SpywareBlaster 2.6.1 has been released! Due to the rapid increase of new spyware items, we had to release a new version of SpywareBlaster. Changes: -Core engine improvements and changes, including a much faster loading time -Download corruption detection enhanced -Bugs fixed -Added new Custom Blocking tool -Lots of new spyware items added to the database! Custom Blocking: -SpywareBlaster now includes a new "Custom Blocking" section under the Tools area of the program. Create your own list of ActiveX controls that you want to block. Add search engine toolbars, browser plug-ins, and more - block any ActiveX control you want. You can even download Custom Blocking lists other people have created. -If you have created a Custom Blocking list that you believe others might find useful, please post about it in the official forums at http://www.wilderssecurity.com You will need to download the full installer package; http://www.javacoolsoftware.com/spywareblaster.html P.S. If you have an older version of SpywareBlaster installed you can either uninstall the old version first, or install over-the-top - either method should work. P.P.S. If you have any trouble with the new version, please check out the Tips, Tricks and Troubleshooting thread here: http://www.wilderssecurity.com/index.php?board=34;action=display;threadid=12266

Can one keep the old version and get updates, or must the new version be installed?

Doghead, I just tried updating the old version and could not do it. I am having some difficulty in getting the new version, but I think it is because their servers are swamped with all the requests to get the new program. All the best!

I found the best way to get the new program is at http://www.wilderssecurity.com using the downloads area, which has 2.61. Do not use the "spywareblaster link" in the spyware area as it has not been updated yet.

Thanks for the spyware prevention tool, new version info. Check and get updates also. Now targets surferbar, and other shiznit.

thx !

hello i had to uninstall the old verion and reboot to safe mode and remove the program folder than i was able to install new verion. any one else have this problem? still its worth the small efort to have the newest spyware blaster!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!