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Webroot Spy Sweeper Antispyware 5.x |  | From: Webroot Software
Category: Software
List Price: $29.95
Buy New: $1.30
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Seller: Ocean Reef Electronics
Rating:  98 reviews
Sales Rank: 3584
Format: CD-ROM
Platforms: Windows 2000, Windows XP, Windows Vista
ESRB: Everyone 10+
Media: CD-ROM
Number Of Items: 1
Batteries Included: No
Operating System: Windows 98
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.1
Dimensions (in): 7.3 x 5.4 x 1.6
MPN: 667208664092
Model: 66410
UPC: 667208664108
EAN: 0667208664108
ASIN: B000B6N2O4
Release Date: October 1, 2005
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | ActiveX Shield thwarts drive-by downloads and blocks potential spyware threats that use ActiveX components to disguise their installation on your computer. | | • | Spy Communication Shield prevents further spyware infection by blocking incoming and outgoing communication to web sites known to host potential spyware threats and disables spyware programs’ ability to re-install during removal. | | • | BHO Shield blocks the installation of Browser Helper Objects – a small program that runs automatically every time a user opens an Internet browser and has the capability to track website activity or install a toolbar or add-on without your consent. | | • | IE Security Shield prevents spyware from adding website entries to your Internet Explorer security settings – which could lead to unwanted downloads and put your personal data at risk. | | • | Includes 1 Year Subscription of Version Upgrades. |
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Spy Sweeper
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Showing reviews 1-5 of 98
 'nuff said December 17, 2005
Burton L. Alperson
72 out of 89 found this review helpful
Microsoft AntiSpyware said my machine was clean.
AdAware said my machine was clean.
Spybot said my machine was clean.
Spy Sweeper found 19 spyware items and 29 traces.
'nuff said. I'm sold.
Kick Ass Software! October 27, 2005
H. Kyu (CA United States)
15 out of 17 found this review helpful
Beats the spyware detection and removal software from McAfee, Microsoft, Norton, and even Trend Micro by far!
I previously had spyware detection and removal software by latter two of the above mentioned companies, and thought that I was clear of spyware. I did not know that there was a key-logging spyware and about nine tracking cookies on my computer, all along, until I installed Webroot's Spy Sweeper v4. Webroot's Spy Sweeper did not take long to detect the malware and presented me an option to remove it.
Spy Sweeper's user interface is friendly and easy to configure, for a systematic person with a good basic awareness about Windows and internet terms such as web-browser, cookies, and favorites. The software help documentation contained with the program is also very helpful in explaining the options.
During installation, at the user's selection, Spy Sweeper also adds a "Run a sweep" option to the explorer menu, which lets the user to simply right-click on a folder and click the selection to scan its contents for spyware. Its scans in realtime, and its scheduled scans are quite customizable. It automatically updates regularly itself by default. One of my favorite features is a text area in its program screen that shows a detailed log of the performed operations, which allows the user to track its operations, past and current. All these wonderful features, and yet, it does not slow my 1.3GHz (100MHz bus) computer running Windows 2000 with 244MBytes of SDRAM, unlike the other spyware detection software that I have used.
In Addition, Spy Sweeper's reasonably priced licensing cost and a team of friendly and knowledgeable telephone support staff perfectly complement this already well-written software.
The Best Spyware Removal Tool Yet March 11, 2006
Robert I. Hedges
28 out of 35 found this review helpful
I have used several different spyware removal tools; before Spy Sweeper my favorite was Ad-Aware by Lavasoft. While I still use Ad-Aware, I depend on Spy Sweeper for the heavy duty work of removing spyware that is tough to ferret out. I generally run all the anti-virus and spyware detection tools installed on my computer (after updating the definitions, of course) and then run Spy Sweeper. I am always amazed at what Spy Sweeper finds left over after the others say my machine is clean.
This program is very comprehensive, and is updated very frequently. It is easy to use and features generally easy to grasp deletion options (much easier than most competitors.) Even a PC novice can use this program successfully.
I have found Spy Sweeper to be robust and to consistently catch more spyware traces than any other product, though I believe it's wise to use multiple products for the best possible protection.
I highly recommend Spy Sweeper. I can't imagine owning a computer and not having this installed on it. It is, by far, my preferred anti-spyware solution.
The Best January 4, 2006
megabeilin (MD USA)
7 out of 7 found this review helpful
This program is worth it's weight in gold, and at the Amazon price (which is the same price I paid at Costco), it's a bargain. Webroot's Spy Sweeper is a cinch to install and it automatically eliminated the most pernicious adware files on my PC that I had ever seen -- variants of the bug "Coolwwwsearch," which created many popups and diverted Internet Explorer from my home page. None of my other programs, including SpyBot, Ad-aware, or my Norton Antivirus -- could permanently remove the crud. I spent many, many frustrating hours trying various ways to delete the bugs, but they would consistently evolve into new files and registry codes as soon as the older ones were deleted. I was ready to throw in the towel by reformatting my hard drive and then spending even more hours reinstalling everything. But I decided instead to buy Spy Sweeper, and what a lifesaver! It deleted all of the pesky adware on its first "sweep!" Bottom line: my experience proves you have to pay for the best internet security software. Shareware is fine for protecting your PC only against run-of-the-mill adware, but if you have or have had any problems like I've described, don't hesitate to shell out $25 to buy the best. Then again, why wait till you have an emergency? Who even knows if that adware was stealing my passwords or other data? Free anti-spyware will ultimately only waste your time.
Spy Sweeper v5.5... problems!- My solution"s"...! 11/07 March 18, 2006
scottls1 (Kalispell, MT USA)
12 out of 14 found this review helpful
Updated review 1/18/08!-
I am a software tech-
1. I Disable the "!Memory Shield!", Favorites, & "!Ad Sites!" shields-
they are BAD Resource Hogs (really slow surfing!)!
a. Do daily COMPLETE "Custom (& enable Rootkit...! "C" hard drive only!)" scans (about 6min.+- , & defrag HD, if slow!).
2. I had nothing but BAD problems... with SSP's new v5.5... (MANY others do too!)!
MY SOLUTION!-
I submitted a support ticket to SSP requesting a download link to their previous "Rock Solid...!" v5.3.2.2361. (SAVE THIS pgm, and do not EVER download pgm updates, JUST auto-definitions...!)! Ignore (X) their nags to update the pgm (currently on version/Build #124!- That should tell you something is amiss!)!
a. Supposedly similar detection rates...?- Just not Vista ready, and MUCH faster...!
3. I recommend these additional anti-malware freeware!-
1. The latest new Adaware 2007 freeware . Finds MANY "harmless" Tracking cookies!- Some may be VERY necessary...(server.iad.liveperson, EBAY, Amazon...)!
NOTE!- To install/"update" the two following freeware- You MUST first Right click & SHUT DOWN Spy Sweeper!
Do manual updates EVERY Sunday!
2. SpyBot Search & Destroy freeware. Can take 45sec+ to open (normal!). Make sure and click Immunize after update, and do NOT enable Tea Timer.
3. Spyware Blaster freeware. Adds registry entries to disable/prevent malware!
Install/Update, Wait 30sec, and restart- SSP will be normal!
ENJOY!
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