- Quick specs
- Price: Free to try (40-day trial); $29.99 to buy (Buy it now)
- Operating system: Windows Vista, Windows XP, Windows 2000
- Date added: February 20, 2009
- Total Downloads: 2,488,583
- Downloads last week: 452
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A newer version of Ashampoo AntiSpyWare is available.
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- CNET editors' rating: stars
- Average user rating: stars out of 616 votes
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CNET editors' review
Reviewed by: CNET Staff
Ashampoo Antispyware has been given a major-point upgrade, and there's no doubt that it looks better. But is version 2 worth the $30 tag?
The program has a bothersome registration process required for downloading, something that's unfortunately becoming more common these days. However, it also has a generous 40-day trial period. The tabbed interface looks good and is clearly labeled, making navigation intuitive. The main window shows you Active functions, and one click lets you Deactivate them. The right-side column contains scan Statistics, spyware-signature file version and a link to updates, and quick links to run all the major scans.
The left-side tabs manage the Scans, Quarantine, Logs, Preferences, and Tools. There are a host of features in the last two, from whitelists and schedulers to an Internet tracks cleaner and an LSP Viewer to help manage WinSock extensions. Scan options include a full system scan--prepare for a long wait--as well as options to slice that into specific types of scans such as hard drive or Registry-only. We encountered zero problems when mucking about. No viruses were found, either.
However, there've been numerous false positive complaints, and scans detect all of your Internet cookies as minor threats. Still, Ashampoo Antispyware is a breeze to handle and has most of the antispyware angles covered.
Publisher's description
From Ashampoo :Ashampoo AntiSpyWare 2 offers twice as much protection as the previous version. Having run a full computer scan for possible infections, the program will remove the infected files immediately. A permanent active background scanner will notify you in advance and offer real-time protection for the computer. While connected to the Internet the program makes sure that new malware wont have any chance to enter your system through the back door. Virus definitions on more than 1.500.000 threats are already included you will be protected against. Virus signatures will be updated online on a regular basis so that your weapon never gets blunt.
Version 2.05 improves the Backgroundguard, fixes a possible access problem, and updates base signatures.
What's new in this version:
Version 2.05 improves the Backgroundguard, fixes a possible access problem, and updates base signatures.
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User reviews of Ashampoo AntiSpyWare 2.05
- Average user rating: 3.7 stars out of 616 votes
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Version: Ashampoo AntiSpyWare 2.05
"Super Awesome but no x64 version"
Pros: Very fast, sleek and easy UI Very high detection rate
Cons: No 64bit support
Summary: Highly recommend. Ahampoo runs promos all the time to get this free for 1 year (google it)
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Version: Ashampoo AntiSpyWare 2.05
Pros: *Great detection Rate.
*Nice UI
*Can get free for 1 year LEGALLYCons: Slower scan speed but not enough to drive you crazy.
Summary: You can get a free key from ASHAMPOO. Legal and offer comes directly from Ashampoo.
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2 out of 3 people found this review helpful
Version: Ashampoo AntiSpyWare 2.05
"One of the best software I have ever experienced."
Pros: Ashampoo rocks. It searches and destroys the most elusive spywares, which McAfee can't even find, in my computer. It scans hard drives and memory deeply and thoroughly. Every penny that I spent on this software is worth its return.
Cons: Nothing. None .
Summary: I have been Ashampoo's customer for five years. I bought their WinOptimizer 3, WinOptimizer 5, and now this anti-spyware 2.05. I did not pay full prize for their softwares. I just downloaded their products from CNET, installed them on my computer, g... read more >>
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Version: Ashampoo AntiSpyWare 2.05
"You Can Trust them and that's important...."
Pros: Picked up all nastie's without bother or sapping resources, Easy to use interface & good explanation of what each option does.
Cons: The time it takes to do a deep scan is irrelevant as the program mes excellent performance out ways this
Summary: I trust Ashampoo with all my computer's maintenance and security needs,Customer service is 2nd to none and they response quickly giving you full concise instructions should you have any questions.
Also nebies will find it very easy to use.
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1 out of 1 people found this review helpful
Version: Ashampoo AntiSpyWare 2.05
"not as fast as some but it works"
Pros: search out all the spyware that others miss
Cons: newer versions come out before had full use of the old one has had two years use
Summary: god at finding spyware but do not buy two year upgrades as you have to get the newer version if new version come out and you still have a year to run you should get the new version at a lower cost otherwise great job with XP&VISTA
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