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    Default ie tweaks in Spybot

    In the new version, the only ie tweak that is available is marking the hosts file as read only - is this a bug? In the previous version, there were two more checkboxes.

    Also, is there a way to delete the hosts file backups?

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    Mine shows all three (3) Miscellaneous locks:
    • Lock Hosts file read-only as protection against hijackers
    • Lock IE start page setting against user changes (current user)
    • Lock IE control panel against opening from within IE (current user)

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    I am in Vista and run Spywareblaster - does that matter? Is Spywareblaster even worth it anymore with all the "kill-bit" protection that Spybot offers?

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    Hello,

    Same problem on a french Vista:

    The only "IE Tweak" is about locking the hosts file (read-only).
    No other "IE Tweak" available (not displayed).

    Bye,
    nickW, traductrice de Spybot-S&D en français
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    Hi all,

    Up!

    Thanks.
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