CNET Editors' review
Though not a full-blown anti-adware application, this program handles its one job with aplomb. As you might guess from its name, the main purpose of CWShredder is to purge your PC of the notoriously nasty malware component known as CoolWebSearch. The minimal interface reflects the app's narrow focus, with only a few buttons for scanning your machine and repairing problems. Although we can't get too excited about the nearly nonexistent feature set, we must applaud the performance, as the program found and deleted all remnants of CoolWebSearch we placed on a test machine, in less than 20 seconds. CWShredder obviously won't serve as your main adware solution, but all regular Web surfers and downloaders should keep it on hand. Also, if your machine is already infected with this icky piece of adware, we suggest you download this free app at once.
Publisher's Description
From InterMute:
CWShredder is a small utility for removing the nasty CoolWebSearch browser hijacker and its ever-changing variants from your hard drive.
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"Very easy to download and set up."
Version: CWShredder 2.19
Pros
Easy. Installs, and works quickly.
Cons
No problems. The CW Search had been removed already. With this program, it is now completely off the system.
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"t worked great. I used it on my windows 98 system , I"
Version: CWShredder 2.19
Pros
If you have that problem it will hopefully get rid of it.
Cons
I wish it was a version for windows vista home premium !
Summary
Well the scan was fast , with no problems , using the deep scan I should say . And it is a free trusted product here on CNet .
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"Does what it says on the tin"
Version: CWShredder 2.19
Pros
Removes Coolwebsearch
Cons
errrrrm none
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"seemed ok but didn't work for what I needed"
Version: CWShredder 2.19
Pros
seemes to clean out the basics
Cons
will rearrange all your favorites
Summary
It's a simple program, and doesn't really do much more than you can do by yourself by erasing cookies, temp, files, etc. I removed it.
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"Removes Coolwebsearch"
Version: CWShredder 2.19
Pros
Works good
Cons
It's not the best free software
Summary
It's not the best but since it is free can't complain.
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"great product"
Version: CWShredder 2.19
Pros
removes it easily
Cons
nothing bad to say
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"It appears to do what it says it will do."
Version: CWShredder 2.19
Pros
see summary
Cons
Not very informative as to what it did and where.
Summary
With any product of this nature you have to trust that the results are accurate. It seems to work OK and I have never seen a complaint about it.
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"GOOD--I THINK???"
Version: CWShredder 2.19
Pros
scans for coolwebsearch stuff
Cons
don't know
Summary
i guess i would be happier if i happened to ever have the coolwebsearch things on any of my machines (6 desktops, 3 laptops). however, even with teenagers surfing and all kinds of stuff and websites, (evidently), i've never had that coolwebsearch problem. i've run this software and it has never found anything. my guess is because i use spybot search and destroy. i'm guessing that it immunizes for coolwebsearch because when spybot scans, i can see the words "coolwebsearch" listed. cwshredder might be a great backup if spybot misses the boat, but i haven't had an opportunity to "shred" anything.
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"GREAT PROGRAM"
Version: CWShredder 2.19
Pros
THIS PROGRAM IS EASY TO USE
Cons
I CAN NOT THINK OF ANY
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"Very powerful"
Version: CWShredder 2.19
Pros
It's reasonably fast
Cons
Links don't work.
Summary
This program confirmed that I don't (yet) have this malicious piece of software on my system. I was annoyed by the fact that the "Check for Update" and the "Test Your System for Other Spyware" buttons don't work.
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