Spybot

2.4.40

Software information

License:

Freeware (Free)


Updated:

29 Sep 2014


Publisher:

Safer-Networking

Website:

http://safer-networking.org

Software Screenshots

Size: 44.37 MB


Downloads: 3804


Platform: Windows (All Versions)

Review by Jerome Johnston (Cybersecurity Editor)

on 05 Aug 2013

Viruses and especially malware and spyware objects are some of the most important computer threats. Most antivirus applications don't offer strong protection against spyware and malware objects, which can infect your computer when browsing websites. Instead, you should use Spybot - Search & Destroy 2 to fix this problem.

This Windows application allows you to protect your system against the newest and most complex spyware and malware infections, while also being able to immunize your system, for blocking common threats from entering your system. After installing and launching the software, the user will be able to scan the system for threats with a single mouse click. What's more, you can manually select files and folders and even hard disk partitions to be scanned for infections.

When a threat is detected, the program will try to remove it and if it doesn't succeed, it will isolate the file into a safe quarantine, where it cannot do any harm. From the quarantine, files can be easily removed at any moment. Besides scanning files and folders for malware, Spybot - Search & Destroy 2 can also immunize your system and protect it against the most common threats. The immunization process is similar to applying service packs in Windows.

Another useful feature included in the application is the possibility of viewing various statistics regarding the scanning process and detected malware. The program is able to display the total number of threats found, number of scanned files and so on. All this information can help you determine whether the program is efficient in stopping malware or not.

Pros

It can scan certain files and folders against threats. Besides that, it can immunize your system and protect it against the most common threats. Furthermore, it can display detailed statistics regarding all the scanning processes.

Cons

The program's interface may require some time for users to become familiar with all the features. Spybot - Search & Destroy 2 protects your system against the most common malware and spyware objects in the most efficient way possible.

Spybot
2.4.40

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Spybot Editor’s Review Rating

Spybot has been reviewed by Jerome Johnston on 05 Aug 2013. Based on the user interface, features and complexity, Findmysoft has rated Spybot 5 out of 5 stars, naming it Essential

5

out of 5