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by kol2008
The reviews and opinions below are posted by SnapFiles visitors. They do not necessarily reflect our opinion, and are solely based on the experience of individual users.
- Freeware
98/ME/2000/XP/Vista
Definitely a `can`t-live-without-it` 
SUPERAntiSpyware (Free Edition) version 3.9
- Interface: 4
- Features: 4
- Ease of use: 4
- Value: 4
- Overall:
I have used SUPERAntiSpyware (Free Edition) on my several computers for quite some time. It seems to be one of the best -- runs smoothly with no problems, adequate features. Certainly a good addition to your security fortress.
Review date: Feb 16, 2008
- Freeware
- 2000/XP/Vista
Kind of "iffy"
Spyware Terminator version 2.0.1.224
- Interface: 2
- Features: 2
- Ease of use: 2
- Value: 2
- Overall:
After using it on a couple of my laptops for a couple of weeks recently I discovered that it tends to slow down a lot. Has some excellent features, but kind of tedious to use. Might also cause some conflicts with other anti-spyware software. The Spyware Terminator program seems to slowly lose integrity after a time and develop glitches.
Review date: Feb 16, 2008
- Freeware
- 98/ME/2000/XP
Didn't seem to run smoothly
Karens TimeSync version 1.13
- Interface: 2
- Features: 2
- Ease of use: 2
- Value: 2
- Overall:
I downloaded Karens TimeSync to an older IBM ThinkPad with Windows2000 OS. It worked for a few days, but then seemed somewhat glitchy. There are others which run efficiently with less problems.
Review date: Feb 09, 2008
- Freeware
- Win XP
Just average...many better ones available.
Windows Defender version 1593
- Interface: 3
- Features: 2
- Ease of use: 3
- Value: 1
- Overall:
I have tried Windows Defender a few times over several years on different PCs/laptops. Like many other Microsoft freeware programs it seems somewhat mediocre -- there are quite a few better Adware/Spyware scanners to be found. Microsoft doesn't bother to improve or upgrade programs it offers as freeware even when more efficient, better ones become available.
Review date: Feb 03, 2008
- Freeware
- 2000/XP/2003/Vista
Used it for several years
SymmTime version 2007
- Interface: 4
- Features: 4
- Ease of use: 4
- Value: 5
- Overall:
I have used SymmTime for several years on several laptops. This is probably the best time synchronizer and multiple time zone monitor available. An excellent piece of software. I have family/business interests in a few different time zones worldwide and traveling between them I find SymmTime essential.
Review date: Jan 30, 2008
- Freeware
- Win (All)
Not essential, but handy
AbsoluteShield Internet Eraser Lite version 2.51
- Interface: 3
- Features: 3
- Ease of use: 4
- Value: 3
- Overall:
I have used Absolute Shield Internet Eraser Lite for several years on all my personal and work computers. It's a good privacy cleaner and erases cookies and internet tracks thoroughly so they're unrecoverable. Keep it handy to kick it in when you do periodic clean-ups/anti-virus/anti-spyware scans.
Review date: Jan 25, 2008
- Freeware
- 2000/XP/Vista
Not quite what it used to be
Ad-Aware 2007 version 1.06r1
- Interface: 4
- Features: 3
- Ease of use: 4
- Value: 3
- Overall:
AdAware used to be excellent; however, it is becoming a bit outmoded compared to newer, faster, more efficient paid and freeware anti-spyware scanners. Even "AdAware SE plus edition" (paid version) now leaves a bit to be desired. Free or paid AdAware versions sometimes are now also prone to glitch when you have other, newer anti-spyware installed, and sometimes won't let you download updates from Lavasoft's website. But if you can get AdAware to run with no such problems, it is a handy extra scanner -- I would NOT depend on it as an essential tool these days.
Review date: Jan 25, 2008
- Freeware
- 2000/XP
Not too impressed
ArGoSoft Time Synchronizer version 1.0.0.6
- Interface: 2
- Features: 2
- Ease of use: 2
- Value: 2
- Overall:
I downloaded this on an older IBM ThinkPad with Windows 2000 OS. It worked for a few days then wouldn't update, gave ERROR messages and wouldn't connect to any server when I tried to synchronize manually.
Review date: Jan 22, 2008
- Freeware
- 2000/XP
Looks nice but a bit of a bomb!
NASA World Wind version 1.4
- Interface: 3
- Features: 2
- Ease of use: 1
- Value: 1
- Overall:
Compared to Google Earth this one is a bit of a bomb. It uses a lot of HD space! Functionality is probably the biggest issue; it runs very slowly! There are quite a few glitz-y, flashy features, but I think most of them would be rather useless for a majority of users -- depending on your interests. Most of the views/imagery for areas of the world I have a personal interest(where I have family) substantially lack definition and clarity.
Review date: Jan 12, 2008
- Freeware
- 98/ME/2000/XP/Vista
Excellent dictionary
TheSage version 1.4.0
- Interface: 4
- Features: 4
- Ease of use: 4
- Value: 5
- Overall:
I have used TheSage for a couple of years plus! It's a very useful tool, easy to use, functions cleanly.
Review date: Jan 10, 2008
- Freeware
- 2000/XP/Vista
Good ol' reliable zonealarm
ZoneAlarm version 7.0
- Interface: 5
- Features: 5
- Ease of use: 5
- Value: 5
- Overall:
The free version is good. The Pro version is excellent. NEVER use McAfee AntiVirus (or certain other McAfee products) with ZoneAlarm as there are serious conflicts and McAfee will cause your computer to lockup as it boots. It is then very difficult, if not almost impossible, to then uninstall McAfee AntiVirus and you may be forced to reformat your hard disk and reinstall the OS.
Review date: Jan 06, 2008
- Freeware
- Win (All)
An excellent program
BitDefender Free Edition
- Interface: 5
- Features: 4
- Ease of use: 5
- Value: 5
- Overall:
I've used Bit Defender for years. It's an excellent adjunct to your main AntiVirus programs. For ICQ and Windows Messenger users you can also use BitDefender for ICQ and BitDefender for Windows Messenger for added protection.
Review date: Jan 06, 2008
- Free Trial ($39.95)
- 98/ME/2000/XP
I'm thinking of using it on all our computers
Kaspersky Anti-Virus
- Interface: 3
- Features: 5
- Ease of use: 3
- Value: 2
- Overall:
I have used a newer version of this software purchased in Russia on my most recent trip there with one of my laptops. It's probably one of the best firewalls out there now, has seen marked improvement as new versions come out.
Review date: Jan 06, 2008
- Freeware
- Win XP
Still has glitches after several years
Virtual Desktop Manager Powertoy version 1.0
- Interface: 4
- Features: 3
- Ease of use: 2
- Value: 1
- Overall:
This program has always proved to be a little bit dice-y for many potential users. I've tried installing it several times on several computers with Windows 2000, Windows XP and Windows Vista most recently with mixed results, but none of them running smoothly. Microsoft would have something really useful here for some people if they would fix it!
Review date: Jan 06, 2008
- Freeware
- 98/ME/2000/XP
Some time zones are incorrect
WorldTime version 6.0.0.941
- Interface: 3
- Features: 2
- Ease of use: 2
- Value: 1
- Overall:
Some time zones used in WorldTime are NOT accurate. Example: Times shown for Barnaul and Novosibirsk (Russia) are off by an hour (they should be GMT +6 hrs., not GMT +7 hours). I have noticed this now for more than 2 years running and have contacted Pawprint.net, the publisher, but they do not bother to correct the program errors. Daylight Savings Time changes for certain geographic locations also sometimes do not take place on the proper date; the program apparently is not updated when different locales change their local date for the Spring and Fall time changes. In my opinion, WorldTime is not worth a 4-star rating, I'd give it a 1- or 2-star rating at most.
Review date: Jan 06, 2008
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