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- Price: Free
- Operating system: Windows 98/Me/2000/XP/Vista/7/NT
- Date added: April 13, 2009
- Total Downloads: 19,320,623
- Downloads last week: 22,793
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- CNET editors' rating: stars
- Average user rating: stars out of 1266 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 1266 votes
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Version: SpywareBlaster 4.2
"Peace of Mind: a security officer at the main entrance"
Pros: It's not just another antispyware, but a reinforcement to any.
Cons: No logs, reports nor history.
Summary: I trust SuperANTIspyware to secure my IE because it has -positively- repaired it for me, and it "says' that after installing SpywareBlaster all what it detects in my IE are cookies.
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Version: SpywareBlaster 4.2
"A Great product! Always on, does its job: quiet & free."
Pros: There are no extra steps: it takes care of things before they intrude. It's quiet, doesn't take up extra resources. Just set it and forget it.
Cons: Nothing to dislike.
Summary: Not being computer-savvy, this product is ideal for me. So simple, easy to use. I have been using Spyware Blaster for years - just need to upgrade it once in a while. I've never experienced any spyware or malware on my system. It does what it prom... read more >>
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Version: SpywareBlaster 4.2
"Small, runs in background, Free"
Pros: Low overhead, free & one more line of defense running in the background
Cons: um....none
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Version: SpywareBlaster 4.2
Pros: I've seen in alot of sites that people comment Spyware Blaster's better than Spyware S&D (Search+Destroy)
In my opinion it is too, it prevents alot of Spyware and Spyware S&D takes a really long time to scan, Spyware Blaster saves alot of that timeCons: no cons, except that you need the full version to auto-update this program
Summary: I highly recommend this
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Version: SpywareBlaster 4.2
"It's just there working! Stopping stuff! I love it!"
Pros: I installed it and periodically check for updates. It's quietly running, blocking spyware and malware when I didn't even know I was under attack. I don't have to do anything else with it. I also like the "snapshot" feature.
Cons: I haven't yet found the way to manually add a cookie to the "block these cookies" list, but I'll bet there is a way to do it.
Summary: I don't have to "run" it to remove spyware and malware. It prevents them from getting into my system. It's free, easy to install and use and update, and it's great protection.
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