Javacool Software's Spyware Blaster
Javacool's SpywareBlaster is an excellent preventative Anti-spyware tool. Aside from updating, this software passively protects your computer against thousands of the most common types of spyware on the internet.
Downloading
1. To download the latest version of SpywareBlaster, click
here.
2. When prompted to "run or save this file," choose run to begin installation.
3. After the download is complete, you will again be prompted whether or not you would like to run this program. Choose "Run" again and installation and setup will begin.
Installation
1. The first Setup Wizard menu is just a welcome menu. Hit the next button to proceed with installation.
2. The following menu is the EULA or End User License Agreement. You should always thoroughly read such agreements so you fully understand the legal implications and applications of the software to be installed.Once you have done this, select the "I accept the terms in the license agreement option, and hit the next button to continue.
3. An information menu will be presented after the EULA. Again, carefully read it's contents and then click "Next" to continue.
4. The following screen allows you to choose the installation location for the software. Leave the default location selected, and hit "Next" to continue.
5. The following screen asks whether or not you would like to place a shortcut for SpywareBlaster on your Desktop. This step is is optional. If you choose not to, remember, SpywareBlaster will still appear in the Start Menu Programs.Once you have decided, hit the "Next" button to continue.
6. The next menu is the final installation setup screen. Hit "Install" to commence installation.
7. After the installation is complete, leave the "Run SpywareBlaster" option checked and hit "Finish" to run the first-time setup.
First Time Setup
1. The Getting Started window will be the first ting you see after installation. These windows walk you thought the most basic feature of SpywareBlaster. Read each window carefully to learn about SpywareBlaster's basic functionality. After you have finished reading the first window, hit "Next."
2. The second Getting Started window talks about your two main options for SpywareBlaster usage. The first of which, Auto-Updating, is a service that must be paid for, so for now we'll only worry about the second option, manual updating. For now, leave the empty by default checkbox that the bottom left empty. Auto-update is a feature that may be explored later at your own choosing.Again, hit Next to continue.
3. The final Getting started window simply thanks you for choosing SpywareBlaster. For more information on this software check the links provided.When finished, hit Finish to exit the Getting Started menu and begin using SpywareBlaster.
Updating and Usage
1. Because SpywareBlaster passively blocks spyware from ever being installed on your computer rather than actively scanning, updating the program and running it are essentially the same action. This makes SpywareBlaster a breeze to use. Starting form the main menu, the first step to using this program effectively is to update your spyware definitions.On the blue-shaded left hand menu, start by clicking the "Updates" option at the bottom on the screen.
2. On the Updates menu, simply click the "Check for Updates" button to locate and available updates and have them automatically installed. After updating is complete, hit the "Protection" link on the side menu to return to the main menu.
3. Finally, from the main menu, locate the "Enable All Protection" link on the lower "Quick Tasks" portion on the main window to activate your newly updated protection. And that's it! You are now fully updated against thousands of the most common typed of spyware. By checking for these updates once a week, you can ensure your system will remain spyware free.
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