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- Price: Free
- Operating system: Windows Vista, Windows Me, Windows NT, Windows 7, Windows XP, Windows 2000, Windows 98
- Date added: April 13, 2009
- Total Downloads: 18,995,221
- Downloads last week: 26,994
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- CNET editors' rating: stars
- Average user rating: stars out of 1249 votes
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CNET editors' review
Reviewed by: Seth Rosenblatt on December 05, 2008
SpywareBlaster started out as a malicious software blocker focused on ActiveX-based attacks. It has kept that component and expanded, and now can block all kinds of spyware that gets delivered through your Web browser, although its defenses are most useful for Internet Explorer users.
The dedicated IE tools are useful. Users can block all Flash content, create encrypted backups of the Hosts file, manage browser page settings, block cookies, and create customized ActiveX blocks. Firefox and Netscape-specific protection only offers cookie blocking, but you can create a customized blacklist that will function across multiple browsers. Users can also create a system snapshot for PC recovery in case of a devastating attack. The interface is designed well, uncluttered and easy to navigate. For $10 a year users can get automatic definition file updates and tech support, otherwise those must be done manually.
It's a little surprising that there's no support for Opera, and there's a noticeable lack of spyware removal capabilities. Although we appreciate the good job that SpywareBlaster has done in the past, this current version doesn't hold up very well against other security products that prevent attacks and remove infections.
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Publisher's description
From Javacool Software :SpywareBlaster doesn't scan for and clean spyware--it prevents it from being installed in the first place. SpywareBlaster prevents the installation of ActiveX-based spyware, adware, dialers, browser hijackers, and other potentially unwanted programs. It can also block spyware/tracking cookies in IE, Mozilla Firefox, Netscape, and many other browsers, and restrict the actions of spyware/ad/tracking sites. With the built-in Check for Updates feature, you can help ensure your protection is up-to-date. SpywareBlaster also includes a System Snapshot feature, which lets you take a snapshot of your computer in its clean state and later revert, undoing many changes made by spyware and browser hijackers.
Version 4.2 adds Windows 7 support, Internet Explorer 8 support, K-Meleon support, faster updating worldwide, automatic program upgrade support (for AutoUpdate users).
What's new in this version:
Version 4.2 adds Windows 7 support, Internet Explorer 8 support, K-Meleon support, faster updating worldwide, automatic program upgrade support (for AutoUpdate users), and many bug fixes and tweaks.
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User reviews
- Average user rating: 4.2 stars out of 1249 votes
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Version: SpywareBlaster 4.2
"Have used and donated to Blaster for years. Love it."
Pros: Updates are easy to download, even with the free version.
Cons: Can't think of any.
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Version: SpywareBlaster 4.2
Pros: Easy to use.
Cons: None that this novice knows of.
Summary: See above.
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Version: SpywareBlaster 4.2
Pros: I like the fact that it allows me to disable "Flash" when I want to stop those annoying flashing ads.
Cons: None so far.
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Version: SpywareBlaster 4.2
Pros: It is easy to use & doesn't eat memory
Cons: I am told it may slow my pc down - if it does it's not significant.
Summary: I use this in conjunction with Avast and Complete System Care. I feel it does add protection and I'm happy with the procuct.
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Version: SpywareBlaster 4.2
"Error while unpacking program,code LP5 Please report.."
Pros: Nothing, it won't run.
Cons: I get the message "Error!" "Error while unpacking program, code LP5. Please report to author"
Can anyone help? I have Windows XP HomeSummary: The program won't open or run although it has been downloaded separately from Major Geeks and CNET.
Again: I get the message "Error!" "Error while unpacking program, code LP5. Please report to author"
Can anyone help? I ... read more >> - See all 63 user reviews Write review
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