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SpywareBlaster - What it is and Where to Download

SpywareBlaster is a malware prevention tool. It does not scan your system for spyware and adware, nor can it remove threats that have already infected your system. Rather, SpywareBlaster helps prevent malware and tracking cookies from entering your system in the first place.

According to the webpage, SpywareBlaster can:

* Prevent ActiveX-based malware from infesting your system.

* Block tracking cookies from being added to your system when using Internet Explorer or Mozilla Firefox.

* Prevent possible malicious sites from performing trusted activities in Internet Explorer.

SpywareBlaster is available from Javacool Software at http://www.javacoolsoftware.com/spywareblaster.html - just download the installer, setup the software, and tell SpywareBlaster to "Enable all Protection". SpywareBlaster will then set up protections for Internet Explorer and Mozilla / Firefox (if you also use that web browser).

Be sure to read the rest of the SpywareBlaster tips on MalekTips to learn more about the protection offered by this software. Note that SpywareBlaster will not protect you from everything - you should still run other spyware / adware scanners as mentioned in MalekTips' spyware / adware section.

Also, note that since SpywareBlaster is very aggressive in blocking access to certain sites or cookies, there is a chance that you may be unable to visit certain websites with SpywareBlaster. Other tips in this section discuss how you can prevent SpywareBlaster from blocking certain sites or cookies.