SpyStopper Pro 4.50 - User Guide and FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions - SpyStopper Pro

1. What is Website Monitor in SpyStopper Pro?
   
   Website Monitor automatically monitors thousands of known websites that deliver tracking, spying, or that are dangerous or phishing sites.
   
   
2. What is ActiveX Monitor in SpyStopper Pro?
   
   ActiveX Monitor prevents the installation of more than 2,000 known ActiveX-based spyware, adware, dialers, browser hijackers, and other potentially unwanted programs.
   
   
3. What is a Web bug and Worms?
   
   A web bug is an invisible graphic image on a Web page that is designed to monitor you without your knowledge. SpyStopper Pro will block those web bugs that may invade your privacy.
   
   Worms are incoming packets of data that attempt to access your PC through your Internet connection maliciously. SpyStopper Pro blocks Code Red/II/Nimda and any other worm trying to gain access to your PC without your authorization.
   
   
4. What are cookies and scripts?
   
   Cookies are small text files transferred to your computer from Web servers. Scripts are segments of code from other parties that may run without your permission. Cookies and scripts are commonly used for tracking and profiling consumers. SpyStopper Pro will block those cookies and scripts that may invade your privacy.
   
   
5. Will SpyStopper Pro block all advertisements, cookies, and scripts?
   
   SpyStopper Pro is intelligent and only blocks those devices that are intrusive and may cause security and privacy concerns. Its blocking is selective.
   
   
6. Why SpyStopper Pro block a web page or Web site?
   
   If a Web page or web site contains too many tracking and profiling devices or SpyStopper Pro thinks the site is a phishing or dangerous site, SpyStopper Pro will completely block the access to this page or sites. If this happens, a warning message will be displayed in your browser. You are given the option to access this page or site.
   
   
7. What is "Compatibility mode"?
   
   This option is designed for users who do not have either administrator or owner accounts on Windows2000/XP. SpyStopper Pro needs to access some system files. If you want other users to use SpyStopper Pro and they do not have the admin/owner account: install SpyStopper Pro; check Compatibility mode; and restart your PC. By checking "Compatibility", other users will be able to use SpyStopper Pro. If you are the only user and the owner of the PC, just leave it blank.
   
   
8. How can I turn on and off the sound?
   
   By default, SpyStopper Pro does not produce sound and only makes the icon in the system tray blink. You can turn on and off the sound by displaying the popup menu and choosing Options, Notifications, and Blinking System Tray or Sound a Beep, or Both.