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- Price: Free
- Operating system: Windows 95, Windows Me, Windows NT, Windows XP, Windows 2000, Windows 98
- Date added: March 15, 2005
- Total Downloads: 17,489,967
- Downloads last week: 39,765
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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 and Mozilla/Firefox, 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 3.3 adds improved Mozilla/Firefox support, better support for Netscape 7.x (under the Mozilla/Firefox protection), and contains various bug fixes and tweaks.
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User reviews of SpywareBlaster 3.3
- Average user rating: 4.2 stars out of 1249 votes
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13 out of 21 people found this review helpful
Version: SpywareBlaster 3.3
Pros: I love this program! The highlights are; It doesn't require to be in memory meaning just install-quick update-forget it, and browse the computer in peace. It's free, User friendly, Very accurate, light wieght and It is essential now days. My computer has been 98 percent spyware clean since using this. This just blocks bad-stuff thats what it was made for. It does take a manual quick update every week(thats no big deal), If you want to get automatic updates then support the creaters!!! I Highly recommend this and using a FREE trustworthy spyware-scanner+remover along side it for extra protection.
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3 out of 4 people found this review helpful
Version: SpywareBlaster 3.3
Pros: How can you spyware-protect without using memory? That's too good, but true. Spybot even recommends this.
Cons: For some reason i havent received updates for sometime now... Maybe i need to contact the website...
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1 out of 3 people found this review helpful
Version: SpywareBlaster 3.3
Pros: Easy to install. Easy to configure. Gives the user 'COMPLETE' peace of mind & '100%' protection from spyware related problems. Thanks Javacool. You guys/gals 'ROCK'...
Cons: Absolutely 'ZERO' complaints...
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6 out of 6 people found this review helpful
Version: SpywareBlaster 3.3
Pros: You cant tell that its working,but it is.
Have been useing 3.2 for 2 months and it has virtualy stoped all spyware from entering.The 3.3 looks and works the same way. If you like to go onto questionable sites this is a must have.
Cons: You have to update manualy on the free version.
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2 out of 2 people found this review helpful
Version: SpywareBlaster 3.3
"you must download this its fantastic and easy to use!!!"
Pros: this software prevents any type spyware from going into computer and it works with averige amout of browsers i thing its really worth downloading this software.
Cons: the only con that ifound is that you got to update the software your self for the free version.
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