CallZap for Windows

Used CallZap for Windows?

Developer’s Description

By Softwarevolution

Block unwanted or unknown calls automatically.

CallZap uses your computer modem and caller-ID service to monitor and block unwanted calls automatically. CallZap allows you to add any name or phone number to the block list. When a call comes in, CallZap searches your block list for the caller s name or number, and if the caller is found, CallZap terminates the call immediately. CallZap also allows you to block unknown and private callers.

CallZap for Windows

Used CallZap for Windows?

Explore More

Full Specifications

GENERAL

Release: February 27, 2004

Latest update: August 20, 2015

Version: 2.2

OPERATING SYSTEMS

Platform: Windows

Operating System

Windows 2000
Windows NT
Windows 98
Windows ME
Windows XP
Windows 10

Additional Requirements: Windows 98/Me/NT/2000/XP, Microsoft .NET Framework 1.1

POPULARITY

Total Downloads: 3,905

Downloads Last Week: 0

Report Software

Program available in other languages

Descargar CallZap

Last Updated

User Reviews

2.9/5

7 User Votes

Drops all saved info at start up.
dazmsatexNovember 2, 2010
Pros
It's very easy to use.
Cons
After a windows restart, I found that ALL the previously stored numbers had been dropped. This happens about half the time. When I forget to check it, after a restart, I get calls that should be zapped but aren't. This is extremely irritating.
Summary
Works well but at a price --- Malware??
sanjayamAugust 28, 2009
Pros
Works well. Caller ID comes up easily, zaps well unlike a whole bunch of programs out there. Easy to type in a number to block.
Cons
Unfortunately Vipre Antivirus located the source of the backdoor "Rabio malware" -- it was in three separate locations in the Call Zap update program. No where else on the computer. Just Callzap -- Caution with this!!! You have been warned
Summary
Do not trust this software unfortunately. It seems it's Update service silently downloads a backdoor into your machine. Pretty soon the Fake Antivirus popups start flashing and your PC develops a dsease --- last time I had to reformat the disc. This time I was wiser I hope. AVG missed it. Norton reported a Trojan.heur but I do not think it took any action. I searched high and low and found Vipre had one of the best ratings on Cnet. And sure enough it caught three traces of Rabio --- all in CallZap files and folders --- including the original file I dowloaded before installation. Vipre also then thoughtfully deleted a very suspicious registry entry I believe Callzap had made. I deleted all the update exe files of Call zap on my PC. Now I pray I licked it.
Not Bad, But Needs some features
virago81July 17, 2008
Pros
You can set it up to hang up on any number and/or name (as identified by CallerID). It also serves to log all calls coming into your line, which is a good feature.
Cons
The phone still rings at least once before the CallZap gets it. Better than nothing, but ideally we'd all want to zap the call without any ring. This software also needs an optional feature which would allow you to play a message to the caller saying "This number does not accept your calls. Please take this number off your list"
Summary
Works great most of the time
mrdvd2April 9, 2008
Pros
Stops those anoying calls
Cons
It's to bad you have to leave your computer on all day for it to work.( While your at work or out.)
Summary
It's a Simple solution for blocking calls you can't tolerate.
A-GUNNovember 18, 2006
Pros
I like having my own control with calls with CallZap. You can block by full name, partial name, full number or partial number. You can block unkown and private calls too. By the time the first ring has completed, the blocked call will be zapped!
Cons
Although CallZap is a good simple program to use, it could still use some tweaking. You can't leave the program running if you want to connect to the internet via dial-up from a remote computer in your network. You must turn off the program to connect to the internet via dial-up. Then you must remember to turn the program back on when you disconnect from the internet. Another feature I wish CallZap had is... audible alerts/rings (different rings or voices). With audible alerts you could turn off all the ringers on the phones in the house and just turn up the volume on your PC. Plus with a feature like that, you would have more control over incoming calls by allowing only non-blocked calls to ring (it would eliminate the one ring you have to hear for blocked calls). So there, maybe Softwarevolution will put that on their "to do" list.
Summary
Very cool program.
jcooper128March 30, 2006
Pros
This program is really nice. Install was easy. I have it blocking around 20 telemarketers as well as anonymous callers.
Cons
Summary
Doesn't work
December 30, 2004
Pros
Cons
Summary
When setting up CallZap, I selected to block "unknown" calls and "private" calls. I am still receiving calls that my caller i.d. show as "Unknown Name Unavailable Number".