What's the real deal with SpySweeper (free version)?

[mandysopranina]

We just started using Spysweeper because SpyBot (which is an amazing piece of software in my opinion) wasn't getting all of the Spyware and/or adware that crept in with screensavers, themes, etc. After just one use, Spysweeper said it couldn't load its log and I'd have to re-install, which I did. This could have been a glitch, though, right?

My question: How long is the "free" version really good for and how good is it? :shy

[Krell]

Dang, I've ran across you before, your web pages, I'm a big fan of POE.


G r r r r r r r r r


(spends the day in lust mode)



ps: oh yah, glitch

[shawners]

the unofficial software comes with spyware, unless you pay for the version which is free and gets rid of spyware. I wouldnt doubt it on cnet.

[matrix2003]

i dunno what is wrong with it, but i find Spy sweeper (free version) the best spyware removing tool, it finds results Ad-aware and spybot didnt find...

[CCSDUDE]

i dunno what is wrong with it, but i find Spy sweeper (free version) the best spyware removing tool, it finds results Ad-aware and spybot didnt find...
Perhaps "Spy Sweeper" generates random false results to appear to be doing more....?

[MikeHunt]

Im glad you posted this...Yesterday, All 4 of my spyware programs had an update.
(Spybot, AdAware,SpySweeper,and Spyware Blaster).
After updating all of them ...I began my sweep....
Spybot.....all clear.
AdAware....found 1.
Spysweeper....found 2 more. ...hmmm.
(Spyware Blaster is passive so I don't yet know it's increased effectivness.)
Yup..it's important to run more than one program...and yes ...Spysweeper IS an excellent program, worth "acquiring".
The 'free' version lasts 10 sweeps.. I believe.

btw ..@ccs dude..Webroot (Spysweeper's parent co.) is fairly credible...however, maybe you have a point???... who knows.

[stealthspy]

Perhaps "Spy Sweeper" generates random false results to appear to be doing more....?
That's what I'm thinking :tol

[mandysopranina]

Perhaps "Spy Sweeper" generates random false results to appear to be doing more....?

Thanks for the feedback. I was thinking that as well. I saw a lot of results of things that had already been removed by SpyBot as well as other random ones.

Thanks again,
Mandy S.

[rctempire]

Any links to this program????

[Kevin06906]

Spy Sweeper http://download.com.com/3302-2144-10247265.html

[rctempire]

Thanks very much very helpful

[stealthspy]

Another stupid program is PestPatrol. Calls all P2P Programs Spyware...

:rolls eyes:

[hawkburn]

Another stupid program is PestPatrol. Calls all P2P Programs Spyware...

:rolls eyes:

Well... technically... I believe they all are...

[shawners]

I have to run Ad-aware right after wife gets off the computer.. I tried to tell her, i dont go to the bedroom when she is changing and pull the blinds all up for people to see.. So why she does it to me on the net.. I dunno.

[Killawat]

why don't u purchase the following items from your friendly neighborhood p2p application ::legally of course :D::
Anti- Trojan ;:pwnage;:
Ad-Aware
Spy Sweeper
Spybot ::for the complete experience::

[Black Beard]

It it just me, or was anyone else thinking this;

Why the hell would you install screensavers and themes in the first place??!! what are you thinking?? next you'll tell us you download and install game demos you get of cnet!

[muffenme]

:fire

It apearing that stuff off of Cnet has spyware/adware on it. But not everything does, use a older computer to test out the software then if they check out clean then install the software on your main computer.

I like everybody else that hates spyware/adware.

:hole