nProtect GameGuard

Virus infections can ruin entire projects. If one important file is compromised, an entire program may be rendered useless. Fortunately, there is no shortage of antivirus programs on the market, but when it comes to hosting a server for online games, you would have to take other threats into consideration, like cheats or hacks. nProtect GameGuard was created specifically for such situations. On the surface, it looks like any other antivirus program, but the software incorporates advanced protection technologies for online games, such as MMORPGs, racing games or even casual games.

nProtect GameGuard works on almost any Windows platform, from Win 98 to Win 7. Despite the software's compatibility and modest hardware requirements, it takes several minutes to install its components on your computer. The good news is that you won't have to make any complicated settings along the way. Once you run the 390 KB setup file, the software's installation files will be downloaded automatically, after which a setup wizard will guide you through a standard installation procedure.

The software's user interface consists of multiple sections, in which you may configure a real time scanning feature, against viruses and spyware, manage the program's built-in firewall, optimize your games for multiplayer and more. A security center, located in the first section, displays an overall status of the aforementioned features and you may click different hyperlinks to enable or disable them or perform other actions. Furthermore, you can find additional options, in each section of the interface, on separate tabs. The software includes a startup manager, a system cleaner and other maintenance tools.

The built-in firewall can be set to block user-specified connections or it can work in stealth mode and block all connections, except authorized ones. Besides real time memory scans, the software can also diagnose patterns of the latest hacking tools and it can prevent memory debugging, to block any hacking attempts. As a result, other users will be able to play your online game in a secure manner.