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Webroot Spy Sweeper

Webroot Spy Sweeper - 3.5

remove spyware & adware

All Time: (3.3)
Version 3.5: (3.7)
Selected Version: 3.5
Release Date: 2004-12-07
License: Commercial
Downloads (version 3.5): 2,689
Downloads (all versions): 22,286
Price: $29.95

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Spyware has eclipsed viruses as the fastest growing online threat, infecting nearly 90% of Internet-connected PCs. Traditional anti-virus programs and firewalls don't offer protection from invasive and harmful spyware programs. The consequences of unidentified spyware can include identity theft, computer corruption, and bombardment from pop-up ads. Spyware infections can occur when you visit a spy-spreading web site, open a spy-carrying email attachment, or download a spy as part of another (often "free") software program. Your privacy, and even your identity, is at high risk if you surf the Internet more than one hour a week, share your computer, or use file-sharing programs like KaZaa. Recently named Editors' Choice in PC Magazine, Spy Sweeper safely detects and removes more traces of spyware than any other program including; Trojans, adware, keyloggers and system monitoring tools (e.g. Gator, Xupiter, CoolWebSearch, Backorifice and more). Unscrupulous spyware authors work daily to create new ways to invade your privacy. Spy Sweeper spy definition databases are updated on a regular basis, offering protection against the latest threats, and arm you with knowledge including background information about spyware origin, how harmful it is and recommendations on how to protect yourself and your PC. And because removing some spyware can break other programs on your system, Spy Sweeper offers the ability to quarantine (or disable) spyware, preventing the spy from functioning, but still allowing you access to your favorite free or shareware programs. Don't get caught without protection from harmful spyware that invades your privacy and can even lead to identity theft. Protect yourself and your PC with the most comprehensive anti-spyware available. Download the award-winning Webroot Spy Sweeper today.

Operating System Requirements:

This product is designed to run on the following operating systems:

  • Windows XP
  • Windows 2000
  • Windows NT
  • Windows 98

Additional Requirements:

  • Windows 98/ME/NT/2000/XP

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Version 3.5:
Overall Rating: (3.7) Features: (3.7) Support: (3.7)
Ease of Use: (3.7) Quality / Stability: (3.7) Price: (1.3)
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Webroot Spy Sweeper ReviewThe best real-time spyware protection I have used - Version: 4.0.4.430, 8/17/2005 07:23PM PST

jkidd
Webroot Spy Sweeper is the only program out there other than Microsoft Antispyware that really has strong real-time protection. Ad-Aware and Spybot both do a great job of cleaning a system up, but neither does a very good job of preventing spyware infestations. With version 4.0, Spy Sweeper also runs correctly on multiple user accounts on Windows XP, even limited users! And unlike Microsoft Antispyware, Spy Sweeper 4.0 can sweep cookies. Cookie detection is also better than in Ad-Aware and other programs since it can differentiate between bad cookies and benign cookies. My only complaint is the lack of spyware protection for alternative browsers like Firefox.
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Webroot Spy Sweeper ReviewIT WORKS REALLY, REALLY GOOD!!! - Version: 3.5, 1/29/2005 05:16PM PST

XS_CUSTOMS
I have Spybot S & D, Ad-Aware SE, Spy Sweeper, and Microsoft AntiSpyware Beta Spyware Blaster and SpyAudit and the 2 Webroot products work the best; Spy Sweeper and SpyAudit along with Microsoft AntiSpyware BETA!!!
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Webroot Spy Sweeper ReviewI Love it!! - Version: 3.5, 1/6/2005 09:07AM PST

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WinBeta65
This software works great. It finds a whole lot more adware and spyware than the competition. And yes, although it does cost some money, it is well worth it. I look at it this way... At least if they are sure to make some money, they can have a qualified staff always updating the definitions. Would you stick with free anti-virus software? Heck no. Its just not reliable enough.
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