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CNET Editors' review
Spyware is nasty business, threatening your security by collecting information about your online activity without your knowledge or consent. SuperAntiSpyware Free Edition is a comprehensive program that can scan and delete spyware and a variety of other types of malware. Although the program cannot deal with true viruses, it's capable of finding and annihilating plenty of other pests.
The program's interface is straightforward, with a large button labeled "Scan your Computer" leading users to the most important feature. Radio buttons let users select a Quick Scan, Complete Scan, Critical Point Scan, or Custom Scan. We decided to start with the Quick scan, which took about three and a half minutes. SuperAntiSpyware detected 107 "threats," all of which were fairly benign tracking cookies. A full scan took much longer - about four hours - and turned up two "critical threats" and 25 "potentially unwanted programs/settings." We were able to deselect any items we wanted to retain using a checkbox, and then delete the rest with the click of a button. The program also has a selection of repairs that can be run to undo damage done by malware, and a scan log keeps a history of all the threats that have been deleted. SuperAntiSpyware has a comprehensive list of FAQs on its Web site, though we found the program easy to use without additional guidance. Overall, we think that SuperAntiSpyware is a good way to supplement your regular antivirus program, and we recommend it.
SuperAntiSpyware Free Edition installs a desktop icon without asking but uninstalls cleanly.
SuperAntiSpyware Free Edition-Detect and remove spyware, malware, rootkits, trojans, hijackers, and other malicious threats.-Download Video Previews:Publisher's Description
From SUPERAntiSpyware:
SuperAntiSpyware will remove all the spyware, not just the easy ones. Quick, complete and custom scanning of hard drives, removable drives, memory, registry, or individual folders. Includes trusting items, and excluding folders for complete customization of scanning. Detect and remove spyware, adware, malware, Trojans, dialers, worms, key loggers, hijackers, parasites, root kits and many other types of threats. Light on system resources and won't slow down your computer. Repair broken internet connections, desktops, registry editing. Real-time blocking of threats. Prevent potentially harmful software from installing or re-installing.
The free version does not include real-time protection, scheduled scanning and automatic updates.
What's new in this version: Version 5.6.1012:
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All versions:
4.3 starsout of 1,580 votes
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Current version:
4.0 starsout of 16 votes
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"A really good tool to fight malware"
Version: SuperAntiSpyware Free Edition 5.6.1014
Pros
Scan works reasonally fast without drawing too much resources from computer. Really good at finding unwanted cookies and even trojan malware that can mess up your computer.
Cons
There are no cons as far as I am concerned.
Summary
SuperAntiSpyware will find stuff on your computer even after you have run other programs like Iobit and Malwarebytes, which is also a really good program. It should be on everyone's computer and run a couple of times each week. It works good!!
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"It works so far"
Version: SuperAntiSpyware Free Edition 5.6.1014
Pros
It gets rid of tracking
Cons
None so far
Summary
It works and it's free
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"Not yet fully tested"
Version: SuperAntiSpyware Free Edition 5.6.1014
Pros
I give it a 4, but I have not fully tested because of problems below wasting a whole day for recovery.
Cons
DO NOT INSTALL SIMULTANEOUSLY WITH MALWAREBYTES. THE TWO WILL HANG UP. ALSO, UNDER THOSE CIRCUMSTANCES REMOVAL OF MALWAREBYTES TO RECOVER YOUR COMPUTER IS NEAR IMPOSSIBLE (Corrupted program, will not uninstall)! I abandoned MalwareBytes because when running alone even, it is miserably slow.
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"Best free adware/spy remover I've used"
Version: SuperAntiSpyware Free Edition 5.6.1014
Pros
Keeps my pc clean of adware that Avast doesn't catch,don't know about spyware 'cause Avast{set on high}blocks everything else.
Cons
nada-nill-none
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"OMG this is great"
Version: SuperAntiSpyware Free Edition 5.6.1014
Pros
A full scan can still be partitioned. Found 667 threats spybot & malware didn't. Which are still outstanding programs.
Cons
Had to reinstall drivers for my HP printer
Summary
Use it but review what you will be removing as the program Is paranoid.
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"Resource Hog"
Version: SuperAntiSpyware Free Edition 5.6.1014
Pros
Runs automatically when starting up.
Performs very good scans.Cons
Uses up a lot of resources. Runs scans too often. User interface is difficult to navigate.
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"holy crap it actually worked"
Version: SuperAntiSpyware Free Edition 5.6.1014
Pros
easy to install
simpleCons
there is no cons
Summary
i caught a malicious spyware from being tricked into thinking i was downloading the latest adobe flash play,silly me and i had pop ups like crazy everywhere, it was so annoying. so i googled and people threw this name out there. It showed that i had hundreds (843) i didn't think it would help, but now NO MORE POP UPS and annoying side ads! i do recommend.
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"Identified issues I had no idea were on my system."
Version: SuperAntiSpyware Free Edition 5.6.1014
Pros
fast, thorough, simple and informational
Cons
a complete scan rendered my HP printer useless until I reinstalled the software
Summary
I will use it again, but be more careful as I review the list of items to be removed.
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"Good product, but somewhat paranoid"
Version: SuperAntiSpyware Free Edition 5.6.1014
Pros
This is a great anti-spyware program. It cleans up spyware that the others miss -- including Ad-Aware, Malwarebytes, Spybot, even AVG and avast! (which aren't even TRUE anti-spyware programs).
Cons
I have Tune-Up Utilities installed on the same computer with SUPERAntiSpyware, and these programs don't seem to get along too well. When I use Tune-Up Utilities -- specifically, the TuneUp Program Deactivator -- to stop software from starting automatically, and then run a scan using SUPERAntiSpyware, SUPERAntiSpyware picks these up as "Security.Hijack[ImageFileExecutionOptions]" entries. To get around this, I have reported these as false positives to the manufacturer, and have set SUPERAntiSpyware to Trust/Allow these entries.
Summary
The CNET editors may have given SUPERAntiSpyware five stars out of five, and the community four out of five, but I think this program is somewhat overrated on both counts. It is nevertheless a very fine program, and I would recommend this program for anyone who needs an anti-spyware program.
BUT... I would also recommend you make sure you take a look at the scan results, and KNOW WHAT YOU'RE QUARANTINING AND REMOVING! SUPERAntiSpyware can be a little paranoid at times, and can undo precious work done by another program!
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"Great product easy to use but didn't pick up everything"
Version: SuperAntiSpyware Free Edition 5.6.1014
Pros
Great product, easy to use but
Cons
It didn't pick up everything - but that was OK - I downloaded Malaware and that cleared up the rest! - Not sure if it was overkill to have the two checking things out but it was all so easy, hey, why not?!
