spyware blaster: works with firefox?

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coolchinchilla said:
Does Spyware blaster work with Firefox browser?
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The main purpose of SpywareBlaster is to block Active X based malware from
getting onto a Windows computer. Since Firefox doesn't use Active X, this
type of protection isn't needed.

SpywareBlaster can also block tracking cookies from being installed via IE
or Firefox. If you are concerned about this type of cookie you may want to
install SpywareBlaster. I prefer to set Firefox to clear all of its cookies
when the browser closes.


BAR
 
The main purpose of SpywareBlaster is to block Active X based malware from
getting onto a Windows computer. Since Firefox doesn't use Active X, this
type of protection isn't needed.

SpywareBlaster can also block tracking cookies from being installed via IE
or Firefox. If you are concerned about this type of cookie you may want to
install SpywareBlaster. I prefer to set Firefox to clear all of its cookies
when the browser closes.
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This is a great idea. I never thought to do that. To have Firefox
keep the cookies until it closes, I found this under:

OPTIONS > PRIVACY > and click on the plus sign beside cookies to
expand the entry. Sure enough, the option was there.

I have the ALLOW SITES TO SET COOKIES, but have the pulldown box below
that has title "Keep cookies:" set to "until I close Firefox".

I then went and changed the options for all the other items in
Privacy.

Awesome. Thanks for the tip.
 
SpywareBlaster can also block tracking cookies from being installed
via IE or Firefox. If you are concerned about this type of cookie you
may want to install SpywareBlaster. I prefer to set Firefox to clear
all of its cookies when the browser closes.
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But doesn't that mean you have to re-sign-in to all the websites all the
time?

Chak
 
Chakolate said:
But doesn't that mean you have to re-sign-in to all the websites all the
time?
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Yes.

I feel more secure letting a password manager (I am using Roboform Pro) do
the job of storing my passwords and signing me into websites, than letting a
browser do it for me. That's just my opinion. If you feel otherwise, then
you should do what you feel is best for you. Also, having SpywareBlaster
running while using Firefox is in my opinion the unnecessary use of computer
resources.


BAR
 
you should do what you feel is best for you. Also, having SpywareBlaster
running while using Firefox is in my opinion the unnecessary use of computer
resources.
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Having SpywareBlaster running in the background is an "unnecessary
use of computer resources." SpywareBlaster does *NOT* need to be
running to do its job, period.
Download it, install it, run it, update it, enable it, and CLOSE/EXIT
it. SpywareBlaster only needs to run for updates and changes. That's
it.
 
dak said:
Having SpywareBlaster running in the background is an "unnecessary
use of computer resources." SpywareBlaster does *NOT* need to be
running to do its job, period.
Download it, install it, run it, update it, enable it, and CLOSE/EXIT
it. SpywareBlaster only needs to run for updates and changes. That's
it.
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Thank-you for instructing me on how to use a program that I already know how
to use.

I merely assumed that it must be using some resources to do its job. You may
correct me if this assumption is incorrect.
 
Thank-you for instructing me on how to use a program that I already know how
to use.
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You're-welcome, as it was apparent based on your post that you
didn't, at least that's the impression I got. And, since many new
users read these newsgroups everyday I thought it best to correct that
information before someone got the wrong idea about actually needing
to run SpywareBlaster continuously from it.
I merely assumed that it must be using some resources to do its job. You may
correct me if this assumption is incorrect.
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I did.
 
looking at the date and time of my response

David said:
Spyware Blaster does not run in the background. It sets a number of
registry settings and then exits.

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David
Remove "farook" to reply
At the bottom of the application where it says
"sign here". I put "Sagittarius"
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fix your clock

David said:
Spyware Blaster does not run in the background. It sets a number of
registry settings and then exits.

--
David
Remove "farook" to reply
At the bottom of the application where it says
"sign here". I put "Sagittarius"
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Yes.

I feel more secure letting a password manager (I am using Roboform Pro) do
the job of storing my passwords and signing me into websites, than letting a
browser do it for me. That's just my opinion. If you feel otherwise, then
you should do what you feel is best for you. Also, having SpywareBlaster
running while using Firefox is in my opinion the unnecessary use of computer
resources.


BAR
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Spyware Blaster does not run in the background. It sets a number of
registry settings and then exits.
 
You're-welcome, as it was apparent based on your post that you
didn't, at least that's the impression I got. And, since many new
users read these newsgroups everyday I thought it best to correct that
information before someone got the wrong idea about actually needing
to run SpywareBlaster continuously from it.

I did.
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Slight nitpick, wouldn't a larger registry , use up more resources (RAM for
one)? I doubt it's significant even with hundreds of entries though.
 
your clock is ahead
if you don't know how to fix your clock, ask and will provide advice
Your post is dated 30 May time 4.20PM (16.20 hours)
right now my date is 30 May 12.20 PM
 
So what are you saying? His time zone is set incorrectly?
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Just saying that his timestamps are wrong and need fixing. I can't say
from here whether it's a problem with his clock, his timezone setting,
some setting in Agent, or his server.
 
So what are you saying? His time zone is set incorrectly?
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He's saying his clock is telling the wrong time - regardless of
which timezone it is in.
I also find this annoying, especially when someone's clock is set way
off in the future, as their post sits at the top of the list (of new
posts) until that time becomes old (eventually)... <grrr>
 
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