Negative review
https://youtu.be/nzXEucASCv4?t=27m59s

I appreciate all the programs GOTD has brought for us over the years. But back then they brought full programs and no expiry date unless we uninstalled them.
Now 70 percent of the programs come with a time they expire such as 6 months or a year.
I would think programs like this that are so far embedded into your computer to protect you which might I add does a great job as I use to have this program but had a computer crash and lost my program would cause many problems once it expires or you uninstall it.
Maybe not I don't know but 6 moths goes by pretty fast unless your sitting in jail doing the 6 moths that it hardly makes it worth while to install.
When I saw this program being given away in my email I was quite excites as like I said does a great job but when I got here and saw once again on a giveaway that it was only for 6 months I was like really?? 6 months !
No thanks GOTD I'll pass on this one as this isn't just a small program that can be uninstalled without having to worry about any changes or things it stopped to all of a sudden start or leave a ton of corrupt files behind .

Installed on Windows 10 64 bit.

Initially the website was busy but did get code without too much hassle. Installed easily and then did its initial scan which took quite a while but it was 'silent' and in the background so not intrusive or slowing my system.

Updated the software that I asked/allowed it to, and installed a couple, again with my permission. It sits quietly in the icon area on the right of the lower tool-bar doing its thing. I tried to access a number of public domain sites during a search for some graphics. Most were fine but it blocked two telling me that they were a known risk.

All-in-all I am quite impressed with this so far, I will continue to use it and, if it is as good as it so far seems, may well buy the licence in 6 months time.

I can't even get to the download? And it IS NOT in my SPAM Folder! What is this? This is the second download it 6 days that didn't work right!

I installed, and see the program listed in the systray when I open it to customize, but nowhere else. I don't even see the icon in systray, only in the customize list, although there I set it to show both the icon and notifications. I searched through programs, and did a system search, but it's not showing up anywhere else, so I can't open it.

I'm going to try it. I wouldn't have done it had i read about the company. It's located in Copenhagen and i generally trust Danish managers. But with only 4 years of operational history and with no ''media sensation'', i'm curious. If i won't see much ''interesting'' thing, i will uninstall it. Hope it won't leave much nasty traces!

why should I use this instead comodo firewall that is free?

Go to the link provided in the read me file. But it's only a 6 mo lic for free, then $44 a year.

I did have some trouble to get a license. After several attempts there was the code.
The Setup did install Microsoft .NET Framework 4.6.1 Full Profile; nice but this software did restart Windows. Not nice.
I did install this version of Framework self and after the restart I did install the software of today.
The Setup did a download:
https://www.dropbox.com/s/5mvdvedvfz5osie/Setup-1.png?dl=0
At first I did not have a code and activated a Free version:
https://www.dropbox.com/s/ngzqzi0x0a3n9z1/Activatie.png?dl=0
After installation the screen is not readable without reading glasses:
https://www.dropbox.com/s/fkv554gl4qlcf5u/Info.png?dl=0
At first there was a alert, that the computer has to be updated:
https://www.dropbox.com/s/m9i1q5ndn283cee/Openingsscherm.png?dl=0
After a while it had to be the software of others, that had to be updated:
https://www.dropbox.com/s/sv7bmzu537titf7/Settings-Patch.png?dl=0
With a code the Pro version was activated.
After that all traffic should be controlled:
https://www.dropbox.com/s/g0tm68wvbtsjvr0/TrafficAllesAan.png?dl=0
And of course I did something illegal: I did a search for Win10 Activated. Then there was of course a site with spam, malware, etc.
https://www.dropbox.com/s/7siie3lpu4la20d/VreemdeSite.png?dl=0
That should be blocked.
I checked the settings and they were changing. I put the settings all green and after ten seconds(doing nothing, just looking) some of them weren't green any more:
https://www.dropbox.com/s/99zc9zlxi63z4kj/Vreemd.png?dl=0

Ootje

I installed, got it running properly and ran scans using it. Now I can't find it anywhere on my computer? There are no shortcuts or files (except asking me to install it which I have already done). I click it just to check it and it says "The specified account already exists." but I can't find it. :(

Ill stick with a name i know and trust just the same Malwarebytes pro for 24.95 a month tested and reliable over 44 a year and questionable reviews that seem to all be written by the same person with a few lines different

I didn't notice Vista is not supported (I know) and it is installing .NET framework, wonder if it will continue installing as it hasn't picked up on the fact it's running on an unsupported OS...

https://heimdalsecurity.com/en/buy/register?voucher=gotd1001305

this is in the read me file of gotd. paste in browser to see if they fixed lic problem

I had to download .NET framework first. Now, I'm at the part in the install where it's asking to enter my license key. How do I get this so I can continue?

A thought for Andrei from Heimdal, who's been both professional & kind enough to answer questions & comments today...

Heimdal is not AV software, so this may be irrelevant, but has Heimdal Security thought about providing a removal app, similar to what some AV companies offer for their products? I know you have something here, but I'm referring to small specialized apps that remove all traces: heimdal[.]zendesk[.]com/hc/en-us/articles/207689335-How-to-uninstall-Heimdal-CORP-silently-

Many people are not aware such programs exist, & I've rarely seen them mentioned outside of support docs, but I've always thought that knowing they could easily remove everything would entice more people to try whatever brand of security software... many people are leery of risk-free trials, because there's most always a catch, making them not risk-free at all. Anyway, just a thought.

Glad I saw the 6 month limitation. Not acceptable. Didn't install on other 22 machines.

As I have said here in the past, I received Acrobat 5 & 6 gratis--full unlimited licenses. As a result I bought Acrobat 7, 8, 9, 10 & 11, product & licenses. (Acrobat has since become bloated with a clumsy illogical user interface; needs a complete re-writing.) Some versions multiple times, some only twice. But two unlimited freebies resulted in more than 15 purchases.

If your product won't sell itself, then why bother to offer it?
If it isn't useful enough that any user will want it, why bother to write in the first place?
There's a lot of useless "security" ware out there. If Heimdal is worth having, why is the company not willing to stand behind it with full versions? If people aren't talking about it, no amount advertising will make a sales difference. Direct advertising is no longer effective.

I have this product on the machine I am using--works intermittently. It is hard to tell since there is no noticeable interaction--just skype that opens occasionally (I don't use any Microsoft crap except as absolutely necessary). Its interface doesn't add to usefulness or understanding. Today Heimdal cannot connect to the company server. Does not show up in the start menu. It may be a great product but the company's approach is out of whack. That prevents a full understanding of its value. I won't recommend a six month free license for any software.

If Heimdal had given a free lifetime license from the site I got the one that I am using, there's a good chance the other 22 machines would get the software (22 purchases). That doesn't count the 6 Apples . . . no vision.

If coders want to have a monumental life style and have unending sales, write an OS to replace Windows. It is sorely needed. Microsoft has outlived its relevance. Bozos in charge. ©2016

Odd installation process - once you d/l the zip file, there are 2 files within: the setup and readme.
You must follow the URL in the readme in order to get the activation code for the Pro version and from there the d/l process begins. If you just run the setup file in the zip GOTD d/l, you get the freeware basic version.

Once installed, it is basically a software updater - it will scan software installed AND, most importantly, software that you had uninstalled looking for updates. Example: I uninstalled Adobe Reader months ago and replaced it with Foxit Reader. Heimdal PRO gave me the option of installing Adobe Reader. Not good - I don't like Adobe software. Other examples are 32 bit versions of software I already have installed. If I have 64 bit, why would I want to install a 32 bit along with it?

Bottom line - I don't like software updater programs. I would rather manually update them or set software to auto update as needed. Another feature of Heimdal PRO is it blocks access to 'malicious' websites. I already have this feature in Webroot A/V

Will uninstall

No problems what so ever. Installed and running on hp pavilion 23 all in one with windows 10. Thank you :)

Hi, thank you for being here and helping us to solve problems with downloading and registration.
Downloadid last time on GOTD, did work well, but has gone to free version a time ago. Is it possible to update to Pro version without problems now.
And to register (22 dollar) is that for lifetime, a year, or what?

What programs does Heimdal it update, just security ones or any program.

Thanks

Downloaded, installed and registered without a problem on a Win 7 64bit machine. License shows Pro-Version valid for 183 days.

Is there any difference between six months full trial and six month license?

I tried many times. When I want to install it it tells me the specified account already exists.

Tried the link for the license, it's timing out. Same issue as noted in the comments earlier.

I got my license key and put it into registering the software, it excepted it, but when I rebooted, it comes up that I only have the free version. I tried to put license in again and it will not except it.

This giveaway software is supposed to be for security. Heimdal Pro 2.2.0 is supposed to keep you safe from 2nd generation malware.
Quote "ransomware, financial malware, and other advanced threats that antivirus can’t block. With its powerful traffic filtering engine, its advanced malware engine and its automatic and silent software updating engine, Heimdal PRO keeps users safe from the latest cyber threats." UnQuote

Do you know what happens when you click on the URL link (provided at top of this GOTD page) to the software's home page?
Homepage:
https://heimdalsecurity.com/en/products/heimdal-pro

You have to wait a while. In the mean time your PC is redirected or connected to a long series of other places. Eventually, you are led to Heimdal home page.
They flash very fast. One of them is "marketing..." something.
One of those is reported in my PC as "Sending request to ib.adnxs.com" which is well known as a pop up malware.

Irony of an anti-malware software, first leading you to a malware before you can access their webpage.

Go ahead, all of you GOTD users. Test it out on your PC and watch the bottom left corner of your screen as the status reports of the connection process flashes. Prove to yourself that this is true.

Impossible to get the licence key

"Unfortunately, there was an issue with your request.
The license was not created."

What's Up!
"Unfortunately, there was an issue with your request.
The license was not created."

Concerning NET Framework 4 and beyond...always a pain & always updating for security leaks, but needed for some programs to run. Depends on how bad you want those programs. I prefer not...LOL.

https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/kb/829019

The giveaway version, as I understand from Andrei's comments, appears to be a software updater like Secunia or Hippo with security scans added, and the security functions will stop after six months leaving only an automatic updater.

I haven't checked reviews to see if it's as good an updater as Secunia and Hippo and Ninite, but I see a problem for GOTD fans with any program that automatically updates or upgrades our software since most giveaways will be annulled by upgrading and cease to work. If Heimdal overrides the "Do not check for updates" setting, we could be thoroughly screwed!

So what will happen after 6 months?

Unfortunately, there was an issue with your request.
The license was not created.

A quick and easy download and activation (after NET Framework 4 installation). On opening the UGI is very clean and uncluttered. However, I can't see any option to do a manual scan and Traffic Filter when turned on, turns itself off after a few seconds, don't know if this because of restrictions imposed by developer because it's a giveaway, or what. Perhaps the developer could clarify this for us. Otherwise its too early to say if it does what it claims, needs further testing.

Applying for registration at Heimdal site using link provided in the download fails to work.

I like Heimdal Pro,both the way they answered questions last time they offered the software here on GOTD and the program itself. I think it works well to my knowledge. Not often, but from time to time there is a popup that tells me they stopped threats.

Will install full NET Framework 4.