Spyware Begone for Windows

Name: Spyware Begone
Rating: 3.7 (78 reviews)
Author: MicroSmarts

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Editors’ Review

Download.com staffFebruary 26, 2026

Spyware Begone is a free software designed to remove spyware, adware, and other malicious infections. It aims to ensure no threats remain on your PC.

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3.9

Pros
- Removes spyware, adware, and infectious software
- Full commercial version available for free
- Acts as a first, second, or third line of defense
Cons
- No mention of scanning speed
- No details on detection rates
- No information on real-time protection

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Full Specifications

GENERAL

Release: April 20, 2007

Latest update: February 26, 2026

Version: 9.15

OPERATING SYSTEMS

Platform: Windows

Operating System

Windows XP
Windows ME
Windows 2000
Windows NT
Windows 10
Windows 98

Additional Requirements: Windows 98/Me/NT/2000/XP

POPULARITY

Total Downloads: 84,234

Downloads Last Week: 0

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User Reviews

3.7/5

78 User Votes

Mcafee detected a trojan when installed
jammtcJuly 24, 2016
Pros
None I can think of.
Cons
Mcafee detected a trojan no more to be said.
Summary
Stay away
Used to be great.
richardcash87November 13, 2011
Pros
Previous versions from 2008-2010 were great. Could always count on finding viruses when nothing else worked.
Cons
New versions are not usable. Comes up as spyware in the Registry on my Avira . Too bad it was a great program while it lasted.
Summary
Virus Don't download
omega448May 25, 2011
Pros
There's no Pros about getting two virus with this download
Cons
Virus with original download and again with update
Summary
Download at own risk
Thought it was something grand...
SaccageJanuary 27, 2011
Pros
While you would think that Spyware Begone is a wonderful program as it removes potentially dangerous items -- You're wrong. This program has no Pros what so ever.
Cons
IT BRINGS TO THE TABLE NOT A REMOVER, BUT SPYWARE ITSELF!
Summary
Do NOT waste your time and do NOT even think about installing.
Spyware begone is a rogue software.
soportewiseJune 13, 2010
Pros
. I am A Software Security Specialits and i recommend you to use malwarebytes or superantispyware, both are free and not protect you against viruses but the scans detect all the viruses and trojan if you need help contact me wisecompany@gawab.com.bye
Cons
Open Backdoors to your system. Download spyware and virus to infect your computer. Is A rogue software(False software with original apparence like 1-2-3 spyware kill, and infect your pc. Use Avira free, avg or avast antivirus to prevent virus.
Summary
This product is a rogue software, ATTENTION PEOPLE DON'T DOWNLOAD THIS SOFTWARE YOU WILL GET INFECTED USE AVIRA FREE ANTIVIRUS 10 OR AVG FREE OR AVAST HOME TO PREVENT VIRUSES IF YOU NEED HELP CONTACT ME TO wisecompany@gawab.com or soportewise@aol.com and i answer all your questions about security software and how to prevent viruses for free. GOD BLESS EVERYBODY.
I love this program and who ever wrote its GREAT !!!
melj32March 5, 2010
Pros
This littel program removed 4 high Jacker on reboot it found one more.
Cons
There is nothing i do not like about it ITS GREAT .
Summary
I knew i had a problem when my mouse started opening all kinds of task bars on my desk top. I scanned my computer with 6 other scanners and they said every thing OK , OH NOT SO i had 2 registry with adware and 4 High Jacker's , program asked me to reboot so i did and on reboot it found an other high jacker . I have been trying to get them out for the last 3 months . Thank you for the GREAT job you have done .
Not compatible with windows 7
leebennett1983December 8, 2009
Pros
Installs fine, runs a sweep and tells you what spyware is on your pc
Cons
however, it causes a conflict with windows 7 when you click clean with an error message stating you cannot remove these files.
Summary
Didn't remove spyware for me
great spyware program
graeme lockSeptember 6, 2009
Pros
it works so well and is super aesy to use
Cons
have not found any yet
Summary
great spyware program great fot the average user and i wish it would work on vista over all great
Very good; works well and is fast.
universal6August 22, 2009
Pros
Quick scans at startup,; found malicious items others missed. Scans system very quickly.
Cons
no cons so far
Summary
A friend had this program as a bought item from several years ago. I liked what i saw and was happy to find it is now free.
better but not satisfactory
AbhiKuttanJuly 13, 2009
Pros
This product is often described as a rogue anti spy ware this also detects fun web products which is not at all present
Cons
this shows very less rating in all web sites
Summary
i am not so liked with this its start up scan decrease speed

Developer’s Description

By MicroSmarts

Remove spyware, adware, and other forms of infectious software.

Free Spyware Removal Forever--even if you already have a Spyware Remover. Many Spyware Removers can remove only up to 87% of infections. It would be wise to use Spyware Begone for free as a way to ensure that no Spyware is still secretly lurking on your PC. This is our full commercial version, now available absoutely free of charge. All we ask is that if you love this product to please tell others about it. So please consider using our Spyware Begone as a first, second or even 3rd line of defense for your PC.

Spyware Begone for Windows

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