SpyBlaster version 3.2

[TomK]

I have the new version of SpyBlaster-version 3.2.

My question is, if I have any old spyware or adware on my computer, will it be removed now?

Thanks

TomK

[Tassie_Devils]

Hello TomK, welcome to the forums :)

{QUOTE-> My question is, if I have any old spyware or adware on my computer, will it be removed now? <-QUOTE}
SpywareBlaster does NOT remove any spyware/adware.

It helps *prevent* infection in the first place.

It sets "killbits" in the Registry whereby any spyware/adware cannot then write to the registry thus preventing infection.

It does the following [from website]:
# Prevent the installation of ActiveX-based spyware, adware, browser hijackers, dialers, and other potentially unwanted pests.
# Block spyware/tracking cookies in Internet Explorer and Mozilla/Firefox.
# Restrict the actions of potentially dangerous sites in Internet Explorer.

It does NOT have to be running, once installed, all that is needed is to update it say once a week if there are any updates, it will install and add more protection.

To *remove* spyware/adware you do need a proper Scanning/cleaning utility like:

Spybot Search & Destroy [SSD] FREE: HERE (http://security.kolla.de/index.php?lang=en&page=download)

Ad-Aware 6.0 FREE also a PLUS & PRO verions [paid]:
HERE (http://www.lavasoft.nu/)

or Webroot's SpySweeper [paid]

HERE (http://www.webroot.com/?pc=64150&rc=1&ps=R&oc=5&mjv=3&mnv=0&bld=118&cd=&dcc=&drc=&mo=2&sid=&lang=en)

Cheers, TAS

[steveUK]

It can stop some activex from running even when installed. extract from spyware blasters help (glossary):

..... and also to block many of them from running, if they are already installed.

[GlobalForce]

Mr Tassie's :{QUOTE-> It sets "killbits" in the Registry <-QUOTE}
So Tassie, after these things are accomplished, does SpyBlaster essentially become a "Static" blocklist?(Until the next update of course).