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

**mandysopranina** · December 18th, 2003, 11:30 AM

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** · December 18th, 2003, 11:53 AM

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** · December 18th, 2003, 11:58 AM

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** · December 18th, 2003, 12:17 PM

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** · December 18th, 2003, 12:29 PM

Originally Posted by 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...

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

**MikeHunt** · December 18th, 2003, 02:09 PM

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** · December 18th, 2003, 02:15 PM

Originally Posted by CCSDUDE

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

That's what I'm thinking :tol

**mandysopranina** · December 21st, 2003, 05:13 AM

Originally Posted by CCSDUDE

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** · January 4th, 2004, 12:22 PM

Any links to this program????

**rctempire** · January 4th, 2004, 12:40 PM

Thanks very much very helpful

**stealthspy** · January 4th, 2004, 03:56 PM

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

:rolls eyes:

**hawkburn** · January 4th, 2004, 07:42 PM

Originally Posted by stealthspy

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

:rolls eyes:

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

**shawners** · January 4th, 2004, 08:10 PM

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** · January 4th, 2004, 11:59 PM

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** · January 5th, 2004, 01:02 AM

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!