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Applocker vs Shadow Defender

A side-by-side look at Applocker and Shadow Defender. For an in-depth review of either product, follow the links below.

Applocker

Applocker

Security & Privacy

Applocker is a Windows feature that allows administrators to control which apps and files users can run or access on a computer. It sets rules and policies to only allow trusted apps, helping prevent malicious software.

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Shadow Defender

Shadow Defender

Security & Privacy

Shadow Defender is a security software that provides on-demand privacy protection for Windows computers. It works by creating a virtual environment on system restart that hides all user activity and data. Upon exiting Shadow Mode, all changes are discarded leaving no evidence behind.

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