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Topic subject[Program Update] SpywareBlaster 4.0
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476337, [Program Update] SpywareBlaster 4.0
Posted by rabgary, Sat Mar-01-08 12:07 AM
Not on Javacool's website yet but here it is.
http://www.majorgeeks.com/SpywareBlaster_d2859.html

Edit:It's on Javacool's website now.
http://www.javacoolsoftware.com/
476338, RE: [Program Update] SpywareBlaster 4.0
Posted by Chari, Sat Mar-01-08 12:31 AM
Thanks
Quote:
This version adds full Vista support, support for many more browsers (including Netscape, Seamonkey, and Flock), a brand-new user interface,
476339, RE: [Program Update] SpywareBlaster 4.0
Posted by Jazzgirl, Sat Mar-01-08 12:32 AM
I got it just a few minutes ago! Thanks!
Jazzgirl
476341, RE: [Program Update] SpywareBlaster 4.0
Posted by Hank52, Sat Mar-01-08 12:47 AM
SpywareBlaster 4.0 has been released!

Prevent the installation of spyware and other potentially unwanted software!

New in this version:
-Full Vista support
-Protection for Netscape
-Protection for Seamonkey
-Protection for Flock
-A brand-new user interface
-Various feature and protection enhancements
-Further optimizations to every part of the program
-And lots of other bug fixes and requested tweaks

This 4.0 release provides enhanced protection, performance, and bug fixes.

UPDATING OPTIONS IN SPYWAREBLASTER
SpywareBlaster still offers the built-in Check for Updates feature. This feature is completely free and allows you to keep up-to-date by clicking on a button in the SpywareBlaster interface.

SpywareBlaster also offers SpywareBlaster AutoUpdate - a brand-new updating solution. Just set it up, and AutoUpdate will check at every system boot for the latest updates and enable the newest protection (other options are available).

As much as we would like to provide auto-updating functionality for free, costs are simply too great to make it feasible. AutoUpdate functionality is $9.95 (US) per year, which helps to cover the bandwidth costs. The Check for Updates function remains completely free, as does SpywareBlaster. You only need to pay if you wish to have the extra convenience of AutoUpdate.

SpywareBlaster is freeware.
Download the latest version here: http://www.javacoolsoftware.com/spywareblaster.html

Ken: :-)
476357, RE: [Program Update] SpywareBlaster 4.0
Posted by _Chewy_, Sat Mar-01-08 02:43 AM
Installed. I like the new version very much. Clean interface, and it's not at all bloated down unlike the new version of Ad Aware 2007.
476365, RE: [Program Update] SpywareBlaster 4.0
Posted by DJC, Sat Mar-01-08 03:14 AM
Can it be installed over current version or must you remove old version before installing 4.0
476366, RE: [Program Update] SpywareBlaster 4.0
Posted by Chari, Sat Mar-01-08 03:19 AM
I installed it over the existing version
476370, RE: [Program Update] SpywareBlaster 4.0
Posted by rabgary, Sat Mar-01-08 03:26 AM
I didn't uninstall and everything went fine.But Javacool recommends uninstalling first.



Quote:
Upgrade Instructions

It is recommended that you uninstall your current version of SpywareBlaster before installing the new version. To do this:


1.) Open SpywareBlaster and press the "Disable All Protection" link under "Quick Tasks".
2.) Close SpywareBlaster.
3.) Go to Add/Remove Programs and uninstall the entry named "SpywareBlaster v3.5.1"
4.) Download the latest SpywareBlaster installer from the link above and run it.
5.) Enjoy the new version of SpywareBlaster
476372, RE: [Program Update] SpywareBlaster 4.0
Posted by _Chewy_, Sat Mar-01-08 03:33 AM
Quote:
QUOTE:
Can it be installed over current version or must you remove old version before installing 4.0


As a general rule of thumb, if it's a case of moving up to a newer version (i.e. v2.0 to 3.0; or v3.7 to 4.0), I always uninstall the old version first. If it's just a small version update (i.e. v3.7 to v3.8), it's safe to just install over the top of the existing. There can be exceptions to this of course depending on the specific software in question, but that doesn't happen to too often.
476387, RE: [Program Update] SpywareBlaster 4.0
Posted by DavyWavy, Sat Mar-01-08 09:58 AM
Yeah, I did the complete uninstall first just to be safe...looks good...
(AdAware is toast, BTW)
476371, RE: [Program Update] SpywareBlaster 4.0
Posted by Allyn, Sat Mar-01-08 03:30 AM
Same here. I really like the interface. It's clean and a bit larger for high-resolution screens.
476395, RE: [Program Update] SpywareBlaster 4.0
Posted by Darren, Sat Mar-01-08 12:51 PM
Why do I get so excited when my favorite programs get a major update? I really must be a geek. Thanks for the heads-up. It looks good and the slow loading database for Firefox has been fixed.
476453, RE: [Program Update] SpywareBlaster 4.0
Posted by ablib, Sun Mar-02-08 03:13 AM
Quote:
I really must be a geek.




You and me both. When I saw the subject header I had a feeling of euphoria. :clap: :lol:


I love new stuff. Service packs, out of the norm updates, new programs, updated programs, OS'es, etc..


Vista was my first new OS since being a geek. I love it.
476493, RE: [Program Update] SpywareBlaster 4.0
Posted by Darren, Sun Mar-02-08 01:41 PM
Me too! :lol:



Quote:
When I saw the subject header I had a feeling of euphoria.
476494, RE: [Program Update] SpywareBlaster 4.0
Posted by DJC, Sun Mar-02-08 01:49 PM
Just updated machines Thanks
476401, RE: [Program Update] SpywareBlaster 4.0
Posted by Pcqandaman, Sat Mar-01-08 02:34 PM
TVM
476402, RE: [Program Update] SpywareBlaster 4.0
Posted by oldgit, Sat Mar-01-08 02:38 PM
Thanks very much!
Sincerely,
Richard.
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476403, RE: [Program Update] SpywareBlaster 4.0
Posted by Bob H, Sat Mar-01-08 02:40 PM
TY :)
476413, RE: [Program Update] SpywareBlaster 4.0
Posted by balo, Sat Mar-01-08 04:44 PM
Thank You. Really nice fresh look.
476424, RE: [Program Update] SpywareBlaster 4.0
Posted by chandra x, Sat Mar-01-08 06:59 PM


Did anyone purchase the auto download for $9.95??? i think contributing to this program would be a good thing.

i did not ...but if you all did ?? then i will:* :*
476488, RE: [Program Update] SpywareBlaster 4.0
Posted by Ianw, Sun Mar-02-08 01:20 PM
I use manual update, but I selected make a donation and I did just that.

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Enjoy life while you can, don't try when you can't 'cos you won't, then it will be too late.

Ianw
476490, RE: [Program Update] SpywareBlaster 4.0
Posted by chandra x, Sun Mar-02-08 01:23 PM
Quote:
QUOTE:
I use manual update, but I selected make a donation and I did just that.

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Enjoy life while you can, don't try when you can't 'cos you won't, then it will be too late.

Ianw



OK! me too.......:)
476433, RE: [Program Update] SpywareBlaster 4.0
Posted by Long Island Umpire, Sat Mar-01-08 09:37 PM
Thanks Robert.

Tom
476436, RE: [Program Update] SpywareBlaster 4.0
Posted by bycycle, Sat Mar-01-08 11:04 PM
Thank you very much.
476440, RE: [Program Update] SpywareBlaster 4.0
Posted by peterb, Sun Mar-02-08 12:58 AM
Thanks Robert! bowbow
476699, RE: [Program Update] SpywareBlaster 4.0
Posted by adirong, Tue Mar-04-08 10:54 AM
Very cool, glad to hear it didn't go the route of SS&D and AdAware 2007, both are so much worse, meaning slow than the previous version which is a total bummer.