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    spywareblaster still active when closed?

    Discussion in 'Security and Anti-Virus Software' started by vi3tscorpian, Feb 12, 2009.

  1. vi3tscorpian

    vi3tscorpian Notebook Evangelist

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    hi folks!

    i have a quick question: is SpywareBlaster still active even after you close its program?


    thanks
     
    vi3tscorpian, Feb 12, 2009
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  2. Hep!

    Hep! sees beauty in everything

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    Yes, spyware blaster patches files used by your system (hosts) and files used by your browsers in order to block bad websites and decrease the risk of being hit by attacks that take advantage of vulnerabilities of your browser.
    It does not need to be open in order to protect you. Just be sure to keep it up to date!
     
    Hep!, Feb 12, 2009
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  3. vi3tscorpian

    vi3tscorpian Notebook Evangelist

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    thanks for the reply. now i can stop that worry :)
     
    vi3tscorpian, Feb 12, 2009
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