SpyCatcher for Windows

By Tenebril
Trial version
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Developer’s Description

Wash away spyware, adware, Trojans, and worms from your system and protect it phishing.

SpyCatcher continuously protects computers from emerging, evasive spyware easily and safely while preserving PC performance. It provides users with a wealth of information on applications running on their PC so they can make an informed decision about which ones to allow and which ones to block and remove.

SpyCatcher goes beyond traditional signature matching by incorporating a multi-pronged method for detecting spyware. The spyware Profiling Engine keeps your computer safe between scans. Its continuous protection monitors your PC for any suspicious behaviors that are typical of spyware. SpyCatcher proactively stops any action from taking effect before your PC is put at risk. Suspicious programs may be new spyware, mutations of known spyware or legitimate programs behaving contrary to their purpose. Version 5.1 includes unspecified updates.

SpyCatcher for Windows

By Tenebril
Trial version
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GENERAL

Release: October 29, 2008

Latest update: November 8, 2008

Version: 5.1

OPERATING SYSTEMS

Platform: Windows

Operating System

Windows 2000
Windows 10
Windows XP
Windows Vista

Additional Requirements: Windows 2000/XP/Vista

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Total Downloads: 93,774

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3.9/5

24 User Votes

Ruined my Computer!!!
nietzchecatAugust 10, 2009
Pros
Nothing, it ate my computer.
Cons
Everything. Disabled my entire computer. Could not answer emails, surf the internet, turn it off, turn it on...or do anything.
Summary
I read another review that said that they couldn't get this program off their computer either and I have found many more people who have had huge problems posting complaints online. The good news is this file is embedded so deep in your computer and doesn't come with an uninstall option so it requires a third party uninstall tool to get it off, which coincidentally Tenebril sells one. What a racket! I had to take my computer to a professional to be repaired-- in fact it is still being fixed right now. It was really hard to find their phone number so I will post it here: 1.800.722.7770 this will take you to Process Software, which owns Tenebril. Another number is 508.879.6994, this is the CEOs office. Though the staff did try and help me after I called several times the solution did not work and my computer was still non-functioning. If I turned it off I could not get it to turn back on until I had manually stopped several of their processes. It even prevented me from being able to run my computer in Safe Mode. Both of these companies are owned by Halo Technology Holding, Inc. which apparently made over 25 million dollars last year by running this scheme. Even though I just used the free trial option I will tell you it was not free at all and has caused so many problems and headaches that I feel like I am still paying for it. I cannot believe anyone gave this a good review. I would have never installed this program had I read all the horrible problems I found on search engines. Also, here is the website that will actually get you to the correct company www.process.com Once again, this program SUCKS.
the best
dend359August 10, 2005
Pros
found some spyware that WAS NOT FALSE
Cons
nothing really...
Summary
The best I've ever experienced
alphapoet632July 15, 2005
Pros
it might find software that's needed but you can easily find more out about what it supports then you can put in on a list of allowed spyware, then it won't appear on the list of spyware to be DISABLED!!!
Cons
not much I don't like except these people that don't seem to know how to check if it supports important Software, for christs sake, read about it then put it on allowed, it that hard?!
Summary
Very tricky to use and very aggressive
IrobotbenderJune 26, 2005
Pros
I also have spybot, adaware, microsoft, spy doctor, & Aluria spyware security. The 1st 4 are top notch, but didn't detect spyware Aluria had in its software. Spy catcher did. With an intense search of a particular file Spy catcher caught, I found nearly all web pages called it spyware from Aluria, which is now deleted off my comp. It also has caught other spyware that the others didn,t, including Whenu & a trojan horse. It also catches any changes made to your registry. Sometimes, it goes into safe mode to fully remove some spyware . Has tons of options, including a notification if you should happen to visit a possible phishing sight. The first 4 are top choices, but I think this one is a top choice as well.
Cons
I have a pentium 4, 1.8, XP converted from ME & have had no problems using Spy catcher in the past 8 months. It is very aggressive & spyware that is found should be checked out first before deleting it. I have found that some programs use a low threat adware to make them run.
Summary
Impressive, but not for novice user.
carpguyJune 24, 2005
Pros
Found 7 more spyware items than either Spybot S&D or Adware. One item was a trojan, another a downloader, 2 were a KEYLOGGER, and one was a spam generator. Other were Tracking cookies. Very impressed.
Cons
However, It found things that were "suspicious" and if I had let the program remove them I would have had problems. So at least for the items marked as "suspicious" use caution or just don't delete them unless you know what you are doing. Program allow you to put items into allowed list so they don't show up as spyware in the next scan, i.e. my bios flash program from ASUS. Jeff in Santa Barbara
Summary
not worth money
killer285June 22, 2005
Pros
downloaded it and found the only pro is it removes adware
Cons
does not remove as much as adware and spydoctor also deleted unnessary files
Summary
Quirky, But Great!
bilzarneyJune 10, 2005
Pros
It Finds stuff the other Biggies don`t and it doesn`t crash your PC, However it is quite quirky too
Cons
It needs to be online to scan it lists any non Microsoft item as spyware , you have to allow as "trusted" your trusty tools The file scan got stuck so I did it during a long download and that freed it the horrible stuff it found was worth the rather long time it took! it directs you to "suspicious files" but if you don`t know what they are and they list it as unknown it`s best left says I , To Sum Up an unusual but effective slant on something that was the domain of Adaware alone and is now found on every corner as usual disable first, then if all is well delete I`d like the Yank anti phishing sites to be editable for UK users and a clamp put on rogue dialers being added incidentially it doubles as a great keep connection alive tool for downloaders, give it a few more tweaks and Tenbril will have got it just about right I say Thumbs up!
Summary
Best Spyware Protection
Steph's ReviewsJune 7, 2005
Pros
Found more spyware than any other product. Additional features are pretty extensive.
Cons
Summary
Useless Junk misidentified over 100 files
LoW_ReviewerJune 3, 2005
Pros
DO NOT USE unless you want to restore your pc...
Cons
Identified several system files and anti spyware monitoring files... Need I say anymore...
Summary
the best
helltospywareApril 2, 2005
Pros
well i have tried all the other spyware killers but when i delete it it just came back but spywarecatcher kills the supicious files this one is better than every other spyware catcher it is the #1 get pleez it will solve all your spyware problems
Cons
its not free booo hhoo i just use the 15 day trial
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