Should I remove SpywareBlaster?
What percent of users and experts removed it?
5% remove it95% keep it
What do people think about it?
(click star to rate)
How common is it?
Global Rank #15,800
United States Rank #9,961
Reach 0.0169%
Versions
| Version | Distribution |
| 4.4.0 |
100.00% |
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SpywareBlaster 4.4
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: 5.34 MB
Files installed by SpywareBlaster 4.4
| Program executable: | spywareblaster.exe |
| Name: | SpywareBlaster |
| Path: | C:\Program Files\spywareblaster\spywareblaster.exe |
| MD5: | 8c1e634c2dc9cd73c68230db2efb10dc |
Additional files:
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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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sbautoupdate.exe - SpywareBlaster AutoUpdate
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sburlhelper.exe - SB URL Helper
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SQLite3SB.dll
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vbrun60sp5.exe (by Microsoft) - Microsoft(R) Windows NT(R) Operating System (Win32 Cabinet Self-Extractor)
Behaviors exhibited
2 Windows Firewall Allowed Programs
- unins000.exe is added as a firewall exception for 'C:\Program Files\SpywareBlaster\unins000.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 4.4, 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) 55%
Win XP 1%
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USER ACTIONS
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Uninstall it 5%
Keep it 95%
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GLOBAL RANK
 #15,800
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
| Windows 7 |
61.19% |
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| Windows XP |
21.79% |
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| Windows Vista |
14.93% |
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| Windows 10 |
2.09% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
| Windows 7 Home Premium |
44.24% |
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| Microsoft Windows XP |
21.52% |
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| Windows Vista Home Premiu... |
11.82% |
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| Windows 7 Professional |
8.18% |
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| Windows 7 Ultimate |
7.27% |
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| Windows Vista Home Basic |
2.12% |
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Geography
74.49% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
| United States |
74.49% |
| United Kingdom |
4.08% |
| Canada |
3.88% |
| Australia |
2.04% |
| Italy |
1.84% |
| France |
1.63% |
| Germany |
1.43% |
| Spain |
1.22% |
| Mexico |
1.02% |
| Netherlands |
1.02% |
| Belgium |
0.61% |
| Brazil |
0.61% |
| Colombia |
0.41% |
| DZ |
0.41% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
| Dell |
25.45% |
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| Hewlett-Packard |
24.55% |
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| Toshiba |
11.36% |
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| Acer |
10.91% |
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| GIGABYTE |
10.00% |
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| Intel |
5.91% |
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| ASUS |
4.09% |
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| American Megatrends |
3.18% |
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| Lenovo |
1.36% |
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| Sahara |
1.36% |
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| Gateway |
0.91% |
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| NEC |
0.91% |
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Common models |
| HP Pavilion dv6 Notebook ... |
4.26% |
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| Gigabyte H55M-UD2H |
3.55% |
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| HP Pavilion dv7 Notebook ... |
3.55% |
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| HP G62 Notebook PC |
2.13% |
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| TOSHIBA Satellite A665 |
2.13% |
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| TOSHIBA Satellite L650 |
2.13% |
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