File Details |
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| File Size | 1.9 MB |
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| License | Open Source |
| Operating System | Windows 2000/9x/Server 2003/Server 2008/Vista/XP |
| Date Added | June 2, 2007 |
| Total Downloads | 26,952 |
| Publisher | Phoenix Labs |
| Homepage | PeerGuardian |
Publisher's Description
PeerGuardian is a premier IP blocker for Windows. With features like support for multiple lists, a list editor, automatic updates, and blocking all of IPv4 (TCP, UDP, ICMP, etc), it is the safest and easiest way to protect your privacy on P2P. Plus, by integrating with Blocklist.org lists are built custom just for you.
Latest Reviews
gadean reviewed v2.0 RC1 Test 2 on Jun 5, 2007
Looks promising. I gave up hope with Vista support since it appeared that this project had been abandoned. I'm very happy to see that it's still alive and well!
This build causes my 2.8Ghz Intel HT CPU to periodically spike which causes my pc to freeze up - especially when running bittorrent. I do hope to see further optimizations before this is finalized but nonetheless I am very satisfied so I will rate this a 5.
DJHasis reviewed v2.0 RC1 Test 2 on Jun 5, 2007
The link is dead but here is a proper link for the installer http://phrosty.phoenixla...rc1/pg2-rc1-test2-2.exe
This version is less buggy then the previous was so I'm giving this 5.
EMkaEL reviewed v2.0 RC1 Test 2 on Jun 4, 2007
ok kids.. remember:
This is not the final version of RC1. This is an initial testing release only. Things are broken. Please do not release any new build to download or news sites!
http://phrosty.phoenixlabs.org/pg2-rc1/
EMkaEL reviewed v2.0 Beta 6c on Feb 15, 2007
DONT use the new version if you have w2k or 9x!
its not working!
its only working on Xp or 2003 right now.
dont know about vista..
ksponge reviewed v2.0 Beta 6c on Feb 15, 2007
@VikingBlade They can report as many IP's as they want to, it makes no difference if you don't upload to them. Plain and simple. So I'm not sure what the point of your comment is.
matt2971 reviewed v2.0 Beta 6c on Feb 15, 2007
Yep, this is just an IP address blocker basically, and is not a replacement for a firewall. However, it does wjhat it's meant to do with minimum fuss, small CPU and memory footprints, and updates any number of lists automatically. You just install it and leave it - no finding up-to-date lists and importing them into P2P apps or firewalls.
I agree it's odd when Beta News hosts a version that is not available on the official site; but it's not the first product I've seen this happen for. It's no reason to be alarmist. If you're unsure just check with this site's admins or with the Peerguardian's. In this case everything is fine...
http://forums.phoenixlab...69cdbe9a9d1&t=13237
As the forum says, it's mainly bug fixes, including the one I had where there was a delay in PG2 shutting down when closing down Windows without closing the application first. :-)
Aires reviewed v2.0 Beta 6c on Feb 15, 2007
It appears to be slightly buggy so I'll improve my rating but can't give it as good a rating as I'd like to.
VikingBlade reviewed v2.0 Beta 6c on Feb 15, 2007
I suppose with the advent of companies like BayTSP now reporting IPs of anyone in a bittorrent swarm without connecting to each user, I can't say PG is that effective anymore.
CyberHawk reviewed v2.0 Beta 6c on Feb 15, 2007
People seem to be comparing this to a firewall, when its clearly not even close to being one, nor does the developer describe it as such. Its an IP blocker, particularly useful when using P2P software. I have a router, but I'm hardly going to enter 10s of millions of IPs to block the connection
Great piece of software, but this version was released back in 2005
roj reviewed v2.0 Beta 6c on Feb 15, 2007
This garbage found its way on to my kid's machine because it was bundled with something he pulled down (likely a VB toolkit). As such, that makes it MALWARE. You want IPs blocked? Get a decent router and learn how to configure it. If you want the wimpy man's solution, get a software firewall (might I recommend the freeware Komodo) *and learn how to use it*. They're pretty much point and click these days - an idiot could use them.
Don't get this garbage.
ONE star for unwanted malware.
gadean reviewed v2.0 RC1 Test 2 on Jun 5, 2007
Looks promising. I gave up hope with Vista support since it appeared that this project had been abandoned. I'm very happy to see that it's still alive and well!
This build causes my 2.8Ghz Intel HT CPU to periodically spike which causes my pc to freeze up - especially when running bittorrent. I do hope to see further optimizations before this is finalized but nonetheless I am very satisfied so I will rate this a 5.
DJHasis reviewed v2.0 RC1 Test 2 on Jun 5, 2007
The link is dead but here is a proper link for the installer http://phrosty.phoenixla...rc1/pg2-rc1-test2-2.exe
This version is less buggy then the previous was so I'm giving this 5.
EMkaEL reviewed v2.0 RC1 Test 2 on Jun 4, 2007
ok kids.. remember:
This is not the final version of RC1. This is an initial testing release only. Things are broken. Please do not release any new build to download or news sites!
http://phrosty.phoenixlabs.org/pg2-rc1/
EMkaEL reviewed v2.0 Beta 6c on Feb 15, 2007
DONT use the new version if you have w2k or 9x!
its not working!
its only working on Xp or 2003 right now.
dont know about vista..
ksponge reviewed v2.0 Beta 6c on Feb 15, 2007
@VikingBlade They can report as many IP's as they want to, it makes no difference if you don't upload to them. Plain and simple. So I'm not sure what the point of your comment is.
matt2971 reviewed v2.0 Beta 6c on Feb 15, 2007
Yep, this is just an IP address blocker basically, and is not a replacement for a firewall. However, it does wjhat it's meant to do with minimum fuss, small CPU and memory footprints, and updates any number of lists automatically. You just install it and leave it - no finding up-to-date lists and importing them into P2P apps or firewalls.
I agree it's odd when Beta News hosts a version that is not available on the official site; but it's not the first product I've seen this happen for. It's no reason to be alarmist. If you're unsure just check with this site's admins or with the Peerguardian's. In this case everything is fine...
http://forums.phoenixlab...69cdbe9a9d1&t=13237
As the forum says, it's mainly bug fixes, including the one I had where there was a delay in PG2 shutting down when closing down Windows without closing the application first. :-)
Aires reviewed v2.0 Beta 6c on Feb 15, 2007
It appears to be slightly buggy so I'll improve my rating but can't give it as good a rating as I'd like to.
VikingBlade reviewed v2.0 Beta 6c on Feb 15, 2007
I suppose with the advent of companies like BayTSP now reporting IPs of anyone in a bittorrent swarm without connecting to each user, I can't say PG is that effective anymore.
CyberHawk reviewed v2.0 Beta 6c on Feb 15, 2007
People seem to be comparing this to a firewall, when its clearly not even close to being one, nor does the developer describe it as such. Its an IP blocker, particularly useful when using P2P software. I have a router, but I'm hardly going to enter 10s of millions of IPs to block the connection
Great piece of software, but this version was released back in 2005
roj reviewed v2.0 Beta 6c on Feb 15, 2007
This garbage found its way on to my kid's machine because it was bundled with something he pulled down (likely a VB toolkit). As such, that makes it MALWARE. You want IPs blocked? Get a decent router and learn how to configure it. If you want the wimpy man's solution, get a software firewall (might I recommend the freeware Komodo) *and learn how to use it*. They're pretty much point and click these days - an idiot could use them.
Don't get this garbage.
ONE star for unwanted malware.
Blue Joker reviewed v2.0 Beta 6c on Feb 15, 2007
the program can be fine ,
but it's useless in any point of view you would consider it .
Better to use ipfilter feature for importing list
into p2p applications that allow it.
jk- reviewed v2.0 Beta 6c on Feb 15, 2007
This program has gotten alot better since last I tried it a year or two ago. Very little cpu/mem usage now. If you use gnutella, bittorrent, or any p2p app then you should definetly be using this.
clifton reviewed v2.0 Beta 6c on Feb 14, 2007
I have used PeerGuardian for about 2 years now. My downloads are definately faster. I have absolutely no reduction in bandwidth and I have never been blocked from viewing any website. This program is a must for any serious p2p.