Ashampoo AntiSpyWare 2.02

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Ashampoo AntiSpyWare 2 offers twice as much protection as the previous version. Having run a full computer scan for possible infections, the program will remove the infected files immediately. A permanent active background scanner will notify you in advance and offer real-time protection for the computer. While connected to the internet the program makes sure that new malware wont have any chance to enter your system through the back door. Virus definitions on more than 760,000 threats are already included you will be protected against. Virus signatures will be updated online on a regular basis so that your weapon never gets blunt.

Version 2 features: real-time protection of all relevant processes, an integrated task scheduler for automated scanning, is now fully compatible with Windows Vista.

Note: In order to use the trial version of the program, you will have to register for free on the developer's site.

Version 2.0.2 adds guard self-protection, improved Internet Cleaner, fixed possible guard problems on startup.

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Editor's review of Ashampoo AntiSpyWare

Ashampoo Antispyware has been given a major-point upgrade, and there's no doubt that it looks better. But is version 2 worth the $30 tag?

The program has a bothersome registration process required for downloading, something that's unfortunately becoming more common these days. However, it also has a generous 40-day trial period. The tabbed interface looks good and is clearly labeled, making navigation intuitive. The main window shows you Active functions, and one click lets you Deactivate them. The right-side column contains scan Statistics, spyware-signature file version and a link to updates, and quick links to run all the major scans.

The left-side tabs manage the Scans, Quarantine, Logs, Preferences, and Tools. There are a host of features in the last two, from whitelists and schedulers to an Internet tracks cleaner and an LSP Viewer to help manage WinSock extensions. Scan options include a full system scan--prepare for a long wait--as well as options to slice that into specific types of scans such as hard drive or Registry-only. We encountered zero problems when mucking about. No viruses were found, either.

However, there've been numerous false positive complaints, and scans detect all of your Internet cookies as minor threats. Still, Ashampoo Antispyware is a breeze to handle and has most of the antispyware angles covered.

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  Ashampoo AntiSpyWare

  Perplexing software!

  by: Charles K on 11-Apr-2008 06:26:55 AM

  Pros: It's a difficult program to rate. I got my copy a few months ago for $9.95 (cheap enough) It has 3 skins, one does match my themes on both Vista and XP Pro. Using it on two systems would be nice with the cost per at $5.00 each. It has a huge signature data base if around 1,25 million as of today, It has found a few real nasties and some cookies, some treatments left me wondering.

  Cons: Can't say I care for Ashampoo as a software vendor. They send plenty of spam. Running comparisons with Spy Emergency 2007, I found the latter more effective. System scans are slow on both systems and theres only about 40 GB used disk space on either. Active shield gongs which is a pain in the rear end so I don't run it with the shields, used as a back-up scanner only. As a back-up anti-spy program, it's OK but I can't recommend it as your primary anti-spy app.

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  Ashampoo AntiSpyWare

  Good Value for Money

  by: Lord_Lutonian on 16-May-2008 01:51:43 PM

  Pros: The layout of Ashampoo AntiSpyWare is very simple and is appealing to the eyes. It certainly is not resource hungry unlike some applications. I like the attachment that the program adds to the sidebar for Windows Vista. The scan itself was very thorough and was able to detect spyware that my previous anti-spyware did not detect. I was surprised how good it was considering the amount I paid for it.

  Cons: The scan could be faster, but if you plan ahead and scan your computer when doing something else this should not be a problem.

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  Ashampoo AntiSpyWare

  An excellent antispyware software

  by: Kamalakanta Nayak on 05-May-2008 06:46:18 AM

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  Ashampoo AntiSpyWare

  Good aspect software and efficient.

  by: amadora14 on 14-May-2008 01:52:49 AM

  Pros: We can chose the part of the computer we want to scan

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  Ashampoo AntiSpyWare

  It's the best Antispyware I ever used!

  by: c99relam on 25-Apr-2008 02:31:07 PM

  Pros: This Antispyware detect more spyware than any other antispyware software and it's heavyduty and I love it, and it's worth it's weight in Gold!!!

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