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spy1
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Spyware Blaster v1.1 released.

Un-install old version.

D/l and install v1.1.

Run updater to get new updates.

»www.wilderssecurity.com/ ··· ter.html . Pete

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Thanks for the heads-up!
javacool
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This should be one of the few times you will ever need to download the new installer from the webpage. The new updater included in v1.1 can automatically get program updates for you (among other improvements such as showing descriptions of the updates).

Regards,

-Javacool

CalamityJane
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Thank you, Javacool

I noticed that Spyware Blaster appeared on today's edition of the LangaList Newsletter

3) Another Reader-Recommended Anti-Spyware Tool
»www.langa.com/newsletter ··· 1-25.htm
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I really like this tool. Thank you for the update!



-Bob

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Wicked...Thanks
bluebottle$
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Thanks spy1, for the news. Peeps seem to like this one; I've gotta give it try. I'm now using Adaware and Spybot. Will Spyware Blaster complement these two, or is it overkill?
javacool
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said by bluebottle$:
Thanks spy1, for the news. Peeps seem to like this one; I've gotta give it try. I'm now using Adaware and Spybot. Will Spyware Blaster complement these two, or is it overkill?
It isn't in any way overkill - it'll compliment those two programs nicely. (So you'll have scanning, cleaning, AND protection against spyware.)

Regards,

-Javacool
[text was edited by author 2002-11-25 13:42:44]
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said by javacool:
It isn't in any way overkill - it'll complement those two programs nicely. (So you'll have scanning, cleaning, AND protection against spyware.)
Javacool
Boy, is my face red! I completely missed the original discussion of your program when you posted over a month ago! Found it here:
»Completely prevent spyware from being installed...
I must check out "Best topics over last three months" more often. Kudos to you for a very original approach to spyware prevention. I can see now that this will work quite nicely with Adaware and Spybot S&D. Will install tonight--Thank you!

ZZZZZZZ
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WTH??????????
javacool
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said by ZZZZZZZ:
WTH??????????
There is a thread about this at the Wilders forums ( »www.wilderssecurity.com/ ··· did=5112 ).

You can find the file, and instructions on how to install it, here: »lettermanstationery.trip ··· imes.htm
quote:
MSCOMCTL OCX
Common control from Microsoft. This version, 6.0.81.77, is 495k zipped.

Download MSCOMCTL.zip 495k

Unzip the file and save it to the C:\Windows\SYSTEM folder (SYSTEM32 folder if running Windows 2000 or XP). If an old version currently exists, temporarily rename it or move it to another folder for safe keeping. Now we'll register the control. Click on Start|Run and type:

regsvr32 MSCOMCTL.OCX

into the box, then click OK. The text entered must be exact. It may help to copy from this page to the clipboard and paste it into the run box so there are no mistakes. Click OK. Windows will tell you it's registered, and you are on your way.
The file is not currently included in the SpywareBlaster installer. I may make a separate small installer that would automate this process for the small percentage of users who do not have it. (As otherwise it would almost double the size of the SpywareBlaster installer.)

Regards,

-Javacool
[text was edited by author 2002-11-25 16:15:01]

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DONE THX............

dja
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nice

I like the new interface.
Great little program Javacool!

kcazzie
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Re: Spyware Blaster v1.1 released.

Thanks, great application...;)...

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Thanks javacool.

Great idea. Kill those bits!

I had the same problem as ZZZZZZZ, with the runtime error 339. Your instructions totally sorted me and the program runs sweet as a nut.

Looks good. Thanks

bklynite
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how many items should be blocked with this update?
javacool
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said by bklynite:
how many items should be blocked with this update?
It should be 49 items with the 11/24/02 update.

Regards,

-Javacool

jaykaykay
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What more can I say. Thanks again, Javacool. I was one of those rare ones that had to d/l the extra MSCOMCTL OCX, but it's done and all is running smoothly. Most appreciated in keeping me out of trouble. I need everything I can get! I am now sending this entire thread on to someone very special to me so that they will have the benefit of what we already have here at DSLR.

bklynite
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thanks javacool. always there to help us newbies.

seashell9
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Javacool, does this mean I can enable active x in IE 6.0
safely now?

antiserious
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... thanks, javacool ... quick, clean, couldn't have been any easier ...

... wish more people designed programs this simply ...
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said by seashell9:
Javacool, does this mean I can enable active x in IE 6.0
safely now?
Well - that's a debatable topic.

Personally, I believe ActiveX is seriously flawed altogether and should be completely disabled. But I realize many legitimate sites require it (and thus created SpywareBlaster).

If you do decide to enable ActiveX, make sure ALL "download unsigned ActiveX" and "initialize ActiveX controls not marked as safe" options are still disabled, and the "download signed ActiveX" option is set to prompt (never just set it to enable - or anything can be installed without you knowing).

A more secure way of doing this would be to completely disable all ActiveX (even signed control download) in the Internet Zone, and set signed control download to prompt in the Trusted Zone. Then you can place any sites that require ActiveX (such as WindowsUpdate) in your Trusted Zone.

But getting back to your question: you will never be able to enable ActiveX "safely", but with SpywareBlaster (and safe web browsing practices) it is much safer than the defaults Microsoft leaves you (especially if you set signed ActiveX controls to prompt).

Regards,

-Javacool
[text was edited by author 2002-11-25 21:00:08]

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Do we need to remove existing version first?
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Okay so now I did read the original post, sorry.
[text was edited by author 2002-11-25 21:19:29]
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said by PeeWee:
Do we need to remove existing version first?
It is recommended that you uninstall the old version first.

Regards,

-Javacool

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It works very well and shuts down immediately upon exit.

samburgers
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The link appears to not work now...what's up?

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Super cool proggy. Thanks a lot!

spy1
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Run the "Check for updates" from within the program - new defs added. Pete

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said by spy1:
Run the "Check for updates" from within the program - new defs added. Pete
Thanks for the headsup there spy1 See Profile They be busy SpywareBlaster beavers there for sure Was surprised to get a new update so soon..
javacool
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Just in case some people did not know...the screenshot above shows one of the new features of the SpywareBlaster updater. Click on an update in the box, and it will display details about that update.

Regards,

-Javacool