SpywareBlaster 3.2 released!

[javacool]

SpywareBlaster 3.2 has been released!

New in this version:
-Firefox 0.9 support
-Various important changes and bug fixes

This 3.2 release provides bug fixes and enhanced performance.
The Mozilla/Firefox protection should now correctly detect profiles for Mozilla 1.7 & Firefox 0.9 and up.

NEW UPDATING OPTIONS IN SPYWAREBLASTER 3.x
SpywareBlaster still offers the built-in Check for Updates feature. This feature is completely free and allows you to keep up-to-date by clicking on a button in the SpywareBlaster interface.

SpywareBlaster 3.2 now offers SpywareBlaster AutoUpdate - a brand-new updating solution. Just set it up, and AutoUpdate will check at every system boot for the latest updates and enable the newest protection (other options are available).

As much as we would like to provide auto-updating functionality for free, bandwidth costs are simply too great to make it feasible. AutoUpdate functionality is $9.95 (US) per year, which helps to cover the bandwidth costs. The Check for Updates function remains completely free, as does SpywareBlaster. You only need to pay if you wish to have the extra convenience of AutoUpdate.

Download the latest version here: http://www.javacoolsoftware.com/spywareblaster.html

Enjoy! ;D

Best regards,

-Javacool

P.S. If you have any problems please don't hesitate to post.

[chew]

Hi Javacool

Please bear with me on this one as I am new.

Could you tell how to install SpywareBlaster 3.2 please? Or direct me to an appropriate installation manual please.

I have recently installed Webroot Spysweeper (free version) to get rid of those CWS nasties and switched from IE6 to Firefox 0.9 (I have not upgrade to 0.91 yet)

So my question is do I have to uninstall Websroot Spysweeper (free ver) if I want to install/use SpywareBlaster 3.2?

Thank you for your advice.

Chew :)

P/s: please please please ...


This my system.
1) OS is Windows XP Home Ed (fully patched) but without SP. (it crashed the last time i wanted to upgrade to SP1).

2) AV is McAffee latest edition and up to the seconds update.

3) Browser is Mozilla Firefox 0.9.

4) Anti-Spyware/adware etc., is the free version of Webroot Spysweeper.

5) IE activated to High Security and XP firewall enable.

[iceni60]

thank you,Javacool

[fnerraw]

I just uninstalled Spywareblaster 3.0 and installed 3.2. After the trouble I had with version 3.1 I was a little leary but I didn't have to worry. Javacool did a great job fixing the bugs in 3.1. The istallation went very smoothly and was uneventful.

[redwolfe_98]

Glad to see that you are alive and kickin', Javacool.. :)

[dangitall]

Nice job, Javacool! Everything worked from the start ... with one 'minor' problem: I had to switch from Firefox 0.8 to Firefox 0.91 before I really wanted to. For the best, I suppose, but support for the earlier version would've been nice.

[MikeBCda]

Thanks, JC -- done with your usual inimitable flair, too, I see. We went from "Sorry I don't know when" to "Announcing ..." with no intermediate steps. Guess I've spent too much time over at avast, where "Hopefully next week" is more typical. ;)

And thanks for one non-change -- specifically, thanks for leaving the interface essentially unchanged, so we're not looking at a total stanger like we did a version or two back.

Best,
Mike

[javacool]

{QUOTE-> Thanks, JC -- done with your usual inimitable flair, too, I see. We went from "Sorry I don't know when" to "Announcing ..." with no intermediate steps. Guess I've spent too much time over at avast, where "Hopefully next week" is more typical. ;) <-QUOTE}

Since release dates rely on so many factors, I try not to release any predictions. ;) (That could change - but that's generally been my policy.)

{QUOTE-> And thanks for one non-change -- specifically, thanks for leaving the interface essentially unchanged, so we're not looking at a total stanger like we did a version or two back.

Best,
Mike <-QUOTE}

But of course. ;D

Best regards,

-Javacool

[sunflower]

I"m using Netscape 7.1---version 3.1 would enabe mozilla protection, but 3.2 doesn't detect it and therefore doesn't load the protection. Any way to get it to recognize netscape/mozilla?

[javacool]

{QUOTE-> I"m using Netscape 7.1---version 3.1 would enabe mozilla protection, but 3.2 doesn't detect it and therefore doesn't load the protection. Any way to get it to recognize netscape/mozilla? <-QUOTE}

Did version 3.1 take a long time to load?

This sounds like the result of an extremely large registry.dat, something that Netscape has been known to create on certain systems.

Can you please search your computer for "registry.dat" (without the quotes) - there should be one in an "Application Data/Mozilla" folder under your user profile. Then, check the size. If it's a few MB or more, you are probably experiencing that issue.

That said, I'd also recommend you take a look at either Mozilla or Firefox (both at http://www.mozilla.org) to replace Netscape 7.1 - Netscape is actually based off of Mozilla, but the newest Mozilla runs much better/faster.

Best regards,

-Javacool

[RUGUNIT]

i run mozilla firefox 0.8 as my browser and the new 3.2 of spywareblaster says that i dont have mozilla installed when the 3.1 did...any way to fix this problem?>

[dog]

Hi RUGUNIT, ;)

This thread will answer your question - http://www.wilderssecurity.com/showthread.php?t=40241

HTH, ;)

dog - *puppy*

[Khaine]

Thanks javacool :)

unfortuneatly I can't get this version to detect firefox :(

[dog]

Hi Khaine, ;)

If you're using FF 0.8 ... read the link in my post above.

dog - *puppy*

[nadirah]

Just downloaded the new spywareblaster 3.2, it's excellent! No problems at all!
All protection is up and running, smooth and stable. 8)

[Gianni]

Hi!

can we install it over previous version 3.1...?
???

[nadirah]

{QUOTE-> Hi!

can we install it over previous version 3.1...?
??? <-QUOTE}

Gianni, I strongly recommend that you uninstall version 3.1 first before installing the new version 3.2
http://www.javacoolsoftware.com/spywareblaster.html

[Deke]

I downloaded last night and everyting works fine except I am getting a conflict on the version between the setup.exe and the swb.exe. 3.20 versus 3.02. The main window has 3.2 on it so I figure it is alright but was just wondering why the difference.

[Gianni]

{QUOTE-> Gianni, I strongly recommend that you uninstall version 3.1 first before installing the new version 3.2
http://www.javacoolsoftware.com/spywareblaster.html <-QUOTE}

THX so much for posting back, nadirah! :)

btw i missed these Upgrade Instructions:

{QUOTE-> Upgrade Instructions

It is recommended that you uninstall your current version of SpywareBlaster before installing the new version. To do this:


1.) Open SpywareBlaster and press the "Disable All Protection" link under "Quick Tasks".
2.) Close SpywareBlaster.
3.) Go to Add/Remove Programs and uninstall the entry named "SpywareBlaster v3.1"
4.) Download the latest SpywareBlaster installer from the link above and run it.
5.) Enjoy the new version of SpywareBlaster! <-QUOTE}

Source:
http://www.javacoolsoftware.com/sbupdate.html

may come in useful for other members too... ;)

[nadirah]

You are welcome, Gianni. :) I try to help people when i can.

BTW, Deke, your avatar image is broken. Please fix it.

[Deke]

{QUOTE->
BTW, Deke, your avatar image is broken. Please fix it. <-QUOTE}

It is cycling by design. I also have one that disappears to the side.

[nadirah]

If you have no problems with spywareblaster, this is how it should look:

[Shas]

Sorry if I'm in the wrong place, but it's my first post to this Forum.

Had been running v.3.1 with no problems, just tried to upgrade to 3.2 and although the install is OK, if I try to run the programme I get the following error message:

SPYWAREBLASTER caused an invalid page fault in
module KERNEL32.DLL at 017f:bff886df.
Registers:
EAX=c0030c00 CS=017f EIP=bff886df EFLGS=00010216
EBX=bff76849 SS=0187 ESP=007ffffc EBP=00800008
ECX=8199b3dc DS=0187 ESI=8199aa54 FS=576f
EDX=008001f0 ES=0187 EDI=0080017c GS=0000
Bytes at CS:EIP:
53 56 8b 0d e0 9c fc bf 57 33 f6 8b 38 8b 19 89
Stack dump:

I've tried downloading from all three sites on the MajorGeeks website but get the same thing each time. I've tried to run in safe mode as well, but no good. Any help would be much appreciated. Thanks.

[nadirah]

{QUOTE-> Sorry if I'm in the wrong place, but it's my first post to this Forum.

Had been running v.3.1 with no problems, just tried to upgrade to 3.2 and although the install is OK, if I try to run the programme I get the following error message:

SPYWAREBLASTER caused an invalid page fault in
module KERNEL32.DLL at 017f:bff886df.
Registers:
EAX=c0030c00 CS=017f EIP=bff886df EFLGS=00010216
EBX=bff76849 SS=0187 ESP=007ffffc EBP=00800008
ECX=8199b3dc DS=0187 ESI=8199aa54 FS=576f
EDX=008001f0 ES=0187 EDI=0080017c GS=0000
Bytes at CS:EIP:
53 56 8b 0d e0 9c fc bf 57 33 f6 8b 38 8b 19 89
Stack dump:

I've tried downloading from all three sites on the MajorGeeks website but get the same thing each time. I've tried to run in safe mode as well, but no good. Any help would be much appreciated. Thanks. <-QUOTE}


Which version of Windows are you running on? XP? 2000? 98?
That error, I think it could be caused by fragmentation. You could try defragmenting your hard drive first then download spywareblaster.

[Shas]

{QUOTE-> Which version of Windows are you running on? XP? 2000? 98?
That error, I think it could be caused by fragmentation. You could try defragmenting your hard drive first then download spywareblaster. <-QUOTE}
Thanks for your quick response nadirah. I'm running 98SE. I'll do as you suggest and see if it helps at all. I'll let you know. Thanks again.

[Shas]

Hi nadirah, I did as you suggested and defragmented before re-downloading version 3.2, but still no luck. I was able to download, install and run version 3.1 again from one of the alternative sites and thought I'd at least have that running, but when I checked for protection upates, it directed me to the 3.2 download again (which again would not work) so I'm back to square one!

[nadirah]

Hmmmm...... I think you should ask one of the admins or javacool about your problem. They should help you solve your problem faster and easier. There are many experienced people on this forum who will guide you. :)

Actually, I have never had a single problem with spywareblaster at all. No errors, everything is so smooth, fast and stable.

[Shas]

{QUOTE-> Hmmmm...... I think you should ask one of the admins or javacool about your problem. They should help you solve your problem faster and easier. There are many experienced people on this forum who will guide you. :)

Actually, I have never had a single problem with spywareblaster at all. No errors, everything is so smooth, fast and stable. <-QUOTE}
OK, thanks for trying.

[nadirah]

You are welcome. :)

[iceni60]

shas,if you are waiting around for help,you could try Javcool's KB while you wait
http://www.javacoolsoftware.info/kb/

[Shas]

{QUOTE-> shas,if you are waiting around for help,you could try Javcool's KB while you wait
http://www.javacoolsoftware.info/kb/ <-QUOTE}
Thanks iceni60, I had looked there already. There was nothing that fitted and a search didn't bring anything up either. I've started a new thread on the subject now so I'll keep my fingers crossed!

[iceni60]

Good Luck,Shas

[Shas]

Thanks! :o(

[sunflower]

Javacool--

JC: Did version 3.1 take a long time to load?

No, it didn't. The mozilla/firefox protection did take a few seconds longer to load than the others.

JC: This sounds like the result of an extremely large registry.dat, something that Netscape has been known to create on certain systems.

Can you please search your computer for "registry.dat" (without the quotes) - there should be one in an "Application Data/Mozilla" folder under your user profile. Then, check the size. If it's a few MB or more, you are probably experiencing that issue.

It's over 23 MB :-).

JC: That said, I'd also recommend you take a look at either Mozilla or Firefox (both at http://www.mozilla.org) to replace Netscape 7.1 - Netscape is actually based off of Mozilla, but the newest Mozilla runs much better/faster.

I'll switch to Mozilla eventually, but I'm not ready yet. Which will give me the best protection in my situation, 3.1 or 3.2?

Thanks,

Sunflower

[javacool]

{QUOTE-> Javacool--

JC: Did version 3.1 take a long time to load?

No, it didn't. The mozilla/firefox protection did take a few seconds longer to load than the others.

JC: This sounds like the result of an extremely large registry.dat, something that Netscape has been known to create on certain systems.

Can you please search your computer for "registry.dat" (without the quotes) - there should be one in an "Application Data/Mozilla" folder under your user profile. Then, check the size. If it's a few MB or more, you are probably experiencing that issue.

It's over 23 MB :-). <-QUOTE}

Well that would be the problem then - it certainly sounds like Netscape has corrupted that file in some way.

If you try renaming that file, Netscape should create a new one that is a few KB in size. (You may have to reconfigure Netscape - however your profile directory should stay, so you can copy the contents to the new directory it creates).

{QUOTE-> JC: That said, I'd also recommend you take a look at either Mozilla or Firefox (both at http://www.mozilla.org) to replace Netscape 7.1 - Netscape is actually based off of Mozilla, but the newest Mozilla runs much better/faster.

I'll switch to Mozilla eventually, but I'm not ready yet. Which will give me the best protection in my situation, 3.1 or 3.2?

Thanks,

Sunflower <-QUOTE}

SpywareBlaster 3.1 probably won't give you completely protection, considering that huge registry.dat file (it should be around a few KB, not 23 MB) could cause some problems.

If you delete it and start fresh, SpywareBlaster 3.2 will be able to protect you - however, again, you may lose your profile settings (see steps above).

That particular bug in Netscape is one of the reasons I'll continue to push you to try Mozilla instead. ;)

Best regards,

-Javacool

[TonyP]

I have just downloaded SB 3.2 (did have 3.1). All seems well but I have just one query... after downloading and during setup, I got a message - something like WINDOWS\SYSTEM32 is a read only file - then there were the options; one to alter the file, to skip or to abort. I chose skip and carried on with the installation.

Was this the right thing to do? What does that all mean?

Any help appreciated in answering this query.

[Robin J.]

Hi there,
Sorry i have'nt got answers, just a question about where the proper download site for SB ver. 3.2 is? If i hit the provided link, it comes up as ver. 3.1, which is what i just deleated from my system.
Thanks for any help R.J.

[snowbound]

{QUOTE-> Hi there,
just a question about where the proper download site for SB ver. 3.2 is? If i hit the provided link, it comes up as ver. 3.1, which is what i just deleated from my system.
Thanks for any help R.J. <-QUOTE}

Here u go,

http://www.javacoolsoftware.com/spywareblaster.html



snowbound

[Rita]

{QUOTE-> If you have no problems with spywareblaster, this is how it should look: <-QUOTE}
hi
mine is all blank just about.what would be wrong?update and everything work but screen is practicaly blank.i would send a screenshot but i dont know how :-[ can anyone help?
thanks--rita

[Ferdinand Feghoot]

I have been using SpywareBlaster 3.1 successfully with Mozilla 1.7; I just upgraded to 3.2, and it will not recognize Mozilla 1.7 on my computer.
Plz help - Mozilla is my primary web engine.

[manOFpeace]

I want to add my voice to this chorus of thanks to Javacool. ;)
Another great creation. Now if only I could find a way to reward you properly
for your work. For the meantime "thanks". 8)

[Robin J.]

Thanks Snowbound for that ultra fast response. It worked, i should have went past the Javacool page. Javacool take note--it was confusing to hit a a link for ver. 3.2 and the page pops up with only 3.1 titled, however, many many thanks and kudos to all your efforts!!!
R.J.

[Mele20]

Everyone must be trying to download as I get a 404 error when tying to access JavaCool's site. I wanted put the new version on my XP box. But I'm going to hold off on my W98SE box. I have heard that it does not work on W98SE.

Just got for my XP box and everything went smoothly. :) Am I correct that it protects only Mozilla 1.7 and above? (Not 1.6)?

[nadirah]

http://www.download.com/http://www.download.com/SpywareBlaster/3000-8022-10196637.html?tag=free

DO NOT download Spywareblaster from www.download.com, the version on download.com is a OLD version of Spywareblaster.
The latest version of spywareblaster is 3.2
Javacool, please ask CNET to remove that old version of spywareblaster. Thanks.

[Ian Bartlett]

I have version 3.1 on Windows 95 which works fine. Before I take the plunge with Version 3.2 can you please confirm that it is compatible with Win 95. Many Thanks.

[Ian Bartlett]

Re my last posting - I have answered my own question. I noticed the MajorGeeks download site says it is suitable for WinAll so I installed over my 3.1 version (after removing protection and then reactivating) as I always have done with your new versions and all is fine on my Win95 OS. I notice that the 3.2 version shows 3022 items as at 7/7/04 whereas the last June update also showed 3022 items (I thought). Have we actually had an update with the items?

[thefly]

Hi,
I have just updated from Ver3.10 to Ver3.20 on two Win98SE PC's. One of them went fine but the other gives the following error on running Spywareblaster. This was after uninstalling the older one and installing the newer version. I uninstalled Ver3.20 and reinstalled Ver3.10 and it ran fine with no such errors.

This looks similar to Shas's problem I think. Although it does not seem to affect all Win98SE PC's. The main difference between the Pc's is that the one with the problem is a slower PC. They both have similar software on them although the lower powered one has less of them.

Thanks for any help.

SPYWAREBLASTER caused an invalid page fault in
module SPYWAREBLASTER.EXE at 0167:00603ec3.
Registers:
EAX=c83f0b80 CS=0167 EIP=00603ec3 EFLGS=00010292
EBX=bff713d4 SS=016f ESP=008ffe1a EBP=005fe000
ECX=00000fc8 DS=016f ESI=00604b28 FS=0eb7
EDX=800b3ff4 ES=016f EDI=00000004 GS=0000
Bytes at CS:EIP:
8b 1a 66 8b 5a fc bf 9f 5f 00 00 03 fd 66 89 7a
Stack dump:
0000005f dc200000 ff788164 fe3c008f 0000008f dc80007f dc408164
e0008164 b560005f 0000bff8 dc200000 00008164 7053007f 72617779
616c6265 72657473

[HMI]

I upgraded from SpywareBlaster 3.1 to 3.2 by uninstalling 3.1, then installing 3.2. 3.2 will not recognize Mozilla 1.7. Tried uninstalling 3.2 and installing 3.1, which does recognize Mozilla, but can't be updated with the latest protection. Mozilla 1.7 was installed in the default directory and the profiles are in the default profile directory. I'm using Win2K. Any workarounds or bug fixes for this? Thank you.

[sbb04]

Not sure where I get it but I keep picking up the following tracking cookie.

Vendor:Tracking Cookie
Category:Data Miner
Object Type:File
Size:104 Bytes
Location:c:\...\sam\cookies\sam@server.iad.liveperson[2].txt
Last Activity:7-10-2004 3:22:22 AM
Risk LevelLow
Comment:
Description:This cookie is known to collect information that may be used either for targeted advertising, or tracking users across a particular website, such as page views or ad click-thrus.

[MikeBCda]

That "liveperson" one is probably relatively harmless, a heck of a lot of places use it -- Bell Canada for one, if I remember correctly. But of course it's a nuisance if you're trying to keep cookies to bare-minimum essentials.

That looks like an Ad-Aware "item" report -- probably about all you can do is let A-A keep on removing it (or else ignore it). Or if it really bothers you, set up your browser to never accept that one.

Best,
Mike

[Ruud ter Laare]

Yippee,

SpywareBlaster works perfect with Firefox 0.9.2 now.

Thanks for the quick fix.

Just hope Firefox won't have its profile structure changed too often in the future.

[conantat1]

{QUOTE-> SpywareBlaster 3.2 has been released!

New in this version:
-Firefox 0.9 support
-Various important changes and bug fixes

This 3.2 release provides bug fixes and enhanced performance.
The Mozilla/Firefox protection should now correctly detect profiles for Mozilla 1.7 & Firefox 0.9 and up.

NEW UPDATING OPTIONS IN SPYWAREBLASTER 3.x
SpywareBlaster still offers the built-in Check for Updates feature. This feature is completely free and allows you to keep up-to-date by clicking on a button in the SpywareBlaster interface.

SpywareBlaster 3.2 now offers SpywareBlaster AutoUpdate - a brand-new updating solution. Just set it up, and AutoUpdate will check at every system boot for the latest updates and enable the newest protection (other options are available).

As much as we would like to provide auto-updating functionality for free, bandwidth costs are simply too great to make it feasible. AutoUpdate functionality is $9.95 (US) per year, which helps to cover the bandwidth costs. The Check for Updates function remains completely free, as does SpywareBlaster. You only need to pay if you wish to have the extra convenience of AutoUpdate.

Download the latest version here: http://www.javacoolsoftware.com/spywareblaster.html

Enjoy! ;D

Best regards,

-Javacool

P.S. If you have any problems please don't hesitate to post. <-QUOTE}
If you uninstall version 3.1 of SpywareBlaster to download version 3.2,what happens to all of your protected sites from 3.1?Please excuse my ignorance-someone else installed this for me[version 3.1]and I'm clueless on how to transfer my protected sites to 3.2.

[LowWaterMark]

{QUOTE-> If you uninstall version 3.1 of SpywareBlaster to download version 3.2,what happens to all of your protected sites from 3.1?Please excuse my ignorance-someone else installed this for me[version 3.1]and I'm clueless on how to transfer my protected sites to 3.2. <-QUOTE}You don't have to worry about that. The new version of SpywareBlaster will handle applying all protections for you. In fact, it includes additional updates right inside the install kit (in this new v3.2) then were available in the last defintions update for SpywareBlaster 3.1. So, just upgrade, run v3.2, and tell it to Enable All Protections and you will be set.

[ajp]

I haven't seen an answer to the questions about Mozilla yet. I have the same problem - uninstalled v3.1 of SB, installed v3.2 and now it does not recognise Mozilla (in my case it is Mozilla 1.6 on Win98SE). I can understand about FireFox as the application directory was moved between v0.8 and v0.9 but Mozilla itself still uses the same directory AFAIK so why does SB v3.2 not detect it?

Note: I also saw a crash at one point but I restarted and did the same again and all seems ok. Odd!

[Any Name]

Help, have read the whole thread and have not seen acknowlegement of SB 3.2 failing to "see" Firefox installed. I have Home XP SP2, SB 3.2, ZA 5.0.590.043, avast! Home 4.1.418. I am using Firefox 9.1 PLUS the new security patch.

When I opened SB it shows for Firefox "207 items have protection unenabled", I enable all protections and it then shows zero disabled, I close SB and then reopen: it shows 207 disabled again.

My firefox 9.1 was a clean install and SB 3,.2 followed SB install instructions.

TIA
Buddy

[javacool]

{QUOTE-> Help, have read the whole thread and have not seen acknowlegement of SB 3.2 failing to "see" Firefox installed. I have Home XP SP2, SB 3.2, ZA 5.0.590.043, avast! Home 4.1.418. I am using Firefox 9.1 PLUS the new security patch.

When I opened SB it shows for Firefox "207 items have protection unenabled", I enable all protections and it then shows zero disabled, I close SB and then reopen: it shows 207 disabled again.

My firefox 9.1 was a clean install and SB 3,.2 followed SB install instructions.

TIA
Buddy <-QUOTE}

Hi,

For protection to be properly enabled, please close all open Firefox windows and then start SpywareBlaster and enable protection.

Let me know if that fixes the problem.

Best regards,

-Javacool

[Any Name]

Java,

Already tried that (. Also so there is no doubt: Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.7) Gecko/20040626 Firefox/0.9.1 (note I installed Firefox security patch vs the new DL which does not update the version, although just turning shell to false does same thing).

Buddy

[javacool]

{QUOTE-> Java,

Already tried that (. Also so there is no doubt: Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.7) Gecko/20040626 Firefox/0.9.1 (note I installed Firefox security patch vs the new DL which does not update the version, although just turning shell to false does same thing).

Buddy <-QUOTE}

Hi,

Well that's odd.

Can you please send the following files to bugreports@javacoolsoftware.com :
-profiles.ini (Should be under <user profile>\Application Data\Mozilla\Firefox)
-hostperm.1 (From each profile location referenced in that profiles.ini file - they should be under <user profile>\Application Data\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles)

Also, could you please check those hostperm.1 files for odd permissions, such as read-only?

It sounds like it is somehow not getting proper write access to those hostperm.1 files.

Thanks,

-Javacool

[Any Name]

Java,

Its been sent, on looking at the hostperm file tried using notepad and just got a mess, if you can guide me on what to do, will give it a try.

Buddy

[Hank1952]

A friend of mine is having a little trouble with her new version of SpywareBlaster.

She has it set to automatically update automatically after she installed SpywareBlaster. She has given a small donation for the Option. The last few days she's been getting a small pop up upon booting stating that a update has been installed from SpywareBlaster, yet when she checks the amount of Definitions, they are always the same? "3022". Any ideas why she's getting this pop-up??

Hank: ???

[LowWaterMark]

Well, 3022 is the current number of definitions in SpywareBlaster. The update date was July 7, though technically they were released with the new program version - 3.2, and there has not been a separate update yet. :-\

Is it every boot up? Did it start just when they installed 3.2, which was just released a few days ago so it sounds like it.

[Hank1952]

Thanks for the quick reply: Yes, It just started after she Installed the new Version. She was just wondering why she was getting these pop-up notifications about new Signatures when there where none.

Edit: Yes, I do believe it is everytime see boots up.

Ken: ;)

[AdultSwin]

Hello:

Trying to install the version 3.2 this mistake goes out for me:

An error has occurred. To continue:

Press Enter to return to Windows, or Press
CTRL+ALT+DEL to restart your Computers. If you
do this, you will lose any unsaved information in all
open applications.
File Name: BCMDMCCP(01)+ 00000175 Error: 0D: 0028: C1516EB5

This computer not infected for virus, and there are no previous versions of the SpywareBlaster installed.
O.S = W.Me

Thanks!
Sorry for writing right here, not since this works.

[hugomom]

i will be using spywareblaster for the first time. will it have compatibility problems with trend micro's pccillin anti-virus? i have the 2002 version, but it's updated regularly. my o.s. is Win2k and my browser is mozilla 1.7.

thanks.

[chew]

Hi Hugomon

After getting some advice from this forum I installed the SpywareBlaster 3.2, then installed SpywareGuard 2.2 on top of what I have now, such as McAfee AV (latest), Spysweeper, ShootTheMessenger and Mozilla Firefox 0.92 Browser(I don't use extension whatsoever and I have Windows XP home ed.).

Oh ya ... SpywareBlaster 3.2 will work with Firefox 0.9.0 and above. (I switched from FF 0.9.0 to FF 0.92 within the last two weeks while SpywareBlaster 3.2 was installed there. It picked the Firefox up immediately with no problem at all for all versions.)

I also installed the same setup for my g.friend except her OS is Windows 2K. The rest remain the same.

I think you should be fine as the programme is suppose to co-exist with other AV programme(s).

They give us NO problem whatsoever.

Hope that helps.

Chew

P/s: Just read the instruction carefully before you install them. Use the official sites to download. Also please scan all downloads before installation.

[ljcox]

Hey - I keep trying to get Spyware Blaster v 3.2. No matter which mirror I download from, when I try to install, my McAfee virus software stops the installation and claims the .exe has W32/Gaobot.worm.gen.e, and wants me to delete the files.

Can someone help me with this?

[MikeBCda]

{QUOTE-> Hey - I keep trying to get Spyware Blaster v 3.2. No matter which mirror I download from, when I try to install, my McAfee virus software stops the installation and claims the .exe has W32/Gaobot.worm.gen.e, and wants me to delete the files.

Can someone help me with this? <-QUOTE}

My first reaction is, are you sure your McAfee defs are up to date? This was a false positive in one of their def updates which was fixed something like a couple of weeks ago.

[bgreg]

Hope you don't mind, very new user here. Spyware Blaster is awesome ! However, alot of people are having a conflict with another very good program and Spyware Blaster. Just read a dozen post on how they're trying to fix the problem. Seems when they set up their restricted sites section, ( on Spyware Blaster) and then try to run XOFTSpy, Xoftspy detects the registry files for SpyBlasters restricted sites. Thinking they have found spyware, they delete the entries, (say CoolWebSearch), when what they have really done, is eliminated the protection against the spyware. They are trying to change registies entries etc, to rid themselves of the spyware. All that's nec. is to set ignore entries, otherwise they are defeating the programming and inviting in the spyware. It's amazing the number of post i've seen by people who believe this is a new worm, regenerating itself after it's been deleted.

[bgreg]

just for the heck of it... Win XP Pro, Amd 3200, Nvidiaboard, 1.25gigs pc3200, 2-120 gig hrddrvs, Radeon 9800 w/ dual 19" monitors,dvd r/w, and about 30 programs just so i can go online safely amymore, haha.

[LowWaterMark]

{QUOTE-> Seems when they set up their restricted sites section, ( on Spyware Blaster) and then try to run XOFTSpy, Xoftspy detects the registry files for SpyBlasters restricted sites. Thinking they have found spyware, they delete the entries, (say CoolWebSearch), when what they have really done, is eliminated the protection against the spyware. <-QUOTE}Unfortunately, we've seen this a lot. Xoftspy is not the only software that simply scans for the existence of a domain name in the IE sites list, without checking the value (ie. meaning that the sites are actually in the restricted zone, not the trusted zone) and then removes it/them. Those products really need to check the values otherwise, as you say, they are weakening people's protection, not improve it. Of course SpywareBlaster is not the only product to add restricted sites. Many others do as well and of course those can be targetted and removed just as easily.

[ljcox]

{QUOTE-> My first reaction is, are you sure your McAfee defs are up to date? This was a false positive in one of their def updates which was fixed something like a couple of weeks ago. <-QUOTE}
Glad to hear it was a false positive. It's a machine on a LAN; I'm new here and not sure about how things are set up. I did manage to find out McAfee wasn't updating the defs automatically (it is NOW!) - and now SWBlaster will install BUT won't run - gives error message #1157, says MSVBM60.dll is missing? I've uninstalled, re-downloaded and re-installed; same error.

[LowWaterMark]

Take a look at #2 in this thread (and make note of #3 just in case):

SpywareBlaster Troubleshooting and Tips & Tricks (http://www.wilderssecurity.com/showthread.php?t=12266)

[ljcox]

{QUOTE-> Take a look at #2 in this thread (and make note of #3 just in case):

SpywareBlaster Troubleshooting and Tips & Tricks (http://www.wilderssecurity.com/showthread.php?t=12266) <-QUOTE}

Thanks - that fixed it; running now.

I hate legacy machines. They hire me to do the bookkeeping, then give the fast new machine to my boss (for email and Word...) and give me her old Win98 piece of junk... *sigh*

Thanks for taking time out of your day just to help somebody you don't even know! I promise to pass on the favor by doing just that for someone else when I can.

[zomby]

I cannot minimize spywareblaster to the systray, if I close it, it closes the program does it only protect when you have it open?

[zomby]

never mind found in the program:
SpywareBlaster does not need to remain open for its protection to be active!

[nadirah]

A excellent result of spywareblaster at www.snapfiles.com (http://www.snapfiles.com)

Weekly Top 10
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[diverdown48]

I Need some help please.

I am running
Windows 98SE Pentium III
McAfee VirusScan 4.0.1
AVG 6.0 Antivirus System
Spybot S&D Search & Destroy
Sygate Personal Firewall

I use Internet Exployer and am on a LAN system.

The two antivirus systems work ok together now that I have disabled the Mcafee VShield on start up.

I ran the immune scan on Spybot S&D and it cleaned a lot of stuff. It suggested that I get SpywareBlaster 3.2 if I wanted to control ActiveX.

I haven't had many problems with popups or viruses until recently. A popup came on and told me my system was under attack and I should run the free scan. I did the download. The only attacker it found was its own popup. So I tried to get rid of it. I installed the AVG 6.0, the Spybot S&D, and the Sygate Personal Firewall and finally got rid of the popups.
Spybot tells me I have Adaware which I have tried to get rid of and it still says I have it.

The ? Should I download SpywareBlaster 3.2?

[todd]

After installing the update for 3.2 blaster, I get a error message when searching for certain items on ebay. How do I fix this? Thanks.

[snowbound]

Hi todd. :)

Welcome to Wilders.

Have a look at this link,

http://www.wilderssecurity.com/showthread.php?t=41405&highlight=ebay

Hope it helps.


snowbound

[WA4AQW]

Am running Mozilla 1.6 and had no trouble with SpywareBlaster 3.1 recognizing Mozilla. However, installed SB 3.2 and like several other posts, can not get it to recognize Mozilla. Have found several posts about fixes for recognition of Foxfire, but haven't found anything about Mozilla 1.6. Is there any workaround or procedure which will get 3.2 to recognize Mozilla?

Otherwise, SB 3.1 was a fantastic program and I would expect 3.2 to be even better...if I can get it to run with Mozilla.

[LowWaterMark]

Javacool had this to say regarding Mozilla support...

http://www.wilderssecurity.com/showthread.php?p=214118

[kcoons]

Just installed 3.2 (up from 3.1) does not recognize Mozilla 1.7. Read numerous comments about Netscape. Found an old tired 4.76 and removed it. Removed and reinstalled 3.2. Still does not recognize Mozilla. What's next step?

[earth]

hi there, I am pleased that a new version has come out but I am having the same problem as I had with the 3.1 and that is the error message, This program has been damaged, possibly by a bad sector of the hard drive or a virus. Please reinstall it. Which I have neither. I have visnetic anti virus protector which I keep update and do scans on a regular basis and I have done a thorough scan disk on my computer as well. I am running win 98se. Has anybody else had this problem? I would love to run Spyblaster again. I never had any problems with the older versions, they ran beautifully. I have Spybot and that runs alright. I have scanned for the coolwebsearch variant and do not have that either. If I can not get this problem fixed does anyone have the old version 2.6 which ran well. When the new versions came out I deleted that programme file which i am annoyed about lol.
Looking forward to your reply :) Earth

[Dude Moonshot]

I tried downloading SpywareBlaster 3.2 from MajorGeeks, but Spybot filtered out the "Avenue A, Inc" threat and MajorGeeks went blank.
I had no problems downloading version 3.2 from the first alternate site.
Talk to you later...

[Converse]

I'm having a problem with this program. I have the lastest updates and all protection enabled, but I still get quite a number of spyware when I run Ad-Aware and Spybot. Also, I still get those programs on my desktop that install themselves with asking like Second Thought and myPCSearch.

[earth]

{QUOTE-> I tried downloading SpywareBlaster 3.2 from MajorGeeks, but Spybot filtered out the "Avenue A, Inc" threat and MajorGeeks went blank.
I had no problems downloading version 3.2 from the first alternate site.
Talk to you later... <-QUOTE}

Hi Dude Moonshot,
Thanks for that I shall try downloading it again. I'll let ya know how it goes :D

[earth]

Hi again,
I have just downloaded version 3.2 again and it still comes up with the same error message. I have checked my system again for I don't know how many times and I do not have a virus or a hard sector damaged. Oh well. I guess that I won't be able to use spyblaster anymore.
Earth :P

[dirfrops]

Sorry all...once again I am new to this forum and to Spywareblaster as well. I did a search for info on updates but didn't find any. I just downloaded 3.2 version, went through all the motions then I tried to UPDATE it. I keep getting this error message. I have allowed every piece of Spywareblaster to pass through my software firewall (McAfee Personal Firewall Plus) and even threw my IP address into the DMZ on my router (Linksys) but still cannot update...it throws me the error. I even get errors on the Spyware Guard as well when trying to download updates. Is there a port I need to open up? or is the server down for updating?

Just wondering...thanks in advance.

Dirf

[snowbound]

Hi dirfrops. :)

Welcome to Wilders.

Open SpywareBlaster>Updates>Options and choose another method of updating.

U can always manually update them.

SpywareBlaster here,

http://www.wilderssecurity.com/showthread.php?t=12266

Spywareguard here,

http://www.wilderssecurity.com/showthread.php?t=25749

Hope this helps.


snowbound

[FanJ]

Hi,

Apologies for not having read this whole thread ! :-[

I'm on W 98 SE, Dutch, IE 5.5 SP2.

I'm really sorry to say it, but version 3.2 gives me the same error message as 3.1 did.

I tried re-installing 2.6.1, then disabling its security-settings, then un-installing 2.6.1, then re-installing 3.2: same error...

Back to 2.6.1
I guess it won't be updated with new defs anymore....
Maybe if there is anywhere a list with new CLSIDs, we could add them manually but for me that is, at least for the moment, too much work (yep, I know about Tony's list ! ;) ).

Well, I trust that IE-SPYAD, IEClean, and other very highly tight settings will protect me... ;)
Still I would have loved to be able to continue to use SpywareBlaster.

Regards, Jan.

[dirfrops]

Fan J

Have you tried upgrading to IE 6.0? I don't know if there is a Dutch version of it seeing as how I don't speak a lick of Dutch hehehee.

Are all of your windows updates taken care of? download them all, even the languages.

im not a pro, but i can do my fair share of level 1 or 2 support

dirfrops

[dirfrops]

BTW thanks to Snowbound for helping me get the latest defs for both apps (Spyblast and Spyguard). However...the latest spyguard defs are from january...is that right??!!??

[dangitall]

Yes, the most current definitions for SpywareGuard are 22January2004. Due to the manner in which SG works, constant updates are unnecessary.

[Converse]

When I go to update Spyblaster updates it says I have the latest version, but I'm still getting tons of junk on Spybot and Ad-Aware 6. Any reason as to why this might be?

[braindedd]

Just wanted to report a small bug where SpywareBlaster doesn't round the values correctly when downloading an update and the speed is less than 1kb/s (sadly it happens to me at times.) I've seen it in the last few versions still ... other than that minor technicality ... great program! :)

[pumphybear]

ive just downloaded the spywareblaster as i done a few crack/serial number sites to try and get an activator code for norton 2004 pro, the thing is that me pc got swamped by lots of nastie little buggers and thought spywareblaster would help me out

i downloaded it and installed, its come up with the comment that i dont use firefox when i do, can anyone help me out with this

cheers from a scotsman :D

[Detox]

Hi pumphy. First off, you're not going to help many people here willing to help you with problems involving cracks and other such illegal software. Secondly. SWB will not scan for or remove whatever nasties you have, it blocks spyware from installing to begin with.

If you still want SWB to work, check that your version of Firefox is high enough to meet the requirements.

[jbmyatt]

I skimmed this posting and apologize if I missed a previous post.

I was wondering if there were any good resources for editing SpywareBlaster (an .ini for example)? I'd like to customize/automate part of its setup, update and launch process.

Thanks!

[maddawgz]

I dont like Webroot products i found them cheap !!!..they where anoying?? and i dont think good value for money?? get these products theyre free and well imho..well worth at least 20buks.!! ..my pc has been gr8 since having them both installed and they run with my Spybot S&D and pc cillain 2004 without a glitch!! :-*

[maddawgz]

Tisk Tisk Scotsman!! What u expect if you go right into the fire crack sites!!! well you would really want to wear and bullet proof vest ...no program i doubt will protect u entirely from them sites?..Thats just foolish and like going to a virus programers site imho.....Now go shower and get them nastie little bugs of you b4 we quaratine you 2... :o :o :o :o :o

[azhar1280]

does anyone know the spywareblaster auto-update supscription key please

Thanks!

Edit by Bubba
answered in this thread---> Spyware Blaster AutoUpdate key (http://www.wilderssecurity.com/showthread.php?t=44533)

[SilverBoy55]

My machine was recently corrupted and I lost several files, one of which was the uninstall file for SpywareBlaster 3.1; [unis000.dat]. Trying to use Control Panel "add or remove programs . . . " comes up with an error message saying that the file does not exist and the program can not be uninstalled.

How can I install version 3.2 while having a corrupted (nulled) 3.1 uninstall file?

I've subscribed to SpywareBlaster auto-update, and while attempting to autoupdate get similar error messages saying that files are corrupted and I must first uninstall version 3.1

Thanks,

Art Eckardt

[snapdragin]

Hi Silverboy55,

Read through this thread and see if this resolves the problem:
http://www.wilderssecurity.com/showthread.php?t=40937

Regards,

snap

[SilverBoy55]

snapdragin.

Downloading, reinstalling, and then removing SpywareBlaster version 3.1 using your reference worked great. I've installed version 3.2 and everything is working fine.

Thanks again,

SilverBoy55

[snapdragin]

Great to hear, SilverBoy55!

Thank you for reporting back that everything is working well now. :D

Regards,

snap

[David Ellis]

Hi team, I have v3.2 installed, and am regularly finding that up to 315 of the Internet Explorer protections have become disabled, and up to 3 of the Restricted Sites likewise. How do I stop this happening?

David


David, I have replied to your thread here: http://www.wilderssecurity.com/showthread.php?t=45861 - snap

[Wilder]

Hi All,

I've read that XP SP2 includes activeX controls. Therefore two questions:

1. When I upgrade to XP SP2 do I still need Spyware Blaster?

2. Is Spyware Blaster compatible with XP SP2? Has anyone tried to run SWB on SP2?

Thanks,

AndyB

[nadirah]

{QUOTE-> Hi All,

I've read that XP SP2 includes activeX controls. Therefore two questions:

1. When I upgrade to XP SP2 do I still need Spyware Blaster?

2. Is Spyware Blaster compatible with XP SP2? Has anyone tried to run SWB on SP2?

Thanks,

AndyB <-QUOTE}
1) Yes, you still need spywareblaster to protect your computer.
2) Yes, spywareblaster is compatible with XP SP2. I am running on XP SP2 myself and so far have not encountered any problems with spywareblaster.

[snapdragin]

Post by rockie, moved to it's own thread here: http://www.wilderssecurity.com/showthread.php?t=46266

[Aversion]

Ok. I installed SB, enabled all protection, clicked update, finished. THen suddenly it doesnt work, Then on every protection option it says Data Base Error try to update. But thats what caused the problem.
What do i do. I tried uninstalling ,reinstalling, same problem after i update.

WHAT TO DO?

[LowWaterMark]

zach3, I've split our conversation off the "SpywareBlaster 3.2 Release" announcement thread since it'll take more than a couple posts to discuss this. It is now in its own thread located here:

http://www.wilderssecurity.com/showthread.php?t=46611

[Bubba]

Post by Momnewbie, moved to it's own thread here--->http://www.wilderssecurity.com/showthread.php?p=250214&posted=1#post250214

[Bubba]

Post by AUXHILLARYmikE, moved to it's own thread here---> http://www.wilderssecurity.com/showthread.php?p=250372

[denjw2003]

I have downloaded version 3.2. When I click enable all protection it still shows1296 items unprotected. What am I doing wrong.

[johnx3200]

Thank you for making Spyware blaster

Spybot refer you to me. So I have a question for you could I have a bad copy of spyware blast. You see your program show that there is: 1 items have protection disable (SearchForIt toolbar). When I run sypbot it show that I am clean. Now get this I enabe all protection on Spyware Blaster and then run spybot spybot show 1 item. Yes SearchForIt ??? What's up with this can you tell me.

Hope you all have a Good day
John

[johnx3200]

{QUOTE-> I have downloaded version 3.2. When I click enable all protection it still shows1296 items unprotected. What am I doing wrong. <-QUOTE}


Try downloading Spybot http://www.spybot.info/en/index.html Then run it's free :)

[Gianni]

{QUOTE-> Thank you for making Spyware blaster

Spybot refer you to me. So I have a question for you could I have a bad copy of spyware blast. You see your program show that there is: 1 items have protection disable (SearchForIt toolbar). When I run sypbot it show that I am clean. Now get this I enabe all protection on Spyware Blaster and then run spybot spybot show 1 item. Yes SearchForIt ??? What's up with this can you tell me.

Hope you all have a Good day
John <-QUOTE}
check these threads:
http://forums.net-integration.net/index.php?showtopic=21896
http://www.wilderssecurity.com/showthread.php?t=46225
;)

[snapdragin]

Thanks Gianni, good link. :)

We also have a thread here that will help explain the false/positive for Searchforit, that Spybot is alerting on:
Spybot Update 8/30/04 False Postive? (http://www.wilderssecurity.com/showthread.php?t=46220)

LOL - looks like we have all our bases covered now. ;)

snap

[johnx3200]

Thank you all :D

[snapdragin]

Your very welcome, johnx3200.
Glad to hear you've got it sorted out ok. :D

snap

[ice b]

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[LowWaterMark]

Clicked on what download exactly? Where? Be as specific as possible please, so we can look into this. Thanks.

[Pat R.]

I am running Windows XP, Explorer 6, McAfee 8, Zone Alarm, and am on a cable modem.

I have Spyware Blaster 3.2 setup in Scheduled Tasks to run automatically. Every time it starts, the screens goes BLACK - NO ERROR MESSAGE RECEIVED. It just continues on to begin the run.

Every time it finishes the screen goes BLACK - NO ERROR MESSAGE AGAIN. It just closes the program.

No other programs in Scheduled Tasks does this.

I have uninstalled (Add/Remove Programs) and reinstalled Spyware Blaster 3 times from different places.

It's kind of scary when your screen goes black. It's normally a sign that something is going wrong.

Can anyone help me with this problem?

[LowWaterMark]

Pat R.

Since you have also posted this same question as a separate thread, please continue with this discussion there:

http://www.wilderssecurity.com/showthread.php?t=48806

[Jean-Francois]

Hi team,

I am running Mozilla 1.7.3 and i just installed SpywareBlaster 3.2 on Windows XP with SP2
Also Running

Ad-Aware SE with Wx2 Cleaner add-on
Spybot - Search & Destroy with TeaTimer enable
Grisof AVG 6.0 Anti-Virus
ZoneAlarm Firewall

and it does not recognise Mozilla.

I have close all open Mozilla windows and then started SpywareBlaster and Still does not recognise it.


Best
Jean-Francois

[Ian-Kun X]

I'm also running Mozilla, and after installing the new version, it doesn't recognize it... :-/ Which is bad, because protecting IE doesn't do that much when I never use IE in the first place... :-/

[Gero]

Hi,

I donloaded and installed w/o errors.

When I double-click on the icon to start SB nothing happens. No error messages, no program that opens up.

What am I doing wrong

Thanks
Gero

WinXP SP2

[twobigdog]

I have the same problem only with Netscape 7.2
I did not find "registry.dat".
If I do find it, or if there is naother file causing the problem.
What is the fix, other than switching browsers?
Thanks.

{QUOTE-> Did version 3.1 take a long time to load?

This sounds like the result of an extremely large registry.dat, something that Netscape has been known to create on certain systems.

Can you please search your computer for "registry.dat" (without the quotes) - there should be one in an "Application Data/Mozilla" folder under your user profile. Then, check the size. If it's a few MB or more, you are probably experiencing that issue.

That said, I'd also recommend you take a look at either Mozilla or Firefox (both at http://www.mozilla.org) to replace Netscape 7.1 - Netscape is actually based off of Mozilla, but the newest Mozilla runs much better/faster.

Best regards,

-Javacool <-QUOTE}

[twobigdog]

I (finally) found "registry.dat".
What is the cure?

[Mel]

Hello, all.....

Just dl'd SpywareBlaster today....manual update mode. Installed to Desktop, so I can easily see to remind to update.

I opened SpywareBlaster a couple of times, each time finding a green loading line opening something ( ??? )

What is this?

My understanding of SpywareBlaster was that once installed, it just attached itself to files and prevented spyware, etc, from getting in. It just sits there, and doesn't need to be turned on and off, right? And I update it now and then to stay current? Is that correct? If it is, what is loading when I open SpywareBlaster?

I run XP Home, just finished installing SP 2 (with some extra effort needed), then SpywareBlaster. I have not experienced any problems so far (one day), I just need to be sure that I'm handling SpywareBlaster correctly.

Thank you.

Mel

[LowWaterMark]

{QUOTE-> My understanding of SpywareBlaster was that once installed, it just attached itself to files and prevented spyware, etc, from getting in. It just sits there, and doesn't need to be turned on and off, right? And I update it now and then to stay current? Is that correct? If it is, what is loading when I open SpywareBlaster? <-QUOTE}Every time you open SpywareBlaster, you will see that "loading" line progress from left to right as SpywareBlaster checks the settings on the system against those in its database. So, what you're seeing is normal.

The protections SpywareBlaster provides are set within the Windows registry, so the only way SpywareBlaster knows if its protections are set or not is to compare what's in its database against what's in the registry, which is done every time you open the program.

So, it sounds like it's all working fine.

[Mel]

Thank you, LowWaterMark. Yes, from what I saw, SpywareBlaster did appear to be installed right and running fine. From what you advised, I should open up the program regularly, both to keep it current with my settings, and to check for and dl updates?

I read the FAQs, etc, but not the stickies in the forum. Sorry if I'm asking stupid questions because I'm lazy and uninformed. :-\

I observe that you are a kind person, LowWaterMark. I am not entirely a noob, so if you want to refer me to some documentation (ie, stickies), do so.

Thanks, again.

Mel

[snowbound]

Hi Mel. ;D

There's some good info here,

http://www.javacoolsoftware.info/kb/

Hope it helps.

EDIT- I reread your post and u said u looked at the FAQ. The answers to your questions are there.;)



snowbound

[Mel]

1000 pardons, effendi! :'( Well, I read some FAQs somewhere. :-[

Thanks for the guidance, mate!

edit: Oh, MY VERY BAD! All right there! I'm so ashamed, but don't worry, I pretty much live in shame all the time. :D

Many thanks for your help, kind patience, and for the neat proggy.

Mel

[snapdragin]

AUXHILLARYmikE - I've removed your duplicate post from this thread, and replied to your other post in the Privacy Softwares Forum.

At this link: http://www.wilderssecurity.com/showthread.php?p=287844

[aleigha]

hey guys...just found this site..its great. anyway i downloaded spyware blaster 3.2...but have no idea how its supposed to work. is it like adaware where i get it to scan the computer or what. some input would be greatly appreciated!!! thanks a bundle!

[snowbound]

Hi aliegha. :)

Welcome to Wilders.

SpywareBlaster is not a running process. Just enable all protection, then check for updates every week or so.

Lots of info here,

http://www.javacoolsoftware.info/kb/

Hope this helps.



snowbound

[Aleigha]

thanks so much snowbound!! that really helps! :)

[AndrewStevenson]

When I click on the "Download SpywareBlaster 3.2 " link on http://www.javacoolsoftware.com/spywareblaster.html

(i.e. when I try to open http://www.javacoolsoftware.com/sbdownload.html),

all I get is this:

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Do I have something misconfigured.

XP Pro; IE 6.0.2800.1106.xsp2.030422-1633
Connecting over LAN at Lancaster University, UK and JANET, UK.

[snapdragin]

Hi Andrew,

I just tested the links myself, and they are working fine. Which download link are you clicking on? Are you getting a download box at all with the option to save it to your hard drive?

snap

[AndrewStevenson]

{QUOTE->
I just tested the links myself, and they are working fine. Which download link are you clicking on? <-QUOTE}


It's when I click on the "Download SpywareBlaster 3.2 " link on http://www.javacoolsoftware.com/spywareblaster.html, which is a link to http://www.javacoolsoftware.com/sbdownload.html.

{QUOTE-> Are you getting a download box at all with the option to save it to your hard drive?
<-QUOTE}

No - it's http://www.javacoolsoftware.com/sbdownload.html which is failing to load - just that gobbledygook.

I've now got a copy of v3.2 from someone else, so this isn't desperate now, though I notice further up this thread that someone else had the same problem. The sbdownload.html page is still failing to load (be delivered?) for me, though.

Does http://www.javacoolsoftware.com/sbdownload.html open a page with links to download locations, or does it start downloading directly? If the latter, maybe it's something in our firewalls that's corrupting it.

thanks

andrew

[snapdragin]

{QUOTE-> Does http://www.javacoolsoftware.com/sbdownload.html open a page with links to download locations, or does it start downloading directly? <-QUOTE}Hi Andrew, and thank you for getting back to us. That link should open to another page where 5 download links are available to choose from to download SpywareBlaster. Why it isn't loading properly for you, I don't know. :-\

The more information we have the better it would be to try and figure out what would be causing it of course, but the other member has not replied back yet, and you are the only other person so far, to report it.

Thank you for getting back to us, and I'm glad to hear you've been able to get a copy of SpywareBlaster. :D

Regards,

snap

[FanJ]

{QUOTE-> Hi,

Apologies for not having read this whole thread ! :-[

I'm on W 98 SE, Dutch, IE 5.5 SP2.

I'm really sorry to say it, but version 3.2 gives me the same error message as 3.1 did.

I tried re-installing 2.6.1, then disabling its security-settings, then un-installing 2.6.1, then re-installing 3.2: same error...

Back to 2.6.1
I guess it won't be updated with new defs anymore....
Maybe if there is anywhere a list with new CLSIDs, we could add them manually but for me that is, at least for the moment, too much work (yep, I know about Tony's list ! ;) ).

Well, I trust that IE-SPYAD, IEClean, and other very highly tight settings will protect me... ;)
Still I would have loved to be able to continue to use SpywareBlaster.

Regards, Jan. <-QUOTE}

Hi Javacool,

I just wanted to tell you that, after having finally upgraded to IE 6 (latest version), SpywareBlaster 3.2 is now working great on my W 98 SE machine (Dutch).

Thanks Javacool !!!!! :D

Warm regards, Jan.

[turfa]

I notice a nice problem :

If i use spywareblaster 3.2 and enable al protection it happens that other software like Spyware Doctor 2.1.0254 detects spyware inputs on windows xp register :

HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings\ZoneMap\Domains\i-lookup.com

HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings\ZoneMap\Domains\offshoreclicks.com

HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings\ZoneMap\Domains\teensguru.com

HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings\ZoneMap\Domains\xxxtoolbar.com


Is it a bug ?

regards

[snowbound]

Hi turfa. :)

Welcome to Wilders.

Take a look here,


http://www.wilderssecurity.com/showthread.php?t=51956



Hope it helps.



snowbound

[NHscoop]

I'm having two problems with 3.2. First is with the auto update feature as it generates a error message stating: Error connecting to update server. The server may be unavailable or there is a conflict with firewall software.

I've disabled the firewall software but am still getting the same message. I am using Windows 98 SE, IE 6 and a DSL service.

The second problem occurs when I go to access my email and IE 6 rapidly cycles back and forth between the email URL and the sites home page URL. The only way to stop this problem is to disable Spyware Blaster while I access my email. ??? ???

[snowbound]

Hi NHscoop. :)

Welcome to Wilders.

There are different options in SpywareBlaster to get updates.

Open your SpywareBlaster interface and go to Updates>Options and choose one of the other methods to download updates.

One your second problem, it would help if we knew what email client u are using.



snowbound

[NHscoop]

My email service is thru Verizon.net and the software I'm using is IE 6.

[NHscoop]

Thanks for the help on the auto update as it worked like a charm. :)

[snowbound]

{QUOTE-> Thanks for the help on the auto update as it worked like a charm. :) <-QUOTE}

Your Welcome. :)

On the email issue, let's try and narrow it down.

Open your SpywareBlaster interface, Protection>Internet Explorer, then uncheck the ActiveX,Spyware, Dialers and Prevent Spyware/tracking cookies, one at a time, then try your email with each one unchecked seperately and let us know which option seems to be affecting it.


snowbound

[NHscoop]

snowbound you're the bomb!

By unchecking Prevent Spyware/Tracking cookies the problem has disappeared.

Thanks again,
NHscoop :)

[snowbound]

{QUOTE-> snowbound you're the bomb!

By unchecking Prevent Spyware/Tracking cookies the problem has disappeared.

Thanks again,
NHscoop :) <-QUOTE}

Your Welcome,

although i know it is a little time consumming, i would try to narrow it down to which Tracking Cookie it is by unchecking each entrie, then checking your mail so at least only that entry remains unchecked while the others stay checked for protection from the rest of the Tracking Cookie entries. :)


snowbound

[Bubba]

vickenator....I have merged your post into your already onging thread from the other day. Please continue with your ongoing problem in that thread.

This thread---> http://www.wilderssecurity.com/showthread.php?p=328848

I also notice this is the second time we have had to split your post off concerning this same problem. Please be advised your problem will be addressed much easier if you start your own thread and also keeps down on duplicate work by those wishing to assist. If by chance your not understanding how to start your own thread....feel free to ask.

[Don't have one!!]

I know that when you open SpywareBlaster 3.2 and then click the 'Close' button, then you are still protected by it, but what happens if you then turn your computer off, and the next day you turn it on and log on? Does it start running in the background or do you have to open the program and then press 'Close' again?

[Bubba]

{QUOTE-> what happens if you then turn your computer off, and the next day you turn it on and log on? Does it start running in the background or do you have to open the program and then press 'Close' again? <-QUOTE}

FAQ: Do I have to keep SpywareBlaster running for it to provide protection? (http://www.javacoolsoftware.info/kb/idx/0/005/article/)

DETAILS

SpywareBlaster does not need to remain running to provide protection.

After you enable protection for all items, you can exit the program and you
will still be protected.

But don't forget to run SpywareBlaster at least once a week to download
the latest updates and enable protection for them!

[Bubba]

JVarzea....I have split off your post into a thread of it's own. Hopefully someone will be able to assist you with your problem.

This thread---> http://www.wilderssecurity.com/showthread.php?t=60237

[Bubba]

faithmusic....I have split off your post into a thread of it's own. Hopefully someone will be able to assist you with your problem.

This thread---> http://www.wilderssecurity.com/showthread.php?t=64422

[salashpa]

Hi Javacool,

I have tried the spyblaster3.2 and it works great, can i have some clarification about the product and it's working concept.

1) I have noticed that there is no icon present in the startup bar or
anywhere abouthte spyblaster running on the system. Is it running as
a service then what is the service name of it.

2) Is there any version of spyblaster is available to depoly it in the
network and manage it centrally.

Since iam a new user i have this concerns, if anyone can clarify this i willbe a thankful.

[javacool]

{QUOTE-> Hi Javacool,

I have tried the spyblaster3.2 and it works great, can i have some clarification about the product and it's working concept. <-QUOTE}

Sure. :)

{QUOTE->
1) I have noticed that there is no icon present in the startup bar or
anywhere abouthte spyblaster running on the system. Is it running as
a service then what is the service name of it. <-QUOTE}

It isn't running as a service - in fact it doesn't have to run at all. SpywareBlaster makes various changes to the registry to enable its protection.


{QUOTE->
2) Is there any version of spyblaster is available to depoly it in the
network and manage it centrally. <-QUOTE}

I think you'll be pleased to know that SpywareBlaster Network Version is currently nearing release. More details here: http://www.javacoolsoftware.com/sbbusiness.html

Full details will be available soon.

{QUOTE-> Since iam a new user i have this concerns, if anyone can clarify this i willbe a thankful. <-QUOTE}

I hope I helped. 8)

Best regards,

-Javacool

[woutj]

Hi Javacool,

always been running spywareblaster on win98,
updated to winXP Pro SP2 and spywareblaster 3.2 recently and when trying to run Spywareblaster for the second time, I encountered the following problem

'SpywareBlaster has encountered a problem and needs to close. We are sorry for the inconvenience.'

Than, I'm asked to send an error report, i've tried to copy the text of the report, but the window won't let me selct the text, any suggestions how to fix this?I've already reinstalled spywareblaster but still get the same error.
Is it a known error or is it spyware preventing me from using spywareblaster?

any help would be appreciated, love your program!!

greetz
Wout
woutj@quicknet.nl

[zdenal]

I haven't Found the way how to minimize the SpywareBlaster to the System Tray? Can you help me?

[snowbound]

{QUOTE-> I haven't Found the way how to minimize the SpywareBlaster to the System Tray? Can you help me? <-QUOTE}
Hi zdenal. :)

Welcome to Wilders.

No need to keep SpywareBlaster minimized. It is not a running process. Just enable all protection, close it and check for updates once a week.

More info here,

http://www.javacoolsoftware.info/kb/idx/9/052/article/



snowbound