- Quick specs
- Price: Free to try (15-day trial); $24.95 to buy
- Operating system: Windows 95, Windows Me, Windows NT, Windows XP, Windows 2000, Windows 98
- Date added: July 28, 2004
- Total Downloads: 3,634
- Downloads last week: 4
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- CNET editors' rating: stars
- Average user rating: stars out of 3 votes
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CNET editors' review
Reviewed by: CNET Staff
This adware-removal tool's shaky performance keeps it from being a more attractive option. The spartan interface contains only a few buttons and is a breeze to operate. However, BotSquash's adware-detection skills turn out to be another story. Scanning our system for malware and removing installed components were both quick and accurate processes. However, the app's real-time spyware detector failed to catch any of the adware we installed, including Hotbar, BargainBuddy, and nCase. The built-in pop-up blocking also suffered from questionable functionality. It removed only a few of the ads we tossed at it, and it definitely slowed our Web-surfing experience to a crawl. If you already have a pop-up blocker and don't need real-time monitoring, BotSquash may do, but we'd suggest giving other, more capable programs a shot first.Publisher's description
From DRC :BotSquash is one of the most up-to-date and advanced software programs for spyware and adware blocking and removal. Most other software simply scans your hard drive for problems, but BotSquash blocks the spyware from ever being loaded. It also deep-scans your computer for spyware that has already been loaded, and squashes it. BotSquash blocks those annoying pop-ups and allows you to surf the Internet with ease. You also can squash ActiveX autodownloads.
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2 out of 2 people found this review helpful
Version: BotSquash 2.1
"BotSquash??? I say Squash the BOT!!!"
Pros: Zero
Cons: The other 2 reviewers? Rodney Perrywinkle
and Charlie?
Give us a break eh?
Doh! do they maybe work for "Squash The Bot" ?
No way will I attempt to try this,as its seems a familiar pattern in Download.com!
I am not condoning Download.com, but I think the majority of us pc users are not stupid!
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0 out of 2 people found this review helpful
Version: BotSquash 2.1
"Finally a spyware blocker that fulfills its promise."
Summary: Great product. Installed easily. Found and destroyed spyware programs. Computer now running faster and more efficiently. Can't believe it. Awesome. Awesome. Awesome.
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0 out of 2 people found this review helpful
Version: BotSquash 2.1
"works fast and blocks popups"
Summary: got rid of that annoying search bar, and it works fast. Also a very good pop blocker.
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