Webroot Spy Sweeper with AntiVirus 5.5

Publisher's description of Webroot Spy Sweeper with AntiVirus

Webroot Spy Sweeper with AntiVirus offers combined protection at a better value than other suites or multiple stand-alone products. It protects from the two most dangerous threats - viruses and spyware - plus Webroot offers FREE US-based phone and email support. With advanced detection and removal capabilities, even the most dangerous files are removed in a single sweep. You will not have to scan and restart your PC repeatedly with Webroot Spy Sweeper with AntiVirus - one sweep and your PC is clean. The easy-to-use console and customizable options makes maximum protection a snap. Additionally, Webroot Spy Sweeper with AntiVirus uses advanced smart shields that can detect, remove and block multiple forms of malware in real-time ensuring overall system performance.

Note: Removal of current infection is limited to the paid version.

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Editor's review of Webroot Spy Sweeper with AntiVirus

This rock-solid antispyware tool gets an upgrade for Windows Vista compatibility, but with its spyware-removal limitation, the protection offered is only as good as the money you pay for it.

The interface is easy to understand, and the Home section should steer new users to the necessities: starting a scan, checking shield status, and updating definitions. As in older versions, the Quarantine section will let you restore any components accidentally altered after a system scan. The Sweep option includes a flexible scheduler, the ability to change the default scanning method level, and other options to customize the program. In addition to its real-time, browser, and ActiveX shields, the app offers several barriers to other threats such as Windows Messenger Service exploits, keyloggers, rogue start-up items, and pesky rootkits.

There were no problems running the app on Vista, but be sure to uninstall any other third-party antivirus apps to avoid conflicts. Unfortunately, Spy Sweeper maintains its detection-only trial limitation, making it impossible to test how well it actually removes malware. Anybody concerned with keeping malicious software and viruses off their computer shouldn't bother with the trial unless they're pretty sure they're going to buy the full version.

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  A WASTE OR TIME EFFORT MEMORY!!!DO NOT BE FOOLED PEOPLE

  by: jasonxninja on 21-Jun-2008 08:53:23 AM

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  THE BEST !!!

  by: chosen777 on 02-Jul-2008 10:47:17 AM

  Pros: This is the best ,you can use it and trust it! There are many saying there are good but they don't find nothing never! I recommend it!!!!

  Cons: None.

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  Webroot Spy Sweeper with AntiVirus

  VERY GOOD

  by: alice_b0wie on 10-Nov-2007 05:41:05 PM

  Pros: i used this for a year and was very satisfied. it has a lot of other features i liked also. the only reason i don't use this anymore is because i installed kaspersky internet security.

  Cons: slow scans but thats normal

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  very good

  by: mihaita14 on 24-May-2008 10:50:15 PM

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  Webroot Spy Sweeper with AntiVirus

  Better than the others and worth the money.

  by: TNTGungaDin on 15-May-2008 05:55:05 AM

  Pros: CNET only seems to have tested the trial version; I would NOT call that a full test. This is by far the cheapest way you will get any version of Sophos antivirus. In my experience it has detected Trojans and spyware missed by Norton 360 and AVG.

  It is well worth the price. If you stick with Norton, it will miss these Trojans, your computer will continue to malfunction, and you will end up paying $100-$200 for live tech support (and probably feel grateful). On the other hand, you can just get Webroot Spysweeper.

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