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Free Topdownloads Windows 3.x/95/98/Me/NT/2000/XP Version 9.6 Full Specs

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14 User Votes

2.9

out of 14 votes

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Editors' Review

by Download.com staff / February 27, 2009

Though this antispyware scanner has a limited database of malware (about 450 items), it did a decent job of stopping and finding intruders in our tests. The real-time protection managed to stop all adware trying to install. However, the small database told on scan results so that Free Spyware Scanner missed several malware executables and DLLs (for instance, WebHancer and MultiDropper). The program offers several tools for immunizing your PC against malware (an ActiveX shield, for instance) or repairing your browser and system settings after removing adware (for example, fixing LSP). Free Spyware Scanner's tree interface is not very handy for viewing and sorting large lists of found items. The software won t excite much attention, considering the number of quality free anti-spyware tools.

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by Download.com staff / February 27, 2009

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"very good software "

caca_coco January 04, 2008 / Version: Free Spyware Scanner 9.6

2008-01-04 14:29:46 | By caca_coco

1 stars

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"I wish to THANK the people that tell the turth"

glens December 13, 2007 / Version: Free Spyware Scanner 9.6

2007-12-13 17:17:50 | By glens

Pros

Like MR QUENTINTARANTINO

a cnet user

HE:S QUOITS THIS PROGRAM IS NOT FREE

that tell us all its all SHOW and no GO

so dont download some thing that wont let you TRY IT

move on to the Next program

Cons

its the Big 3 time say it with me

give me a C !

now give me an O !

and give me that NNNNN

what Dose it spell

CON !!!!! yell it OUT CON !!!!!!!!!!

not with a k but with that C COOOOOOON !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

1 stars

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"STAY AWAY from their WEBSITE & SOFTWARE - McAfee Site Advisor ID'd it as "RED""

compunrd September 27, 2007 / Version: Free Spyware Scanner 9.6

2007-09-27 14:59:18 | By compunrd

Pros

NOTHING - will NOT download it

Cons

According to McAfee Site Advisor: "Feedback from credible users suggests that downloads on this site may contain what some people would consider adware, spyware, or other potentially unwanted programs".

1 stars

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"RUBBISH,AND NOT FREE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!"

QuentinTarantino March 30, 2007 / Version: Free Spyware Scanner 9.6

2007-03-30 00:29:36 | By QuentinTarantino

Cons

GET THIS CR*P OFF DOWNLOAD.COM.ITS NOT FREE AS ADVERTISED.ITS SLOW AND HAS A SMALL DATABASE.

3 stars

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"Free to scan only?"

vunsin July 14, 2006 / Version: Free Spyware Scanner 9.6

2006-07-14 10:13:10 | By vunsin

Pros

Pretty easy to use.

Cons

This is supposed to be free, isn't it? The product description says:

[License: Free; Limitations: No limitations]

However, the last time I did a scan and then attempted to clean the adware found, the program told me that my five-time evaluation was up and that I would have to purchase the program in order to clean the adware found on my computer.

This is not supposed to be a trial version and there was no mention of the "five-time evaluation" at any point during the installation of the program or thereafter. Did I miss something?

3 stars

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"works, but could be better"

i am josh March 22, 2006 / Version: Free Spyware Scanner 9.6

2006-03-22 12:05:38 | By i am josh

Pros

found spyware on my system but...

Cons

did a slow scan and missed malicious files on my system.

4 stars

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"GOOD SCANNER"

amoktime August 30, 2005 / Version: Free Spyware Scanner 9.6

2005-08-30 15:03:54 | By amoktime

Pros

Though not as comprehensive as Ad-Aware, Spy-Bot or Spyware Doctor, it is good to have in the arsenal. Finds more cookies than true spyware. Though others have stated that it only works 5 times, maybe that's after each update. I have been able the use it more than 5 times.

Cons

Slower than other antispyware scanners, but I actually find comfort in a slower,thorough scan.

5 stars

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"You have to try this!"

testing_review June 07, 2005 / Version: Free Spyware Scanner 9.6

2005-06-07 17:10:31 | By testing_review

Pros

First scan: over 300 infections found. Other programs: total of 420 infections found within a week of scanning every 3 hours. If that doesn't describe how great this program is!

4 stars

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"Rec'd for getting rid of nasty spyware, adware, ect."

Ice_Man28 May 04, 2005 / Version: Free Spyware Scanner 9.6

2005-05-04 09:32:19 | By Ice_Man28

Pros

Found ad/spyware in computer that others couldn't find. Took several times to completly remove them. But now my computer is so clean, I could eat it. Only gives you a five time cleaing, but really that's all you need if you download the right tools to keep you computer safe by not letting anything else in.

I recommend these products that are available from download.com

ZoneAlarm,

GoGoData Tray,

Spy Watcher,

Attack Shield ws by: Sana Security,

Spyware Blaster,

Spybot: Search and Destroy,

and there was another called Trojan Guard or something like that, it's good for removing trojans, but gives you a short trial period.

Cons

Only gives you a 5 time cleaning.

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5 stars

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"Very Nice and efficient Software"

DavidSmith May 03, 2005 / Version: Free Spyware Scanner 9.6

2005-05-03 07:23:29 | By DavidSmith

Pros

Very easy to use. Efficient in removing spywares.

Cons

A little slow to scan. 5 times usage is a little less to make the purchase decision.

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Full Specifications

General
Publisher	Topdownloads
Publisher web site	http://www.topdownloads.net/
Release Date	April 21, 2005
Date Added	April 21, 2005
Version	9.6

Category
Category	Security Software
Subcategory	Anti-Spyware

Operating Systems
Operating Systems	Windows 3.x/95/98/Me/NT/2000/XP
Additional Requirements	Windows (all)

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File Size	6.13MB
File Name	FreeSpywareScanner9.6.exe

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Total Downloads	245,135
Downloads Last Week	12

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License Model	Free
Limitations	Not available
Price	Free

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