Software : Webroot Spy Sweeper Antispyware 5.x

Binding: CD-ROM
Brand: Webroot Software Inc
EAN: 0667208664108
Format: CD-ROM
Label: Webroot Software
Manufacturer: Webroot Software
Model: 66410
Publisher: Webroot Software
Release Date: October 01, 2005
Studio: Webroot Software
Sales Rank: 974
MPN: 66410

Features:

ActiveX Shield thwarts drive-by downloads and blocks potential spyware threats that use ActiveX components to disguise their installation on your computer.
Spy Communication Shield prevents further spyware infection by blocking incoming and outgoing communication to web sites known to host potential spyware threats and disables spyware programs’ ability to re-install during removal.
BHO Shield blocks the installation of Browser Helper Objects – a small program that runs automatically every time a user opens an Internet browser and has the capability to track website activity or install a toolbar or add-on without your consent.
IE Security Shield prevents spyware from adding website entries to your Internet Explorer security settings – which could lead to unwanted downloads and put your personal data at risk.
Includes 1 Year Subscription of Version Upgrades.

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Product Description:
Spyware is the Internet s fastest growing threat to personal privacy and a leading cause of fraud and identity theft. When surfing the internet Spyware can infect your system in many different ways. Webroot® Spy Sweeper® gives you 360 degrees of protection from the spyware threat. Powerful new Smart Shields block known and emerging infections as you browse - before they ever reach your computer and personal information. If your PC is already infected Spy Sweeper's advanced discovery methods find and destroy malicious spyware that hides within your PC - even spyware that hides using rootkit technology.Most comprehensive anti-spyware solution available - 360 degrees of protectionContinuous monitoring stops spyware before it can attackAdvanced detection and removal capabilities for stubborn spywareAutomatic defense updates keep you protected from the latest threatsFREE customer supportSystem Requirements:Windows 2000 XP Pro XP Home XP Media Center XP Tablet Vista Home Basic Vista Home Premium Vista Business Vista Ultimate 300 Mhz 15 MB hard drive space 256 MB Ram Supports Internet Explorer 5.5 or higher Format: WIN 98ME2000XPVISTA Genre: UTILITIES UPC: 667208664108 Manufacturer No: 66410

Customer Reviews

Average Rating: out of 5 stars

Rating:

- Webroot's Going Downhill
I have been a satisfied Webroot customer for five years now, but I'm afraid our relationship is nearing termination.

As others have said, the 'nag' screens are getting ridiculous. They also automatically enroll you in auto renewal whenever you upgrade one of their products and only tell you about it in the fine print. It's easy enough to opt out, but still.

My mom had been using Spy Sweeper successfully in conjunction with Trend Micro Antivirus for a couple of years and ... Read More

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- Do not buy this product!
Like many reviewers here I had to remove this product from my computer. After installation everything slowed to a crawl and frequently froze completely. Now I'm far from a computer expert but everything was back to normal as soon as I removed it. The only reason it has one star is Amazon won't allow reviews with no stars.

Rating:

- Diminished by annoying nag screens and ill-advised automatic "opt in" for annual renewals
Spysweeper was one of the first high-quality spyware detection programs available. Although there are now a number of free products with similar or, arguably, enhanced capabilities. So in evaluating this product there are at least two important questions to consider: 1) Has Spysweeper kept ahead of its competitor's capabilities, and 2) is it more comfortable to use.

As to capabilities I can only speak from personal experience. Unlike at least one other reviewer here, I have been lucky ... Read More

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- Your most reliable protection
By far the greatest dangers lurking on the internet are not viruses but trojans, browser highjackers and cookies. While Norton is arguably the best anti-virus software and the best firewall it has flaws. Long before Norton will notice a problem, Spy Sweeper will bag it and tag it. Hackers have learned to hide viruses in cookies and trojans instead of sending them out on their own. With Spy Sweeper you have very good protection against trojans and cookies and excellent protection against highjackers; ... Read More

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- Version 5.5 slowed my PC to a crawl
As many people in these reviews have claimed, version 5 is a real hog. After installing and running the application for a few days, I was forced to remove it. It slowed everything to a crawl. Switching between windows took 2 seconds. My CPU usage was usually at 90 to 100 percent. Fortunately for me, the disk I purchased had version 4.5 available as well. I have been running that version for about a day without the same problems. I would recommend to my friends and family to avoid version 5.
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