Someone reviewed v on Jul 5, 2022

Pros: 555

Cons: 555

Bottom Line: 555

Daemon.Pyrce reviewed v2017.9.0.8006 on Oct 8, 2017

Pros: - A dual-engine real-time scanner (homemade & Bit Defender).
- A cloud reputation network.
- A Behavior Blocker with anti-ransomware capabilities and a Windows Firewall fortification feature.
- A Web Filter to prevent access to malicious sites.
- A very reactive and professional customers support team.
- An emphasize toward privacy.

Cons: - On low-end machines, resources usage may be high, but can be improved via several settings options.

Bottom Line: One of the best antivirus solution for classic users or beginners, very easy to use, no bloat and fancy features.

Music4Ever reviewed v12.0.0.6828 on Oct 21, 2016

How it can be advertised as 'a none bloat' solution when the download is around 235 Meg against for example ESET @ 90 is beyond me. It also has high memory use, if none of these are an issue it may be the solution for you. I prefer lighter solutions & layed security.

@henri2398 - You either are employed by Emsisoft or have been bribed :-)

henri2398 reviewed v11.10.0.6563 on Sep 9, 2016

Yes, this is one of the anti-malware program that removes all types of malware program such as adware, browser hijackers, suspicious toolbars, add-ons, extensions, Trojans, spyware, viruses, etc. For complete review of Emsisoft Anti-malware program visit - https://www.pcthreatremo...tect-and-remove-malware

CyberDoc999 reviewed v9.0.0.4668 on Dec 4, 2014

this is way too bloated
on my I5 it just drained the speed

Steve1209 reviewed v9.0.0.4570 on Oct 15, 2014

Current V9 gets 5 stars, I highly recommend this software, the support is Excellent, the software has one of the highest ratings in detection, this is what everyone needs!

Music4Ever reviewed v8.1.0.40 on Feb 17, 2014

@sec:- I have 16 GIG of RAM on this PC & I'm one of the ones complaining, if you understood how MS Windows management works it's not as simple as having 16 GIG so I can do anything, Windows memory does not work that way.

It uses ridiculous amounts of memory & more importantly so it's unnecessary, it's also one of the most confusing & counterintuitive interfaces on an AV solution I've ever used and I've had Windows running since version 3.0 & used Emsisoft from it's very beginning, when it was A2 (squared) & it's not getting any better - There are far better solutions, Try Eset Smart Security for example along with Malwarebytes (get a lifetime licence while you still can).

sec reviewed v8.1.0.33 on Jan 1, 2014

I have been using both Emsisoft's Anti-Malware and their Online Armor Firewall for a few years now (3 to be exact). It is the only information security software I have needed for those 3 years. I don't understand how some can claim that it is a memory hog; but then again, I have more than 582mb of RAM on my machine (unlike the the ones complaining). The only thing Emsisoft can't control when it comes to installing malware is the operator. If you download something and Emsisoft pops-up a warning, quit ignoring them and it may work better for you! The anti-malware is only as good as the fingers controlling it via the keyboard. Look at all the antimalware awards Emsisoft has been getting lately...they can't all be wrong!

villandra reviewed v7.0.0.18 on Feb 27, 2013

I had no indication that this product stopped viruses from downloading onto my computer. The web site does not explicitly say that this product prevents known malware from downloading. Emisoft admits, uncharacterstically accurately, that once malware is on your machine more often than not it can't be removed.

Avast on the other hand blocks known malware from downloading. It's stopped alot of malware from downloading onto my machine and missed one that nothing could identify.

The Emisoft web site, which is filled with hype, never actually explicitly lists specifically what this product does and does not do.

I caught the program using a full 500,000 M of RAM. That is way too much, and would hang any computer more than a couple of years old.

The company uses scare tactics. For instance, a prominently displayed article on the web site claims that ransomware will infect even your backup drives, and there won't be anything you can do. Other IT experts are saying that while Ransomware exists adn can do that it is rare and not much of a threat. It's also unclear how Emisoft would prevent ransomware since it doesn't stop malware from downloading. The theme of Emisoft's current newsletter is their claim that NBC's web sites are infected with malware.

Emisoft Antimalware costs twice as much as most other antivirus software, and you have to buy a second product for sandboxing, which Avast's standard price product includes.

Music4Ever reviewed v7.0.0.18 on Feb 3, 2013

Out of interest & because I've just done a C:\ image I installed this program to see if it was more intuitive, less complicated (I don't mind complicated if it's necessary) & to see if Emsisoft had managed to fix the slowdown on this fast muticore PC.

The result over the last hour is: - It's still takes an age to setup, it still is unnecessarily complicated & still locks this PC up while scanning & does slow it down when running in the background (iTunes running in the foreground slows a PC down less) What do you expect for a program over 200 MEG in size though?

Mbam wipes the floor with it, now imaging back to remove every byte of this garbage, & I won't be trying it again and have tried it off & on since it was A2.

Remax reviewed v7.0.0.12 on Oct 21, 2012

It's OK. But it seems to have too many false positives for my taste. :(

Steve1209 reviewed v6.6.0.4 on Jul 31, 2012

Hi,

This is a nice piece of software. Anti-virus/Anti-malware all in 1 package. $40 is the price but they have many license specials for way less. It took me a while to get all the setting tweaked to my machine but when they are right, EAM blocks many bad things and is very intuitive, is updated many many times a day and runs just fine with other A/V & A/M software on the same system.

Music4Ever reviewed v6.6.0.1 on Jun 18, 2012

I'm sorry but this does slow any PC down, way overly complicated, glad to see the back of it - The worst pay for anti-malware in the entire world ~ And I have oodles of RAM & a very fast PC ~ (when Emsisoft isn't installed anyway)

I would say they have lost the plot but to be honest they never had it to start with ~ And I have a full license for Emsisoft that remains unused for the reasons above ~ Very expensive also - Nuff said?

borisf98 reviewed v5.0.0.1097 on Mar 12, 2012

No free version. period. Even if you try do download "Free Version", it is still a 30 day trial. Piece of crap.

CyberDoc999 reviewed v6.0.0.57 on Feb 7, 2012

Tons of False positives
Slow
need I say more?

HeilNizar reviewed v6.0.0.42 on Oct 21, 2011

-False positives all the way.
-Big, huge.
-Not portable.

Malwarebytes is the best one around for the moment.

operamail reviewed v6.0.0.40 on Oct 8, 2011

V 6.0 is great. It's faster and uses less system resources than before. Also I like the new GUI.

niknetpc reviewed v6.0.0.35 Beta on Sep 24, 2011

What are you talking about? EAM works very fast on modern PC,if you feel slow just upgrade you old fashioned mashine running 512 Mb of RAM and don't worry about it.

emanon reviewed v5.0.0.1097 on Jul 6, 2011

free firewall_hips i have tried them all............. Online Armor is the best, It installs like a breeze ........ very easy to configure,it can even restrict anybody from messing with the control panel and many more ...... so far with Online Armor Free, Ninja Pendisk, Trust no Exe ..... yes!!! no Antivirus in my pc, ( Intel Celeron, 2.26 Ghz., 64 mb built - in video, 512 RAM ).
all my virus scanners says its clean

Input Overload reviewed v5.1.0.15 on Jun 9, 2011

Can you say no problems & a much improved product, I've run all the beta's without any problems.

Sativarg reviewed v5.0.0.1097 on May 21, 2011

# Limitations = Yes - 30 day timeout

I thought applications listed as freeware did not have such limitations

A fee version is available...
Download Online Armor Free Personal Firewall
$ Online Banking Mode-$
$Antivirus and Antimalware$
$Rootkit Scanner
* Kernel Mode Security
* Manual Updates
* Web Shield
$ File/Registry Shield$
$Phishing Filter$
* Execution Protection
* Termination Protection
* Limited Autostart Protection
* Standard Mode Firewall
* Standard Mode
$ Advanced Mode$
* Keylogger Detection
* Import/Export Settings
* Tamper Protection
$DNS Spoofing Protection$
$Support$
* Script/Worm protection
* Program Guard

*Free
$Payed$

arcita reviewed v5.0.0.1097 on Apr 10, 2011

Using v. 5.0.0.1097 and pleased thus far. Used the advanced install, which was straightforward. The interface is clean enough, though better integration with the Windows 7 api would be nice. Having said that, the free edition provides plenty of useful information quickly, and has not hassled me with popups or pleas to purchase upgrades... yet. Uses approx. 15 GB RAM at system idle on my machine.

CyberDoc999 reviewed v5.0.0.1097 on Apr 10, 2011

Pfurri is the only brainless one around here
what kind of name is Pfurri ...... better yet give me your IP address
I will test your firewall for you
you do need a fast computer for this program!

Pfurri reviewed v5.0.0.1097 on Apr 6, 2011

Not perfect, but ... and another "brainless comment" of CyberDoc999 !!!

CyberDoc999 reviewed v5.0.0.1050 RC on Apr 3, 2011

Lets see 4 gigs of RAM and
a quad core
and a clean install
yes it slows down my computer
way too much
Comodo is way better

grimbles reviewed v5.0.0.1050 RC on Mar 31, 2011

WOW...so many complaints.

*It does not slow the computer unduly - If your computer has slowed after installing this, you must have already been running close to the limit of your RAM

*It is not overly talkative - Default settings produce very minimal pop-ups. Higher settings will [of course] create more messages.

One of the very best...and it's free!!

E.T reviewed v4.5.0.233 on Aug 28, 2010

Online Armor Free

- Installed need email address & internet conection. You cant installed without that. :(
- Startup is very slow...
- No Sandbox feature !? (Comodo does have)
- Autorun Protection Limited ! why?
- No mail shield/Protection ! (Every free firewall does have this)

BlackDragon64 reviewed v4.5.0.233 on Aug 25, 2010

I have been using this firewall for about the past 4 versions.
I dumped Comodo because it was WAY too bloated.
I personally CANNOT see why all thses people are complaining about this program "slowing their computer and internet down". I have an OLD machine (AMD K6(2)-450MHz with 384MB RAM, an old 16MB video card, and Windows XP with SP2 (cannot use SP3 it caused issues)).
So if this program would slow down a computer I would DEFINITELY notice it, AND IT DOES NOT SLOW IT DOWN AT ALL. PERIOD.
Personally I think it is their LACK of config'ing it right or some other software that does not play nice with it.
This program works like a CHAMP on my system.

CyberDoc999 reviewed v5.0.0.68 on Aug 12, 2010

can you say false positives?

niknetpc reviewed v5.0.0.64 on Jul 19, 2010

Works perfectly for me! I don't know what bottom guys is talking about,no false positives,no crashes,perfect detection.Also works with any existing antivirus give extra protection layer,use Immunet 2nd,but v2 is sucks,back to EAM

jorgosch reviewed v4.0.0.45 on Jul 7, 2010

Made my system slow and unstable. Like the filter-by-country feature.

ecvogel reviewed v5.0.0.60 on Jun 23, 2010

4.5 detects more things than this. Run 4.5, then run 5 and 5 does not find it.

drfung reviewed v4.0.0.44 on Jun 17, 2010

I'm not seeing all the high CPU utilization mentioned here.
I removed CIS because of the bloat/impact of late and moved over to OA because of the high ratings. I DID take the time up front to configure it correctly. The initial learning phase for things like unregistered "portable" apps on the system is minimal if you answer the questions correctly.

shroom reviewed v4.0.0.44 on Jun 16, 2010

Even Windows UAC is less annoying.

Sammo reviewed v5.0.0.49 on May 20, 2010

It was hard to actually evaluate this software because it completely blocked my web browsers from accessing the internet. In all fairness they do tell you not to run it along with any other security apps, but I tried with the guard disabled and still had no luck. I also find it to be really heavy handed on system resources and updates take way too long.

McAleck reviewed v4.0.0.44 on Apr 29, 2010

Totally agree with CyberDoc999. Slowed my PC and my internet connection

CyberDoc999 reviewed v4.0.0.44 on Apr 27, 2010

who cares what is scores when it slows your system to a crawl...

bellgamin reviewed v4.0.0.44 on Apr 22, 2010

1- Online Armor free (OA) always scores in the very highest tier in firewall tests such as the recent one done by Matousec.

2- OA provides double protection because it is a combined firewall + HIPS (Host-based Intrusion Prevention System).

3- A superb feature of OA is that it enables a user to remain as Admin User while being able to easily run any application as a Limited User simply by clicking OA's "Run Safer" option...

4-- A good example of why OA's Run Safer is needed is the W32.Beagle.AV@mm worm, which gains admission via your email application. Amongst the many BAD things this worm does, all of which require Admin rights, are:

* Creating files in the system32 directory.
* Terminating various processes.
* Downloading and writing files to the system32 directory.
* Deleting certain registry values in HKLM.

4a- All these BAD actions will totally fail if you are using OA's Run Safer to run your email application.

4b- When running ANY application under Run Safer, that application can do NO substantial harm to your computer even if that application is a malware.

5- Also, OA is VERY effective in blocking all forms of keyloggers (key capturers, clipboard copiers, screen capturers, etc). You can test this yourself by using a test such as...
Security Test tool at bottom center of the web page.

6- OA uses less system resources (CPU, I/O, etc) than most other firewall+HIPS applications. A plain firewall (no HIPS) will run lighter than OA, but will not give anywhere near to the same level of protection as is provided by OA.

YStevaert reviewed v4.0.0.14 on Dec 31, 2009

Horrible piece of junk is actually too friendly to call this dump of horribly programmed crashing dump of CPU cycling eating trash.

CyberDoc999 reviewed v4.0.0.14 on Dec 26, 2009

If you enjoy a very slow computer install this
my specs
3 ghz dual core
3 gigs ram

emanresU deriseD reviewed v4.5.0.27 on Dec 11, 2009

At first I was pretty impressed with this product, but then I needed assistance, and found that paid customers are completely IGNORED in the forum* and through the official support channels. Repeated begging for a reply does no good; once your payment clears, they couldn't give a damn.

* I'm discounting replies from incoherent and unofficial little forum helpers who waste your time without really providing help.

Lsavagejt reviewed v4.0.0.14 Beta on Nov 25, 2009

I tried the paid version a couple of iterations back. BSOD so what's the point? Still have the license but I switched back to COMODO. No probs.

Djuzan Belic reviewed v3.5.0.49 on Oct 17, 2009

All lies and bulls***.
No freeware at all but NAGWARE.

CyberDoc999 reviewed v3.5.0.49 on Oct 6, 2009

you are not testing your software firewall with Shields Up.... you are testing your hardware firewall
and yes 99.9% of everyone has a hardware firewall.....
a software firewall is only good for almost nothing

Sammo reviewed v3.5.0.32 on Sep 21, 2009

This is the best free firewall. The new version now fully protects from keyloggers. It gets 99% 10+ from the Matousec tests even though the latest results are yet to be posted - http://www.matousec.com/...y-challenge/results.php

jono7777 reviewed v3.0.0.190 on Jul 29, 2009

I recently installed Online Armor Free Edition. I had read the blurb, and given it came out 4th in a test of both PAID and free firewalls, outperformed Zone Alarm Free by a good margin and was allegedly light on resources, it seemed like a good plan to at least try it.

Firstly, it was easy enough to install. I didn't mess about and just went for recommended install, and it was on. It asked me about outgoing programs at first - I clicked on ' allow / trust ' etc each time, and that was it.

I gave it a quick blast on Shields Up and no problems, fully stealthed etc. It is certainly lighter than ZA and Comodo. I don't get any reminders now as it knows what is a goodie and that's the end of the story. All in all, the whole procedure has been a doddle and I'm pretty pleased that I went over to it. My reasoning is that if I can have a good firewall that offers better protection than ZA, is lighter and also free, then it's a no brainer. I tried Comodo and it was just too intrusive for my liking and slowed things down irritatingly. Who needs that for maybe a very slim protection advantage?
So far, I'm absolutely satisfied. I had Kaspersky firewall a while ago, along with the anti virus, but while it was a decent program, the whole Kaspersky thing is just a little too highly strung for me.

I'm happy with this nice n easy, light, yet powerful and very well respected firewall, and the fact that it's free is even more praiseworthy.

Jtaylor83 reviewed v3.0.0.190 on Jun 28, 2009

I had it for over 3 months and it was all buggy. It was time to get rid of it and I have to wait for avast! 5 to come out which supposed to have a very good firewall bundled with the antivirus and I hope avast! 5's firewall is better than this junk.

It blocked some of the windows drivers, the Registry Console, and the some of the components for Internet Explorer.

This is not a recommended firewall to try out people.

switchau reviewed v3.0.0.190 on May 20, 2009

// Daily reader, unregistered until now. I have gone through registration just to leave my feedback //

> Utter rubbish. Slow, painful, cripples network. <

I have used ZA, KPF, Sunbelt, IPTables on various distros :P, even Windows firewall. None of those came close to network crippling ability of OA. With OA you also get compulsory advertisement, logos God knows where and what for. Also, like someone wise said before me, free version is so so crippled that it is pointless to use. 'Standard' Firewall is seriously useless. I would consider using Windows SP2 Firewall instead of this one. Look around there are not many >free< good firewall so choose from but there is a choice. On the other hand, if you are bored, and have noting better to do install OA and have a go... I did, would I repeat the experience ? No. Would I recommend it to anyone after using it?, NO.

alnjk reviewed v3.0.0.190 on Mar 4, 2009

Couldn't agree with LenG more!

LenG reviewed v3.0.0.190 on Jan 31, 2009

WHAT A P.O.S.! For gods sake, don't get 3.0.0.190! It crashes and causes endless misery! Stay with an earlier version until this poor thing is fixed.

Undesired Username reviewed v4.0.0.61 on Dec 11, 2008

From December 10-14 (claimed), you can get 1 year for $5 USD:

http://www.emsisoft.com/en/order/5

But read this first:

http://www.pcmag.com/art...2/0,2817,2334421,00.asp

This product sucks at detection, is useless for cleaning, and can destroy your system and your sanity with its false positives.

robmanic44 reviewed v3.0.0.190 on Dec 8, 2008

I use the combination of a hardware firewall with NOD32. Nothing is impregnable, but this combo comes close.

I don't have much faith in personal firewalls.

ailef reviewed v3.0.0.190 on Dec 7, 2008

this firewall got a very good HIPS protection,
the prob is that it has no flood protection, the UI is bad, by flooding it i crash this product in 3-4 sec, the FW crashes and the system is no more stable, the FW records all that happens and with a high speed flood the UI froze in notime.
people at tallemu should fix this prob that is present for longtime now.
comodo is definetly the best product available to protect your machine.

Joseph A reviewed v3.0.0.190 on Dec 7, 2008

The download file for this software, with size=13,050KB, refers to "Online Armor Personal Firewall v3 (Trial Version)", NOT to "Online Armor Personal Firewall (Free edition)".

You can confirm this at http://www.tallemu.com/downloads.html

The right URL for downloading the true free edition is
http://dl1.online-armor....ineArmor_Setup_Free.exe
and the file size is 12,874KB = 12.57MB.

I have already informed FileForum about this and they will probably correct it soon.

See a comparison of several firewalls at http://www.matousec.com/...l-challenge/results.php

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EDIT (Dec. 8): The Fileforum people already replaced the program file by the correct one. Thanks!

kaminariko reviewed v3.0.0.190 on Dec 7, 2008

Definitely one of the top three software firewalls out there.

It has a much smaller resource footprint than Comodo, and has a balanced approach to security vs. convenience. Other firewalls have a tendency to be either user-friendly and inflexible, or they're often unwieldy in their micromanagement of system events.

After using several different solutions over the years, I actually purchased the pro version of this one, even though, at present, there are two other popular ones that do the job adequately and are free.

Right now, this one is the best, in my opinion. Whether that's still true this time next year is anyone's guess.

morrig reviewed v3.0.0.190 on Dec 6, 2008

Do not no why all those saying it's a resource hog,I installed after using Comodo firewall,and it is definitely lighter.

catchpole reviewed v3.0.0.190 on Dec 6, 2008

it is lightweight, maybe previous "commenters" should check their PCs

Beasley66 reviewed v3.0.0.190 on Dec 5, 2008

This tool is created by idiots.
13 Magebytes of bugs and other crap code, plus
the interface is slow as hell, and so is your system when it is installed.

Also, ready yourself cause the first (and not last) BSOD is just some hours away.

gnovak1 reviewed v3.0.0.190 on Dec 5, 2008

An exellent firewall & HIPS!
Bytheway, definetly not for idiots!

Young Boys Bern reviewed v3.0.0.190 on Dec 5, 2008

countless bugs, makes your system slow as a snail, irritating dump popups, authors are paying reviewers for getting a good score, etc...

Cris3 reviewed v4.0.0.61 on Nov 22, 2008

If you need a thorough scanner, this one does the trick. It is quite an aggressive program so is good for locking down your system.

I have to white list many of the cookies it finds to keep it from interrupting some of my installed programs.

bellgamin reviewed v4.0.0.61 on Nov 20, 2008

This security program includes 2 scanners, concurrently with 4 vital components:
(1) Ikarus - a top tier antivirus engine and signatures
(2) Mamutu - a superb behavior blocker HIPS (Host-based Intrusion Prevention System)
(3) A-squared's anti-malware engine and signatures
(4) HiJack Free - a system analysis tool to detect and remove HiJackers, Spyware, Adware, and Worms

This app is vigorously maintained. Signatures are updated multiple times daily. Stable. Light footprint. Scans real-time with options for full scans on-demand as well as right-click scans of specified files or folders. Excellent protection. Highly recommended.

PagingDrLeoMarvin reviewed v4.0.0.60 on Nov 11, 2008

okay

The_Blinded reviewed v4.0.0.50 on Oct 7, 2008

Il miglior braccio destro di antivirus e firewall, compatibile con qualunque sistema di protezione.

Jarrah reviewed v2.1.0.131 on May 31, 2008

After I installed the program and rebooted, my wireless network card could not get an IP address. After closing the firewall, Network Places announced that it had lost my network cards, and then froze.

Rebooting didn't fix the problem, but uninstalling did!

reddy.shyam reviewed v2.1.0.131 on Apr 23, 2008

Previous version (2.1.0.130) was unstable but this one (2.1.0.131) seems to be ok to me. All in all a good firewall freeware.

leofelix reviewed v3.5.0.22 on Apr 21, 2008

Very good software, easy to install and user friendly.
Real time module offers an almost perfect protection.
You can choose among 4 different kinds of scanning modes.
Be aware of some false positive detection, you can anyway ask for help to emsisoft support

pjafrombbay reviewed v2.1.0.130 on Apr 16, 2008

Madmike said: "The Free Edition does not contain all of the Online Armor features." -- That's because it's the free version Madmike! I am using it and have been for some time. I find it much better than the paid versions of Zonealarm and Kerio (both of which I have paid for and used). I really should up-grade to the paid version of Online Armour.

Regards,
Peter

madmike reviewed v2.1.0.130 on Apr 16, 2008

The Free Edition does not contain all of the Online Armor features.Says it all really.. Its not a bad , but better alternatives exist, this is not the finished product by far.

Flemens reviewed v2.1.0.130 on Apr 15, 2008

I wont give it a 5 rating until Vista version arrives and has been proven to work without problems there.

It is a really good software. Firewall is easy and creates allowed rules on the fly, no need for micro managment. If you dont like the HIPS feature you can turn it off (HIPS can be annoying)

Online Armor hs suffered from BSOD´s on some machines, but the developer says they have identified the problem and should be fixed by now.

I have used it on my XP machine, but have now migrated to Vista so I am anxiously waiting for the Vista version which is in beta stage afaik.

SELonBN reviewed v2.1.0.130 on Apr 15, 2008

This is a nice product. I'm currently using it and COMODO trying to pick the better. I've used ZoneAlarm for years, but only bought when it went on sale - it hasn't, so I'm off to the freebies as much as ZA never failed me. My first impression is nothing but positive. BTW, when links don't work, I find I can usually go to the home page and dig down. Here's the link to v2.1.0.130: www.tallemu.com/free-fir...rotection-software.html

Bouvier reviewed v2.1.0.130 on Apr 15, 2008

Too many bugs and too slow.

Winkler reviewed v2.1.0.127 on Apr 11, 2008

used to be great but no firewall on latest free version.

reddy.shyam reviewed v2.1.0.127 on Apr 11, 2008

Have to agree with the reviewer below. This is no good, offering free version and not giving out latest version even after its public. I couldnot find a single source to download latest free version. I guess it wont be out for a while. Bad strategy.

leofelix reviewed v2.1.0.127 on Apr 9, 2008

would you please link to the last version?

I've just downloaded ver. 2.1.0.119 not 2.1.0.127.
Thanks

ailef reviewed v2.1.0.119 on Apr 7, 2008

follow the evolution of this firewall people, cause very very soon, it will be one of the best firewall on the market.
so stay tuned for next releases that will bring it to the top.

leofelix reviewed v2.1.0.119 on Apr 3, 2008

Very nice firewall..
but please take a look to the download link, it's not the cortect one. In facts it point to the trial version not to the free version.
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Sorry for my poor english

poisonu reviewed v2.1.0.112 on Mar 14, 2008

A good product worth watching to see how it develops...

tipstir reviewed v2.1.0.31 on Dec 31, 2007

There was a review done by matousec and all their leak test an etc.. This free verson of online armor passed 9625 scored 100% excellent matched by Outpost Firewall Pro. But since Online Armor is for free I'll stick with it.

I know if you have a lot of stuff in your system tray or on the PC it's going to take a while for it to see what you have installed. So 3 reboots and you'll all set.

I was using Armor2net for years now but it had scored 500 and below poor meaning it didn't pass any of the test. Armor2net kept crashing a lot and if you login as a different user it crashes like big time.

So far Online Armor works on Wireless Laptops which I have tested it first now on Wired Desktop so far so good.

I was using Comodo Firewall Pro but I find that sluggish and it blocks TCP connections when I already created a rule for the item to allow. Also it blocked all my system tray items just like Zone Alarm for free does.

leland reviewed v2.1.0.31 on Nov 28, 2007

Online Armor Free edition is an excellent free firewall with many additional capabilities. It only really lacks the most advanced features which they reserve for paying customers, I can understand that. It also includes HIPS and a process guard capability to keep unwanted programs from running. After trying Sunbelt Kerio personal firewall I consider this a great step up. For a more in depth review look at matousec.com. Thanks for the excellent product.

Papa Lazarou reviewed v2.1.0.31 on Nov 22, 2007

Only problem I had was that after downloading the free trial from their own website it installed o.k. but wouldn't activate without a license key ! I thought it was supposed to be an evaluation ! anyhow , after a quick google I found a (legitimate)key no. on another download site , a bit of 'copy & paste' and the thing flew into action , getting all my trusted startups & applications listed at first to save hassling later .I'm impressed so far and after five days had no problems whatsoever , just a shame thy can't provide an activation key on their site.

DanielCarver reviewed v2.1.0.31 on Nov 20, 2007

i have this on my other PC, works fine and fast. I don't understand all b****in going on here.

anomoly reviewed v2.1.0.31 on Nov 19, 2007

I STILL have to restore my MBR in order to get my pc to boot AT ALL with version 2.1.0.31.
As far as 'run safer' that can be done for free with dropmyrights.exe but is nice when u don't have to create a short to do so.
Just uninstalled comodo's latest pile of steaming garbage and will never use them again no matta what!

U don't understand!? what the f*** does I had to restore my mbr mean to you? As if everyone can easily do this. dumba**

I am using it now and hope that they will fix the boot problem but since I figured it out and am using it, I hope it actually is an updated version from the last which confused aps that were running with aps that weren't.

bobad reviewed v2.1.0.31 on Nov 19, 2007

Pay no attention to the screenshot, because this program is seriously crippled. The free version is so crippled, it's not really worth the download. This program is plastered all over the web misrepresenting all kinds of great features for the free version. Close examination shows that only about 10% of the features are active in the free version. Crippled programs are OK, but the product description should list only the active features, not all the features found only on the expensive commercial version of Online Armor. Still, it gets 2 points because it looks great, and would be easy to use if you ever decided to buy it.

constable56 reviewed v2.1.0.23 on Nov 7, 2007

Simply fantastic. Even the free version passes all known leak tests right out of the box. Support is superb at the Online Armor forums.

Programs have an option to "run safer". This enables you to run with limited rights on vulnerable software. Alone, this feature would eliminate the vast majority of infection.

The pay version obviously offers more features. My personal favorite is the ability to import blocklists like from Bluetack.

Nevertheless, the free version is more powerful than the vast majority of pay firewalls on the market.

If you don't at least try this software, you are missing an opportunity to significantly increase your computers security.

frgrif reviewed v2.1.0.23 on Nov 6, 2007

Online Armor is very impressive. I use the pay version because I like Advanced Mode. OA is very stable and has great security. System doesn't get slowed down by running OA either, unlike a lot of other firewalls I've tried.

anomoly reviewed v2.1.0.23 on Nov 5, 2007

After allowing ALL to run and booting this junk refused to allow explorer to run. I tried to manually run explorer.exe and I could not.
I had to use my backup image (driveimage xml) to restore my pc to it's working bootable state-lol.
amd cpu on a static ip using a hosts file with dns service disabled (for this reason).
why can't we give a negative review such as -5?
I find it hard to believe dns service disabled would do this but it is not the only service I disabled and no other FW has ever done this. ?
The free ed is lame as it has options that are disabled.
Use at your own risk!
love the spam screenshot-not

TouchuvGrey reviewed v2.1.0.18 on Nov 4, 2007

Online Armor is a very easy to use and very powerful defense against even the nastiest of malware. Most of the protective functions are now in the kernal making them very well protected indeed. Matousec scored the firewall 9625 points ( 100%) out of the box with default settings. The GUI is quite intuitive and easy to understand. Pop ups are minimal and very clearly written. I think it is an excellent product and highly recommend it.( Disclosure; i am a member of the OA Beta Test Team [unpaid] )

Mike

hell0 reviewed v2.1.0.18 on Oct 24, 2007

Im glad they released a free version of OA 2. Its makes for a easy firewall but it also has its strong HIPS features. Excellent freeware program.

stopbuggingme reviewed v1.1.0.616 on Sep 8, 2006

Online Armor was alright when it first came out. All the 'promises' make it sound like the ultimate software. But development is so slow and the irritating online license activation/reset totally put me off. Been > 1 year since I bought it. sighs totally disappointed.

What's worse is that 'bashing of a fellow country product' is allowed in their forums. My respect/support of your product is totally gone.

debugged reviewed v1.1.0.616 on Jun 20, 2006

Funny that someone would say "OA is a Host-based Internet Security Program (HIPS)". First of all, if that description were right, it would be a "HISP", not a "HIPS". Secondly, it is a HIPS, and HIPS stands for host-based intrustion prevention system ... and nothing else.

Online Armor is OK, but there are better HIPS out there.

bellgamin reviewed v1.1.0.502 on Nov 17, 2005

Online Armor (OA) is rated tops at Wilders Security forums by ITs & other qualified testers who have actually used it from early beta until current version.

OA is a Host-based Internet Security Program (HIPS). It: (1) maintains security of files, (2) functions as an application firewall, (3) defends against internet malware, (4) protects the users HOSTS file, (5 etc) plus many other critical security functions.

OA's protection is behavior-based, so it is not dependent on signatures. Thus, OA will protect you even against brand new malware for which signatures do not yet exist.

OA is stringently maintained in a current status. It has its own support forum, plus one of its key programmers fully participates in Wilders & other security forums.

I HIGHLY recommend this superb program.

Aprazeth reviewed v1.1.0.180 on Aug 25, 2005

Really weird how the 2 first reviews can be writting in such similar ways and both rate the product so highly o_O

Must be my paranoia... In any case, the programs seems to run fine so far :) Not too impressed with it, but it's ok.

ReGen reviewed v1.1.0.152 on Aug 25, 2005

Online Armor is a very easy program to use with a lot of hidden strength.
They seem to have designed the program from the ground up with the average PC user in mind, making it very suitable to run on a shared family PC.

Online Armor pops up warnings about every unrecognised file that tries to run on your PC. It also recognises programs that have changed. (Online Armor comes with a white list of programs so only unrecognised programs will cause a warning to appear). You then get the choice to allow or block.

It has the ability to track new files and registry entries during a program installation so if a younger family member still somehow manages to install something they shouldn’t, you can safely remove it in your own time.

OA will also warn you if fake emails are received proposing to be from your bank (and actually mark the email as dangerous) so as you know not to open any of the links contained within.

It will also keep an eye on internet use to prevent unwanted actions taking effect on your computer.

The support is excellent from the TallEmu staff, with replies in Forums or emails arriving extremely quickly.

siliconman01 reviewed v1.1.0.152 on Aug 24, 2005

This innovative, new approach to protecting our systems from the Internet criminals lurking around waiting to find a sucker is a great addition to the security portfolio.

Its engine is kernel based at the lowest level giving it prevention capabilities instead of signature based. It has a great LiveUpdate that updates the program version automatically as well as any new data furnished by Tall EMU.

The program has just been brought on the market by Tall EMU in Australia and in certain areas is still evolving in its capabilities and protection.

The user interface is straight forward. The program GUI is designed for simplicistic installation/setup/use for the computer novice.

Customer support is outstanding with a dedicated forum on the Tall EMU servers and also a lot of activity in the Wilderssecurity forum. Customer concerns and recommendations are encouraged and promptly responded to and integrated when practical and conducive to the design scheme of Online-Armor.

Well worth the initial licensing fee which also includes 1 years support.