SpywareBlaster 4.1 released!

Discussion in 'SpywareBlaster & Other Forum' started by javacool, Jun 11, 2008.

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  1. Bubba

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    As you may know, restricted sites in SB's database are simply added to the Internet Explorer Restricted Zone. With that said, a user can visit Restricted Sites but certain html code will not be rendered because it has been restricted. A blank screen would be synonomous with a Hosts file.
     
  2. javacool

    javacool BrightFort Moderator

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    Hi,

    A few notes about the Restricted Sites protection:

    -It applies to Internet Explorer (and other Internet Explorer-based browsers, such as AOL, etc.)
    -It doesn't completely block access to a site. Instead, it limits what a site can do if you visit it (i.e. it blocks scripting, browser exploits, downloads, etc).

    EDIT: Looks like Bubba beat me to it. :cool:

    Best regards,

    -Javacool
     
  3. Long View

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    Thanks Bubba, Javacoo, Tipstir and DougCuk. I don't use IE but I can now see what you are saying.
     
  4. casey6342

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    Hi, does spywareblaster work with Vista

    Hi, I can't find if spyware blaster works on Windows Vista Home Premium.

    Can you let me know if it does?

    I checked lavacool's site first, but doesn't give sys requirements.

    I am currently using nortons internet security.

    Thanks for your help,
    casey:)
     
  5. javacool

    javacool BrightFort Moderator

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    Re: Hi, does spywareblaster work with Vista

    Hi,

    SpywareBlaster is compatible with Windows 98, ME, NT4, 2000, XP, and Vista. :cool:

    Best regards,

    -Javacool
     
  6. casey6342

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    Thank you very much!
     
  7. 031

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    Re: Hi, does spywareblaster work with Vista

    wow ! wide range of support :thumb: :thumb: :thumb:
    will it work on 64 bit machine ?
    thanks .
     
  8. javacool

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    Re: Hi, does spywareblaster work with Vista

    Hi,

    Yep - I didn't specify 32 vs 64 bit in my post above because it should work fine on both. :)

    Best regards,

    -Javacool
     
  9. benferson

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    Hi Javacool,

    I have a question. In the EULA for Spyware Blaster 4.1 it says that it is only for home use unless you get special permission. However, I work in the IT dept. for a medium-size non-profit business and we would really like to have permission to use Spyware Blaster on the PC's here in the office. (There are about 150 at the moment). We sent an email to javacool and never got a reply back. Could you let me know what we need to do to get the permission to install SB 4.1?

    Thanks!
     
  10. SweX

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    Hi there,

    Since Safari was released for Windows i have started to use Safari as my default browser. Because it's Sooooo fast and i like the interface etc etc.

    So my question of course is,
    will Safari be included in the browser protection list in later versions?

    Not only because I use Safari, but since more and more people are getting their eyes on Safari and start using it. It's a very nice browser :).

    By the way, I will soon change from PC to MAC and would like to take SB with me :)
    So will their come a MAC version as well at some point?

    Cheers, SweX
     
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  11. Dewey3k

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    I run an XP with multiple desktop users - one for each member of the family. I've noticed that I need to login as each user and individually apply new updates. I do not have to download the updates for each user as, IIRC, we did with v3.x. Anyway we can get an update that allows global enabling of all protections for all users?

    Thanks
    Dewey
     
  12. cruser921

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    yes i want safari protection as well i asked this a while back but did not get any reply to it. It's like it got bypassed by everyone is very strange.
     
  13. SweX

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    I see. Well i hope that answer the SAFARI protection this time then,
    we can hope that they will anyway :)


     
  14. javacool

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    Hi,

    Certain portions of SpywareBlaster's protection are global (i.e. machine-specific). Other portions are indeed user-specific, and will need to be enabled for each user account on your machine.

    The easiest way to automate this is with SpywareBlaster AutoUpdate, available here: http://www.javacoolsoftware.com/sbautoupdate.html

    Best regards,

    -Javacool
     
  15. cruser921

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    this is interesting the safari thing got bypassed again javacool is there going to be a plan for safari integration? thanks again god bless.
     
  16. javacool

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    Hi,

    Your interest has been duly noted - it has been added to the list to investigate. :)

    Best regards,

    -Javacool
     
  17. Peter1a

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    Blaster 4.0 and 4.1 will NOT run on Win98SE. I have two systems running that OS and in both cases when it attempts to apply the blockers for Firefox it locks up and will not shutdown or be removed. Earlier versions where fine.
     
  18. siljaline

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    Love the new build - keep it up javacool :cool:
     
  19. etalmar

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    Peter1a,

    On the contrary - SpywareBlaster 4.1 does work on Win98SE. I currently use it on my Win98SE system and it works fine, including manually updating Firefox protection. I have not had any problem whatsoever with it, so perhaps the problem you're having is being caused by something else within your OS, not SpywareBlaster specifically.
     
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  20. DougCuk

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    I too have SpywareBlaster v4.1 running on Win98SE. The problem mentioned is most likely caused by either a corruption in Firefox registry settings or having the buggy version of Spybot S&D installed.

    I would suggest the following sequence to clear the problem:
    Disable all protections and un-install Spyware Blaster.
    Update Spybot if installed - the new v1.6 scans much faster anyway.
    Uninstall and re-install Firefox to reset all it's registry settings.
    Re-install Spyware Blaster and re-enable protections.

    Firefox seems to be rather prone to corrupted registry settings under W98se - I have seen a number of very odd problems that required a remove and reinstall.
     
  21. elisabeth

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    I have a new computer.
    I installed a new version of Spyware Blaster having always used it and then updated it to version 4.1.and have paid for auto-update.
    I now use Kaspersky Internet Security.
    Since I installed Kaspersky on 15th July I have been unable to downlad any updates despite disabling Kaspersky.
    I get messages telling me you can't establish a connection yet I am online and everything else is working fine.
    I have also tried to connect with the websites given in the help section i.e. wilders and javasoft and I am unable to. What is happeningo_O??
    It certainly isn't happening with any other programme or website.
    Please advise.
    Thankyou.o_O
     
  22. jmonge

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    Does SpyWare Blaster 4.1 blocks XSS attacks in real time?
    is the database of SpyWare Blaster uptodate to block malware infections?
    is there a beta version of SpyWare Blaster?thanks in advance.:thumb:
     
  23. bloomcounty

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    Newbie questions about Spyware Blaster 4.1

    Hi,

    I posted a thread about this, but got no response, so I thought I'd try it here (hope that's okay -- maybe this is the more appropriate place?). Thanks!

    I'm presently using AVG Free 7.5 A/V, A/S, and Anti-Rootkit. I have Windows XP Home SP2. I'm going to be updating to AVG 8.0 Free at the end of the month. And I'm going to be ditching Spybot (I still have 1.4 installed), and would like to go with Spyware Blaster 4.1 instead. So I have a number of questions about it because I'm always worried/paranoid about installing new software and not messing anything up (or causing compatibility issues, etc.). :)

    1. Any tips/instructions on installation/set-up/settings? I saw this excellent guide here: http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/tutorials/tutorial49.html (but it's outdated). Is there a newer one or other steps/things to consider?

    2. Any compatibility issues with anything in general, or any of the following specifically?

    Windows XP Home SP2
    AVG 8.0 Free (have those all been addressed by AVG?)
    ZoneAlarm 6.1.744.001
    SuperAntispyware 4.15.1000
    AdAware SE Free 1.06r1
    Firefox 2.0.0.16 (I use this now)
    Firefox 3.x (for future reference -- will upgrade in December)
    IE 6.5 (used only for Windows Updates -- set for "High" security level with cookies off, except for Windows Update listed as safe site with Medium setting)

    3. How easily does it uninstall, if ever needed? Cleanly and completely? Cause issues with anything else? How firmly embedded?

    4. If your IE settings are already set to High and set to not allow Active X or cookies (except for Windows Update), should you still enable both the Active X and cookies protection? I'm guessing yes, but I just want to make sure that it doesn't do anything "bad" or contrary if you have those things set that way already? Same with Firefox... if I already have cookies turned off, does it do the opposite or something contrary if I also use the Firefox cookie protection in Spyware Blaster?

    5. Does the program itself uses Java? I actually don't have Java installed on my computer... (Never had any need for it...) I only ask because the company is "Javacool". :) (Sorry if that's a dumb question!)

    6. What about the snapshot thing? Is that just the same as a system restore point? Any reason to do this?

    7. Anything else I should know?

    Thanks for fielding these newbie questions! :thumb:
     
  24. Oldyouth

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    Hi, I have just installed Spywareblaster for the first time. I do like the 'prevention' idea. Now I shall await results... ;)
     
  25. mrcwprince

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    i installed the latest version of spyblaster but i am having a problem now laptop automatic reboots after login. then it gose back to the login screen, i have tryed booting in safe more but with the same results, can anyone help.

    thanks
     
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