SpywareBlaster v2.0.2 Released

Paul Wilders · #1 January 24th, 2003, 04:05 AM

v2.0.2 has several internal component updates and also fixes a few minor bugs. There is a new progress display when downloading updates. In addition, the opening and closing speed of this version has been greatly improved,
along with the kill bit setting speed.

The database update adds 16 new items.

Use the built in Updater and follow instructions.

regards.

paul

Digiti · #2 January 24th, 2003, 11:30 AM

Thanks for the information. Does the old version have to be uninstalled first? Thanks.

dr_cool_j · #3 January 24th, 2003, 11:34 AM

Great Program guys, why doesn't the check for update, update to 2.02 it would be way easier
or at lease have working link to upgrade to 2.02

Jason

Pieter_Arntz · #4 January 24th, 2003, 11:34 AM

Hi Digiti,

It's not absolutely necessary, but it is almost always better to remove old versions first.

Regards,

Pieter

Digiti · #5 January 24th, 2003, 11:49 AM

Dear Pieter, I uninstalled after first disabling all checked items, then rebooted. After rebooting I installed the new version without any problems. Thanks.

#6 January 24th, 2003, 01:13 PM

I uninstalled the old version and installed the new version. Database is 23.01 with 109 items. Cheked for update and new udate is available. Downloaded the update and databases (.dtb files) were deleted. Did this many times and each time the files were killed. OS is WinXP Pro. So I now have a non working spywareblaster version 2.0.2 I would like to download version 2.0.1 again since I have overwritten my previous download of it. Anyone?

javacool · #7 January 24th, 2003, 02:41 PM

Quote:

quoting: Arne2 link=board=34;threadid=6621;start=0#44244 date=1043432017]
I uninstalled the old version and installed the new version. Database is 23.01 with 109 items. Cheked for update and new udate is available. Downloaded the update and databases (.dtb files) were deleted. Did this many times and each time the files were killed. OS is WinXP Pro. So I now have a non working spywareblaster version 2.0.2 I would like to download version 2.0.1 again since I have overwritten my previous download of it. Anyone?

Did you post at DSLReports about this problem?

I'll copy over my response from that thread:

Databases can be manually downloaded from the following locations:

http://www.wilderssecurity.com/sbdatabase/sbdatabase.dtb
http://www.wilderssecurity.com/sbinfo/sbinfo.dtb

Download both files and save them to your SpywareBlaster directory. This should take care of the problem for now...

Also, I would greatly appreciate if you could e-mail me at javacoolsoftware@hotmail.com with system specifics -i.e. programs you have running (AV, firewalls, etc.) and any other information you feel might help in diagnosing your problem. TIA.

Best regards,

-Javacool

#8 January 24th, 2003, 03:05 PM

Thanks for the links to the files. Now the database is up to date, except for that I can not use the download function in the program. But I am OK until next database update, or program update :-)

Mail is on it's way in 5-10 minutes, and it was me in DSL too.

Regards
Arne

javacool · #9 January 24th, 2003, 03:12 PM

Quote:

quoting: Arne2 link=board=34;threadid=6621;start=0#44259 date=1043438737]
Thanks for the links to the files. Now the database is up to date, except for that I can not use the download function in the program. But I am OK until next database update, or program update :-)

Mail is on it's way in 5-10 minutes, and it was me in DSL too.

Regards
Arne

Looking forward to the e-mail.

You should always be able to grab the latest database files from those locations - I'll post if the location changes.

Best regards,

-Javacool

Red Boy · #10 January 24th, 2003, 07:49 PM

As info: Downloaded new version this morning. Downloaded on top of old version. No problems. Everything went fine. Database automaticall came up. Downloaded and installed updates. Database now 125 items.

Love this program.

Red Boy

pin · #11 January 24th, 2003, 09:58 PM

it's not supposed to be a running process (in the background like spywareguard), is it? cuz i don't see it.. i assume the killbits are just written right to the registry?

LowWaterMark · #12 January 25th, 2003, 01:10 AM

Quote:

quoting: pin link=board=34;threadid=6621;start=0#44315 date=1043463497]it's not supposed to be a running process (in the background like spywareguard), is it? cuz i don't see it.. i assume the killbits are just written right to the registry?

Pin, that is exactly right. It doesn't run in the background. Once the kill bits are set, you are protected. You really just need to run it occasionally, to check for updates.

thinghy · #13 January 25th, 2003, 03:23 AM

thanx for a great program like this, it's not usin' resources (I wanted to ask thesame as Pin did) and I'm protected.

ps,I can't help it I'm not an active member of this forum,but be assured you get Belgian visitors from me ,grtz, thinghy (dingske)

#14 January 25th, 2003, 04:32 AM

Welcome aboard thinghy

And don't worry you're not the only belgian in this forum

Frankallen · #15 January 25th, 2003, 08:03 AM

Thanks so much for such a Great Program! Uninstalled the older version and Installed v2.0.2 with updates, works like a charm!! Thanks Again!!

e_ · #16 January 25th, 2003, 06:23 PM

*
...Kewl

Many thanks!

e_

museheart · #17 January 25th, 2003, 11:08 PM

RE:
" Re:SpywareBlaster v2.0.2 Released
« Reply #10 on: January 24, 2003, 08:58:17 PM »

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
it's not supposed to be a running process (in the background like spywareguard), is it? cuz i don't see it.. i assume the killbits are just written right to the registry? "

I was wondering about this also. So to clarify this...once I check to protect against all, do I leave it running as long as I am on line or close the program?

Also JavaCool, I want to put your link up on my new page called:
Fighting Back and I wonder if you have a graphic or icon for SpywareBlaster?

Here is the link:
http://home.mchsi.com/~museheart/fight.html

I hope to make this a very informative page for lay people. ;-)

Peace,

javacool · #18 January 26th, 2003, 12:15 AM

Quote:

quoting: museheart link=board=34;threadid=6621;start=15#44605 date=1043554090]
RE:
" Re:SpywareBlaster v2.0.2 Released
« Reply #10 on: January 24, 2003, 08:58:17 PM »

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
it's not supposed to be a running process (in the background like spywareguard), is it? cuz i don't see it.. i assume the killbits are just written right to the registry? "

I was wondering about this also. So to clarify this...once I check to protect against all, do I leave it running as long as I am on line or close the program?

Once you check to protect all, you may close SpywareBlaster.

Quote:

Also JavaCool, I want to put your link up on my new page called:
Fighting Back and I wonder if you have a graphic or icon for SpywareBlaster?

Here is the link:
http://home.mchsi.com/~museheart/fight.html

I hope to make this a very informative page for lay people. ;-)

Peace,

No graphic or icon currently - but one is being worked on

Best regards,

-Javacool

museheart · #19 January 26th, 2003, 05:28 PM

Quote:

quoting: javacool link=board=34;threadid=6621;start=15#44627 date=1043558139]

Quote:

quoting: museheart link=board=34;threadid=6621;start=15#44605 date=1043554090]
RE:
" Re:SpywareBlaster v2.0.2 Released
« Reply #10 on: January 24, 2003, 08:58:17 PM »

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
it's not supposed to be a running process (in the background like spywareguard), is it? cuz i don't see it.. i assume the killbits are just written right to the registry? "

I was wondering about this also. So to clarify this...once I check to protect against all, do I leave it running as long as I am on line or close the program?

Once you check to protect all, you may close SpywareBlaster.

Quote:

Also JavaCool, I want to put your link up on my new page called:
Fighting Back and I wonder if you have a graphic or icon for SpywareBlaster?

Here is the link:
http://home.mchsi.com/~museheart/fight.html

I hope to make this a very informative page for lay people. ;-)

Peace,

No graphic or icon currently - but one is being worked on

Best regards,

-Javacool

Dear JC,

Thanks. And please let me know when you get one...I make a few graphics but I'm not that good.

Anybody like my page?

Any suggestions?

Peace,

Museheart

gunnarj · #20 January 26th, 2003, 11:02 PM

museheart said:

Quote:

Anybody like my page?

.......................

Museheart,

I like your webpage a lot. It is presented very well, with top-notch links.

best,

gj

Peaches4U · #21 January 27th, 2003, 02:12 AM

Okay where did you hide the download for the new version of SpywareBlaster 2.0.2? I am either dead tired, glasses blurred or

- take me by the hand and lead me gently.

Thanks.

LowWaterMark · #22 January 27th, 2003, 02:19 AM

Hi Peaches4U,

The main page for SpywareBlaster is here:

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

Best Wishes,
LowWaterMark

ranger_cole · #23 January 29th, 2003, 01:10 PM

I am using 2.01 and when try to update through the program updater a message states you have to download it from the website. I have already downloaded from this site.

MickeyTheMan · #24 January 29th, 2003, 01:17 PM

Did you ensure current version was closed when attempting to install new version, as this would prevent proper installation .

javacool · #25 January 29th, 2003, 04:20 PM

Quote:

quoting: ranger_cole link=board=34;threadid=6621;start=15#45508 date=1043863819]
I am using 2.01 and when try to update through the program updater a message states you have to download it from the website. I have already downloaded from this site.

2.0.2 is the latest version (released just recently). If you haven't downloaded it, please try installing the new version.

If you have tried installing the new version, and it didn't seem to install, try uninstalling SpywareBlaster, restarting the computer, and then installing the new version.

Best regards,

-Javacool

Thread Tools	Search this Thread
Show Printable Version Email this Page	Search this Thread: Advanced Search