Advice Request Voodooshield Pro alternative?

[molhopicante]

Hi.

Since i changed to W10, Voodooshield (Pro) slows down a lot my computer (a Core I5-4690K overclocked @ 4400MHz and 16GB RAM).

With W7 was OK.

So, i'm searching for a Voodoshield Pro alternative.

I read about OSArmor and Hard_Configurator but i'm not sure wich one to use.

 

[Gandalf_The_Grey]

Hi.

Since i changed to W10, Voodooshield (Pro) slows down a lot my computer (a Core I5-4690K overclocked @ 4400MHz and 16GB RAM).

With W7 was OK.

So, i'm searching for a Voodoshield Pro alternative.

I read about OSArmor and Hard_Configurator but i'm not sure wich one to use.

What AV are you using on Windows 10?
Simple Windows Hardening (basic simple version (no offence @Andy Ful ) could be a more user-friendly option for Hard_Configurator.
Both are highly recommended and have their own thread here:

New Update - Simple Windows Hardening

Post updated in September 2024. SWH works with Windows 10 and 11 (all versions including 24H2) SWH ver. 2.1.1.1 - July 2023 (added support for Windows 11 ver. 22H2) https://github.com/AndyFul/Hard_Configurator/raw/master/Simple%20Windows%20Hardening/SimpleWindowsHardening_2111.zip SWH ver...

malwaretips.com

Hard_Configurator - Windows Hardening Configurator

Post updated in December 2025. The current version 7.0.1.1 can be downloaded from: GitHub: https://github.com/AndyFul/Hard_Configurator/raw/refs/heads/master/Hard_Configurator_setup_7.0.1.1.exe Softpedia: https://www.softpedia.com/get/Tweak/System-Tweak/Hard-Configurator.shtml Support for...

malwaretips.com

OSArmor will be subscription based in the near future:

Advice Request - OSArmor - Worth Keeping the Freeware Version?

I know this has been discussed before concerning OSArmor moving to shareware and the merit of paying for updates. Putting that aside, does anyone or everyone agree that even keeping the freeware version will still serve a purpose, and provide some added protection to WD(ConfigDefHIGH) + Simple...

malwaretips.com

You may post your security config here: Computer Security Configuration for better advice.

 

[Deletedmessiah]

You can also ask developer for support in fixing the performance issue. He's active here. @danb

 

[danb]

VoodooShield REALLY should not slow your computer down, especially the latest version...

VS 5.97a beta
https://voodooshield.com/Download/InstallVoodooShield597abeta.exe
SHA-256: 4d7622bf1e7f62b6214a82d9fe27350ce9d2a55f8a0f5d89d25830d5937f23b6

If you do continue to experience a slowdown, we need to look at the CPU, RAM and HDD usage, since those are the 3 components that are suspect during a computer slowdown. We actually have a utility called Bottleneck that will help you determine what might be the cause, you can download it here...

https://voodooshield.com/Download/InstallBottleNeck.exe

As with some other security products, there are somewhat similar products in the deny-by-default space, but there are no direct replacements / alternatives to VS. Each product is unique and offers different features, and choosing the best product for you all depends on what your needs and wants are. VS's core features are listed on our website in the "How VoodooShield is Different" section.

One thing is certain... no matter what your security setup is, it will benefit greatly from adding VS's dynamic levels of protection / automatic toggling with risky web apps, and WLC's automatic creation of firewall rules for files that are not known to be safe, among several other features.

 

[dinosaur07]

You should try Appguard. It is similar and for me works great. I am still using Appguard Professional latest version 4 on my Windows10 with no problems at all.

 

[Divine_Barakah]

SecureAPlus

 

[amico81]

another option could be Comodo Firewall with Cruelsister-Settings

 

[gorblimey]

Whichever way you jump, always remember: as with AVs, only ONE (1) white-lister at a time. Like AVs, they will fight with each other, then you WILL have a bottleneck!

 

[oldschool]

Since i changed to W10, Voodooshield (Pro) slows down a lot my computer (a Core I5-4690K overclocked @ 4400MHz and 16GB RAM).

With W7 was OK.

No slowdown with VS here. Maybe it's the change from W7 --> W10 that you notice. If you insist on an alternative you might try SecureAPlus.

 

[Vitali Ortzi]

No slowdown with VS here. Maybe it's the change from W7 --> W10 that you notice. If you insist on an alternative you might try SecureAPlus.

It’s an old post lol
But secureAppus is heavier then VS