- Quick specs
- Price: Free to try (See description); $29.95 to buy
- Operating system: Windows XP, Windows 2000
- Date added: February 01, 2007
- Total Downloads: 11,351,899
- Downloads last week: 3,070
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- CNET editors' rating: stars
- Average user rating: stars out of 1350 votes
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CNET editors' review
Reviewed by: CNET Staff
This rock-solid antispyware tool gets yet another upgrade with added virus protection, but, with a limitation on spyware removal, the spyware protection of past versions is only as good as the money you pay for it.
The interface is easy to understand, and the Home section should steer new users to the necessities: starting a scan, checking shield status and updating definitions. As in older versions, the Quarantined section will let you restore any components accidentally altered after a system scan. The Sweep option includes a flexible scheduler, the ability to change the default scanning method level, and other configurable options to tailor the program to your needs. In addition to its real-time, browser, and ActiveX shields, the app offers several barriers to other threats such as Windows Messenger Service exploits, keyloggers, rogue start-up items, and pesky rootkits.
Version 5.2 includes a virus checker that offers an excellent level of protection in the paid version, but is limited in the trial to virus detection only. Because of this limitation, anyone concerned with keeping malicious software and viruses off their computer shouldnt bother with the trial unless youre pretty sure youre going to buy the full version.
Publisher's description
From Webroot Software :Spy Sweeper 5.2 detects and completely removes the nastiest spyware out there like Spy Lantern and Trojan-Downloader-LowZones. Spy Sweeper uses adaptive definition technology for detecting spyware mutations that haven't yet received a defense definition. Spy Sweeper's advanced removal engine deletes the toughest spyware programs in just one sweep - even removing mutated or "rootkit" spies. Spy Sweeper is armed with 16 advanced Smart Shields to block new spyware installations. New user interface makes Spy Sweeper even easier to use and it's backed by free expert customer support. Note: This time-unlimited trial version enables real-time shields to block incoming threats. Removal is limited to the paid version.
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