Developed by Michael Howard, a Microsoft senior security program manager, it has been around since 2004; though Howard works for Microsoft, the company doesn't market the app. It works with any program, but before using it you need to make some quick changes. After installing it, you must create a shortcut for each program that you want to use with it (or you must modify the existing one). Howard provides full instructions with screen shots at his Microsoft Security Developer Center page.
If you click a Web link in another program, such as Word, your default browser will start normally, without DropMyRights protection (unless it is running with DropMyRights, too). To get the extra security, copy and paste the link after starting your browser via the specially prepared shortcut.
Microsoft plans to include a "protected mode" in Vista that will run IE 7 without admin privileges, much as DropMyRights does. Redmond is also trying to take the aggravation out of running day-to-day with a LUA (least-privileged user account), though current Vista betas suggest that it still has some work to do.
Click here for more information on the new types of security tools that proactively limit the power of viruses and other malicious software to infiltrate and damage your system.
--Erik Larkin
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Protect yourself from Web nasties with this free utility.
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1853862 | Free | Jul 2007 |
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Secure your sensitive files from threats both inside and outside your network.
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636884 | Shareware | Jan 2007 |
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This security tool provides powerful protection for both small and medium-sized businesses and home users.
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368409 | Trial | Jan 2008 |
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Protect yourself from hackers, privacy threats, viruses, and spam.
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257711 | Shareware | Feb 2005 |
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Protect your PC from Internet-borne threats, viruses, and pop-up windows.
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163051 | Buy Only | Oct 2005 |
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Allow your PC to selectively receive data from the Internet.
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156066 | Shareware | Jun 2005 |
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The free AVG Anti-Root is designed to protect you. It does one thing, and one thing alone: finds and kills rootkits.
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147427 | Free | Jun 2007 |
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Protect your PC from hackers and other threats with this multi-layered firewall.
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115778 | Trial | Oct 2004 |
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The advantage of the ZoneAlarm firewall over the built-in Vista firewall is that ZoneAlarm will only allow those programs you specifically ok to access the Internet.
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63390 | Free | Jun 2007 |
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Build a barrier between your personal computer and the Internet.
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62085 | Shareware | Feb 2007 |
