Protects your PC from malicious encryption attacks by blocking ransomware before it can harm your files.
CryptoPrevent is a freeware cryptolocker blocker app and antivirus program developed by FoolishTech for Windows, it's advanced, vital and powerful.
The download has been tested by an editor here on a PC and a list of features has been compiled; see below. We've also created some screenshots of CryptoPrevent to illustrate the user interface and show the overall usage and features of this cryptolocker blocking program.
Free tool which removes certain types of randomware from a PC
CryptoPrevent is a tiny utility to lock down any Windows OS to prevent infection by the Cryptolocker malware or ‘ransomware’, which encrypts personal files and then offers decryption for a paid ransom.
CryptoPrevent artificially implants group policy objects into the registry in order to block certain executables in certain locations from running. Note that because the group policy objects are artificially created, they will not display in the Group Policy Editor on a Professional version of Windows — but rest assured they are still there!
Features of CryptoPrevent
- Application Control: Allows control to be set on installed applications.
- Auto-Unblock: Automatically unblocks applications when needed.
- Browser Protection: Enhances browser security.
- File System Protection: Monitors files and folders.
- Group Policies: Enforces group policies to secure user accounts.
- Hardening: Automatically hardens Windows systems against malware.
- Logging: Keeps detailed logs of system events and changes.
- Malware Prevention: Prevents Malware infections from taking root on your system.
- Registry Backup: Creates automatic backups of the Windows Registry.
- Registry Protection: Protects and monitors the Windows Registry.
- Scan Tasks: Schedules periodic vulnerability scans.
- Tamper Protection: Blocks malicious changes to system settings.
- Trusted Apps: Whitelists trusted applications and blocks malicious ones.
- Updates: Automatically checks for new versions and updates.
- Vulnerability Scan: Scans for security vulnerabilities and weak spots.
Compatibility and License
CryptoPrevent is a restricted version of commercial software, often called freemium which requires you to pay a license fee to unlock additional features which are not accessible with the free version. Download and installation of this software is free, however other similar programs are available from antivirus which may have what you need. 9.1.0.0 is the latest version last time we checked.
What version of Windows can CryptoPrevent run on?
CryptoPrevent can be used on a computer running Windows 11 or Windows 10. Previous versions of the OS shouldn't be a problem with Windows 8 and Windows 7 having been tested. It comes in both 32-bit and 64-bit downloads.
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