Spy Sweeper - Anti Spyware Download

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Spy Sweeper is the best antispyware we've seen. Spy Sweeper offers clear information about found threats and blocked attacks, and its table displays a convenient summary of program status.
+ Good protection against spyware
+ Frequent updates to the spyware definition files

Sweep System - We discovered no problems on either Windows XP or Windows 2000.
Spy Sweeper can can detect spyware running in memory, stop browser hijackings, examine your startup settings, remove tracking cookies, and eliminate registry changes made by intruding programs.
After removing offending spyware, Spy Sweeper will immunize your computer against certain kinds of "repeat offenders" such as browser hijackings and tracking cookies.

Removal
When the scan is complete, Spy Sweeper gives you a detailed report of all the spyware on your system. You can easily choose to leave certain programs installed.

Results
-- Very slow scanning and removal
-- Some usability annoyances, such as fixed-width windows and intrusive popup alerts when new favorites are added.
-- Installation difficulties

Shields
Spy Sweeper is one of the better products out there, with an impressive 73% removal rate. It even completely removed CoolWebSearch , something few other products do. However, it is a resource hog and the constant popup alerts make it difficult to keep this program running at all times.

Options
Spy Sweeper offers a number of other options, including the requisite scheduler, the ability to scan certain drives, and immunization functionality.
The immunization functionality can be customized. You can activate or deactivate shields which will guard against home page hijackings, tracking cookies, and in-memory spyware.