- Softonic Rating:
- Not good
- License:
- Free
- Added:
- September 5, 2005
- Updated:
- July 28, 2006
- Publisher:
- Website
- File size:
- 4.80 MB
- Downloads:
- 23,009
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“Detect and remove spyware of different kinds from your computer”
by Bartley SharkeyA smart freeware program that can clear all forms of mal-ware from your computer. Spybot S&D is a powerful application that offers a default mode and an advanced mode.
When you install this program, you are immediately given the choice to update, which is of course all important when dealing with the various forms of spyware that you want to be protected from. Unfortunately, when updating, progress can seem rapid and then stop for no apparent reason, for several minutes before finishing off the job.
Once you get over that small hiccup, you are prompted to create a system backup, just in case the program happens to remove something that is actually quite important for the smooth running of your system. It should go without saying that making this backup is recommended after which you may finally immunize your system from a growing database of malicious processes.
The program has plenty of options for tweaking and customizing scans as well as some unrelated functions like the secure shredder and a start-up manager.
Although this is a powerful piece of anti-spyware software, it may be better to see it as part of your security solution. For example, team this up with Ad-Aware SE and you should be covered from practically every form of threat to your online safety.
Languages:
English, Spanish, German, French, Catalan, Chinese Simp, Chinese Trad, Euskera, Italian, Portuguese, Russian, Turkish
Minimum requirements for SpyBot Search & Destroy:
- OS: Win95/98/98SE/Me/2000/NT/XP
- Lots of options
- Powerful search
- Regular Updates
- Updating can be slow
- Indiscriminate about files it removes
From the publisher of SpyBot Search & Destroy
Search & Destroy can detect and remove spyware of different kinds from your computer. Spyware is a relatively new kind of threat that common anti-virus applications do not yet cover. If you see new toolbars in your Internet Explorer that you didn't intentionally install, if your browser crashes, or if you browser's start page has changed without your knowing, you most probably have spyware. But even if you don't see anything, you may be infected, because more and more spyware is emerging that is silently tracking your surfing behaviour to create a marketing profile of you that will be sold to advertisement companies.
Spybot-S&D is free, so there's no harm in trying to see if something snooped into your computer, too
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It's simple to use, but is it that effective
I downloaded Spybot because everywhere I looked on the net it said it was one the best software to protect against spyware. Since then I've used it regularly to clean up my PC and stay protected. H... read more
what's better?
about SpyBot Search & Destroy - 16 Jan 2007Somebody knows if Spybot is better than Ad-Aware as far as virus definition and result?... read more
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