Using and updating SpywareBlaster on a Windows computer

Before using SpywareBlaster, you should always update the application for new definitions. The instructions outlined below provide a step-by-step guideline to using and updating the application.

Using SpywareBlaster

  1. Start SpywareBlaster.
     
  2. NOTE
    The dialog boxes shown in the next few steps will appear the first time you run the application. These dialog boxes are for informational purposes and will not appear on subsequent uses.

  3. You will see the Welcome to SpywareBlaster window.
  4. Click Next. You will see the Updating Options dialog box.
     
  5. blaster welcome

  6. If necessary, click the radio button to the left of Manual Updating. (If you want to use Automatic Updating, you must pay a fee.)
  7. Click Next. You will see the Thank you! dialog box.

  8. blaster thank you

  9. Click Finish. You will see the SpywareBlaster Protection Status window, which looks similar to the following:

  10. blaster main screen

  11. The red shield with a white X in the middle indicates that protection status has not yet been turned on. You will also see red text that reads Protection Disabled to the right of each browser listed. To turn protection on, under the Quick Tasks list, click Enable All Protection (lower-left area of the main window).
  12. Note that the shield at the top of the screen is now green and has a white check mark inside it. Also, green text that reads Protection Enabled is to the right of each of the browsers listed.
     


  14. If new updates are available, it will inform you how many new definitions were downloaded.
  15. Click Enable Protection for All Unprotected Items.
  16. Click OK.
  17. Exit the SpywareBlaster application.

Updating SpywareBlaster

  1. Start SpywareBlaster (if necessary).
  2. Click Updates in the left-hand column of the window.

    update window
     
  3. Click Check for Updates. When the updates are complete, you will see the Update screen, which looks similar to the following:


     
  4. Click Enable Protection for All Unprotected Items.
  5. Click OK.

IMPORTANT REMINDER
You must manually update SpywareBlaster using the steps above on a weekly basis to keep the application up-to-date and to protect your computer from the newest spyware threats.