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Windows 7: Block Freeware to access the Internet

09 Mar 2010   #1

Windows Seven Ultimate
 
 
Block Freeware to access the Internet

There are a lot of Freeware for years not change to Shareware!
For strict security measures against this kind of software, I suggest to block it to access the Web.
For updates, you get them manually.
Simple idea that I practice long ago.
It's your choice.



Last edited by ridakash; 09 Mar 2010 at 10:43 AM..
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09 Mar 2010   #2

Windows 7 Professional x64
Rednecksville
 
 

What kind of software are you referring to?

What is the difference between freeware and shareware? What are the dangers?

Thanks for posting, anyway.
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09 Mar 2010   #3

W7-Enterprise + WS-2008 (Converted to Workstation)
 
 

hi !

"There are a lot of Freeware for years not spent in Shareware!"

what do you mean ?

what´s wrong with freeware ?

why block internet connection ?
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09 Mar 2010   #4

7 ultimate x64
Dubai, UAE
 
 

i think he means that there are a lot of freeware programs and there's no need to spend money on shareware :P but seriously .. wuttt?! :P
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09 Mar 2010   #5

windows 7 ultimate 64 bit,Windows 7 ultimate 32 bit,Windows XP sp3 home
 
 

Quote   Quote: Originally Posted by Jonathan_King View Post
What is the difference between freeware and shareware?
here......What Are Shareware, Trial Software, and Freeware? | CoffeeCup Software
and
Shareware - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

to be read at leisure
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09 Mar 2010   #6

Windows Seven Ultimate
 
 

Some Freeware are suspicious like Unlocker for exemple..
We don't know if they have connection with theire websites to communicate informations about users...
Excuse me for my bad english ..
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09 Mar 2010   #7

Windows 7 Professional x64
Rednecksville
 
 

I see. Well thanks for the warning.
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09 Mar 2010   #8

Win7 Home Premium 64x
 
 

I know Zone Alarm has the ability to check or uncheck each program's access to the net.... I dont know what other programs are available for this.
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09 Mar 2010   #9

Windows 7 Ultimate 32 bit
Orlando, Florida
 
 

PCTools Firewall & Comodo Firewall both do this..
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09 Mar 2010   #10

7 ultimate x64
Dubai, UAE
 
 

you can setup rules in windows firewall but ya .. i remember ZA was quite simple to use. comodo too has the function.
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