Should I remove SpywareBlaster?
What percent of users and experts removed it?
3% remove it97% keep it
What do people think about it?
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How common is it?
Global Rank #6,826
United States Rank #3,974
Reach 0.0633%
Lifespan of installation (until removal)
< 356.60 days
1234.97 days >
Average installed length: 648.88 days
Versions
| Version | Distribution |
| 4.6.0 |
100.00% |
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SpywareBlaster 4.6
from Javacool Software
What is SpywareBlaster?
SpywareBlaster is a killbit program for Microsoft Windows designed to block the installation of ActiveX malware. It blocks the installation of most ActiveX-based spyware, adware, browser hijackers, dialers and other unwanted programs from the user's computer. Another feature is the ability to restrict the actions of websites known to distribute adware and spyware. It works by blacklisting the CLSID of known malware programs, effectively preventing them from infecting a protected computer. This approach differs from many other anti-spyware programs, which typically offer the user a possibility to "scan" the memory and hard drive of the computer and remove the unwanted software, after it has been installed.
About (from Javacool Software)
SpywareBlaster doesn't scan for and clean spyware--it prevents it from being installed in the first place. SpywareBlaster prevents the installation of ActiveX-based spyware, adware, dialers, browser hijackers, and other potentially unwanted programs. It can also block spyware/tracking cookies in IE, Mozilla Firefox, Ne... Read more
Overview
- Automatically starts with Windows
- Loads into the web browser
Program details
URL: www.javacoolsoftware.com
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\SpywareBlaster\
Uninstaller: "C:\Program Files\SpywareBlaster\unins000.exe"
Estimated size: 5.41 MB
Files installed by SpywareBlaster 4.6
| Program executable: | spywareblaster.exe |
| Name: | SpywareBlaster |
| Path: | C:\Program Files\spywareblaster\spywareblaster.exe |
| MD5: | 087309dec72c1fe35973d47bda9b43f6 |
Additional files:
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spywareblastersetup45.exe - SpywareBlaster (SpywareBlaster Setup)
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sbautoupdate.exe - SpywareBlaster AutoUpdate
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MSCOMCTL.OCX
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unins000.exe - Setup/Uninstall
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sburlhelper.exe - SB URL Helper
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spywareblastersetup46.exe
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SQLite3SB.dll
Behaviors exhibited
Internet Explorer Extension
- spywareblaster.exe is installed as an Internet Explorer extension using the class {B8A39DD4-92D8-495e-8CD3-EAAF5AB3962E}.
2 Scheduled Tasks
- spywareblaster.exe is scheduled as a task with the class '{68D3D7AB-EFC1-4C53-8A6B-9ED72F4AD259}' (runs on registration).
- sbautoupdate.exe is scheduled as a task named 'spyblaster' (runs weekly on Mondays at 2:48 PM).
Scheduled Task (Boot/Login)
- sbautoupdate.exe is automatically launched at startup through a scheduled task named SpywareBlaster AutoUpdate.
Startup File (User Run)
- spywareblaster.exe is loaded in the current user (HKCU) registry as an auto-starting executable named 'Spyware Blaster' and executes as C:\Program Files\SpywareBlaster\spywareblaster.exe.
Startup File (All Users Run)
- sbautoupdate.exe is loaded in the all users (HKLM) registry as a startup file name 'SBAutoUpdate' which loads as "C:\Program Files\SpywareBlaster\sbautoupdate.exe".
4 Windows Firewall Allowed Programs
- sbautoupdate.exe is added as a firewall exception for 'C:\Program Files\SpywareBlaster\sbautoupdate.exe'.
- unins000.exe is added as a firewall exception for 'C:\Program Files\SpywareBlaster\unins000.exe'.
- spywareblaster.exe is added as a firewall exception for 'C:\Program Files\SpywareBlaster\spywareblaster.exe'.
- sburlhelper.exe is added as a firewall exception for 'C:\Program Files\SpywareBlaster\sburlhelper.exe'.
How do I remove SpywareBlaster?
You can uninstall SpywareBlaster from your computer by using the Add/Remove Program feature in the Window's Control Panel.
- On the Start menu (for Windows 8, right-click the screen's bottom-left corner), click Control Panel, and then, under Programs, do one of the following:
- Windows Vista/7/8/10: Click Uninstall a Program.
- Windows XP: Click Add or Remove Programs.
- When you find the program SpywareBlaster 4.6, click it, and then do one of the following:
- Windows Vista/7/8/10: Click Uninstall.
- Windows XP: Click the Remove or Change/Remove tab (to the right of the program).
- Follow the prompts. A progress bar shows you how long it will take to remove SpywareBlaster.
How do I reset my web browser?
If your web browser homepage and search settings have been modfied by SpywareBlaster 4.6 you can restore them to their previous default settings.
Microsoft Internet Explorer
- Open Internet Explorer and click the Tools button, and then click Internet options.
- Click the Advanced tab, and then click Reset. Select the Delete personal settings check box if you would also like to remove search providers, Accelerators and home pages. When Internet Explorer finishes applying default settings, click Close, and then click OK.
- The changes will take effect the next time you open IE.
Mozilla Firefox
- At the top of the Firefox window, click the Firefox button, go over to the Help sub-menu and select Troubleshooting Information.
- To continue, click Reset Firefox in the confirmation window that opens. It will close and be reset.
- When it's done, a window will list the information that was imported. Click Finish and Firefox will open.
Google Chrome
- Open Chrome and click the Chrome menu on the browser toolbar.
- Select Settings. In the "Search" section, click Manage search engine. Check if (Default) is displayed next to your preferred search engine. If not, mouse over it and click Make default. Mouse over any other suspicious search engine entries that are not familiar and click X to remove them.
- When the "Show Home button" checkbox is selected, a web address appears below it. If you want the Homepage button to open up a different webpage, click Change to enter a link.
- Restart Google Chrome.
OS VERSIONS
Win 7 (SP1) 65%
Win Vista 0%
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HOW IT STARTS
Automatically starts? Yes
(Found in the run registry)
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USER ACTIONS
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Uninstall it 3%
Keep it 97%
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
| Windows 7 |
68.08% |
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| Windows XP |
16.76% |
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| Windows Vista |
11.23% |
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| Windows 10 |
3.85% |
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| Windows Server 2003 |
0.08% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
| Windows 7 Home Premium |
49.80% |
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| Microsoft Windows XP |
16.57% |
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| Windows Vista Home Premiu... |
9.05% |
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| Windows 7 Professional |
8.81% |
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| Windows 7 Ultimate |
7.84% |
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| Windows Vista Home Basic |
1.29% |
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Geography
79.07% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
| United States |
79.07% |
| United Kingdom |
3.23% |
| Canada |
2.23% |
| Italy |
1.64% |
| France |
1.43% |
| Australia |
1.38% |
| Germany |
1.22% |
| Belgium |
1.17% |
| Spain |
1.01% |
| Netherlands |
0.74% |
| Japan |
0.64% |
| Finland |
0.58% |
| Brazil |
0.48% |
| Mexico |
0.37% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
| Hewlett-Packard |
29.89% |
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| Dell |
29.12% |
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| Acer |
12.39% |
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| Toshiba |
8.30% |
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| GIGABYTE |
6.13% |
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| ASUS |
4.47% |
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| Intel |
3.83% |
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| American Megatrends |
2.30% |
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| Sahara |
1.40% |
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| Samsung |
1.15% |
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| Lenovo |
1.02% |
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Common models |
| HP Pavilion dv7 Notebook ... |
6.30% |
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| HP Pavilion dv6 Notebook ... |
4.11% |
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| Dell Inspiron 530 |
3.01% |
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| HP Pavilion g6 Notebook P... |
2.74% |
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| HP Pavilion dv5 Notebook ... |
2.19% |
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| Dell Studio XPS 8100 |
2.19% |
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