I did actually get curious and try this. I like it. It doesn't replace Process Explorer and yes it does kill ctfmon.exe. It seems to be a nice program.

hey..I really liket this program but I`m in a dilemma my pc got very infectet do to a error of mine opening a file by mistake the only way to fix it is to format the pc again but I wonder is there a way to get this program into my pc back after formatting?I`m not done with testing it ;( so dos anyone knowe what to do?The file was downloadet run and not save.Thank you

Stupid thing doesn't let me block a program it is telling me is high risk, tells me this is a demo version of the program if I want to get the full version I can block this "high risk program". Such baloney. Probably getting uninstalled soon.

I can't believe I missed this!!

One of the best pieces of software Ive come across lately. No hassle installation, works fab and it does the job. THUMBS UP and it wont get uninstalled.

Impressive.

I download your Anvir Task Manager yesterday during the one day giveaway time. I lost my hookup and was unable to register the key number. I tried again this morning at 1:30 am but it was already too late. Is there anyway I can still have this program, I am not interested in the trial version, they exasperate me, just when I figure it out, it will be gone.

#163 If you run the program on USB device you will be asked for the registration data, when you run the program first time from the USB device (only 1 time for the device)

#172: make sure you use Giveawayoftheday as the name. I tried to register under my own name at first (since that often works) but this is not so this time.

Thank you #2 (Ilya)! Very nice Give away. Quite a bit more than the regular Windows Task Manager. Actually more than any of the other alternate task managers I have tried.

Very much appreciated.

Jim

#150 Vesion 5.0.4 given here on March was not Pro. It was Task Manager (not Task Manager Pro) as todays giveaway. So there are no reasons to stay with 5.0.4 and reject v5.2

Thanks again. I lost the previous version of this program I got here. What a great tool for someone like me who likes to have minute control of what goes on in their computer. It works side by side with my other programs.

I installed and registered it on an XP desktop and a Vista laptop, not a hiccup, and took about 5 minutes to do both.

If you are having trouble with the registration, be sure you are not copying a space at the beginning or end of the user name or registration number, it happens.

Again, a great program. First one I have downloaded in a while. Thanks!

so far has only slowed my computer down. cannot enter registration key, says key code is invalid and restarts progam every time. very disappointed

Just a follow up to a comment I made previously. I did check off the option to replace the task manager on a previous version of this software (the pro version a few months back) and had the bad experience of no task manager (windows) when I uninstalled AnVir. I also noticed that some of the items i had set to delayed startup were never restored to normal startup by AnVir or even uninstalling and reinstalling the software. I am sure I could have repaired the startup entries by using Regedit but I am a little hesitant to make too many changes in Windows Registry without more knowledge of the possible consequences.

I will say that when I had the problem of task manager replacement, I emailed AnVir and was sent a response by Ilya Kheifets as to a possible resolution to the matter. Mr (Ms?, could go either way!) Kheifets responded very quickly. Most impressive. It is because of service like this that I decided to give this Giveaway another shot.

Thanks again GAOTD and AnVir for offering this useful software. It has already helped me get svchost a little more under control at startup. I know that svchost has to do it's thing at startup but 90-99% cpu usage is ridiculous. XP Home SP3, P4 2.8ghz, 2gb RAM and GeForce 6200 256mb AGP and my system is brought to a standstill by svchost at every startup.

Great giveaway. Works as described. Thanx GAOTD. Keep it up.

#154 rabgary

You just jumped out from a time machine from the 80s? PCs are so widespread today, you expect everyone to know how to install and uninstall software? Well, can you repair your car if the fuel pedal (a basic car UI) doesn't work as expected? If not, maybe by the same argument you shouldn't be driving anything more complicated than a skateboard? I think developers benefits from all these "idiotic" comments - if there's a problem, then there's a solution and ways to make money. Users may appreciate easier installation and willing to pay for the feature.

Great program!!! I missed getting this the first time it was offered and I'm so glad to be getting it now. I just got done playing with it for about an hour and have solved a couple of problems that I was having. I think this is one of the best programs that have been offered. :) Thank you GOTD and AnVir Software. \^.^/

Edit to my previous post:
I uninstalled using revo uninstaller, rebooted and tried a clean install. Still won't let me bring the program up from the taskbar. The older version (the last GOTD offering) worked just fine but I don't have that one anymore so I will have to give this one the heave-ho.

New version has problems. I installed over older version. After program installs, I cannot access it . It stays minimized to the taskbar and is completely useless. Nothing I tried will maximize it.

Hmm.. the way people complains on free stuff. Amazing...

Well, I complained too earlier but I really hope the developers can pay some heed. I really liked this task manager because it's easy to use and has a lot of features. However, I do suggest that the developers take a closer look and prioritise what is to be shown on the main interface - there's too much information (like the status bar) and it reduces usability. I think the main reason ppl would use an alternative task manager (and pay for it) is to improve their productivity such as quickly closing hung apps, troubleshoot resource hogs or malware, and monitor system performance including network I/O. The software handles all these and more but I think it could be presented in a better way. Being a potential taskman replacement, I also think it should be able to blend in with Windows better by using Windows standard interface - or at least the Windows dialog styles if the intention is to reduce resource usage.

I won't be suggesting this if I find it a bad software. I think this has a lot of potential and a UI re-design can take this much further.

Upon initial running of this program, Comodo Firewall is warning me of the execution files being changed in my Avira Antivir folder. Makes me a little uneasy..

Regarding Portable Use
After installation on my computer (XP Pro), I followed the instructions for making the application portable, from the file "portable.txt" and from post #62. Everything seemed to go fine, except when I tried to run AnVir on another PC (XP Home), the program started, and I even had my settings that I set from the other computer, but it asked for my Registration Name and Code again! I reentered the given info and it worked, but my question is: will I have to do this every time I use a different computer, and also, will the code still work once the giveaway window has closed? Anyone else with this problem?
Funkster: (#62) Thanks for the very useful post.
GiveAwayOfTheDay: Thanks for this powerful and useful software
-=ZYXTIA=-

It seems good to have someone from the company offering their software on here to answer questions! Thanks bunches Ilya!!

# 60 Bruce

Nice of you to reply to my #10 comments. A little maturity would have been more appreciated however.

Bruce and others, appear to have forgotten the purpose of GOTD. Sure, we have the benefit of free products ( if we desire and often at our risk ) AND the software developer has the opportunity to get feedback on their product and to try and improve it from our comments.

The above was NOT the case as I mentioned earlier. To confirm my earlier statement, I have held off until now ( 19 hours ) to see how helpful Anvir Software and Ilya Kheifets would be after his generous offer of help ( #2 ). Check out the FEW comments from Ilya Kheifets. Where have you been as there have been many posters with issues and you have chosen to ignore nearly all of them !?! This just confirms my earlier claims. Ignoring issues after making a promise, just tarnishes your image big time. We are not all naive such as Bruce and other people.

Ilya Kheifets, do yourself a favor and do some sales and marketing training to improve your skills as your very first post was a blatant and obvious GIVEAWAY !!

As another poster stated :- Tacky !!

Thanks GOTD for many great offers.

#154 I agree with you completely about the computer literacy test, have you considered taking one?

Very nice software! Thank you.

Sometimes people just never fail to amaze me.
Comment #51 for example, w2wscribe

"@AnVir, Tsk, Tsk. Bad move offering anything but the Pro version here. Your marketing tactic is seriously flawed! You insult us with a less than your best offer followed by an attempt to sucker us into an immediate shelling out of cash - on a site who’s followers are most likely bloggers with a fan base they MIGHT refer to a GOOD vendor. You may find more negative reviews hitting the web due to poor judgment and faulty uninstalls."

Here you have a freebie, normally sold for $24.95 (whether or not you or I agree this or any other software has that value is beside the point), it is offered FREE. You do understand that, don't you? It means no cost, you don't pay anything, and for every copy that is downloaded today, that means $24.95 in revenue they don't get. At no cost to you, FREE, remember? This all by some negotiation between the Give-away Of The Day people and the software developer. Those people who you did not even thank for their efforts by the way, though you may have previously on other give-aways, so I won't judge you too harshly on that. I agree with one point only, to immediately post a comment recommending people buy the Pro version is kind of tacky, let the software speak for itself, and if it is good enough, some people will see the value and pay the difference, but the rest of your post had no value at all in my opinion.

"For the un-savvy, the non-geek, to correct a faulty uninstall: reinstall normally then uninstall using Revo - Viola, you’re a bit more savvy now."
The word is not Viola, that is a musical instrument. The word is Voila. Big difference. Really. You're a little more savvy now too.


For others, like JonC, comment #145 - if you went to buy a car and they offered you a discount, would you then refuse to buy that car unless they gave you the next higher model up at the same discounted price as the lower model? Be realistic! If a vendor of any product, be it software, hardware, or something non computer related, they have the choice to offer you any reduced (or free) price version they choose. Obviously they would like you to buy something better. And I have written programs, and given them all away for free, because I believe in Open Source and freeware, but some people make a living from selling their work, and can't feed their families on freebies to moochers. Do you work for free, or do you like to collect a pay-check? I'm sure you don't need to answer, we already know it.

To #29 Ken Kelly
We are all aware you crave your name to be in print each day but you've really outdone yourself with today's absurd ramblings.
You should remember that it's better to have nothing to say and look like an idiot than to open your mouth and prove it.

I've tried this from the previous giveaway and - like others have mentioned already - had problems with it locking up. I've so far had no problems with this version but it's a bit early to call. If I do I'll come back, but so far, so good.

I commented yesterday that I could not register - somehow my request for advice disappeared.
Having said that, I think the comments on this page offer great advice for the not so computer literate (like me) and I'd like to thank all those who contribute - even the Vista whingers.
Based on what I have read here I have changed my mind about downloading this program. Too many comments about registry and delete problems that I don't need.
After all, that is what this page is all about - pro's and cons and some pretty good advice

#90 who said
"Not my place to give instructions on how to “really” remove a unwanted program, but her goes.
left click on “my Computer”
left click on drive “c”
left click on program files
look for program to remove
left click and right click on it and delete,…it’s gone!"
IDIOT!!!

#16 and several others,look at the damn options in a program(any program) before you do anything with it.It won't do anything unless you let it.

#18 You TOLD it to reduce the cpu usage on your video software by enabling that function in the options.

From what I read in these comments day after day.Probably 3/4 of the people here shouldn't be installing anything more complicated than NOTEPAD or PAINT on their computers.I'm suprised half of these people have a functioning machine.

There should really be some kind of computer literacy test before someone is allowed to post or download anything from here.

There, I am done with my little tirade.
Thank you and goodbye.

Hmm, maybe people who don't even know how to register a program, shouldn't mess around with a task manager anyway. ;-)

TO #145___ Congratulations, you are not a software tester and have managed to test a different software every day (on average) for the past 30 year. I am sure every software company would LOVE to hire you due to your efficiency. Unfortunately, you are not a professional. I agree with your evaluation, however I think your credentials may be just a tad exaggerated, if not, get a job

I am very grateful for this site, and for all the information users provide.

I am confused in interpreting some of the comments about todays Giveaway, AnVir Task Manager.

I was able, supposedly, to activate it fine, in that I got sent back to the Giveaway of the day website where it said I had succeeded in activating it.

But then when I went into the program, it does appear that it only gives you 20 days.

Is this true or not?

If so, this doesn't seem any better than standard free trial offers and so shouldn't be on giveaway of the day. But I may well be missing something.

For all those worried about trying to uninstall, try REVO uninstaller. It's FREE, and removes all traces (with your approval first) - go here: http://www.revouninstaller.com/

I have turned off AnVir task manager pro 5.0.4 in favor of trying out Wirekeys (yesterdays giveway). True, AnVir has a lot more gadgets (many I don't understand anyway), but Wirekeys gives you a beief system check with mouseover of the tray icon.

What I really liked about AnVir pro is that I can set program startup delays. One of the posters here said that todays version of AnVir allows for easier program delays - so I might uninstall the pro version and install todays version of AnVir.

If anyone has additional comments concerning the 5.0.4 Pro version vs todays version I'd love to read them.

One BIG concern: Several of you have said that todays AnVir REPLACES Windows task manager. I have concerns when a program "replaces" any major part of the OS. I'm not a geek - but is this 'replacement' optional, and if done, can it be undone?

Thanks, GAOTD.

#145: You are certainly free to express your opinion. I was also annoyed by the upgrade ad in #2, although it does not diminish the functionality or cost savings of the free-today download version. However, refusing to download software for free that normally costs $24.95 is not hardly a punnishment to software company whose sales tactics you dislike, nor does it "further emphasize [your] point of view on this"; it is a meaningless gesture.

I just installed AnVir Task Manager 5.2.0, so it is too soon for me to rate it (this is the first version I tried). However, I am startled by the amount of misinformation in the negative comments above. It does NOT delete Windows TaskManager; you can optionally set it to replace Task Manager (which probably doesn't mean delete either). It installed and registered quickly with no problem by following the very simple instructions; I don't understand why others claim to have troubles. It uses about 1MB more memory than Windows TaskManager, but gives MUCH more information and iientifies some processes where TaskManager gives uninteligible info. I'm not prepared yet to say it is "great", or even whether I will keep it (so far, I have unstalled most of the programs that I downloaded from GOTD). Nevertheless, most (at leasst) of the negative comments are clearly mis-informed.

I was able to copy/paste the registration key into the program.

#121 ...go to Tools > Options > Programs Settings > Advanced > Appearance > check 'Windows Settings' > Apply... File > Exit > re-load ATM, and the blue background will be gone.

#124 ... There would be no reason for the free version to be offered here, as the free version is always free. ;)

#135 ... this is a not a 20 day trail, but you have to register correctly.

No Thanks AnVir, I run windows task manager all the time and it sits in the tray and I have software that does all this. I am only interested if this were the Pro Version... and I Am interested. I hate incomplete software, limited software, and trial software. I have personally tested over 10,000 pieces of software in my 30 years in the biz. No I am not a programmer, nor a do I test for a living. But for personal reasons only.
Let me say that this website (GAOTD) has done an excellent job of running a "Free Software" and "Public Ready-For-Release Software Testing Site". Many regular visitors to this site expect and give the highest Expert Professional Opinions about software offered every day, and they do it for FREE. Please refrain from insulting any of us with Sales Tactics, and instead offer to the members of this website PRO-fessional software. Thank You for your time. I will not even download todays offer to further emphasize the point of view on this. Thanks to All.

Well... After all the comments here about this being little more than cripple-ware I am not downloading. Thanks to all who reviewed this and pointed out its little foibles. Much obliged.

Further thoughts: Several alarmists said that this will delete & erase Windows Task Manager. I now see where they got this idea. If you go to "Options" under the tools menu, advanced, there is an OPTION to replace Windows Task Manager. By default this is not checked.
Furthermore, I checked the previous version 5.0.9 which was given away a few months ago. It was NOT the Pro version. Maybe the 4.x version given away some time ago was Pro, but last version was not. I double checked.
One problem developed on my wife's computer on the previous version: the program's ability to limit CPU usage of an individual program. For some reason, this aspect of Anvir interfered with the start up of some wireless network software. Correction made by going into options from Tools menu, go to "Performance" and uncheck "Balance CPU Utilization" & this corrected problem. AnVir will not let one program hog CPU by default and this caused problem for my wireless internet connection start-up, which did hog CPU & memory at startup & did not appreciate being denied full CPU usage while it did its stuff. I just unchecked as per above, & problem disappeared.
And yes, to those newbies, it is almost always a good idea to uninstall previous version before installing new. And for those who belly ached about messes left over in registry, just run CCleaner or Advanced WindowsCare.
Contrary to a vocal minority today, this is a great program worthy of recommending to others!

Downloaded - no problem
Installed - no problem
Registered - no problem
Ran - BIG PROBLEM - TrendMicro Internet Security blocked it, saying "High Risk"
Uninstalled - no problem.

I am glad that so many people have had success with this software, but I won't be. Thanks GAOTD team.

Not very intuitive and no help at all from the makers of this piece of software.

It ain't perfect or all-inclusive but it certainly is helpful when used carefully. It has helped with things that NortonSW, AVE, etc., could not handle. Will seriously consider upgrade to -Pro!

#124 This is not the same as freeware version from the site. This is full version.

#121 You can switch to Windows interface. Please open Tools->Options->Programm Settings->Advanced->Appearance. Set radio button "Windows settings".

Installed and registered OK on Vista 64 bit.
I have the earlier giveaway on my XP computer,and so I was very pleased to get this.It seems to be difficult to get good software that
works on 64 bit.
Thanks GAOTD and AnVir.

Have used this for awhile. Great substitute for Windows Task Manager. Only problem is it won't terminate some processes or delete them from startup. But for most things it makes Windows Task Manager look very, very weak.

GAOTD promised a free version, But it is only a 20 day free trial, then I uninstalled it. Would not recommend !!!!!

This is a boon for people who want all info under one roof!
Great job GAOTD :) !