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License:
Free
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Downloads:
593,060
- Operating Systems:
Windows Vista, Windows NT, Windows 2000, Windows XP, Windows 98
- Additional Requirements:
Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.0
- Limitations:
No limitations
- Date Added:
June 02, 2009
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Publisher's description of ParentalControl Bar
The ParentalControl Bar is a free public service that helps concerned parents prevent their children from accessing adult-oriented Web sites. Complete our simple, three-step installation process below and start controling your family's online activity.
Version 5.0.0.487 may include unspecified updates, enhancements, or bug fixes.
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Editor's review of ParentalControl Bar
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- "ParentalControl Bar"
- Version reviewed: ParentalControl Bar 5.0.0.487
Parental control filters have a reputation for charging a lot and giving back very little in return. Sometimes, they literally don't give enough back, and have been known to block completely clean sites.
ParentalControl Bar isn't perfect--like its cousins, it blocks some sites that shouldn't be obstructed, and occasionally allows sites that should be blocked. However, the price is right--it costs nothing. Not only does it not extort parents for its services, it allows parents to approve sites both on the fly and via a "Blocked history" list.
The app is small, just over 1MB. The toolbar interface allows parents one-click switching from Parent to Child mode by clicking a button, which changes from red to green. To switch back--or to use any of its nonblocking functions or view a blocked site--a password is required.
Despite claims to the contrary, the program doesn't support Firefox 2, although it does work fine on Internet Explorer 7. For parents looking for a cost-effective tool to help give their children a bit of controlled freedom on the Internet, ParentalControl Bar is a safe way to go.
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User reviews
- Average user rating: 2.9 stars out of 171 votes
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Version: ParentalControl Bar 5.0.0.487
"Worked fine at first, but so many glitches"
Pros: Worked well at first
Cons: I was able to find the default password that should work to uninstall any parental control bar that doesn't allow you to uninstall with the password you set. The password to use is "Demobar" so u you don't have to system restore..hope that helps
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Version: ParentalControl Bar 5.0.0.487
Pros: Nothing really - see Cons
Cons: I agree 100% with that other review that I did not heed - unable to uninstall this software even with the correct password. This software did not even block hardcore porn sites.
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Version: ParentalControl Bar 5.0.0.487
Pros: Can't Uninstall!! Must System Restore...
Cons: Look at Pros
Summary: 1111wtf!!!! destroy
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Version: ParentalControl Bar 5.0.0.487
Pros: easy installation
Cons: working around the uninstall process of the toolbar, see comments below for how to resolve this.
Summary: There seems to be an issue of uninstalling this toolbar for which a fix is in development. Please submit a request to support@wraac.org to obtain a password that will allow an instant uninstall in the meantime.
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Version: ParentalControl Bar 5.0.0.487
Pros: easy to install
Cons: unable to uninstall
Summary: totally wasting time, useless, annoying for my firefox
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