Hotspot Shield Elite 2.67 Review

Pssst. Want to get around the Internet censors in your country? Use Hotspot Shield. That’s the name of the free, ad-based web-surfing tool that covers your tracks so that no one can cut off your access to sites.

The Hotspot Shield is a creation of AnchorFree, a Sunnyvale, Calif.-based startup. The “virtual private network” tool is already used by millions of users in places such as China and Iran, where it’s illegal to get to uncensored sites such as Twitter or YouTube. The tool is supported by seven languages, and it is issuing a version for the Macintosh today.

anchor-1AnchorFree has 7.5 million monthly users, up more than 500 percent this year. They use it mostly because their web browsing can’t be tracked. The users log into the Hotspot Shield site, which takes the user’s Internet Protocol address and tosses it out. Then it assigns a temporary IP address that stays with the user during browsing.

Normally, Chinese censors can block users from getting to sites by stopping the users via their Internet service providers. The ISPs are told to block certain IP addresses. But they can’t easily block the Hotspot Shield IP addresses, which are generated on the fly. They can try to block access to Hotspot Shield itself, but it isn’t easy, says David Gorodyansky, founder and chief executive of AnchorFree.

It effectively turns an “http:” web address into a secure “https:” address. This is an expensive way to get around censors, since AnchorFree has set up a lot of server computing power to encrypt its communications and serve its users. Others charge for such VPN service, but ad-supported AnchorFree can provide the service for free. The VPN is in use in 190 countries and can be used on Windows and Mac desktops, laptops, and iPhones. Users view more than a billion pages per month.

The service is pretty easy to install. You activate the VPN just be clicking on an icon on the desktop. A splash page tells you that a secure connection has been made to the Hotspot Shield site. You can then browse the web. The AnchorFree search bar appears at the top of the page. Ads are shown to the users, but no user data is collected.

AnchorFree has a growing audience in countries like the United Arab Emirates, Thailand, Turkey, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and China. About 4 million users each month access Google via Hotspot Shield. This activity generates more than 22 million page views a month. About 800,000 users access YouTube via Hotspot Shield, generating over 10 million page views per month.

Of course, there are some problems here. Advertisers won’t be able to get much good data on the people viewing their ads in this kind of scheme. Also, people who are evading the law — organized criminals or drug dealers — and don’t want to be tracked can also use this kind of communication system.

Its Good,, I lOve It

I have used HotSpot for a quite some time and I find it to be the safest way to be on the Internet.Like they say prevention is better then the cure and if you spend anytine on the Internet ,this is a must tool to use.You will be like a ghost and do all you want on the web,at times it is slow but I rather have that and know I am protected from hackers and thieves.
This is a must software to have and to boot it is FREE and even the ADs cannot track you.

I often use the free versions of both Hotspotshield and Expatshield when I have to access region restricted sites. It's a pitty that they cannot coexist at the same time on a computer. Even so, I always prefered and trusted Anchorfree, and I find no nuisance in alternately installing them as needed.

i have been using hotspot shield for more than 2 yrs now to browse the internet anonymously and get some software thats not available in m country and i love it the only thing that bothers me is the ads and the elite version is adless so please choose me
thanks :)

This is the best software to secure yourself
Fast Simple Easy

Context: I know one of the best VPNs out there is hosted by Strongvpn.com They encrypt the whole connection, don't limit bandwidth so you can download at will, and have various packages all containing a number of VPN host servers to connect to, and if I recall they have at least 50 of them all over the world. Which is useful to get the best performance, remove forum bans, country limitation i.e., NASA.gov, Amazon.com (a lot of stuff only for USA), and this can be circumvented. Since the whole connection is encrypted, makes it hell on hackers to get to you.

Review: That brings us to Hotspot Sheild free. High points for compatibility; works on my 90MB nlite ISO. It does not encrypt the whole connection, but it is free and the full version which shares the same limitation is only 30$/year. Test performed as expected; they don't limit browsing speed, but they throttle download speed; mine hit 20kb/s low, but my connection peaks at 200kb/s and that was strictly when downloading; nevertheless who doesn't download and what - you're going to turn it off to download then turn it back on? I guess, if you are on a budget definitely one way to go. The 128bit encryption is forgivable as it will suit most, but I must have AES 256. They don't provide an option to change IP address (VPN host). So many of the benefits associated with modern VPN service are not included; this is budget VPN. The interface is simple, almost too simple; I kept looking for where the options were. They're aren't many. No hacker protection, but descent malware protection without blocking file sharing sites. Ironically, there were no adds when I was using the product. The full version, unlimited browser traffic/speed and no adds. The deal breaker for me is the inability to change IPs. That is a serious limitation. How this product shines, is if you compare it to a popular free product like "Tor Browser Bundle" and similar free alternatives, it provides you with unconstrained browsing for the invisible ad here and there. I'm telling you, no ads on my end. So, although I criticized it to hell, I did to provide the whole picture, it is a very good product; budget VPN.

I have used hotspot shield free for more than two years ,it is my favorite app , simple and straightforward application for Internet security and privacy .
I have found it a blog for the first time and i didn't forget it since then.

It is very easy to use and not as intimidating as setting up OpenVPN.
The friendly blue and green color scheme makes XP users feel at home almost as if it were part of Windows. Speeds are fast enough for me in the U.S. that I often forget I'm using a vpn.

Test to make sure Hotspot Shield works on all the sites you want to use before upgrading. The IPs of the free version are banned on some sites. Hulu detected the IP I was using was a proxy and would not play. All popular open proxy services have this issue.

The malware protection which blocks malicious sites is the same thing as what is already included for free in browsers like Firefox, Comodo Dragon, or Chrome. You could also use OpenDNS to get similar security from bad URLs/IPs.

Hotspot Shield Elite doesn't make the best coffee you have ever drank. It also may not be your first choice for Fido's panic attack disorder. You might utilize it when you finally get around to performing that do it yourself pacemaker surgery you have considered, but then may be not. But if are thinking about installing the very best VPN application - you MUST install Hotspot Shield Elite.

What?

Jason:

Translation: it doesn't do everything but it does what it's supposed to do well.

Hotspot Shield has one of the slickest interfaces in my opinion. This is very important because there are tons of apps that try to mimic this functionality but end up failing miserably. Because the developers paid much attention to the design of the interface, I believe this is a quality program for anonymous web browsing.

Has been intending to use a VPN a long time, tested many VPN's found most of them to be slow. Need to check this one out.

I have only just started using the hotspot shield and I haven't notice much in the way of speed loss. If it had full encryption that would be very nice and some more options for settings it would be better. I overall love that they are providing this service as ad supported even though having ads is annoying.

Ive been using this software for a long time and despite the descreased speen I cant traced or tracked , the other softwares from this domain havent satisfied me only because they dont work.
Thank you Anchorfree .

one of the best internet connection secure, I use it daily

Used Hotspot Shield Free for a long time. Excellent software!

Greetings from Sweden!

Of course I want a license for Hotspot Shield Elite. I can see it get high ranking from users.

And the winner is...............me!

The free version is really good. The Elite version seems to be excellent.

i'have been using hotspot shield for 4 months, i'have downloaded it from softpedia, its very usefull when using wifi, speed also very good even my country is far from US. But my speed is reduced very low for 5 minutes, when i'm using my 4G usb drive, without HS its ok, but after 5 mins speed become normal.., still i like this software so much, very usefull, very reliable, i can accees websites that blocked in my country...currently i'm using HS for 95% when i connect to internet..i really want the Elite version..TQ

I have used the Elite version of this product for about three months. It is great as an anonymous VPN: it appears that the server I use is located in San Jose , CA. As I live about three hundred miles from San Jose, my browsing and download speeds are fast. If they had servers located in Europe(as Security Kiss Tunnel does,) there would be more options for anonymity. Therefore, I chain these two proxy addresses to help solve the problem.

I have never used VPN since now as I am afraid of being infected and does not know if it may affect my pc system. Though VPN is excellent to hide your actual IP address by connecting to various countries to download softwares or applications even under country's restriction. Most websites and my friends highly recommend Hotspot Shield Elite as being the First and Best software in protecting your own privacy and Personal Identity by ensuring you with utmost security and safety. At the same time, it does provide you with antivirus protection to your pc and easy access to any websites in any country at your own choice. It has no impact on your pc system and does not slow down the working performance. Most important of all, it is very easy to work with and its configuration is simple to understand. With these great benefits, I really want to try it and hope I can win it in this Giveaway.
Many thanks to Spftpedia for organizing such a Special Giveaway of this
Special and Valuable Hotspot Shield Elite product!

I have been using hotspot shield in the Middle East to bypass the firewall blocking skype and other voip services

I have used the free version of Hotspot Shield in the past and it was very useful. I used it to transmit data over public Wi-Fi hotspots such as ones in Starbucks or airports. It encrypts the entire connection so anyone using packet sniffers (which someone most likely is going to be when your using public Wi-Fi) would only be able to see random data, which they would not be able to decipher.

I highly recommend Hotspot Shield. The only feature that I would like to see in a future update to to change the outgoing country's server location.

I use it to open sites that is forbidden in my country like adobe, avast, java, chrome and many others. So I need this license so much.

Best Security App For Internet Users:-

I have been been using AnchorFree Hostspot shield since last 28 months because of below benefits.

1. Quickly able to set up as compared to other free/paid VPN services
2. Great User-friendly interface (Green - Good For Eyes)
3. Never let my system slow as compared to other alternatives.
4. Industry Standard Encryption Method to protect from spying eyes.
5. Ultimate App to use while on publicly available wifi networks.
6. The ability to route traffic through secure anonymous HTTPS servers and thus Supports Encrypted network traffic.
7. Must have tool to visit ISP/Geo blocked websites and it is able to bypass firewalls.
8. Have tested with some privacy information leak analyze tools while using any proxy service, and Hostspot shield impressed me and put my all
real information hidden and thus helped me protecting in identity theft.
9. Able to block Phishing and spam sites
10.Support for mobile OS such Android and iOS.

I found it more useful in my daily life.

With Hotspot Shield we can Secure our web session, data, online shopping, and personal information online with HTTPS encryption.It also enables us to protect ourself from identity theft online. Since the hotspot shield hides our IP address, we can surf the web with a best privacy provided to us.

Snoopers are one of the emerging problems currently. Since there are many wifi hotspots available using out system without a vpn enables out computer prone to snoopers. Hotspot protect ourself from snoopers at Wi-Fi hotspots, hotels, airports, corporate offices enabling our computer to be safe from sniffing.


Hotspot Shield protects our entire web surfing session; securing our connection at both our home Internet network & Public Internet networks (both wired and wireless).

Hotspot Shield creates a virtual private network (VPN) between our laptop or iPhone and our Internet gateway. This impenetrable tunnel prevents snoopers, hackers, ISP‘s, from viewing our web browsing activities, instant messages, downloads, credit card information or anything else you send over the network. Hotspot Shield security application is free to download, employs the latest VPN technology, and is easy to install and use.

Hotspot shield, a shield so hot that melts all the barrier to an unbounded internet.

Earlier I used the free version of the program. The program is very successful and fast.
In addition, the most important reason I wanted to use these programs, your privacy and security.
What we want to be connected to the server version of Elite. In addition, ad filtering and malware,'s Spam protection.
Thank you for your Softpedia Campaign.

Just simply : "Secure like a SHIELD ELITE like a Ninja"

I have been used Hotspot Shield for several years before the arrival of Elite Edition, but as long as I use it had become much advertisements in browser and so annoying, so I stopped and moved to use Cyberghost VPN free and I passed to paid edition. I'm satisfied with this service, but since Hotspot shield has released Elit (paid Edition), so I'd like to test how it works, hoping with much better service than before. Apart from the annoying advertisement, it performed very well on spped, even I used public Wifi.
I was so appreciated.

An easy way to protect yourself from prying eyes in the web..... nice software and I would like one..thansks...

Surf the web anonymously?Every time I want to go to one site where my ip is not in accordance with the provisions of that country.I was really confused because they do not know what to do to be able to visit it.But that is no longer a problem since I know HotspotShield more than one year ago.I'm really amazed by this software.It helped me really good surf anonymously, although my Web browsing speed will slow down.But I accept this in order to do what you want along with HotspotShield.I'm really concerned about this unique new product.And I always have the opportunity to introduce my friends to use this product because they also have problems like me.And they got what they wanted with this product and they are also starting to like the same as me.Thank about HotspotShield lot has helped me a lot. So I really want one license of this unique product. Wish HotspotShield will further develop with many revolutionary features for users.

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Small app, great function it's a necessity these day's.

Right now I'm using the free version. It's good, allowing me to bypass the website which is being blocked by my ISP.

I would like to get the license for the elite version to see the difference between the free one.

Thank you for this giveaway chance, Softpedia!

I am a user who indeed very sensitive to products that help to boost or protect my privacy online (and yeah to gain access to several site which had been blocked in my country) and thus HotSpot Shield is noting new for me to begin with. I had always been testing and trying different sort of VPN service. It is definitely better in comparison to Tor in term of speed wise. Though I had stop using its (free version) just recently for another service namely Spotflux, I always keen on a opportunity to test its Elite version someday. This is a great opportunity and thank for the offer!

i need it too here

Hotspot Shield Elite - sounds good.

Used the free version some years and I am impressed.

Hotspot Shield is The Wall to break thru walls designed to stop us frm gaining entry 2 all d possible realms of d power of internet.....This is the best n only weapon in the world that does it best....jus like Softpedia....d best there is!!!

People are born free...

Hotspot shield is the best vpn i've used so far. bypassed many websites because of it great application

Please Count me in

People are born free...

I need it too....

Well really wanted to win this...

Hi!
Program like the opportunity to use the Internet anonymously. One time used Hotspot Shield Free, a program like it. I think the version of Hotspot Shield Elite even more functional.
I am glad to be a possibility to win the program. Coun me in.
Best regards!

Hotspot Shield has come a long way giving service to the users and have been imrpoved from a crappy free proxy service to the now choice of many. This is not as intimidating or difficult than OpenVPN and is much more simplistic. Compared to Comodo VPN I prefer Hotspot Shield better. For those starters and novice that care to put privacy in front I'd recommend this app anytime.

These days having/using a virtual private network (VPN) between your laptop
and the wireless router is a must. Privacy is and always will be "king" because it ain't good for anybody to see you as an open book wherever you are. Auto encryption and protection from inbound/outbound threats like snoopers/hackers via HS connection is simple and straight forward. Free version can work but the benefits of a license is badly needed now due to added security and support. This is a must for any serious internet user.

Been using this one fr over an year nw.......Love the fact that i cannot b traced back....n i cn suft the web more securely than ever......
HSS is the most amazing thing that happened 2 me.....
Thanx Softpedia.....Keep up the great work!!!!

Today a laptop without VPN is like a person without adequate clothing. Security solution provide basic security but you deserve more. It is like an invisibility cloak and Armour rolled into one providing you basic DNS and a go-anywhere key to restricted areas.It is a Value Paid Network which gives virtual access over today's malware infested internet and keeps you safe.

I tried many such programs, but as it's seen, only Hotspot Shield really hides IP from the enemies of the planet.

Hotspot Shield is the only program which has hidden my IP from Modern Communists & from their attacks. Thanks A Lot.

The best application that can be found to feel safe and confident while you browse the internet. HotSpot Shield Elite mark the guideline to follow when safety is the most important. La mejor aplicación que se puede encontrar para sentirse seguro y confiado mientras navegas en la internet. Hotspot Shield Elite marca la pauta a seguir cuando la seguridad es los más importante.

Hotspot Shield Elite 2.67,Just what I need to reach the websites that are blocked by the Government,we need more freedom not less,so thank you Softpedia and Hotspotshield for giving me the chance to win a super product that will unleash the full potential of the Internet for me
Kind regards Worgeordie

hotspot shield greatly simplifies my life, in my country many sites are blocked and out of all vpn programs, hotspot is by far the best free & most popular in my country.
as far as encryption goes, though not very important to me, it's very nice to have a secure connection, with all those kind of malware and stuff spread all around the internet, i am
sure that it will be a handy security feature when the time comes

with all that said, i even have it on my GM androind phone, and it's working just great
you should all try it if you haven't already, truly a good program (y).

hotspot shield greatly simplifies my life, in my country many sites are blocked and out of all vpn programs, hotspot is by far the best free & most popular in my country.
as far as encryption goes, though not very important to me, it's very nice to have a secure connection, with all those kind of malware and stuff spread all around the internet, i am
sure that it will be a handy security feature when the time comes

with all that said, i even have it on my GM androind phone, and it's working just great
you should all try it if you haven't already, truly a good program (y).

hotspot shield greatly simplifies my life, in my country many sites are blocked and out of all vpn programs, hotspot is by far the best free & most popular in my country.
as far as encryption goes, though not very important to me, it's very nice to have a secure connection, with all those kind of malware and stuff spread all around the internet, i am
sure that it will be a handy security feature when the time comes

with all that said, i even have it on my GM androind phone, and it's working just great
you should all try it if you haven't already, truly a good program (y).

I tried the free version and was pretty good. It was stable and usable. Only thing I hate are the ads. I would really like to get the elite version. I had a pretty decent speed but as always some speed will be reduced. Its a good product and has an easy to use UI. Also it is not lot large and setting it is easier than other VPNS.

I used to use this program 4 years ago. Back then it only used to work with Internet Explorer. Hotspot Shield was very slow for me. Many times it did not even connect. I don't think the elite version will make much of a difference, but I could be wrong.

There is no need to say about this tiny and shiny tool.I have already used its free version and block advertisements using adblocker.The main reason to use this tool it is more effective in less memory.

Free version works well. Paid one must be Excellent. Sometime my ISP blocked some sites randomly. My bad.
I wish I am the winner ...

Thank to SP

I have been using the "Free Hotspot Shield" for a while and found some problem in 64bit operating system. Suppose... suddenly shutdown (which is very risky) as find myself without proxy directly connected (sometimes without even knowing). I guess there are some bugs, still they need to develop properly and my idea (if even sometimes the proxy server connection broken) then should also shutdown the current browser automatically. That way the user will feel more secure while using it.

Thanks

To put long story short: Hotspot Shield is a hotshot in the field of hotspot!

Hello, sometimes I needed a way to hide my IP. I wonder how to easy the way of portmapping the connections to your IP when you have a web site running on your machine or any other web application? I guess it would be a little more slow.

Being a ghost was one of my long cherished teenage dreams which still remains unfulfilled. I guess nothing can turn me into a ghost for real but good thing is, Hotspot Shield Elite has the potential of transforming me into an 'online' ghost! That will do!

It would be great to keep secured, encrypted & anonymous through VPN. Specially because Hotspot Shield Elite is providing unlimited, hassle-free bandwidth.

Hope I will win a license & will be able to enjoy my long cherished ghostly experience with Hotspot Shield Elite.

I like your comment best. You deserved a license. Hope you got one ^.^

one of the first and original solutions to bypass the restrictions on certain countries like china and iran. love it and gonna participate on this giveaway.
thank you Softpedia and Hotspotshield team.

Shield me in the world wide web! Give me a Hotspot shield!

Identity theft is more damaging than virus attacks. Hotspot hides your identity to protects your internet operations. Its easy to setup and use.

Hotspot Shield Elite will defeat,
The malware censor phishing heat.
AnchorFree is so discrete.
Secured with servers not deceit.
VPNs are such a treat,
With this software it's complete.

Ok,let's see...You can't get access on Western countries websites because you live in a place where the internet is censored, is hat right?
.....or perhaps.....
....you have been banned from a forum simply because you didn't agree with its moderator and/or majority of its bloggers on a whatsoever issue but you are eager to take revenge by posting other comments there using a different IP address?
.....or maybe....
...you are online but don't like the idea that somebody, like Big G brother for instance, may be "spying" your online habits by tracking your web browsing sessions for commercial purposes?
.....or....
....are you fed up with being bombarded by spammy email, like the one which promise you to enhance your manhood, after visiting adult websites (yes...it can happen sometimes, can't it?? lol !!!).
And what if a hacker or lamer can detect your real IP while browisng, taking control of your machine afterwards without you knowing? And how about encrypting your traffic by turning your web address into a more secure "https" address, kissing snoopers goodbye?
What?? Oh Gosh... you'd like to see American NBA matches on the web or want to attend a US paid survey but unfortunately you don't live in US??
Or perhaps you are connected on a public wifi connection at an airport, but you are scared by the idea that someone with a packet sniffer software could easily tap into your data stream, stealing your email messages, passwords, credit card numbers etc??

Don't worry and be happy: just Use HOTSPOT SHIELD.

Of course advertisers and Big G brother won’t be happy for this, but honestly who cares (lol)?? Trust me dudes... if you spend most of your time on unsecure public Wi-Fi networks, this progrm is a must have tool.
But hey.....wait a moment! Isn't it true that there are plenty of free VPN services out there which can perform as well & effectively as this app?
Yes there are but there is a catch as well to use them, because you are usually asked to pay pretty high charges for the backend server and any data communication that is incurred, unless you are so clever to run your own VPN server.But how many people out there are able to run their own VPN private server? 0.1%, right??? lol!

Don't have money to invest?? Ok, if you are really a beggar and the idea of random advertisments being injected into a Website while browsing doesn't bother you, just grab the FREE version of this program: what's the problem in doing this, huh? Otherwise my suggestion is to buy the software which is absolutely worth every penny of its price: trust me baby!!

Be happy, don't worry...after all you have nothing to lose and all to gain, haven't you?

Sweet!!

good for secure online life and freedom

Have used this software in the past and found it quite good despite the ads that it displays. would like to get a license to it. and find it to be one of the premier or oldest and popular vpns. Thanks

I like to install it to secure my connection in office /

Being from Holland, living in Romania this might be the perfect solution to avoid restriction because of my location with fix IP.
So, PLEASE......

Working in a country where Internet use is monitored and prohibitively censored, Hotspot Shield helps us in getting the real picture of the world out there.
The ease of installation and minimal interface will directly benefit noobs like me.

I know about this application for many years. But never tried it. It would be great if i can try and at the same time won the license, Thank you for Softpedia and AnchorFree for the giveaway.

I've learned about Hotspot Shield just a few days ago and suddenly such a good chance to get Elite version! Thanks a lot! Well, I wait for the weekend and test free version ...

WOW I am sooo glad I found HotSpot Shield Software! This gem should be nick named "The Electronic Condom" for it's essential Internet protection qualities. Most people know Internet use can pose serious risks, bet they would sleep better if they had "HOTSPOT" protection!

For someone to take time to make such a product for others to use is in itself, an amazing thing. I've been living overseas for quite some time and I was very happy to discover Hotspot Shield. I cannot complain at all about
the product as it does what it says it is meant to do.

I guess I'm an average computer user who just wants to seek information and news without having to worry about being checked or monitored. This product gives me some peace of mind.

To win this giveaway or not isn't the point of my comments. I'm just happy
that Hotspot Shield exists. I recommend it to friends all the time.

Please continue to develop this product.

the best of all the VPN that I tried.. a lot of VPN software out there that needs a lot of set-up.. it will make you crazy... but this one is the best I have been using this for 4 years for free i've been through many versions and now it has a very good features and good looks every time I open my laptop.. it always said " your connection is secure".. thank you Anchorfree!! for such an awesome software.

the program it self so amazing..so fast so helpful..it's helped lot of time when i need it indeed the best program ever in the internet

With acts like Sopa, Acta, Pipa surfacing everyday, users privacy is at risk.
Nobody is safe online with Government snooping around.
Hotspot shield is very useful, I've tried the free version and it's an awesome VPN solution available for free. It encrypt packets being send to the route, making the user anonymous.
It's a very useful tool even for the naive user.
It's a must have for anybody who is concerned with his/her presence/privacy online.
I recommend it to everybody.

the is winners slayme

I often surf internet everyday and there're more and more threats from internet now; so I need a program which can keep me connection safe and Hotspot Shield is a good choice for me. I'm using Hotspot Shield Free and I feel it makes my PC more security; I always hope I will get a license of Hotspot Shield Elite.

I hope my dream come true in this giveaway.

Thanks Softpedia for the great giveaway! ^_^

I am always at a loss which box to fill here in order to participate !!!!! Hope I filled in the right one. Please make it more clear. (Don't count me in)

Hotspot Shield is the most widely used free VPN in the world but just being introduced with a lot of advertisements. If you want to use the ad-free version just pay a small amount and enjoy the Elite version. I have used the elite version before (currently, using the free version) and its really good. You will notice that your IP address is like roaming around the world if you check it in whatismyipaddress.com from time to time. You are like surfing from Europe, North and South America and Asia. But the nicest of all about Hotspot Shield Elite is that it is the cheapest of all VPN I've known compared to other VPN services that cost more than $100 for a year. Unlike Hotspot Shield Elite, one-year subscription will only cost you at around $29.95. This is really recommended for me if you want to use a VPN service.

Hotspot Shield is a must use software and service every time surfing internet in public wifi. Todays it comes with cool looking user interface and more stable connections. I'm glad they make Hotspot Shield Elite as optional for people who don't like ads but I dislike the monthly price $10 for 20 days. A bit expensive than other similar service.

I don't know about hotspot shield software, but i think it's a good software and i'll try to using it. Thx before :)

Hotspot Shield Elite will be such a treat,
Secure and safe it will not be defeat,
Thanks for the giveaway, count me in
And let's hope I finally get to win!!

Ionut Ilascu, Thank you for the review and for the giveaway. I am rather new at using Hotspots. I was provided a phone that could make Hotspot connection. It is rather nice to be on a Hotspot rather than in the Hot Seat at work. This protection could make me stand out with my concern for safety. Please consider me for one of your chosen recipients. Regards, Art

I don't know what to write, but i need this software.

I've heard good things about this program.

The Software is easy enough for anyone to use and it blends in with the Windows 7 theme easily so it is not an eyesore. iI is effective in it job and from what i have found no website has been able to find my location while using the software. it does however slow down my computer on its initial start up. I ran multiple browser location tests while using Hotspot Shield and none of the sites were able to detect my location.

Amazingly good service.. I use it everyday !

really a great tool to use to access restricted sites specially here in the middle where i'm presently working,did'nt let me down, been using the free version, how much more if i'll be able to use the elite version, which is more convenient and with ease to use, really so eager to try this elite version, hope to win one license, thanks alot, more power to Softpedia.........

useful application for iranian people to browse internet

I've recently started using the Hotshield Free Service and I am very impressed. I like that it's not obstructive while giving me full speed unrestricted but protected access to the web.

Though as mentioned by others I have fallen victim to having my true IP address being revealed when the program lost its connection without my being aware of it.

My suggestion if not already implemented is to have a window displayed warning users of the loss of connectivity in such circumstances as one is not always mindful of the icon changing color in the taskbar.

The additional advantages included in the Elite version will certainly be a very welcome addition to using and benefiting from what is a fantastic service and product.

This is a great software. I been using the free version for a year and its been great i recommend it to anyone. Editors rating is 5/5 i will give it a 10/10.

Hotspot Shield Elite is the perfect combination of security and stability for Virtual Private Networks.Thank you SOFTPEDIA for this wonderful GIVEAWAY......

I have used HSS for long time before Elite comes up. Thereafter, the free version speed reduces dramatically, unfortunately. The speed and reliability was very good.

Maybe Hotspot Shield Elite can guard my PC. There are many virus in my PC.
I hope to win the giveaway, because I don't have the money to buy it.
Thanks!

Hotspot Shield Elite is praised by many,
Is used worldwide and user friendly,
Thank you for the contest please count me in,
Fingers crossed I hope I get to win!

Every time I test the various VPN solutions on the market, I always eventually end up coming back to Hotspot, because it is a solution that is simple and works as intended...

When I'm out and travel, I am often connected to wireless networks which is not 100% safe and here is Hotspot a super solution and helps ensure my data...
I will be extremely happy if I had the opportunity to permanently use the Elite version ...

When I travel all over the world and need to be safe on all the wireless networks that I connect to, Hotspot is one of the best VPN solutions ...

And I would like to use the Elite version for complete protection ...

Shield up your Hotspot connection with Elite protection provided by AnchorFree. It’s great if you want to surf to the dirty spots of the web. Some people like old-fashioned smut, but they wouldn’t want anyone else to find out about this; so I think Hotspot Shield would be a good tool to cater for their needs and keep them safe even if they connect from unprotected WiFis; not to mention that you can also do some online banking in a secure way.

I have used the freeware version of Hotspot Shield in the past and found it extremely simple to set up and use. As I am not a technical-minded person myself, I know I would have problems configuring software such as OpenVPN, which require at least a minimal amount of knowledge of networking protocols and comfort with the command line to fully get the benefits of. Hotspot Shield is one of those point-click installs that gets you running in little to no time, without any technical knowledge necessary. Of course, the freeware version is much less comprehensive and featured than its payware upgrades, which can only be improvements on the "bare-bones" version's ease of use and offer more flexibility.

I am a fervent believer in users' right to privacy on the Internet, which is why I am a big proponent of software like Hotspot, Tor, and web-based proxy sites. For ultimate security and privacy, you're better off going with a paid-for subscription VPN service; not surprisingly, these are advertised on numerous BitTorrent websites and download forums. But privacy concerns are not just the realm of pirate downloaders and supporters of "Anonymous" -- they should be the concern of all of us in an increasingly surveillance-prone society in which governments and corporations salivate at the opportunity to collect user data. Programs such as Hotspot Shield attempt to block this activity by "the powers that be," although I personally cannot vouch for the company's own attitudes about internet privacy in general, considering AnchorFree's geographic proximity to Yahoo!, a known cooperator with the Chinese government's requests to read users' emails and instant messages.

But if you can't afford a paid-for VPN and want something relatively simple to shield your IP address from snoopers, and want to try something different from Tor or web-based proxies like vTunnel or Anonymouse, give Hotspot a try. My only gripe so far is that an open-source version doesn't exist, but as Internet privacy becomes a major issue that consumers continue to voice their concerns about, who knows what will happen in the future.

Programs like Hotspot Shield and other VPN solutions is unfortunately a necessity if you want accessing the network from networks other than your own network, and still be sure that others do not misuse the transmitted data...

hotspot Shield help people cope with this problem in an easy and painless way

Being a disabled Vet with TBI sometimes makes routine tasks seem more difficult than they are. It depends on the fustration level at that exact moment. By having a Hotspot Shield it enables me to surf the web by giving me more confidence when I am clicking a link. It helps me with the "Looking over my shoulder" routine that many of us continue to do. Hotspot Shield not only performs as advertised but by making me relax a little more it helps me from clicking on links I normally wouldn't. I can only compare it it with "having someone watching your back" while you try to do what is routine for many. I would love to have "Elite". Somedays it's hard trying to blend in with others. Hot spot shield allows me to be more comfortable on those days when my only outlet is contacting old friends via laptop and being less jumpy that I'm going to sign in to the wrong site. I know no program is 100% foolproof but for me this program doe's more than what is adverised. Having another weapon is always a good thing.

Imagine what it’s like to constantly try to find ways to keep a certain someone’s identity secret online, especially when he starts badmouthing others with much superior talents than his. And when I say “superior” I really hardcoded abilities like natural ability to fly around or run across rooftops and swing from building to building.

There are people out there (not too many, though) that can generate acid, spit fire or manipulate reality. There’s one chick that can even become invisible. These are some of the characters my master picks on and tries to demean, out of spite, I guess, because he’s 100% human and has to devise all sorts of contraptions just to be above par.

With someone like this to take care of I have to resort even to such giveaways. For the good of a certain city, please help me keep him hidden online, at least for one year. If Hotspot Shield holds true to its reputation it’ll be on the shopping list next year.

Just now 29 august at 11:30 PM I found this giveaway and hope to enter the contest because using this great software now two years since I watched a tutorial about it. Ever since I heard of it I use every day to browse suspicious websites or sites that the Internet is censored in my country. I really quite a few sites that you frequently censored most media content all in my country and that's using Hotspot Shield free manage to access them, but as I have no internet connection and how much better through a software which gives us access to a virtual private network loading speed is lower sites I need Elite version of this software to have a very good experience with those sites.
I want to say that I tried other software that provides access to a virtual private network but nothing satisfied me as hotspot shield all had something that did not fit, one is slow, another disconnect at a certain time etc.. the only thing more annoying ads Hotspot is free version, but understandable.
I hope to win because I really need a license and keep up the good work! Keep up the good work.
Thank you so much for all the promotions you offer, you're the best!
I'm from romania, sorry for the comment may incorrectly translated, I translated with Google Translate.
This is original comment in romanian language:
""Tocmai acum 29 august la ora 11:30 PM am descoperit aceast chilipir și sper să intru în concurs deoarece folosesc acest minunat soft de acum doi ani de cand am urmarit un tutorial despre el. De cand am auzit de el il folosesc in fiecare zi pentru a naviga pe siteurile dubioase sau pe siteurile in care internetul este cenzurat in tara mea. Chiar am destul de multe siteuri pe care le frecventez, majoritatea de continut media toate cenzurate in tara mea si pe care cu ajutorul lui HotSpot shield free reusesc sa le accesez, dar cum nu am nici o conexiune prea buna la internet si cum printr-un soft care ne ofera accesul la o retea privata virtuala viteza de incarcare a siteurilor este mai mica as avea nevoie de versiunea Elite a acestui soft pentru a avea o experienta foarte buna cu acele siteuri.
Tin sa precizez ca am incercat si alte softuri care ofera accesul la o retea privata virtuala dar nimic nu m-a multumit ca hotspot shield, toate aveau cate ceva care nu mi se potrivea, unul se incarca greu, altul se deconecta la un anumit interval etc. singurul lucru mai deranjant la Hotspot sunt reclamele versiunii gratuite , dar sunt de inteles.
sper sa castig si eu o licenta fiindca am mare nevoie și tineti-o tot asa! Keep up the good work.
Va multumesc foarte mult pentru toate promotiile pe care le oferiti, sunteti cei mai buni!!!
Sunt din romania, scuze pentru comentariul tradus poate incorect , l-am tradus cu google translate. ""

This is a very good program for me, i use it everyday for my job. I hope to win a elite license!!!

Simple and easy to use.

I need it.

HotSpot Shield seems a great tool to keep your IP address hidden in this growing censorship age. Now we can happily criticize all those awful government policies, even in an autocratic state like China. Free Speech for all! Hope I get to use it, and I will do it responsibly, just the way everyone of you will, I hope. Cheers ! :-)

I think that you are kharmagas

If I pay through my credit card what name of product & company will appear on my bill?

application is so hot