Should I remove SpywareBlaster?
What percent of users and experts removed it?
1% remove it99% keep it
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How common is it?
Global Rank #31,577
United States Rank #22,594
Reach 0.0043%
Versions
| Version | Distribution |
| 4.2.0 |
100.00% |
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SpywareBlaster 4.2
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
Program details
URL: www.javacoolsoftware.com
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\SpywareBlaster\
Uninstaller: "C:\Program Files\SpywareBlaster\unins000.exe"
Estimated size: 5.09 MB
Files installed by SpywareBlaster 4.2
| Program executable: | spywareblaster.exe |
| Name: | SpywareBlaster |
| Path: | C:\Program Files\spywareblaster\spywareblaster.exe |
| MD5: | c00149286a20eac0557dcbbbb88b66c9 |
Additional files:
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sbautoupdate.exe - SpywareBlaster AutoUpdate
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sburlhelper.exe - SB URL Helper
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unins000.exe - Setup/Uninstall
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MSCOMCTL.OCX (by Microsoft) - MSCOMCTL (Windows Common Controls ActiveX Control DLL)
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SQLite3SB.dll
Behaviors exhibited
Windows Firewall Allowed Program
- 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 4.2, 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.
OS VERSIONS
Win 7 (SP1) 41%
Win 7 1%
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USER ACTIONS
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Uninstall it 1%
Keep it 99%
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GLOBAL RANK
 #31,577
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
| Windows 7 |
42.35% |
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| Windows Vista |
27.06% |
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| Windows XP |
21.18% |
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| Windows 10 |
8.24% |
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| Windows Server 2003 |
1.18% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
| Windows 7 Home Premium |
26.19% |
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| Microsoft Windows XP |
22.62% |
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| Windows Vista Home Premiu... |
21.43% |
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| Windows 7 Professional |
10.71% |
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| Windows 7 Ultimate |
4.76% |
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| Windows Vista Home Basic |
3.57% |
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Geography
71.05% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
| United States |
71.05% |
| United Kingdom |
6.14% |
| Canada |
5.26% |
| Australia |
3.51% |
| France |
3.51% |
| Italy |
2.63% |
| Argentina |
1.75% |
| Spain |
1.75% |
| Austria |
0.88% |
| BA |
0.88% |
| Belgium |
0.88% |
| Czech Republic |
0.88% |
| Germany |
0.88% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
| Hewlett-Packard |
37.50% |
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| Dell |
23.44% |
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| Toshiba |
7.81% |
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| American Megatrends |
7.81% |
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| Acer |
7.81% |
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| GIGABYTE |
4.69% |
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| Intel |
4.69% |
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| Sahara |
3.13% |
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| Lenovo |
1.56% |
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| Gateway |
1.56% |
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Common models |
| Dell Inspiron 530 |
5.48% |
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| HP G60 Notebook PC |
2.74% |
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| HP Pavilion dv9500 Notebo... |
2.74% |
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| HP Pavilion dv7 Notebook ... |
1.37% |
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| HP Pavilion dv6500 Notebo... |
1.37% |
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| HP Pavilion dv6000 (RP285... |
1.37% |
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