SpywareBlaster 4.2

SpywareBlaster 4.2 allows you to prevent the installation of spyware and other potentially unwanted software! Simple, effective, trusted.  Spyware, adware, browser hijackers, and dialers are some of the most annoying and pervasive threats on the Internet today. By simply browsing a web page, you could find your computer to be the brand-new host of one of these unwanted fiends! The most important step you can take is to secure your system. And SpywareBlaster is the most powerful protection program available.

It achieves this by disabling the CLSIDs of popular spyware ActiveX controls, and also prevents the installation of any of them via a webpage.

SpywareBlaster can help keep your system spyware-free and secure, without interfering with the "good side" of the web. And unlike other programs, SpywareBlaster does not have to remain running in the background.

SpywareBlaster is freeware for personal and educational use.

This version adds improved updating with new Turbo-Update technology, various feature and protection enhancements, and various other bug fixes, tweaks, and optimizations.

The 4 Principles:

1. Must not interfere with what you do
   Truly helpful programs shouldn't interfere with normal computer usage.
   SpywareBlaster:
   
   • Doesn't slow down web browsing
   • Doesn't interfere with the "good side" of the web
   • Doesn't slow down your computer
   • Doesn't use up any memory or take any cpu (you set it, close the program, and just remember to update it at least once a week)
2. Must co-exist peacefully with other software
   
   • We recognize that there is no complete solution for the ills that plague computers and software. And we understand the desire and need for an appropriate layered defense.
   • SpywareBlaster is built to work with any other software on your PC. You can add it as an additional, powerful layer of protection to whatever software you already have installed. In fact, SpywareBlaster's protection works well to augment nearly any combination of security and privacy tools, by focusing on prevention.
3. Must be simple to use, powerful, and effective
   
   • With a pleasant, easy-to-use interface, SpywareBlaster exposes the simple tools and protection that help keep your computer out of unwanted hands. Start it up, check for updates, and press "Enable All Protection" - your computer will be protected against thousands of spyware, adware, browser hijackers, dialers, malware, and other potentially unwanted programs.
   • And because SpywareBlaster is built to utilize a multi-layered strategy, it's able to block these unwanted intruders from multiple angles, providing better, more powerful, and more flexible protection.
4. Must be ... free?
   
   • Most people expect to have to pay for something good. And many people have gotten used to paying for necessary tools like security and privacy software. We don't think that either has to be the case.
   • SpywareBlaster is available free for personal and educational use. Yes, free. We've always believed that effective, powerful security and privacy tools should be available to everyone to use, and we've helped ensure that from day one by offering them to everyone for free.
   • If you like it, find it useful, or just want to help out, we merely request that you consider a donation or a purchase of SpywareBlaster AutoUpdate. Your support is greatly appreciated! And even if you can't donate, you can help us spread the word.

Major Features:

1. Multi-Angle Protection
   
   • Prevent the installation of ActiveX-based spyware and other potentially unwanted programs.
   • Block spying / tracking via cookies.
   • Restrict the actions of potentially unwanted or dangerous web sites.
2. No-Nonsense Security SpywareBlaster can help keep your system secure, without interfering with the "good side" of the web. And unlike other programs, SpywareBlaster does not have to remain running in the background. It works alongside the programs you have to help secure your system.

Requirements: Windows 98, ME, NT, 2000, XP, or Vista.

WareSeeker  Editor