Spyware prevention software with some pretty ambitious goals.
SpywareBlaster is an Internet Browser utility which provides a vaccine against some of the nasty malware out there on the web. It specifically deals with malicious ActiveX controls, cookies and restricts access to known dangerous web sites.
After updating the program post-installation, you are ready to apply the filters you wish to activate for a safer browsing experience. These filters apply to Firefox, Internet Explorer, Chrome and a few other browsers.
Among the features of SpywareBlaster is a snapshot creator which is essentially like a Windows system restore point which allows you to rollback or backup things like the hosts file and Windows network settings.
SpywareBlaster is especially effective at preventing security issues with older versions of Internet Explorer which may still be installed on your machine.
Features of SpywareBlaster
- Block spying / tracking via cookies.
- Doesn't interfere with the "good side" of the web.
- Doesn't slow down web browsing.
- Doesn't slow down your computer.
- Doesn't use up any memory or take any CPU.
- Prevent the installation of ActiveX-based spyware and other potentially unwanted programs.
- Restrict the actions of potentially unwanted or dangerous web sites.
Compatibility and License
Is SpywareBlaster free?
SpywareBlaster is provided under a freeware license on Windows from antivirus with no restrictions on usage. Download and installation of this PC software is free and 5.5 is the latest version last time we checked.
What version of Windows can SpywareBlaster run on?
SpywareBlaster can be used on a computer running Windows 11 or Windows 10. Previous versions of the OS shouldn't be a problem with Windows 8 and Windows 7 having been tested. It comes in both 32-bit and 64-bit downloads.
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