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Blockster for Windows

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Key Details of Blockster

  • Control P2P application access and restrict music or software downloading.
  • Last updated on 9/16/2015
  • There have been 2 updates
  • Virus scan status:

    Clean (it's extremely likely that this software program is clean)

Editors' Review

Download.com staff
This parental-control application is intended to block P2P programs from downloading without authorization, but its claims are unsubstantiated. Blockster is supposed to prompt users for their passwords when P2P file downloading is attempted. The program requires you to first register the trial by divulging your name and e-mail address. Though it tells of a separate database for downloading and installing, we never received notification of where to go or how to use it. Even so, we attempted to test the program using the built-in tester. Given that we weren't asked for the password we created at installation, Blockster told us to uninstall and go through the motions of installation again. Unfortunately, we ran into the same situation and, as a result, we were able to open and download P2P files without a hitch. Since this freeware doesn't seem to install all of its components properly, we certainly can't recommend it.

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Full Specifications

GENERAL
Release
November 16, 2004
Latest update
September 16, 2015
Version
0.14-beta
OPERATING SYSTEMS
Platform
Windows
Operating System
Windows 10, Windows XP, Windows 2000
Additional Requirements
None
POPULARITY
Total Downloads
4,380
Downloads Last Week
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Developer's Description

By SMARTguard Software
Control P2P application access and restrict music or software downloading.
Blockster is parental control software that restricts music or software downloading from P2P applications. Whenever a downloading application is started, Blockster delays its execution. Instead, the program is identified and the user is asked for the override password. If correct, the downloading is permitted. Blockster levels the playing field, giving parents the knowledge and ability to supervise appropriate computer use for the entire family. Note: Beta or prerelease software is not intended for inexperienced users, as the software may contain bugs or may potentially damage your system. We strongly recommend that users exercise caution and save all mission. critical data before installing or using this software.