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Hardhead

Mar 4 2008, 01:43 AM

Prevent the installation of spyware and other potentially unwanted software! Simple, effective, trusted.

Why SpywareBlaster?
Spyware, adware, browser hijackers, and dialers are some of the most annoying and pervasive threats on the Internet today. By simply browsing a web page, you could find your computer to be the brand-new host of one of these unwanted fiends!

The most important step you can take is to secure your system.
And SpywareBlaster is the most powerful protection program available.
Multi-Angle Protection
• Prevent the installation of ActiveX-based spyware and other potentially unwanted programs.
• Block spying / tracking via cookies.
• Restrict the actions of potentially unwanted or dangerous web sites.
No-Nonsense Security
SpywareBlaster can help keep your system secure, without interfering with the "good side" of the web. And unlike other programs, SpywareBlaster does not have to remain running in the background. It works alongside the programs you have to help secure your system.

SpywareBlaster Supports Windows 98, ME, NT4, 2000, XP, Vista

Product Info: SpywareBlaster

Maniac

Apr 10 2009, 06:08 AM

SpywareBlaster 4.2 released April 9, 2009

QUOTE

SpywareBlaster 4.2 has been released!

Prevent the installation of spyware, malware, and other potentially unwanted software!

New in this version:
-Windows 7 support
-Internet Explorer 8 support
-K-Meleon support
-Faster, secure updating worldwide
-Automatic program version upgrade support (for AutoUpdate users)
-Numerous bug fixes, tweaks, and optimizations

This 4.2 release provides enhanced protection, performance, and bug fixes.

UPDATING OPTIONS IN SPYWAREBLASTER
SpywareBlaster still offers the built-in Check for Updates feature. This feature is completely free and allows you to keep up-to-date by clicking on a button in the SpywareBlaster interface.

SpywareBlaster also offers SpywareBlaster AutoUpdate - a brand-new updating solution. Just set it up, and AutoUpdate will check at every system boot for the latest updates and enable the newest protection (other options are available).

As much as we would like to provide auto-updating functionality for free, costs are simply too great to make it feasible. AutoUpdate functionality is $9.95 (US) per year, which helps to cover the bandwidth costs. The Check for Updates function remains completely free, as does SpywareBlaster. You only need to pay if you wish to have the extra convenience of AutoUpdate.

SpywareBlaster is freeware.
Download the latest version here: http://www.javacoolsoftware.com/spywareblaster.html

System Requirements: Windows 98, ME, NT4, 2000, XP, Vista, 7.

Changelog:
[4.2]
-Windows 7 support
-Internet Explorer 8 support
-K-Meleon support
-Faster, secure updating worldwide
-Automatic program version upgrade support (for AutoUpdate users)
-Interface improvements
-Displays dates and other information in local format
-Enhanced support for Flock 2.x
-Better support for upgrading in the installer - now does more to help ensure that previous versions are removed when installing "over the top"
-Significantly faster "Disable All Protection" operation
-Fixed "window doesn't display" on some PCs
-Fixed recurring "run from Admin account" error
-Fixed problems detecting some Firefox (and other Gecko-based browser) profiles
-Fixed crash enabling AutoUpdate on Windows Vista if the Task Scheduler service is disabled
-Implemented requested "Find Unprotected" right-click feature for the Block Lists
-Many additional small bug fixes, tweaks, and optimizations

http://www.wilderssecurity.com/showthread.php?t=238736

Requirements:

Windows 98, ME, NT4, 2000, XP, Vista, 7.

Upgrade Instructions It is recommended that you uninstall your current version of SpywareBlaster before installing the new version. To do this:

1. Open SpywareBlaster and press the "Disable All Protection" link under "Quick Tasks".
2. Close SpywareBlaster.
3. Go to Add/Remove Programs and uninstall the entry named "SpywareBlaster 4.1"
4. Download the latest SpywareBlaster installer from the link above and run it.
5. Enjoy the new version of SpywareBlaster!

Please remember to enable protections!

hayc59

Apr 22 2009, 04:22 AM

SpywareBlaster 4.2 Database:
• Latest: 04.13.09
• Last: 03.24.09
• Items: 12299
• Last: 12283
Changes: 16 Entries
0 -IE ActiveX CLSIDs
16 -IE Resticted Sites
0 -Mozilla/Firefox

Download: Online Updater

Please remember to enable protections!

mountaintree16

May 27 2009, 04:36 AM

Hardhead:

From what I can see Spyware blaster won't interfere at all, what do you think?

exile360

May 28 2009, 02:02 AM

I use it myself and it seems to play well with others, especially since it never runs in the background (it works the same way as Spybot's Immunize feature, adding bad websites to Internet Explorer and FireFox's restricted sites lists).

mountaintree16

May 28 2009, 02:47 AM

Thanks

Is it friendly with Spybot do you know? I like Spybot and would like to keep it

QUOTE (exile360 @ May 27 2009, 09:02 PM)

exile360

May 28 2009, 03:08 AM

QUOTE

Is it friendly with Spybot do you know?

Yes, I've used them together for years on a number of systems and never had issues with them.

mountaintree16

May 28 2009, 03:29 AM

Awesome, thanks

Easy to use?

While we are on the topic of browser protection, do you know anything about AdBlock Plus? My computer techie friend I was telling you about it recommended it to me. He told me that ads actually can have spyware in them even if you don't click on them! He said that by using this program it will block ads and therefore eliminate the problem.

I haven't gotten around to installing it yet but I plan to have a "computer day" and do computer work and such when I have a full free day at home

QUOTE (exile360 @ May 27 2009, 09:08 PM)

Yes, I've used them together for years on a number of systems and never had issues with them.

YoKenny1

Jun 13 2009, 03:25 PM

SpywareBlaster 4.2 Database:
Changes: 54 Entries
0 -IE ActiveX CLSIDs
54 -IE Resticted Sites
0 -Mozilla/Firefox

Please remember to enable protections!

I don't use Firefox so I can't comment on AdBlock Plus.

mountaintree16

Jun 30 2009, 05:59 AM

SpywareBlaster has had an update as of 06/27/2009

I just decided to do a manual update and found the update.

So, if you use SpywareBlaster and don't have the update, check for it now and apply the protections

mbyuser

Jun 30 2009, 10:13 PM

with addblock you simply hover whatever and right click and block the prefered item.
or right click on the adblock icon and open up blockable items.

makes pages load a lot faster as most adverts take longer to load than the page.
esp usefull if pps throw in some massive pic in a thread your reading,just block it and bingo.

it doesnt blocks pre emptivly unless you install pre set filter rules.even then it may not block all you want,untill you tell it to. (or have allready added that filter) you get the chance to choose your own filter rules or pick from pre set ones when you goto install it.(you can add the he pre set rules)
i opted to choose my own filters.

imo its not really a anti malware tool.
i noticed you said you where scared to browse the net becuse off the nasties.
malware can come from anywhere see the red cross at the top the allows you to close your browser,even that can be jacked to install malware.imo as long are your setting are ok you got good proctection i.e firwall av ect you would most lighly not get infected.

also about lyrics sites youve watched a few vids i take it,i immgine you will have a lot off (super cookies) flash cookies,a decent add on to delte them as you watch them or after is better privacy.

hxxps://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/6623

dont painc about the net thou as said if your settings are good and your useing decent proctection,then youve won half the battle allreadfy if you understand.

mountaintree16

Jul 15 2009, 05:31 AM

Spyware Blaster has an update as of July 14th.

mountaintree16

Jul 30 2009, 06:03 AM

55 new updates for SpywareBlaster.

chimpy

Aug 14 2009, 10:53 PM

45 updates as of 13/8/09 for SWB

mountaintree16

Aug 15 2009, 02:35 AM

Thanks Chimpy! Just updated.

QUOTE (chimpy @ Aug 14 2009, 06:53 PM)

45 updates as of 13/8/09 for SWB

chimpy

Aug 28 2009, 10:37 PM

40 Updates as of 28/8/09

mountaintree16

Sep 1 2009, 01:21 AM

@ Chimpy!

Thanks for the update!

chimpy

Sep 13 2009, 12:42 AM

NP Mountaintree16

31 new updates as of 12/9/09

mountaintree16

Sep 24 2009, 05:22 AM

26 new updates as of today, I think.

Don't forget to Enable Protection for All after updating!

swagger

Oct 11 2009, 11:54 PM

SpywareBlaster updates today!

mountaintree16

Oct 17 2009, 07:01 AM

Updates today! Don't forget to enable all protection after updating

mountaintree16

Oct 28 2009, 12:50 AM

SpywareBlaster had updates within the last couple of days. If you haven't updated already, please do so! Don't forget to enable all protection afterwards!

pmjg

Nov 5 2009, 11:52 PM

my updates are at present up to date but showing 24-10-09 ? is it worth running this with such little updates as i have superantispyware that updates every day that i can upgrade for $9.95

mountaintree16

Nov 6 2009, 12:21 AM

@ pmjg

That's the last date that Spyware Blaster had an update.

Yes, it is worth updating when they have updates available

Spyware Blaster takes preventative measures, working with your browser (it is not a scanner). Even though its not updated more than once a week or every other week, it still provides another great layer of protection for your computer.

Marcus

Nov 6 2009, 01:24 AM

Anybody seen this:

hxxp://softwareinsidersmag.com/antispyware03.php?seed=SpywareBlaster?

A silly comment about the "ineffectiveness of SpywareBlaster to remove all spyware it encounters" which, incidentally, betrays a complete lack of understanding of how it works followed by a dubious-looking performance comparison chart containing all of five highy suspect anti-spyware programs. Testimonials - yeah, right, as in validated by nobody in particular. (Yes, I know that a testi~ is not the same as a fully-fledged reference; just humour me on this occasion please guys

).
The whole "report" smells very fishy to me; it's supposed to be a "test comparison" by a company called "Software Insiders Magazine" apparently based in Oregon. Anybody heard of them?

"

...Wanna take bets that palms have been greased to print that?..."

Note: they said they'd tested 291 antispyware programs...and guess who came out on top?....SpyZooka

err...who are they?? Never heard of 'em!
No mention of MBAM anyywhere. Not even a peep!

chimpy

Nov 6 2009, 01:48 AM

Well googling "spyzooka" my WOT shows red for the top searches from a site called bluepenguinsoftware whom make it, though cnet have it on their site but the reviews for it from users are terrible, and when I click on to see all 9 user reviews cnet take me to a page for "Escape 2 Paradise 1.0 User Reviews "

Marcus

Nov 6 2009, 03:00 AM

QUOTE (chimpy @ Nov 6 2009, 01:48 AM)

Have fun with them blue penguins in paradise then. chimpy

Try a cut an' paste of the url in your browser replacing the double Xs with the usual "tt" and see what you get.

YoKenny1

Nov 6 2009, 03:16 AM

I would not believe a thing from Software Insiders Magazine:
http://hosts-file.net/default.asp?s=bluepenguinsoftware.com
http://hosts-file.net/default.asp?s=www.ma...eremovalbot.com
http://hosts-file.net/default.asp?s=antispywarebot.com

adwarealert.com and antispyware.com as well.

chimpy

Nov 6 2009, 03:25 AM

Marcus from WOT I get this "hxxp://www.mywot.com/en/scorecard/softwareinsidersmag.com red, not good at all!

swagger

Nov 9 2009, 12:53 PM

Spyware Blaster was updated on the 7th... Make sure you update and enable all protection!

chimpy

Nov 17 2009, 06:52 AM

It updated on the 14/11/09, please enable after updating.

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