Privatefirewall 7.0.21.1

There are several operating systems out there that you could try. There’s for example Apple’s Mac OS X and numerous Linux distributions (like Ubuntu and Linux Mint). But the simple truth of the matter is that Microsoft’s Windows operating system holds the lion’s share of the market. And since Windows is the most used operating system out there, the people with malicious intent that lurk about the internet target it the most. Sure, there are viruses and malware for Macs, but its nothing compared to the scale of security threats that target PCs.

It is very important to protect your computer from all the regular nasties you can expect to encounter online – and this is were security software application Privatefirewall comes in. This program provides a proactive, multi-layered defense solution for the Windows desktop user. It provides the same level of protection for servers as well, mind you.

If you download and install Privatefirewall on your computer, the software will provide protection against viruses, spyware, malware. It will also detect system anomalies and email anomalies, secure process, protect Windows registry, filter IPs, and set up a personal firewall. For the inexperienced computer user, setting up a firewall can be a daunting task. Don’t know what you’re doing and you may very well end up blocking the traffic you need and letting in what you do not need. Luckily for the inexperienced user, Privatefirewall has a comprehensive, intuitive user interface (UI). Thanks to it you should be able to set up the firewall with ease.

The more advanced user is not forgotten. For the advanced user that is familiar with security software solutions, Privatefirewall provides numerous configuration options to play with. If at one point things get too complicated for you check out the online documentation provided on the developer’s homepage.

Pros

• Protects against malware, spyware, viruses and so on
• Feature presets
• Easy to use
• Windows 7 support (32-bit and 64-bit)

Cons

• None that I could think of

Privatefirewall has been reviewed by George Norman on 24 Feb 2010. Based on the user interface, features and complexity, Findmysoft has rated Privatefirewall 4 out of 5 stars, naming it Excellent