Malware Prevention
Malware and other ‘Ransomware’ protection (malware that encrypts your files for a ransom.)
Automatic Updates
Includes worry free, hands free, automatic and silent updating of application and definitions on a regular schedule.
Security Enhancement
CryptoPrevent complements traditional Anti-Virus software well, offering a wide range of additional malware protection.
Bulk Discounts
The Bulk/Resale and White-Label editions offer bulk discounts and allow IT service providers a license to resell to their clients.
CryptoPrevent Anti-Malware
CryptoPrevent is a robust anti-virus/anti-malware software supplement, filling a huge gap that exists with traditional security solutions to provide protection against a growing multitude of new and emerging ransomware and other malicious software threats.
Introduction to CryptoPrevent Anti-Malware
YES, this is the original CryptoLocker prevention tool you’ve read about, designed to prevent infection from the first “ransomware” threat which emerged in late 2013, encrypting valuable data on the infected PC and offering decryption in exchange for large payment. Within a few months of CryptoPrevent’s initial release its reputation for effectiveness had created quite a buzz with features from Brian Krebs security blog (among many others) and by educators everywhere such as Ken Dwight ‘The Virus Doctor’, the infamous Britec09 on Youtube, and ultimately reaching televised news such as CNBC and The Today Show! Read more about the history of CryptoPrevent.
Today CryptoPrevent has evolved into a robust anti-malware supplement to combat all forms of malicious software!
Supported Systems and Configurations
CryptoPrevent works with your existing anti-virus and anti-malware solutions, creates no detectable impact in normal system performance, demands no time for maintenance, nor requires any specialized knowledge for use.
CryptoPrevent supports any Windows edition
(including Windows ‘Home’ editions)
System Requirements-
Windows 7 SP1, 8, 8.1, 10, and 11
32 or 64-bit OS version
Home or Pro OS versions
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CryptoPrevent Features: (Both Free Edition and Paid Editions)
SRP Protections – The original protection method since CryptoPrevent version 1 was automatically created “SRP” rules (aka “Software Restriction Policies” which are normally only available in “Professional” editions of the Windows operating system and only scriptable across Active Directory/domain environments.) CryptoPrevent v1 created 8 SRP rules for protection and v7.4.21 (the final v7) created just under 400 SRP rules, while the current version currently creates just under 4000! That’s 10x as many as v7 and 500x as many as v1!
CryptoPrevent Features: (Paid only; Not available in Free Edition)
HoneyPot Ransomware Protection – Very effective in preventing new and unknown ransomware from encrypting your files! When malicious activity is detected ALL non-essential programs are terminated, stopping malicious software dead in its tracks.
Visit our Youtube playlist to see the HoneyPot Ransomware Protections in action against several new ransomware threats!
Folder Watch – Monitors and protects common folders from items that match malware definitions.
Improved: Program Filtering Protection – The original ‘BETA’ program filtering protections were very effective, but caused issues with running certain programs; now it offers vastly improved reliability as it is based on the new code platform of the coming 3rd generation ‘d7x’ PC technician utilities, it is thoroughly tested, and recommended for mass usage!
New/Improved: Expanded Malware Definitions (Optional) – Expanded malware and ransomware detection definitions add cutting edge detection power to CryptoPrevent, and are updated at least weekly, although they may increase the risk of ‘false positive’ malware detections. (These are entirely optional; you may elect to keep the standard definition set with less risk of ‘false positive’ detections.)
KillEmAll v19 Integrations – Based on the new code platform of the coming 3rd generation ‘d7x’ PC technician utilities, KillEmAll v19 allows for fast termination of non-essential programs including malware and ransomware, and is integrated into the new Tray Icon along with other useful features!
Submit Malicious Files – This will allow you to submit malicious files (which are not in our malware definitions) to review for inclusion in the default definitions.
New User Interface – Streamlining options and adding additional descriptions for the various functionality CryptoPrevent provides.
Tray Icon Features and Notifications – Easily change/view CryptoPrevent settings or activate the KillEmAll v5 integration. Notifications are displayed when the original SRP, Program Filtering, Folder Watch, or HoneyPot protections have been triggered.
New/Improved: Command Line Parameters – Customize various settings with updated and robust command line parameters. A large number of new parameters have been introduced in the latest version. Synchronize deployments and changes with ease or update systems with batch files.
New/Improved: Customization Abilities – Customize CryptoPrevent with powerful blacklisting/whitelisting support and in new ways including the Folder Watch protections, KillEmAll and the HoneyPot functionality.
New Maintenance/Repair Options – Powered by d7x technology these new options provide similar and updated options the old dMaintenance Home provided built right into CryptoPrevent. Keep Windows running smoothly and optimized with the single click of a button!
Automatic Maintenance – Keep Windows running smoothly and optimized without waiting for the need that it needs to be done to be realized.
Email Alerts – Get an email notification with details when any protection has been triggered or a protective action was taken against a potentially malicious file.
New/Improved Automatic Updates Delivery – Stay up to date with the latest options and protections!
CryptoPrevent Download/Purchase Options
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Subscription License
- Save 25% on a subscription license! (compared to a Fixed 1-Year Term)
- Please Note: Subscriptions are automatically charged at each annual billing cycle. If you do not wish to renew automatically, please see below to purchase a fixed license term.
- Subscriptions can be cancelled at any time, however they are rate locked and will never increase as long as the subscription is actively maintained (even as rates may increase for new standard or new subscription purchases in the future.)
$20/ 1-Year
1-Year License Term
- Please Note: This is a Non-Renewing Fixed License Term and does NOT include user support or product and definition updates beyond the included term. In order to extend your term, you will be required to repurchase the software for the current pricing rate during at time of renewal.
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3-Year License Term
- Save 15% on a 3-Year License Term! (compared to a 1-Year Term)
- Please Note: This is a Non-Renewing Fixed License Term and does NOT include user support or product and definition updates beyond the included term. In order to extend your term, you will be required to repurchase the software for the current pricing rate during at time of renewal.
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5-Year License Term
- Save 25% on a 5-Year License Term! (compared to a 1-Year Term)
- Please Note: This is a Non-Renewing Fixed License Term and does NOT include user support or product and definition updates beyond the included term. In order to extend your term, you will be required to repurchase the software for the current pricing rate during at time of renewal.
CryptoPrevent Purchase and License FAQs
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CryptoPrevent License (All Purchases)
License Term: Term begins at ‘initial software activation’ which occurs during the very first software installation by using the installation key provided with the purchased license.
Product and definition updates are provided only within the purchased license term (this applies to both automated as well as manual mechanisms.) Product and definition updates for the CryptoPrevent software include new features/functionality (and any necessary bug fixes) for the application/program binaries (the CryptoPrevent software itself) as well as malware “definitions” (used by the software) for detection information on newly discovered malicious threats.
User support is provided within the purchased term through our email support system for the CryptoPrevent software only.
License does NOT include user support or product and definition updates beyond the license term purchased. In order to continue receiving user support or product and definition updates beyond the purchased term, including newer program features and functionality released after your purchased license expires, you must purchase a new license to obtain a current version of the software.
Additional terms are applicable (e.g. you can’t steal it, resell it, distribute it to torrent sites, etc.) and are available for review in the store’s general Terms and Conditions page.
CryptoPrevent Fixed Term License
License Term: Available in 1, 3, or 5 year terms. You may be notified about the pending expiration of your license term, at which time you will be provided options to purchase a new license term.
CryptoPrevent Subscription License
License Term: 1 year included. The license term is extended for 1 additional year beginning with each successful subscription renewal (billed automatically.)
Subscription Renewals: Renewals occur annually from the date of original purchase (note this is not necessarily the date you may have initially activated the software and licensing term.) Renewals are automatically charged at each annual billing cycle, unless the subscription is cancelled prior to the next billing date. Automated renewals are charged to the same payment method used during the original purchase, unless the payment method is modified prior to the next billing cycle (you will receive a link in your purchase email to modify your payment method on file as necessary, as well as a notification should the payment method expire prior to your next billing date.) You will be notified automatically by our billing system on or before the anniversary of your original purchase about the pending subscription renewal and charge. It is the responsibility of the subscriber to cancel any subscription prior to the billing date.
As a valued customer, your current rate will NOT be subject to any future pricing increase, so long as your automatically renewing subscription plan remains active!
Subscription Cancellations: You may cancel your subscription at any time to stop automatic billing (a link will be provided in the notification email received prior to any pending subscription renewal, or you may contact us for assistance as necessary.) It is the responsibility of the subscriber to cancel any undesired subscription renewal prior to the next billing date in order to avoid charges.
Please note that cancellation of your automatically renewing subscription will result in termination of user support as well as product and definition updates after the included term expires (which is 1 year from your last successful purchase/renewal charge.)
If your subscription is cancelled, you may purchase or resubscribe in the future, but you are NOT guaranteed the same or similar discounted subscription rate, as product prices may increase in the future to both new and existing customers not locked in to an automatically renewing subscription.
What happens when a purchased CryptoPrevent license expires?
In the past CryptoPrevent reverted to the free edition after the expiration of a license term, which still allowed usage of the protection features but disabled automatic/scheduled updates as well as other non-protection and convenience features. With the free edition now discontinued, we do not want these systems left unprotected even for a minute, therefore CryptoPrevent will remain a fully active product after the expiration of the license term, although any support or updates will be discontinued.
To be clear, an expired product license will lose the ability to receive product and definition updates as expected, but all protections and features will remain fully functional after your license expires. This effectively makes CryptoPrevent a one-time purchase, with updates included throughout the purchased license/subscription term only (some software vendors will refer to this as an included “product maintenance” period.)
- Please note: When definition updates are disabled due to an expired license, you will no longer have the ability to enable or disable the Extended Hash Definitions option. The currently selected option when the subscription expires will remain in effect unless you re-subscribe to enable update functionality.
To restore update functionality and receive the current version of the software, with any newer features since your license expired, you can purchase a new license at any time.
CryptoPrevent Software FAQs
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I may already be infected, will this help? (and where can I find reputable PC repair services?)
Unfortunately CryptoPrevent is only designed for malware prevention, and cannot help if you are already infected, at which point you should seek help from your local or remote PC repair specialists.
If you don’t know where to turn for help, consult our new Tech Directory!
Background: We at Foolish IT have been seeking a way to help our customers when they need local or remote repair/malware removal services, because frequently customers end up here after they are already infected. As this site hosts a lot of PC Technician related software, also frequently people will land on this website searching for answers in fixing other PC issues.
In order to stock the database, we’ve recently reached out to our technician clients who use our flagship d7II: PC Productivity Software, the best tool in the industry for PC Repair, Malware Removal, and workflow automation, to invite them to sign up for approval to appear in our Tech Directory.
All PC Repair shops, Technicians, MSPs, and other IT Service Providers who use the best tools in the industry also receive current and regular or on-demand training from our staff. While our training is first provided to ensure the tools are used accurately and efficiently, to produce the best and most consistent results, we also provide continuing education courses in malware removal and other repair tactics as well. We want to ensure our technician customers are getting the best possible result, and that means ensuring that their customers (you) are happy with the work!
While it is just getting started, so there may be very few entries in the list especially for someone local to your area, some of our listed businesses will provide Remote Support services and can possibly remotely assist you with your issues right now! So visit the Tech Directory today!
Where is the free edition?
CryptoPrevent’s free edition is a stripped down version of CryptoPrevent which includes the original SRP based protections, but excludes the FolderWatch and HoneyPot protections, and excludes all of the additional functionality such as the tray icon, email alerts, maintenance features, and of course automatic updating of the software and definitions. With the release of CryptoPrevent v9.1, the free edition no longer allows any updating, even when performed manually.
You can still obtain the free version of the latest CryptoPrevent by removing your old versions and installing the latest version. You can download the latest CryptoPrevent to the right.
An existing installation of the free edition can be updated to the latest version at any time (without losing your pre-configured settings) by purchasing a license. After purchase you can simply copy and paste the product license key into the software; we’ll send you that automatically after purchase!
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You released a new version. Should I update, and how?
YES! You should periodically check for and update to the latest version using the program’s update function to stay current with the latest methodology in preventing current malware.
This process is entirely automatic for users with a purchased license (which includes automatic updating functionality) however the free edition available in older versions of the product can only update to CryptoPrevent v9.1, the last version in which the free edition was available.
After update it is then necessary to re-apply the protection to your system. It is not necessary to undo the previous protection in place before doing this, or even to uninstall the app before updating.
Will this protect against other malware?
YES! A LOT of trojan based malware out there utilizes the same infection tactics and launch point locations as CryptoLocker, therefore CryptoPrevent will protect against all malware that fits the same or similar profile and behavior. Additionally new SRP rules to the existing protection system, plus new protection types (and definition updates) integrated into CryptoPrevent v6/v7 (and another coming soon in v8) will stop far more malware than just ‘crypto’ style ransomware!
Does my existing Anti-Virus software protect against this threat?
We cannot answer that. Your existing Anti-Virus protection is only as good as the latest definition files, and I can’t tell you which products on the market are confirmed to protect against this threat.
What I can tell you is that there is NO Anti-Virus software on the market today that provides the same type of protection that CryptoPrevent provides, it works in an entirely different manner.
Since the two can co-exist on the same PC peacefully, and CryptoPrevent’s protections do not utilize any system resources, why not utilize both methods of protection?
Does CryptoPrevent work with my existing Anti-Virus / Anti-Malware software?
Yes! CryptoPrevent should co-exist peacefully with your existing security software. There may from time to time be some minor issues, and they will be outlined on the Troubleshooting page.
Using Process Explorer on 64-bit OS
Process Explorer copies it’s 64-bit version to the temp folder to execute, you may need to whitelist the following location to allow this application to operate.
%localappdata%\Temp\Procexp64.exe
Does CryptoPrevent work on Server operating systems?
Yes it is compatible, just like a workstation OS. We would highly recommend installing it on a terminal server.
Otherwise it is actually pointless to install CryptoPrevent or other CryptoLocker prevention rules on a server OS, as it is usually company policy that employees do not check their email from the server, or browse the internet, etc. There is no other reason that malicious files would be executed from the server itself, if no one uses it as if it were a workstation. What then would be the purpose of installing the protection on the server?
The best way to protect a server from CryptoLocker is to protect the workstations. Even with CryptoPrevent installed on the server, if a workstation with a mapped drive gets infected, any data on an open network share is still compromised!
Will CryptoPrevent protect me against everything or is there more I need to do?
Short answer is “No, there is nothing that will protect you in all cases.” Malicious software is forever evolving, and it will always be a cat and mouse game with both sides playing ‘catch up’ no matter which side of the situation you are on.
CryptoPrevent is a security supplement, filling a need where other solutions fall short, however it is not a replacement for anti-virus software, firewalls, or other security solutions, nor does it render backup software or user education useless. As a company composed primarily of experienced professionals from the PC repair industry, we believe strongly in a layered security approach, combined with comprehensive backup software that is tested regularly, and user education focusing at a minimum on safe web browsing and email usage habits.
Read more in Best Practices for Avoiding Malicious Software.
CryptoPrevent News from the Blog
03May
0 Commentsv23.5.3.0 Fixed an issue sending email with Office 365 SMTP authentication failing, which can be due to an external firewall. Added support for incorrect configurations with Office 365 in particular, as well as any email provider, where CryptoPrevent will auto-correct settings on failure and retry sending email several times with different or suggested settings depending on the specific failure. Removed “Test Protection” button on Windows 11 22H2 (and future versions) as it is no longer…
Read More 18Aug
0 CommentsThat may not make sense to many, so let me break that down. CryptoPrevent optionally sends email alerts, but you have to configure your own email account in CryptoPrevent so it can do this. Previously, this meant configuring your email account’s SMTP server and putting in your email password. Now, if you have a Google account email (GMail or Google Workplace) this is no longer the case, you simply need to enter in your Google…
Read More 23Jul
0 Comments(repost) CryptoPrevent version 21.7.23 adds a new setting for “Controlled Folder Access” which is not a CryptoPrevent protection but a newer protection provided by Windows 10 and Windows 11, so the setting will now appear in CryptoPrevent on these operating systems. We’ve determined that when configured properly, Controlled Folder Access works very well with CryptoPrevent to block unknown ransomware threats. It works by blocking all unknown applications from accessing data in protected folders on your…
Read More 02Jul
0 CommentsCryptoPrevent v21.7.1 has been released and is ready for update for all premium copies of CryptoPrevent, or the latest version can be downloaded for installation from the main page here (look for the download button on the right.) Added new ‘ShadowGuard’ protection to protect volume shadow copy data from deletion, and to terminate any application that attempts to do so. Added new maintenance features (Clear the Windows Store Cache, and Create a System Restore Point…
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CryptoPrevent Customer Testimonials
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I haven’t had a problem yet and I know this is because I am using Foolish IT. I suggest everyone install this program for your own sake.
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Great software, if you ever see yourself looking for protection!
Working with a client recently attacked by ransomware I know you’ll come to appreciate this if it happens to you.
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Perfect software.
Love it.
The best is that it actually works.
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