SpywareBlaster 3.0 released!

[javacool]

quoting: macdon link=board=34;threadid=26203;start=60#msg152558 date=1080680745]
I think I screwed up! Which is nothing new!
I uninstalled SWB 2.1 something, downloaded the new 3.0 and did the payment thing for the autoupdate, but failed to see if the hardware id# was the same and of course it wasn't, so I can not activate the auto update. Every time I open the program and get into the area where I would put in the serial number, the hardware id# is different. Grrrrrrrrrr...Can anyone tell me how to fix this? I have sent a message to the autoupdate support, but haven't heard back yet. But thought someone out there that is computer savvy can tell me how to "fix" my problem.....

Hi,

I believe you should have just received a response.

Best regards,

-Javacool

I ahve had the same problem with trying to download version 3 - I can still only see version 2.6.1 despite shutting down and rebooting and trying the ctrl+f5 trick.

Help!!

Graham

[javacool]

quoting: Graham Matthews link=board=34;threadid=26203;start=75#msg152566 date=1080682100]
I ahve had the same problem with trying to download version 3 - I can still only see version 2.6.1 despite shutting down and rebooting and trying the ctrl+f5 trick.

Help!!

Graham

Hi,

Please try a direct download link:

http://www.javacoolsoftware.net/down...astersetup.exe

Best regards,

-Javacool

[macdon]

Thanks I got it all straightened out now and got the auto update activated. Have no idea why I was getting all the different Hardware ID #'s....

superb stuff..

will you update the restricted sites aswell or just cookies/activex list?

quoting: Javacool link=board=34;threadid=26203;start=75#msg152567 date=1080682237]

Hi,

Please try a direct download link:

http://www.javacoolsoftware.net/down...astersetup.exe

Best regards,

-Javacool

Thanks, but still no cigar! Tried the direct link but the install said version 2.6.1 again.

Any other suggestions, cos I really like the program.

Graham

[javacool]

quoting: steveUK link=board=34;threadid=26203;start=75#msg152574 date=1080683169]
superb stuff..

will you update the restricted sites aswell or just cookies/activex list?

Everything will be receiving regular updates.

Best regards,

-Javacool

[dangitall]

For Graham Matthews: when I downloaded version 3.0 this morning, the link on the page said 2.6.1, but I got 3.0. Try downloading it anyway. Once the download is done, right-click the file and check its Properties.

quoting: dangitall link=board=34;threadid=26203;start=75#msg152590 date=1080684577]
For Graham Matthews: when I downloaded version 3.0 this morning, the link on the page said 2.6.1, but I got 3.0. Try downloading it anyway. Once the download is done, right-click the file and check its Properties.

AAaaaaaaaaaaaargh :'(

It still said version 2.6.1 and it still downloaded that setup file. It's late, I'm tired, gotta go to bed. Will check again in the morning.

Thanx

Graham.

[solarpowered candle]

Thanks Javacool

[manOFpeace]

Thanks also from me Javacool, I too would like to pay something for use of SpywareBlaster. I don't like PayPal.

I am having the same problem as Big Allan P. Uninstalled 2.61 and installed 3.0. I get no interface. It is running when I bring up task manager, but no interface. I installed the VB6 runtimes and that did not change anything. I am running 98SE with Viewfix and Outpost firewallwall in the background. Also in the background is AVG resident shield, the the scanner itself is not running. I also unprotected all of the items protected with version 2.61. Ihave Adaware 6.0 and Spybot S&D, but they are not running. I did do the immunize with S&D but that did not cause any problems with V2.61

[tb171]

quoting: Graham Matthews link=board=34;threadid=26203;start=75#msg152602 date=1080685084]

AAaaaaaaaaaaaargh :'(

It still said version 2.6.1 and it still downloaded that setup file. It's late, I'm tired, gotta go to bed. Will check again in the morning.

Thanx

Graham.

Hi Graham

I had the same problem. Kept re-booting, refreshing etc. Finally I tried some of the lesser download sites:

http://www.ct7support.com/javacool/spywareblaster/download.html

This one worked first time

Best Regards

TonyB

[dangitall]

Just installed it without a hitch on my Win98SE system. Sweet-looking interface, Javacool, and I thank you.

quoting: manOFpeace link=board=34;threadid=26203;start=75#msg152632 date=1080687506]
Thanks also from me Javacool, I too would like to pay something for use of SpywareBlaster. I don't like PayPal.

There've been several of us who have expressed similar sentiments. I still think you're losing out on potentially significant amounts of $$$ (as per a previous post).

[Schadenfroh]

great program, thanks for including firefox support with 3 and thanks again for all your hard work javacool

[Libra]

Hi,
I just removed version 2.6.1 and installed version 3 without any problems. When I went into the program it said I had the latest updates. I then looked around and checked (in IE miscellaneous settings) to lock the home page. Then I clicked the apply button and realized I had applied the "change the text to be displayed after the webpage name in IE Title bar". Not knowing what this is, I wanted to undo it. I went to the main page and checked to remove all protection.
So did I undo this setting?
Thank you.
Sincerely, Libra

[Telstar]

Well, I did it!
I just installed v3.0.
I read through the six pages of this Forum and the information, tips and advice were invaluable.
I did the clean uninstall of my v2.61, rebooted, deleted the Folder and installed 3.0.

I have enabled ALL PROTECTION
so, IE Protection is enabled as well as Restricted Sites.
And, of course, I created the System Snapshot.

I see the "Mozilla/Firefox not installed" is greyed-out and just waiting for me to install Firefox.

Just FYI: with my dial-up connection the download took approximately 10 minutes.

Thanks Javacool for a great product!

Now....I am shortly going to install Mozilla Firefox 0.8 (not an upgrade - first time user)
I now have Windows XP Home, IE6

Any tips, suggestions, advice before I install Firefox??

Regards,
Telstar

[LowWaterMark]

I then looked around and checked (in IE miscellaneous settings) to lock the home page. Then I clicked the apply button and realized I had applied the "change the text to be displayed after the webpage name in IE Title bar". Not knowing what this is, I wanted to undo it. I went to the main page and checked to remove all protection.

Hi Libra,

No, removing the protections on the main Protection tab will not revert the Misc. IE settings. It only removes all the primary SpywareBlaster protections.

To see if you are still at the default, just check what the text actually is within that box on the Tools > Misc IE settings tab. The image below is standard, if you have the normal default IE window name set like most people. And in any case, changing that text should never cause a technical problem with your system or browser.

[TheQuest]

Hi, Libra

The change to text to be displayed after the web page name in IE Title bar, will display what ever you type in it, So instead of it saying "Microsoft Internet Explorer" at the top of your web browser page, [At the top left corner.]

If you think you are not protected just click "Enable All Protection" to reset all the protction to enable.

TheQuest

[TheQuest]

Hi, Pilli

You posted as I was doing my typing my post, as you know I am disabled so it takes a time for me to post. Sorry about that.

TheQuest

[Grummy]

I have a question. Since Firefox doesn't use ActiveX, what added protection is provided for FireFox users from the install of 3.0 ?

[r00ted]

Hey guys, just wanted to say I like the new release hehe. I don't care very much for the new GUI, but eh, I can get used to that I almost got lost in there my first run with it lol.

Anyways, is there anyway I can "confirm" that SpywareBlaster is working? I installed 3.0 successfully BEFORE registering here and...I saw it was suggested to un-check all protections in the old install, uninstall it, THEN install 3.0.....welll, I didn't do that lol. I just installed 3.0 right ontop of it So, how can I be sure I am being protected? I told SpywareBlaster to use ALL protections; spyware, cookies, and restricted site protections for both Mozilla and IE.

Also, being referred to spywareblaster by SpyBot S&D's "Immunize" note within the GUI, Spybot has an option to "Block all pages silently", "Display dialog when blocking", and "Ask for blocking confirmation" soo...could a notification function like this, which would alarm me when object (be it cookies, java, activex, spyware, site in the restricted zone, etc) be added to SpywareBlaster by chance? I think it would be cool cause I like seeing what effects programs have on webpages I currently visit on a daily basis as well as what content is hidden on new pages I surf into. And it would also help in diagnosing "web surfing" problems, if/when they do occur. With this rise in security, I got so much protection software (ProtoWall, Spybot S&D, AdAware, ZA Pro, etc) running it's often hard to decipher what program is setting off a flag. So I think some sort of notifcation toggle would be cool for the next release of SpywareBlaster

Again, thanks for the awesome program, this program saves me a lot of work.

[Pretender]

quoting: Mele20 link=board=34;threadid=26203;start=45#msg152178 date=1080631868]
I love that it has Firefox and Mozilla protection and I like the other additions also. It sure is ugly to look at though now. So, I'm glad I don't have to look at it often. Why do all software developers seem to choose blue as their main color? Plus, it's not just the color but the entire look is tacky. But that is not important. What is important is what a great product this is! And it keeps getting better and better and that is awesome. I just changed some of my IE browser pages which I thought I had changed on my own ...but evidently not! Now they are changed so on the few occasions when I use IE I won't have it defaulting to msn for search!

I'm wondering how this version knew my previous settings and kept them. I uninstalled 2.6 before installing version 3 so is some preferences file kept like Firefox/mozilla do? I see that uninstalling the previous version doesn't get rid of the backup hosts file or the custom CLSID file.

i like the popup box that you get if you minimize explaining that this isn't necessary for the program to work properly. That is very good because many persons new to this application think it has to run minimized all the time so this is useful for them.

After uninstall of 2.61 via add/remove programs........I ck'd windows explorer for potential remnants and there were two files still in the SpywareBlaster folder so I deleted them. Could be that they held onto the settings of 2.61 for the 3.0 update if they remained on your system after uninstall/install?

[Pretender]

quoting: snapdragin link=board=34;threadid=26203;start=45#msg152238 date=1080645495]
Hi moin, and welcome.

Javacool does recommend a clean uninstall of older versions before installing new versions (see the first page of this thread, Reply #5).

Remember to UN-check the protection in version 2.6.1 before uninstalling it, reboot, then delete the old folder. Then do a clean install of the new version 3.

If you have any other questions, please ask and we'll help you with them.

Regards,

snap

I didn't UN-check the protection prior to uninstall of 2.61. I use GoBack and can get everything back prior to uninstall and install of 3.0. Do I need to in order to stop protection of 2.61 before intall of 3.0?

[snowbound]

quoting: Grummy link=board=34;threadid=26203;start=90#msg152703 date=1080694772]
I have a question. Since Firefox doesn't use ActiveX, what added protection is provided for FireFox users from the install of 3.0 ?

The Mozilla/Firefox Protection main option is to prevent spyware/tracking cookies.

It also has some advanced features too.

This comes from the help files.



snowbound