combining VS with Windows Defender or Avast.
- Feb 13, 2017
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Voodoosheild is a great software no doubt! However, I like the principle of layered security. I would recommend combining VS with Windows Defender or Avast.
Im using it alongside Windows Defender (new Creators update version) and working amazing.
- Jul 28, 2013
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Right now I'm using Windows Defender, Voodooshield, and Zemana Premium. Computer seems nice and snappy I really like the setup.
- Mar 19, 2017
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I think a lot of it comes down to the layered security. While it certainly is possible that VS can be run on its own, when I first heard of it, I would see people using it along with Malwarebytes Anti-Malware on-demand scanning, or Zemana Anti-Malware on-demand. Frankly it is rare that I ever hear of people running ONLY Voodooshield as their ONLY defense. Even if Windows Defender is disabled, I would advise a good on-demand scanner to have in conjunction with it. Likely even two. I feel that perhaps a real-time AV may not be necessary with VS, but some other tools are needed.
- Jun 20, 2011
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Using VS is a risky affair anyway I would add some AV program.
I work very well with Eset and I have everything ok.
Of course WD will not disband.
I work very well with Eset and I have everything ok.
Of course WD will not disband.
- Jan 4, 2016
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I meant only the WinRAR and archives trick to run a file. I discovered the problem and tested again with 3.52, blocked successfully
Please understand something, VoodooShield is not very good and can not and will not replace a traditional AV. Do not become obsessed with this product, because if it fails (it already looks a bit) your safety will be compromised.
- Feb 13, 2017
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I am using it alongside Windows Defender.
Im not looking for a perfect product - it doesnt exist.
I chose Voodoshield because it blocks 99% of malware and it is light and nice.
- Feb 14, 2016
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i completly disagree. When it comes to protection voodooshield is far more reliable than a traditional av and will protect u way more than a av can do, if u click the right things. it is not realy userfriendly even when Dan say it is. i can, and will never install something like voodooshield on friends or family pc because popups are not good for them end they will be infected in the end. But, voodooshield is a ecellent protection solution and if u know what ur doing, it is enough alone.
- Feb 13, 2017
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I agree with you 100%. Voodooshield has a excellent protection, but it is not the most user friendly software.
I think it is more suitable for tech-savvy guys, because most people would get upset about the false positives.
- Feb 24, 2017
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VDS + a good behavior blocking AV/Anti-malware is golden.
combine it with something like Emsisoft/Kaspersky/ESET/Bitdefender and you should be fine.
combine it with something like Emsisoft/Kaspersky/ESET/Bitdefender and you should be fine.
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