- SpywareBlaster
Infobox_Software
name = SpywareBlaster
caption = SpywareBlaster 4 Screenshot
developer = Javacool Software
latest_release_version = Version 4.1
latest_release_date =
operating_system =Microsoft Windows
genre = Spyware blocker [cite web| url=http://www.netfaqs.com/faqs/Spyware/index.asp| title=Frequently Asked Questions| publisher=netfaqs.com]
license =Freeware
website = [http://www.javacoolsoftware.com/spywareblaster.html www.javacoolsoftware.com/spywareblaster.html]SpywareBlaster is an anti
spyware andadware program forMicrosoft Windows .Features
SpywareBlaster blocks the installation of most
ActiveX -based spyware, adware, browser hijackers, dialers and other unwanted programs from the user's computer. SpywareBlaster works by blacklisting theCLSID of known malware programs, effectively preventing them from infecting a protected computer. This approach differs from many other anti-spyware programs, which typically offer the user a possibility to "scan" the memory of the computer and remove the unwanted software, after it has been installed.SpywareBlaster also allows the user to prevent privacy hazards such as tracking cookies. Another feature is the ability to restrict the actions of websites known to distribute adware and spyware.SpywareBlaster supports several
web browser s, includingInternet Explorer , Netscape,Mozilla andMozilla Firefox ,Mozilla Seamonkey , andFlock .License
SpywareBlaster is currently released as
freeware , for personal and educational uses. [cite web |title=SpywareBlaster Freeware Guidelines |publisher=JavaCool Software |url=http://www.javacoolsoftware.com/sbfreewareguidelines.html |accessdate=2008-08-31] However, a feature called AutoUpdate is available for a price. The AutoUpdate feature simply checks for and installs any updates for SpywareBlaster. This feature is not included in the freeware due to the required high bandwidth.ee also
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Ad-Aware
*Spybot - Search & Destroy References
External links
* [http://www.javacoolsoftware.com/spywareblaster.html Official site]
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