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- Price: Free
- Operating system: Windows Vista, Windows NT, Windows XP, Windows 2000, Windows 98
- Date added: June 02, 2009
- Total Downloads: 639,614
- Downloads last week: 3,818
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- CNET editors' rating: stars
- Average user rating: stars out of 189 votes
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CNET editors' review
Reviewed by: CNET Staff
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.
Publisher's description
From WRAAC :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.
What's new in this version:
Now supports Windows Vista
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User reviews of ParentalControl Bar 5.0.0.487
- Average user rating: 2.8 stars out of 189 votes
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Version: ParentalControl Bar 5.0.0.487
"Simply doesn't work, and uninstalling seemed impossible"
Pros: There is nothing good about this. It isn't worth the cost (yes, I know it is free).
Cons: DIdn't unblock sites I added, such as msn.com.
Password and settings only worked on Admin account. Unable to change from default settings on kids' accounts. Password doesn't work (only on admin).
Couldn't uninstall (without workaround)Summary: A complete waste of time! Heed the warnings, I didn't...
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Version: ParentalControl Bar 5.0.0.487
Pros: Works on one account
Cons: Doesn't work on other accounts than the one installed on
Hard to remove. ** Use "demombar" as password **Summary: DO NOT INSTALL
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Version: ParentalControl Bar 5.0.0.487
Pros: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2qYpAOib00A
Cons: IT WAS TOOOO EASY
Summary: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2qYpAOib00A
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Version: ParentalControl Bar 5.0.0.487
Pros: works quite well on what ever account you installed it with
Cons: does not work on any other account on system. Keeps you in CHILD MODE.
Summary: Do not install as you can not uninstall with your selected password
try demobar as the uninstall password
Updated on Aug 8, 2009 -
Version: ParentalControl Bar 5.0.0.487
"unable to un-install...does not recog. my psswrd for"
Pros: it seems to block well, but i am unable to control and change items because it only
allows me to login under my administrator account...i don't need the controls, my son does.Cons: unable to use properly and unable to uninstall.....now, my son has to use my computer to look at simple things like the library account because it blocks it. I will have to back up his computer and reboot to new settings to get rid of it.....
Summary: see above....may be a good product if i could actually control what my son can and can't see....i just wish i could un-install it at this point.......please be warned.......
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