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altafiber SafeGuard on Windows Pc

Developed By: Cincinnati Bell Inc.

License: Free

Rating: 4,1/5 - 62 votes

Last Updated: April 18, 2024

Download on Windows PC

Compatible with Windows 10/11 PC & Laptop

App Details

Version 24.9.8930917
Size 26.7 MB
Release Date November 02, 24
Category Tools Apps

App Permissions:
Allows an application to write to external storage. [see more (25)]

What's New:
Added password safeguard [see more]

Description from Developer:
KEY FUNCTIONS OF THE APPLICATION:
- ANTIVIRUS, SCANS ALL YOUR DEVICE'S FILES AND PROTECTS YOU AGAINST VIRUSES, TROJANS, SPYWARE, MALWARE, ETC.
- Have peace of mind when you bro... [read more]

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About this app

On this page you can download altafiber SafeGuard and install on Windows PC. altafiber SafeGuard is free Tools app, developed by Cincinnati Bell Inc.. Latest version of altafiber SafeGuard is 24.9.8930917, was released on 2024-11-02 (updated on 2024-04-18). Estimated number of the downloads is more than 10,000. Overall rating of altafiber SafeGuard is 4,1. Generally most of the top apps on Android Store have rating of 4+. This app had been rated by 62 users, 9 users had rated it 5*, 39 users had rated it 1*.

How to install altafiber SafeGuard on Windows?

Instruction on how to install altafiber SafeGuard on Windows 10 Windows 11 PC & Laptop

In this post, I am going to show you how to install altafiber SafeGuard on Windows PC by using Android App Player such as BlueStacks, LDPlayer, Nox, KOPlayer, ...

Before you start, you will need to download the APK/XAPK installer file, you can find download button on top of this page. Save it to easy-to-find location.

[Note] You can also download older versions of this app on bottom of this page.

Below you will find a detailed step-by-step guide, but I want to give you a fast overview of how it works. All you need is an emulator that will emulate an Android device on your Windows PC and then you can install applications and use it - you see you're playing it on Android, but this runs not on a smartphone or tablet, it runs on a PC.

If this doesn't work on your PC, or you cannot install, comment here and we will help you!

Step By Step Guide To Install altafiber SafeGuard using BlueStacks

  1. Download and Install BlueStacks at: https://www.bluestacks.com. The installation procedure is quite simple. After successful installation, open the Bluestacks emulator. It may take some time to load the Bluestacks app initially. Once it is opened, you should be able to see the Home screen of Bluestacks.
  2. Open the APK/XAPK file: Double-click the APK/XAPK file to launch BlueStacks and install the application. If your APK/XAPK file doesn't automatically open BlueStacks, right-click on it and select Open with... Browse to the BlueStacks. You can also drag-and-drop the APK/XAPK file onto the BlueStacks home screen
  3. Once installed, click "altafiber SafeGuard" icon on the home screen to start using, it'll work like a charm :D

[Note 1] For better performance and compatibility, choose BlueStacks 5 Nougat 64-bit read more

[Note 2] about Bluetooth: At the moment, support for Bluetooth is not available on BlueStacks. Hence, apps that require control of Bluetooth may not work on BlueStacks.

How to install altafiber SafeGuard on Windows PC using NoxPlayer

  1. Download & Install NoxPlayer at: https://www.bignox.com. The installation is easy to carry out.
  2. Drag the APK/XAPK file to the NoxPlayer interface and drop it to install
  3. The installation process will take place quickly. After successful installation, you can find "altafiber SafeGuard" on the home screen of NoxPlayer, just click to open it.

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KEY FUNCTIONS OF THE APPLICATION:
- ANTIVIRUS, SCANS ALL YOUR DEVICE'S FILES AND PROTECTS YOU AGAINST VIRUSES, TROJANS, SPYWARE, MALWARE, ETC.
- Have peace of mind when you browse, bank or shop online with browsing and banking protection.
- Family rules that allow you to set browsing times and protect your children from inappropriate content
- Password manager to store your passwords and create strong passwords.

altafiber SafeGuard ANTI-VIRUS from altafiber keeps you, your data and your device safe while you download, browse, shop or bank online and protects your children from inappropriate content on Android devices.

Access to Device storage(Files)
Application's core purpose is to scan the device files and provide anti-virus security features to the device user.

Peace of Mind while you browse
It can be difficult to know which websites are safe to visit, but not anymore with Browsing Protection. Receive a warning when you try to access a harmful website that is known for spreading viruses or stealing personal information.

Know Your Money is Safe
Make online purchases or financial transactions without worry – a banner will appear notifying you the financial website you visited is safe.

Protect what matters most – your loved ones.
Internet Safeguard offers protection for the entire family, especially your children. Ensure a proper bed time by setting an Internet curfew and prevent the viewing of inappropriate content based on age group filters.

SEPARATE ‘SAFE BROWSER’ ICON IN LAUNCHER

Safe browsing works only when you are browsing the Internet with Safe Browser. To easily allow you to set Safe Browser as default browser, we install this as an additional icon in the launcher. This also helps a child launch the Safe Browser more intuitively.

DATA PRIVACY COMPLIANCE

altafiber always applies strict security measures to protect the confidentiality and integrity of your personal data. See the privacy policy here:

altafiber Privacy Policy
https://www.f-secure.com/en/web/legal/privacy/cincinnatibell

f-secure Privacy Policy
https://www.f-secure.com/en/legal/privacy/consumer/total

THIS APP USES THE DEVICE ADMINISTRATOR PERMISSION

Device Administrator rights are required for the application to perform and altafiber is using the respective permissions in full accordance to Google Play policies and with active consent by the end-user. The Device Administrator permissions are used for Parental Control features, in particular:
• Preventing children from removing the application without parental guidance
• Browsing Protection

THIS APP USES ACCESSIBILITY SERVICES

This app uses Accessibility services. altafiber is using the respective permissions with active consent by the end-user. The Accessibility permissions are used for Family Rules feature, in particular:

• Allowing a parent to protect child from unsuitable web content
• Allowing a parent to apply device and apps usage restrictions for a child. With the Accessibility service applications usage can be monitored and restricted.
Added password safeguard
Allows an application to write to external storage.
Allows an application to receive the ACTION_BOOT_COMPLETED that is broadcast after the system finishes booting.
Allows an app to access approximate location.
Allows an app to access precise location.
Allows applications to access information about networks.
Allows applications to access information about Wi-Fi networks.
Allows applications to open network sockets.
Allows applications to perform I/O operations over NFC.
Allows applications to set the wallpaper.
Allows using PowerManager WakeLocks to keep processor from sleeping or screen from dimming.
Allows an application to write to external storage.
Allows an application to read or write the system settings.
Allows applications to read the sync settings.
Allows applications to write the sync settings.
Allows an app to create windows using the type TYPE_APPLICATION_OVERLAY, shown on top of all other apps.
Allows access to the vibrator.
Allows applications to connect to paired bluetooth devices.
Allows an application to request deleting packages.
Permission an application must hold in order to use ACTION_REQUEST_IGNORE_BATTERY_OPTIMIZATIONS.
Allows an application to read from external storage.
Allows applications to change network connectivity state.
Required to be able to access the camera device.
Allows an app to use fingerprint hardware.
Allows an application to change the Z-order of tasks.
Allows read only access to phone state, including the phone number of the device, current cellular network information, the status of any ongoing calls, and a list of any PhoneAccounts registered on the device.