Optenet Web Filter PC User Reviews

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  • 4.0 stars

    "Terrific Webfilter"

    July 10, 2011  |   By BeamPattanit

    Version: Optenet Web Filter PC 9.8

    Pros

    Using this program is very easy just click one button it can prevent the terrible websites from your children.

    Cons

    It make computer working slowly when playing internet because of its processing.

    Summary

    This program work very well.Using this program is very easy just click one button it can prevent the terrible websites from your children. Webfilter help the parents who don't have time to look after their children all the time they play internet so much, because this program has already filtered the suitable website for your children. You don't have to worry that today your children will see the terrible websites including adult content, nudity, sex, peer2peer websites or not . Moreover ; this program also prevent your computer risk to get danger from site used for spamming and also avoid virus from some websites.
    In the other hand, This program also has disadvantage.It make computer working slowly when playing internet because of its processing. Some significance website are blocked like social network sites. Some children have to follow their work from their Facebook. Furthermore, Japanese nude website also be available. However Webfilter is very useful. If you can fix this problem , it gonna be great and also will be the perfect program. Looking forward to your fixing program. ^^
    -5430405221-Pattanit Eng CU

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  • 5.0 stars

    "You owe it to yourself to try it..."

    May 31, 2011  |   By tsion2001

    Version: Optenet Web Filter PC 9.8

    Pros

    Blocks virtually all inappropriate websites. I don't mean like FoxNews.com, but like real inappropriate websites...

    Cons

    Not fancy and sophisticated. Plain and simple...

    Summary

    If you have tried but failed visiting inappropriate websites, this program will solve your problem. One computer at a time.

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  • 5.0 stars

    "This Filter is the best I tried"

    November 3, 2010  |   By everyone-can-read

    Version: Optenet Web Filter PC 9.8

    Pros

    It works with no problems. Easy install, set it up and forget.

    Cons

    One of my kids complained that something he wanted to look at was blocked. But I was able to report it easily and give him access.

    Summary

    I am so relieved that porn and other bad websites are blocked from our computers.I tried 4 programs before finding Optenet PC. One I could not get installed. One crashed my computer and one was too complicated to set up.

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  • 1.0 stars

    "DO NOT DOWNLOAD"

    September 2, 2010  |   By mrgman420

    Version: Optenet Web Filter PC 9.8

    Pros

    NONE IT is a devil program!!

    Cons

    Optenet will block intenet access until you purchase it. When you do purchase it and try to uninstall it it will say error when entering password and or email.

    Summary

    DO NOT USE OPTENET!!!!!!!!! The only way to get rid of it is system restore. I have contacted the company various times with no reply.

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  • 5.0 stars

    "Easy and works!"

    July 1, 2010  |   By jordanfogel

    Version: Optenet Web Filter PC 9.8

    Pros

    It installed fast and right away blocked porn sites. It was exactly what i needed.

    Cons

    My kids get annoyed. But that may be a pro.

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  • 5.0 stars

    "Easy to use filter that works!"

    November 22, 2009  |   By ssgreat

    Version: Optenet Web Filter PC 9.8

    Pros

    Took me 2 minutes to install and I am not technical. After my kids saw pornography I was desperate to block those sites and not have to limit the kids using the Internet. So far so good with Optenet PC. Tech support answers email right away too.

    Cons

    So far so good.

    Summary

    Important tool for parents and keeps kids safer when they are on the Internet.

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  • 1.0 stars

    "Blocks harmless sites and is inflexible."

    July 20, 2009  |   By rrf100

    Version: Optenet Web Filter PC 9.8

    Pros

    None that are obvious.

    Cons

    Like all the others. Blocks harmless sites and is inflexible.

    Summary

    Like all the others. Blocks harmless sites and is inflexible.

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