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- Price: Free
- Operating system: Windows 95, Windows Me, Windows XP, Windows 2000, Windows NT, Windows 98
- Date added: July 17, 2006
- Total Downloads: 46,547
- Downloads last week: 162
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- CNET editors' rating: stars
- Average user rating: stars out of 22 votes
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CNET editors' review
Reviewed by: CNET Staff
This parental control utility blocks inappropriate Web sites, though we found some noteworthy discrepancies.
During installation, you'll have to divulge your e-mail address to obtain a code to use the program, a hurdle we'd really rather not jump. Safe Families We-Blocker Parental Control's tabbed interface is easy enough to operate, but is dull, to say the least. With it, you can create user accounts and configure settings for each. The program lets you build your own list of blocked and allowed URLs and keywords, and keeps a log of visited URLs, including the username, date and time, and action taken.
Unfortunately, to add a site to the block list, this application launches its publisher's site and you'll have to submit the URL before it can be blocked. Safe Families We-Blocker Parental Control can't be removed without its password, although it can easily be disabled via the Task Manager. The program failed to block some pornographic sites during testing, marring its overall effectiveness. Forgiving its inconsistencies, it gets the green light, although more iron-clad parental applications are available.
Publisher's description
From TechMission SafeFamilies :TechMission provides free Internet filtering software and parental controls to help protect children online. TechMission's Safe Families software builds on technology by We-Blocker.com, which is widely used free Internet filtering software with hundreds of thousands of downloads. TechMission's Safe Families software allows parents to override blocked sites, add their own sites to block, specify exact keywords and language to block, and maintain a detailed log of all Internet activity and violations.
Version 2.0.1.88 may include unspecified updates, enhancements, or bug fixes.
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User reviews
- Average user rating: 2.9 stars out of 22 votes
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Version: Safe Families We-Blocker Parental Control 2.0.1 build 88
Cons: Painfully slow program with 0 customizable preferences.... it really just sucks all around. To top it off that password thing is really rediculous. I read the reviews so I assumed it wouldn't be too great but boy.... you lose or forget that password and you are screwed. Terrible program...
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7 out of 9 people found this review helpful
Version: Safe Families We-Blocker Parental Control 2.0.1 build 88
"Excellent and Very Customizable Filtering Software"
Pros: The software blocks Web Sites based on web address and keywords. It is very easy to customize the software to each user using the computer. There are options of setting age range, categories, and passwords for each user. The software is updated from a database (you may also submit sites to be added to the block list) and Safe Families We-Blocker will not become outdated by addition of new web sites to the World Wide Web.
Cons: I just have to be mindful of what my password is, and not lose it. But no real cons, I suppose.
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1 out of 1 people found this review helpful
Version: Safe Families We-Blocker Parental Control 2.0.1 build 88
"do not use this!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!"
Pros: looked good at first but.....(see below)
Cons: if i could give it a zero i would!!!!! it blocked everything (even safe sites), it would not store my settings and kept logging out of the user in a short period of inactivity... then when i tried to removed the programe it asked for my password and i used the one i used to log into master user it did not match...i tried the default password and that did not matchso i had to get creative.... i also as i search i saw i was not the only one this happened to ( wish i saw this first) and when i tried to remove it, it started to trip out....on top of everything else it was soo slow (and made my computer slow too)
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2 out of 2 people found this review helpful
Version: Safe Families We-Blocker Parental Control 2.0.1 build 88
Pros: Nothing. I use firefox and the software did nothing to block any of the restricted sites.
Cons: The program installs without first registering you. Therefore, you are not issued a master password. This is how they scam you. To retrieve your password you have to pay a $10-$25 phone support fee. It will also not allow you to uninstall this program without the password. Luckily I was able to restore my system to a previous checkpoint. UNEXPERIENCED USERS SHOULD NOT ATTEMPT THIS PRODUCT. Also beware of other "freeware" that they advertise on their sites. They make it seem like they are a "Christian" group trying to help people but they are really a bunch of scam artists.
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1 out of 1 people found this review helpful
Version: Safe Families We-Blocker Parental Control 2.0.1 build 88
Pros: Simple to set up.
Good level of control.
Cons: Doesn't work with Firefox.
And don't forget your password. It'll cost you.
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