Glenn, I wouldn't worry if I were you! Just read all the negative comments on this "dangerous" -- or at least slightly suspect -- programme, and you will probably quickly decide to try to uninstall it. Although of course that is up to you.

But if you do want to do so, you are unlikely to find Revo much help. However, I was able to uninstall it almost a day later, using Wise Programme Uninstaller (free -- see my comment below).

I have no commercial interest in Wise, just bloody glad I could find SOME programme to uninstall this problematic give-away.

So, it's a keeper. The Wise one, I mean.

Tranmontane,


Unfortunately, in my case, Wise Uninstaller did not find/recognize this pesky program on my other computer either. So, I had to hunt down manually all the entries left by it (=Covert) in my registry.

D B,
It was necessary to add your program to the Covert Pro allowed database. So all the security programs work.

Would like to know where to find such youtube videos. I did a search on YouTube but didn't find anything related to this software. Thanks

Jeff, there are two sites (as noted in earlier comments):

1) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FEECJdTPKxI
2) https://covert-pro.com/video/

Jeff,

All video tutorials here: https://covert-pro.com/video/

Vika,

Это значит, что Вы установили стандартную версию, а не бесплатную, которую раздают на этом сайте.

HisSon,

Haven't had a chance to monitor the installation of COVERT Pro yet, but odds are that like most software, the stuff it adds is not confined to the program's folder -- there would be no need or reason to have a separate portable version, COVERT Pro USB, if that were the case. You could achieve the same thing installing normally, then just deleting the program's folder from your hard drive.

HisSon,
The program can be installed either on a computer or on a flash drive. To uninstall the program, just run the installer and click the Uninstall button.

Covert Pro, if you can install this on a usb drive why Covert pro usb twice as expensive ?

Installed OK. Now what? The online site sates "you need to install it on your computer and run the file Protection.exe". Huh? Where do I find Protection.exe? Thanks

Phillip Lipton - unfortunately, that is normal here - 80 to 90% of the comments are about installation problems!

Jeff,
The file Protection.exe is located in the program folder.
By default, the program is installed
C://Program Files/COVERT Pro AE

Tester,
Those 12 keys are the ones you can see, I found 126 hidden keys after uninstalling it with the geek pro uninstaller.
Setter is absolutely right, this software can be very dangerous for some people who think all is fine.
There is no such thing 100% safe browsing, there are many weak points when surfing the net and this software can not protect you from it.

george james ducas,
Please watch the video tutorials https://covert-pro.com/video/
All functions of the program are described here.

Covert Pro, Bit late now, isn't it? We have to get halfway through the day to find out how to operate it?

I, too, found it unnecessarily complicated, totally non-intuitive -- and just a mess, in my view. I never understood what it was going to do, the last time I had this programme, and although I thought the developer might have "improved" the interface, and the lack of intuitiveness, they haven't!

You can't readily tell what you have to do, nor what it will do, so I won't waste any more time on it. Except that it seems, as Revo Uninstaller cannot find it, nor can I apparently use Revo's "Hunter mode", with a constantly-repeating error message telling me to close the relevant files -- which won't close -- I'll just have to reboot my laptop in order to REMOVE the whole programme.

And that is certainly NOT user-friendly....

kkanalz,
1. If it is specified at installation to install a shortcut on the desktop, the program always installs it.
2. The main menu of the program can be increased to the required size - it is resizeable.

kkanalz,
Hi, see if You like this free tiny app, I used it on desktop on quite a few 'none-resizable' windows in the past and it worked in most cases, not sure how actual Programs such as today's Giveaway (once resized) might function, You'll find it here: http://www.digitallis.co.uk/pc/ResizeEnable/index.html

ChrisH,
Use "Revo Uninstaller"

kkanalz,
Hi, thanks, but there's NO Covert pro uninstaller in Revi, in Uninstall Tool aso.
It doesn't even exist in Program Files, where I could find only protection.exe, bases, help and language.

ChrisH, run the installer again and choose 'uninstall program'.

Bern,
THANKS a lot, Bern.
WORKS!

Bern, I had the same problem... and every time I hit "uninstall" (because there is nothing discoverable in Windows -- only in DOS!) it says, "Close the files from the program folder, and repeat the removal" -- and even though nothing appears to be open -- it WILL NOT uninstall itself.

I recall now that the last time this was offered I had all sorts of problems with it -- and finally just gave up and DID uninstall it -- eventually. This programme MAY be "good" -- for some. But in my personal experience, it is nothing but bad news.... Sorry.

Bern, Sounds like good advice. Means you have to keep a copy of the installer program so I need to remember to keep these GAOTD files. I usually delete them as most are useless after 24hrs. I find it odd that it is not listed in REVO or windows uninstaller as an installed program. I didn't know you could install a program with registry entries without it showing up. Although see that REVO will hunt it out in hunter mode and probably destroy it; not that I did so as I want to keep it for now.

Bern,

I noticed the uninstall option as I tried this offering out. So I must save this file in case I ever feel the need to remove the program? Why not include an uninstall routine like any normal program would?

For me I will save myself the time and effort and uninstall it right now. I appreciate the offer but I think this program could use a bit more polish and preparation to improve itself and become easier for the average user. If one needs to spend time watching videos just to understand the basics of the program, then it needs help.

D Murphy, I tried Revo's Hunter mode, but for some reason it did not work. However, a few hours later, I came across the free Wise Program Uninstaller -- so I used that. It worked!

It got rid of everything except the ikon on the desktop -- and that was quickly deleted, after establishing that it now did indeed lead nowhere!

GDrive,
AE means the region for which this version was created

Marcus,

Version number - last two digits. Latest version 28

Marcus, this version of 28 you have 24

Thanks guys now I get it.

Covert Pro, second to last number: 33. His is 38 so his is newer than what is being offered. ;)

His: 3.0.38.24
You: 3.0.33.28 note the 33

Michael,

33 and 38 are the build number inside of versions

Michael, I was going to ask the same question but you already did. Usually the the 33 or 38 should have gone up first or maybe the build number should be last. It just confused me...

TK,

The first digit means the region.
The second digit is the device type.
The third - build.
Fourth - version number.

Marcus, So just update it OK

TigerBalm5, I already did but to my defence I checked with my Avast and they put the build number last...after the version number. Man I sure wasn't expecting so many responses for such a little detail actually I wasn't expecting any...but that was fun...GAOTD readers are awake...

Covert Pro, exactly so the 38 build number is higher, meaning Marcus' version is newer than the one you have offered today.

Marcus,

Actually, your sub-version is higher than the GOTD version as yours is 3.0.38.x, while theirs is 3.0.33.x (i.e. version 3.0 sub-version 38 vs sub-version 33). The last part of the version number is not needed in this case.

Giveaway of the Day,

This information is quite useful but should it not have been included in the offering details? As such info should always be included and not require users to ask.

This is not intended to be a snide comment, but rather as a suggestion for future offerings as this is a commonly asked question with many GOTD offerings.

Wizardry,

You don't have to ask, but you might have to move a finger. It's in the "Terms and Conditions" which are accessible right under the "Download Now" button.

HellsBells,
Read the "Terms and Conditions" which are accessible right under the "Download Now" button.

Rosco Jones, Help F1

Rosco Jones, For instructions and all: open program > About this program > Help.

ericn2,

The best way to do that is to buy the portable version to support the developer. There are however situations when you have to install software to removable storage, e.g. my win10 tablets only have 32GB available, & Windows uses a big chunk of that, & I solve that problem by creating a VHD [Virtual Hard Disk] on the inserted microSD card -- once mounted Windows sees that VHD drive like a regular, non-removable hard drive.

Rawbl,
From a program that puts all emphasis on privacy, security and confidentiality, one would expect a VPN service included. But it doesn't mention it, so we have to assume it’s not included.

Besides, good VPN services (as opposed to inferior free ones) are on subscription, and you don’t get them with a single payment. So it would be asking too much.

Rawbl, no. I always use mine alongside a vpn (windscribe in my case).

TK,

"...protect your activity from spyware running on your machine by providing a layer of isolation..."
"Whether it works or not, most everyone is not qualified or equiped to tell..."

A quick Google didn't find much on COVERT Pro other than a couple users confirmed it blocked Zemana keylogger. I think you're correct TK, that to determine any weaknesses you'd have to go beyond that, using methods &/or malware most people don't have access to. I would think you'd get better isolation using a VM, but being pragmatic, those who don't follow best or safest practices & have their systems compromised *because of that*, would probably wind up with an infected VM as well. For those folks *I think* COVERT Pro might be better, even if it only blocked some malware or PUPs.