Security Software Review: Horizon Datasys Drive Vaccine

Miles · 01-17-2006, 03:50 PM

Reviewer: Terry Reynolds

Excerpt: "Modern operating systems like Windows NT/2000/XT are increasingly vulnerable to damage due to unwanted changes to the system areas. Serious system problems can result from system changes made by poorly designed application software, user mistakes, or viruses and other malware. The cumulative effects of normal operation can even be the cause of minor problems. One method that might be used to prevent unwanted changes would be to write protect the system drive with the jumper provided on some hard-drives and use a second drive to store user data. Unfortunately, modern operating systems like Windows require changes to their system areas on a continual basis in order to function correctly. This is where Drive Vaccine steps in. Drive Vaccine write protects a logical hard drive, yet leaves the system usable."

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JoeFrat · 01-17-2006, 05:49 PM

Good review. I'm not sure I see the purpose of that kind of program for home use, but it will be handy for when we go to trade shows.

The last link on the final page doesn't work though.

Terry Reynolds · 01-17-2006, 09:01 PM

The period at the end of the sentence accidentally got added to the end of the link.

Here: http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/s...s/default.mspx

As for home use:

It's not for everyone, but I use it. The product does a pretty good job of maintaining system integrity.

The major downside is the amount of effort and knowledge required to set up your system to still save data, bookmarks, e-mail, etc.

grsamf · 01-18-2006, 08:35 AM

Very interesting review, Terry, and an interesting product. I would agree that it's not for everyone and most particularly not for the novice or casual user, but a great tool in many situations.

PCBruiser · 01-18-2006, 09:40 AM

Excellent, clear, well written cogent review. Thanks, Terry.

01-17-2006, 03:50 PM	#1
Miles Registered User Join Date: May 2001 Location: South Carolina Posts: 5,577	Security Software Review: Horizon Datasys Drive Vaccine Reviewer: Terry Reynolds Excerpt: "Modern operating systems like Windows NT/2000/XT are increasingly vulnerable to damage due to unwanted changes to the system areas. Serious system problems can result from system changes made by poorly designed application software, user mistakes, or viruses and other malware. The cumulative effects of normal operation can even be the cause of minor problems. One method that might be used to prevent unwanted changes would be to write protect the system drive with the jumper provided on some hard-drives and use a second drive to store user data. Unfortunately, modern operating systems like Windows require changes to their system areas on a continual basis in order to function correctly. This is where Drive Vaccine steps in. Drive Vaccine write protects a logical hard drive, yet leaves the system usable." Feel free to post your comments and questions here! Link To Review __________________ Regards, To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. Miles To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. ________________________________ Intel I7 965 \| ASUS P6X58D \| 3 x 2Gb Corsair \|EVGA GTX560TI\| Intel X25-M 120GB SSD \| 2 - Seagate 750GB Barracuda ES \| Corsair AX750 watt PSU\| Corsair 650D Midtower Case \| Windows 7 64-bit Professional \| HP Zr24w Monitor
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01-17-2006, 05:49 PM	#2
JoeFrat Registered Join Date: Jul 2001 Posts: 3,850	Good review. I'm not sure I see the purpose of that kind of program for home use, but it will be handy for when we go to trade shows. The last link on the final page doesn't work though.
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01-17-2006, 09:01 PM	#3
Terry Reynolds Premium Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Orlando Area Florida Posts: 121	The period at the end of the sentence accidentally got added to the end of the link. Here: http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/s...s/default.mspx As for home use: It's not for everyone, but I use it. The product does a pretty good job of maintaining system integrity. The major downside is the amount of effort and knowledge required to set up your system to still save data, bookmarks, e-mail, etc. Last edited by Terry Reynolds; 01-17-2006 at 09:11 PM..
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01-18-2006, 08:35 AM	#4
grsamf Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Posts: 3,739	Very interesting review, Terry, and an interesting product. I would agree that it's not for everyone and most particularly not for the novice or casual user, but a great tool in many situations.
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01-18-2006, 09:40 AM	#5
PCBruiser Registered User Join Date: Nov 2003 Posts: 13,497	Excellent, clear, well written cogent review. Thanks, Terry.
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