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Reviewer: Delgado
Company: Webroot Software, Inc., Visit Site
Product: Spy Sweeper ... Version: 3.2
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I always have used Spy Sweeper, however since installing Service Pack 2, I have found that when running the full application whenever I want to add a site to my favourites, Spy sweeper stops the addition until I give permission. This is good security, but seems to alter the security setting in Explorer to low, resulting in spyware trying to download!! I cant recommend running it full time, but still think its good at finding Spyware.

Added: October 19th 2004

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Spy Sweeper
Posted by Max57  on 2005-08-21 09:56:03
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I downloaded SpywareDoctor free version from download.com. Before it was fully installed my AVG 7 antispyware program warned of a trojan installation. I finished the install and immediately removed the product. I spent 45min. removing the trojans for one seemed to keep reinstalling itself through system restore where it was located.?? I was then warned by win xp that my O.S. was in unstable condition due to serious damage to parts thereof which I have spent over an hour trying to repair, still having minor problems. I have read dozens of reviews on this product at download.com and found many similar stories, also too many positive reviews to believe. Several reviews stated that the program found FALSE POSITIVES and /or downloaded malware in order to find some. Lets face it as one joyful user stated that it cleaned 1027 spyware products from his/her computer, would their machine even be able to connect to the internet while burdoned with that much system drain. My nephews computer shut down and needed professional help with less than 150. I emailed the site stating my concerns and have received no answer in the last 16 days. I also posted my own review at the download.com site, where this product is highly recomended, and after reviewing all 342 reviews today could not find it. My older brother also tried this product with worse results than I, unfortunately I tried it before he warned me of its nature... DO NOT TOUCH THIS PRODUCT.!!!!!

Spy Sweeper
Posted by hamst3r  on 2004-12-15 14:06:10
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whenever I want to add a site to my favourites, Spy sweeper stops the addition until I give permission.


This is a feature. Disable IE Favorites Shield under Shields.

SpySweeper is a fantastic addition to my spyware battling arsenal. I use it several times a day, alongside several other products, working at a computer repair and security company.

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