| Component | Requirement | |-----------|-------------| | | Windows XP SP3, Vista, 7, 8, 8.1, 10 (up to v1909) | | Architecture | x86 / x64 | | RAM | 512 MB minimum (1+ GB recommended) | | Disk Space | 50 MB for program + cache (cache size configurable) | | File System | NTFS, FAT32, exFAT |
Copying 50 GB of video files while in Shadow Mode will rapidly fill your cache and may cause errors. Either commit those files immediately or copy them to a non-shadowed drive. Shadow Defender 1.4.0.650 for Windows
Upon restarting Windows, the shadow cache is simply discarded. Your system boots exactly as it was before entering Shadow Mode. Any malware, unwanted toolbars, or accidental deletions are instantly erased. | Component | Requirement | |-----------|-------------| | |
Developers and enthusiasts can run suspicious files or unpack experimental programs without setting up separate virtual environments. If a tested application corrupts the Registry or alters core system behavior, a quick reboot resets the workstation. 2. Public Access Terminals and Kiosks Your system boots exactly as it was before
: You can specify certain files or folders to be exempt from Shadow Mode, ensuring that any changes made to these specific items are saved permanently to the real system.
Instead of writing directly to the actual file system or registry, all changes are written to a temporary cache file (the "shadow"). This cache can be stored in RAM or on disk, depending on your settings.