AOL Active Security Monitor
Version: 2.0.0.18
Downloads Count: 15,432
License Type: Free
Price: Free
Date Added: Jun 29, 2007
Operating Systems: Windows XP
File Size: 2795 KB
Author: AOL
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Editor's Review of AOL Active Security Monitor
I don't count myself a fan of AOL, and so initially was leery about downloading and using this free tool. But what I found surprised me: It's a simple, straightforward piece of software that looks at the security of your PC, reports on what it finds, and makes recommendations.
It looks to see if you have anti-virus software and sees if the definitions are up to date; does the same for anti-spyware; looks to see if you have a firewall enabled; and checks to see if you have peer-to-peer software that could pose a danger; among other tasks. It doesn't actually include any protection, but instead warns you that you need some.
Note that the software won't work with Windows Vista. And I wouldn't always trust its recommendations, because it recommends using for-pay AOL software such as the AOL Privacy Wall, instead of necessarily recommending the best software. But if you're looking for some quick security recommendations, it's worth the download.
Note: The vendor no longer supports this software. Use at your own risk.
--Preston Gralla
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