Spybot Search and Destroy (05/17/2003)

The Best So Far!!!!!!!!!by blackjack600 - April 17, 2009

Pros: Good detection rate, does not slow the system down too much.

Cons: Misses out on a few other malwares

Don't bother.by melinki - March 30, 2009

Pros: It can find tracking cookies... but AVG can do that anyway!

Cons: I know i have trojans on my computer (AVG detected them, but wouldn't destroy them) so I tried this, and all it found were tracking cookies. USELESS.

Good utility for spyware etc.by gothceltgirl - January 18, 2009

Pros: Its easy to use & has a lot of features that seem to be very involved in the daily operating of your PC.

Cons: Its a little too involved and when trying to uninstall it, there is a bit of a challenge. Its just too integral to all the systems & needs to be a little more easy to remove.

One of the Best Out Thereby WoadCelt - January 3, 2009

Pros: This is one of the most user friendly, fast, reliable and effective programmes out there. I have been using it for years with no problem.

Cons: Only once in all my years using it has Spybot been unable to remove a malware problem.

did not handle advertising.com spywareby ribok1105 - July 8, 2008

Pros: works for several spyware

Cons: didn't work for very anoying advertising.com and

Spybot just released 1.5 version!by denigma78 - April 6, 2008

Pros: Offers immunization of browser option after each scan

Cons: Needs larger adware and trojan database

Horrible product, full of spyware.by brewstermax - March 31, 2008

Pros: Detects most spyware, fast

Cons: Full of bundled adware and spyware

Defender vs Spy Botby sslspk - February 28, 2008

Pros: Spy Bot blocks some of the spy ware

Cons: Spy Bot doesn't get it all

It cleaned up what Ad-Aware left behind!by JMGute - February 18, 2008

Pros: Easy to install, easy run & does the JOB!

Cons: None that I have found yet.

I can't live without it!by confidential247 - February 1, 2008

Pros: Great for removing spyware and hidden infections that other programs don't detect.

Cons: You need to immunize before each scan for best results and sometimes it aborts the scan on its own.

annoying pop upsby alice_b0wie - January 2, 2008

Pros: it uninstalled

Cons: another annoying pop up program

Read the fine printby Neshach - May 18, 2007

Pros: Quick Download and identification of issues.

Cons: NOT FREE. Must pay at least 19.95 to get anything removed from the computer.

SpyBot Search & Destroy catches what others miss.by Grumpy G. - April 10, 2007

Pros: SpyBot catches what others, such as Lavasoft's AdAware miss.

Cons: So, it misses a few? What do you expect for "free"?

One of the best spyware-removing toolsby Dosphal - August 8, 2006

Pros: Bruteforce against spywares

Cons: Average scanning time

Found most of my problems but not all.by htrajan - July 31, 2006

Pros: looks through database of bad stuff, and finds your problem in there

Cons: the knowledge database is limited, and my problem still exits for some part

I can't live without it!by PazzazzeE - April 18, 2006

Pros: FREE, for one, and has advance tools that I even use for diagnosing my customers PC's. It's great for PC owners who haven't a clue as well as the advance who love to tweak. I could just go on .

Cons: I do find sometimes when downloading and installing updates that I end up with bad checksums. Getting personal communications from site is, well, almost...non exsistent.

Spybot, with Ad-Aware and PC-Cillian, is all you needby i_am_still_wade - April 13, 2006

Pros: Lots of tools, does a good job

Cons: Doesn't find all spyware

It works and it's free!by ibpeterpiper - March 11, 2006

Pros: Does a good job.

Cons: Misses a few things.

misses too much spywareby boohoo7 - February 26, 2006

Pros: easy to download

Cons: non-existent tech support, misses too much known spyware

misses too much spywareby boohoo7 - February 26, 2006

Pros: easy to download

Cons: non-existent tech support, misses too much known spyware

No amount of protection will keep idiots from getting infected. DUHHH!by DeadAdmiral - February 8, 2006

Pros: Easy to use, Restore feature. Quick scanning

Cons: Update servers are sometimes slow

Spybot Not As Good As Everyone Saysby emofit1 - January 9, 2006

Pros: That it is Free

Cons: GUI still messed up on confirmation of registry change. No automatic updates. Doesn't really work.

if you want you in control of your pc...by joecoole - January 4, 2006

Pros: it works and that is all

Cons: none whatsoever

it works, but not on everthing...by kscorvette - December 31, 2005

Pros: Clears out common problems

Cons: The really tough stuff like SpyAxe it does not work

Spybot Search & Destroy is the best spyware eradicator to date. It's refined with age.by MikeSt - December 13, 2005

Pros: Spybot S & D has immunized over 8200 potential intruders since I first downloaded it. I especially like the custom version...and it's all free!

Cons: There are some, i.e. like the viscious 'Winfixer', that are not even acknowledged by Spybot S & D when it is actively corrupting your computer (Spysweeper kills Winfixer instantly).

Good qualityby Ricsin - November 18, 2005

Pros: wide range of options

Cons: can be infected itself

Simply... the bestby Banner44 - October 13, 2005

Pros: Umm... FREE. Easy to use, finds almost everything.. did I mention FREE?

Cons: TeaTimer's "approve" box gets garbled at times.

Does not detect all spywareby alyssachanpc - September 25, 2005

Pros: It's a spyware scanner

Cons: It does not detect all spyware, hard to use, scan at windows startup is annoying

Too many hidden agenda in this product.by josephrot - September 21, 2005

Pros: Free, no extra charges per year.

Cons: May be free, but better see what it really does and installs irst.

Spybot Many feature, many usesby Boltaction Networks - August 31, 2005

Pros: Tea Timer, Immunize

Cons: Randomly Names spyware not found

GOOD BUT CAN'T STOP HOME PAGE HIJACKERSby - July 13, 2005

Pros: Seems thorough and it's free

Cons: Infrequent updates, ineffective against about:blank

Review: I have used Spybot and Adaware for ages after a recommendation in a British newspaper. It often finds and deletes malware and so on, but I am not sure it is all malicious stuff. And when I was hit by aboutage home page hijacker - neither would help. For that, I had to buy Spy Doctor, which worked. Fingers crossed!

spybot is easy to useby savannah - June 21, 2005

Pros: gets rid of most everything

Cons: will not get rid of Altnet but then nor would anything else

Good, but more updates are neededby Haggan - June 20, 2005

Pros: Finds almost everything, very fast, small download, free

Cons: Doesn't update as much as it should

Outstanding Programby xantech - June 20, 2005

Pros: Finds the toughest little spy-aps...

Cons: Haven't found one that wasn't "user error" related

SpyBot good - but...by dnelsch - June 20, 2005

Pros: It catches most of the easy ones

Cons: Did NOT delete abetterinternet/aurora

It is getting better and betterby Albertv - June 20, 2005

Pros: Excellent information supplied about it's activity

Cons: After it's major upgrade to 1.4 there is none.

NEW & IMPROVEDby COWBELL - June 19, 2005

Pros: FAST, FAST,FAST.

Cons: NONE IF YOU USE DEFAULT MODE

keeps my computer running great.by ronmlvn - June 5, 2005

Pros: All computers should have this.

Cons: Found nothing wrong with it.

It worked when I needed itby Chris313AllNight - May 29, 2005

Pros: Works mostly well

Cons: Sometimes other programs are needed to fix problems

A must have toolby aruban1 - May 29, 2005

Pros: Free, Easy, creates restore points just in case

Cons: no automatic downloads for new defintions

Very good productby docbaker - May 13, 2005

Pros: Easy to use

Cons: Doesn't find everything

used to be really goodby abrams - May 13, 2005

Pros: Fast scanner

Cons: Rubbish at detection

I have used it for over 2 years. Haven't found anything better!by GatorVan - May 10, 2005

Pros: ease of use, thorough updates

Cons: on-line support could be better

Excellent product. I also use Spyware Blaster and Ad-Aware. Death to mal-ware!by butchkarin - May 10, 2005

Pros: Easy to use, thorough, doesn't slow your system.

Cons: Updates are manual.

Plays very well with others! It won't interfere with other anti-stuff.by SurferJoe46 - May 10, 2005

Pros: Fast, customize to your own requirements and catches things others don't. No utility is perfect, but this one gets close.

Cons: Can't think of any, but S&D is not the only tool to have.

Consistent, workhorse of protectionby Angelmaat - May 9, 2005

Pros: regular updates of definitions

Cons: User interface takes some getting used to.

I use this and SpywareBlaster, and trust the combination to do the workby amosc - May 9, 2005

Pros: Keeps updating, very informative, has many built-in tools

Cons: I don't find any

Bye, Bye Spyware. Spybot Has Found You!by taruniyer - May 8, 2005

Pros: Free, Easy and Effective, Highly Confugurable

Cons: No Internet Support

Quick and Effectiveby vabiraj - May 7, 2005

Pros: Runs in the background actively blocking spyware. Finds and removes nearly all spyware. Lots of customizations.

Cons: refused to remove one particular spyware once. Misses one or two that Lavasoft Ad-Aware found

Great! Powerful and effectiveby rwickham - May 6, 2005

Pros: Can cope with almost any spyware

Cons: update function can be flakey

Great for advaned users, must know more than basics.by john307 - May 5, 2005

Pros: Awesome advanced tools.

Cons: Your mom will not know what the hell to do with it.

Outstanding Productby dlbean1 - May 5, 2005

Pros: Detects trojans and worms that Antivirus can miss.

Cons: The immunize setting can disable surfing to valid sites.

Creme de la cremeby clazaam - May 5, 2005

Pros: Default settings perform above and beyond. Advanced capabilities are awsome. Customer support is thorough and precise. FAQ's will probably address 90% of any glitches, allowing for prompt resolution.

Cons: I haven't found any to date.

Very Effectiveby j.craig - May 5, 2005

Pros: Easy to use & updates are available regularly

Cons: Cannot program to run on schedule

This combined with Adware will keep you safe!by justplainwayne - May 5, 2005

Pros: Many extras, can immunize & get activeX protection from third party too!

Cons: Resident program may be seen as invasive by other Spyware.

The best I have ever usedby Tony Guzman - May 5, 2005

Pros: Easy of use. Easy to update. Fast search and destroy. Free!!!

Cons: Nothing that I can see.

I have used several different Spyware programs.by virginiakev - May 5, 2005

Pros: They aggressively attack all newcomers.

Cons: There is really not much else to compare with!

use it iwith others.by mabaker - May 5, 2005

Pros: Very good price (free)

Cons: infrequent updates

excellent programby Bart Johnson - May 5, 2005

Pros: free and works well

Cons: none that I have

Very good but....by jeknull - May 5, 2005

Pros: Always good results

Cons: a little slow and...

1 Part of the solutionby wurksux - May 5, 2005

Pros: Easy & Reliable, Free

Cons: Needs help from other software to be real effective

AMAZING! FINALLY! SOMETHING WORKS!by wask - May 4, 2005

Pros: Easy to use, free, relieves headaches

Cons: Didn't realize it was free at first so I downloaed and didn't use it until someone told me it was free... I guess it isnt a con, its my stupid fault

only one that workedby fitzov - April 17, 2005

Pros: only one that worked

Cons: i cant think of any--maybe cd version

Nothing compared to Spyware Doctorby nhamid - April 9, 2005

Pros: It catches the Alexa related crap

Cons: Not reliable, doen not detect malware, doesn't update for months.

Most powerful spyware remover on the marketby iknowimgod - April 6, 2005

Pros: Powerful software, free to download, deep library, quick scans

Cons: Interface confusing, installation problems

Good productby killer sloth - March 29, 2005

Pros: It finds most spyware and adware and abolishes the spyware and adware it finds

Cons: Doesnt find all spyware and adware

Was Awesome, Now I don't need it.by ohno6345 - March 18, 2005

Pros: Tells you what Spyware you have, and where it came from. Allows you to disable Runtime programs.

Cons: It doesn't remove everything with one simple click.

Awsome product! So good that I actually sent them money!by gmess - March 7, 2005

Pros: I wouldn't operate an internet computer without it. Makes me feel secure.

Cons: There are no cons that I can think of.

Very good programby - September 1, 2004

Pros: Relatively quick scan time and well planned interface; suitable for beginner and poweruser alike.

Cons: Lacks sufficient definitions making it difficult to "catch" all spyware.

1.3 is easy and effective to useby - September 1, 2004

Pros: Updates work consistanly, Effective scanning and bad site blocking. Teatimer has helped my clueless users...if you explain it.

Cons: no support really.

Very Good But No Updates!!!by - September 1, 2004

Pros: Great Detection of Spy & Adware & Malware. It's also free.

Cons: It hasn't had any Product or Definition updates since March 2004. This is becoming a very big draw back!!!!!!!!!

The best program everby - September 1, 2004

Pros: Actually I really adore and love this program. It helped me out alot. Ad-aware never found the items that Spybot Search & Destroy did. Therefore Spybot is more updated!

Cons:

I'm with CNet on this one! Geeks In A Flash!by - September 1, 2004

Pros: Free.Quick Install.95% or greater at cleaning junk the first 1 or 2 times at the most. Ok, maybe 3 vs. 0 times may of the other spyware tools say that can do, which most times have spyware within them. Go figure.

Cons: Wish it could come integrated as one package to remove spyware, adware, spam, key loggers, etc. Maybe a product called "Malware".... a thought.

Great tool! Nice advanced features!by - September 1, 2004

Pros: Works well in conjunction with other Anti-Spyware programs. Easy to install and use! Catches a large majority of spyware and malware!

Cons: Can't say anything bad about this product!

The Ultimate Spyware Killer!by - September 1, 2004

Pros: This is very good software to get rid of those pesky spyware. It even tells you where the spyware comes from and what it does.Keep it up spybot ;)

Cons: People should be able to contact the Mr. Patrick M. Kolla the spybot founder to ask him any doubts they might have about the spybot software.

Good Tool - Use also with Ad-Awareby - September 1, 2004

Pros: Finds additional spyware that other programs such as Ad-aware do not - very good tool!

Cons: Interface is not AS easy as it could be - could be clearer than it currently is-

Awesome, do it allby - September 1, 2004

Pros: Easy to use, great for bottle blondes and complete idiots

Cons: Have to do more in depth scan or 2 scans to find all the junk

Best Spyware removing out there, no problems at all!by - September 1, 2004

Pros: Free! and did we say FREE! Not to mention it WORKS!

Cons: NONE!

seems to be excellentby - September 1, 2004

Pros: 1-seems to thorough 2-it's free 3-relatively fast compared to spyware sweeper

Cons: none

Be Very Carefulby - September 1, 2004

Pros: Deletes virtually all spyware. Easy to use, with a very thorough tutorial. Though retrieval info is less than adequate.

Cons: Deletes exe. programs without adequate retrieval. XP Home Ed. beware. If you use eBay forget it.

Excellent for a free program. Highly recommendedby - September 1, 2004

Pros: Easy setup, fast scanning. Like the fact that it can be updated.

Cons: The update is quirky. On some machines it can be updated while on other can't.

Excellent Product, It will save your computerby - August 5, 2004

Pros: It's easy to use, does very well with scaning for spyware, It works better than any product out there that scans for spyware and this one is free.I definitly say if you have the chance donating something is worth it. Plus if you are using windows xp, it w

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Found the spies, but would freeze up when fixing themby - August 4, 2004

Pros: The pros are: it's free! It's easy to use. It seems to do a fairly thorough scan and finds spies.

Cons: It took 1/2 hour to scan my computer and came up with a list of 165 files. But when I tried to delete them, the program froze up. I scanned several more times and it froze up every time I hit the "fix" button. I found numerous websites where other user

The Most Effective Spy-killerby - August 2, 2004

Pros: It is very easy to use. Good interface. Even comes with various tweaks to your IE that allows locking of startup page. It even integrates a Teatimer for protection of your registry, prompting every change (add, edit, delete) to any entry of the regist

Cons: Well, other than the almost certain non-replied emails, i have no further complains. Only if this could be more effective in tech support.

works as described.by - July 27, 2004

Pros: Free, I use adaware also both find what the other misses. The developer has a social concious and helps us nuke the bad stuff the corporate clowns force down our virtual throats...

Cons: The auto updater crashed.The many fake spybot sites increases chances of getting a real nasty trojan. A professional website would be very good.

I agree...Can't live without it!by - July 24, 2004

Pros: WORKS, is simple to use...even for me! Free, but send a donation - found 715 intrusions on first pass.

Cons: None. I think negative coments were written by software for sale companies.

For Free its the bestby - July 21, 2004

Pros: It does its job and an idiot can use it

Cons: trying to download updates sometimes does not work

Kill Adware 6.0 hands downby - July 20, 2004

Pros: Getting *dll errors after running Addware 6.0? It leaves run entries in the registy. Spybot will fix this for you!!!

Cons:

Shoot, it works well and freeby - July 19, 2004

Pros: Everybody want money to do these tasks. They work on donations. Works great.

Cons:

None better!by - July 18, 2004

Pros: Cleans up the garbage that shouldn't be in your system and keeps it that way, AND it finds things that the others don't.

Cons: Horrible support.

One of the best! Better than most payware.by - July 17, 2004

Pros: Easy to install, easy to use and and does a great job. If you're having trouble with it, you either have a computer problem or you're an idiot! Why some are *******' about it and pushing Ad-aware is beyond me. Hey!, use them both! I do and each one finds

Cons: Cons? what cons? hell, it works great and it's free, what more can you ask for?

THANK GOODNESS FOR SPYBOTby - July 15, 2004

Pros: Awesome Product! Someone needs to come up with a program to eliminate spyware completely from the internet. This is as close to one as they come!

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Trust it. I donated $$ as it was A+!by - July 14, 2004

Pros: Returns SPEED to net connection...no more waiting and waiting!

Cons: None....a bit slow though.

great product - wouldn't be without itby - July 13, 2004

Pros: finds the spyware and safely removes it from your computer

Cons: i haven't found any

by afr the hte only thing to have on your computer.by - July 13, 2004

Pros: Spybot is a life saver. This program will not stop all spyware but it will get rid of most. I use spybot, adware, bazooka scanner, CWshredder, and hijackThis. All of these programs will be able to address most spyware.

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I will recommend this software to my friends and family. Most of them are non-power users like me.by - July 13, 2004

Pros: Setup was easy and use of the spyware scan was quick and efficient!

Cons: The backup system in Windows XP screen would not close by itself. I had to go the advanced route to avoid this.

Saved my bacon many timesby - July 11, 2004

Pros: This product gets rid of nasty things and I have recommended it to friends many times.

Cons: None... It is free.

Deals a one-two punch agianst the 'wares like Mike Tyson!by - July 10, 2004

Pros: A myriad of features allow you to fine-tune your security and settings to your utmost needs.

Cons: Teatimer is a resource hog and tends to run inference with any installation or a post setup reboot.

Didnt help me at allby - July 7, 2004

Pros:

Cons: Not sure how it happened but my Home page was taken over and search engine. No matter how many times I run this product I am unable to get rid of whatever is doing this. I am not a novice. I changed browser config in tools as program directs but when I re

The Best I have use out 5 different programs.by - July 7, 2004

Pros: It's fast, user friendly and simply to use. Provides an immediate difference in the speed of an operating system.

Cons: I wished it scan the registry keys more thoroughly.

It Is The Best!!!by - July 7, 2004

Pros: I have tried others including Adware and no comparison. I admin a network and all our workstations use it and now our employees use it with the same success. Easy, fast and it works.

Cons:

Needs option to scan another drive and registry.by - July 7, 2004

Pros: Great product. Complimentary, and not conflicting with similar products.

Cons: Needs to have an option to scan a second hard drive. If a computer is really infected, it becomes necessary to put the hard disk into a clean computer and scan it. Spybot could be asked to open the other registry and scan it (as well as the entire drive

The BEST Spyware Solution available!by - July 7, 2004

Pros: Easy to install, use, and update.

Cons: Soo many people using it, sometimes grabbing updates is hard.

Excellent spyware removerby - July 7, 2004

Pros: Fast, effective, a lot of features. Very powerful. Definitely a must-have.

Cons: To make sure you get all the spyware you have to use it together with Lavasoft Ad-aware. Since it's powerful, it must be use with caution.

It's Free, It's Good, Why Not?by - July 5, 2004

Pros: Effectively removed spyware from my computer since I downloaded the first version and continues to work well as the product is updated

Cons: No Support!!!!

I want my IE back damit!!!by - July 5, 2004

Pros: Protects the computer somewhat

Cons: Destroys your ability to access Internet Explorer Settings

Its free and its goodby - July 4, 2004

Pros: Detects different set of cookies. Has a lot of built in tools such as immunizing the computer and listing programs in startup. Its free.

Cons: Detects different set of cookies than others.

A great tool in the spyware warby - July 1, 2004

Pros: Lots of good feature, strong data base, and also have prevention feature too.

Cons: Doesn't update as much as Ad-aware and it finds stuff Spybot misses but so does Ad-aware. Works best in a combo but beware of the warnings I been hearing bout compatability with Windows XP (no problems for me though).

One Cool Programby - July 1, 2004

Pros: FREE!!! I've been using it for 3 months & it really works. I recommended it to all my friends & they agreed that it is the best

Cons: May hang at certain points. but wait for a bit & problem will go away

Excellent Spyware Removal Toolby - June 29, 2004

Pros: - Free - Able to remove spyware. - Packed full of features that allow spyware blocking. - Comes with resident protection.

Cons: - Can be unstable on some systems. - Poor support if you run into trouble.

Picks up and cleans up where Registry Mechanic leavesw off.by - June 29, 2004

Pros: Spybot seems to find problems in my registry even after I run my uprgraded version of Registry Mechanic. I will deffinately make a donation.

Cons: I'm not a geek. That's the problem. I'm working on it though. I run Registry Mechanic and get no problems. WHen I run SpyBot it discovers errors that RegMech did not. I'm not sure if thats pro or con. I hope pro.

GOOD IDEA BUT BAD EXECUTION!by - June 25, 2004

Pros: it's free and the scannig is pretty good.

Cons: mess up my games and my ram.beware what you delete!

Fast, effective, easy, but no support.by - June 25, 2004

Pros: Takes much less time than Adaware to run, finds EVERYTHING, and can run on system startup to remove anything it might not have gotten on the previous pass. Couple this with a good antivirus program, and you'll be set. It can also guard against system sett

Cons: Its not hard to use, but if you need help your pretty much up a creek unless you start sifting through message boards.

Great product, ignore the blatant attempts to discredit it.by - June 25, 2004

Pros: Very effective, removes vast majority of spyware, malware, etc. Brief description given for each deleted item. Very customizable, good for large IT shops to use as part of logon scripts in Windows Environment. For those that have had difficulty in ru

Cons: Does not remove BHO's effectively, requires a bit of savvy to use effectively, still requires use in combination with Ad-Aware.

Product is awsome!by - June 24, 2004

Pros: It has saved my system from so many spyware that was on my system and I work daily online and I havent had anymore problems since. And no more pop ups.

Cons:

Is it just the upgrade?by - June 23, 2004

Pros: Free, easy install, found a lot of stuff.

Cons: Very unstable, system crashes, uninstall leaves many files behind. Ok, for everybody who says that the only people who don't like Spybot are people who don't know what they're doing, spare me. I read a lot about this program and was eager to try it out.

This is a great program to keep you computer spyware free.by - June 22, 2004

Pros: Spybot has great protection. Spybot makes my computer 'clean'.

Cons: Spybot's support is horrid.

Honest proggy, this guy's not on the take :-)by - June 21, 2004

Pros: Doesn't try to put a bunch of garbage links and registry keys in (these are one thing were trying to kill right?!)

Cons: He's leading the race in spyware killers, but can he keep up with the spyware industry?

No more popup problems!by - June 20, 2004

Pros: As soon as I ran the spybot program, my popup problem disappeared. Excellent product.

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I love my Spybotby - June 19, 2004

Pros: Very easy to use and was worth the donation.

Cons: Would like to donate more, but I can never connect to the site.

Great product, no real complaintsby - June 18, 2004

Pros: Effectively removes tons of spyware that other spyware programs totally miss. No complaints here, I think the makers of this program are doing a great thing by offering a free service to people to help protect themselves.

Cons: None

Work's great and it is freeby - June 17, 2004

Pros: works great. If you are running xp or me it will even create a restore point incase you remove something you should not have. I have not had any problems with it.

Cons: Scan takes a while to run.

Excellent. Use at home & recommend to customers.by - June 16, 2004

Pros: Easy to use. Clears out the trash that can completely bog down a PC. Service & Support is rated "10" because absolutely none is needed.

Cons: Have not found any, yet.

total quality productby - June 16, 2004

Pros: price and benefit. better than for sale products i've used

Cons: sometimes auto updates give bad error codes and wont update.

Read, understand...THEN use.by - June 16, 2004

Pros: I work for a wireless ISP and we are thrilled with this product. The bottom line is that S&D is EFFECTIVE. All of you 'users' who give this product a 'thumbs down' are: 1. Not to reading the help files and understanding the product and it's featu

Cons: Doesn't stop idiots from being, well...IDIOTS! Isn't this is the very reason why Spyware works in the first place? :)

Install this on every PC you can!by - June 15, 2004

Pros: Easy to install. Automatic spyware scans. Ability to undo any changes to the registry. Tiny installer.

Cons: No automatic updates. Cluttered user interface. Ugly custom skins.

worked good at first but after >i up graded<by - June 12, 2004

Pros: it did find a lot of spy and adware and was for the most part was easy to use

Cons: after i downloaded tne upgrade this is where it went down hill it locked up on start up and could not get my system past the start up point had to do a system wipe to get it back up DON'T GO FOR THE UPGRADE

Problems got worseby - June 12, 2004

Pros: It is real easy to install and use. You can also customize if you need to.

Cons: My problems got worse after I installed it. Now I have 3 pop-ups everytime I open,click or refresh a window. Spybot detects the same bugs on my PC everytime I restart my PC. It does not remove the bugs completely. So much for free products.

Very slick productby - June 10, 2004

Pros: I spent hours trying to eliminate parasites - wild tangent, shopathomeselect, webhancer, internet optimizer, etc. My computer was still being bombarded by pop-ups. After downloading and using this product, all seems clean as a whistle! I will donate.

Cons: Must have patience to download and use the first time. Patience is not my best virtue. I am always sure that my computer isn't really doing anything!

used on lots of pc's never had a problem fixed lots of issuesby - June 10, 2004

Pros: easy free works, for thoes of you that don't keep windows up to date do that that will prevent alot issues.

Cons: none

Was great but no longer seem to have new reference filesby - June 10, 2004

Pros: Catches a number of spyware items that Ad-aware misses

Cons: Lately there have been no reference file updates and I am noticing that it is not picking up on new spyware. I originally rated this software highly but now I am finding better products on the market such as spysweeper

Spybot 1.3 Rocks.by - June 9, 2004

Pros: It works period.

Cons: None. All the XP users with trouble should drop XP if they are having trouble.

What a Price!by - June 9, 2004

Pros: I cannot believe how effective and easy it is to use! My id'd something it couldn't remove (because it was running) so it asked that I reboot so it could remove it before the offending ad/spyware could start running again. It performed the removal witho

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Super. Worked as advertised.by - June 8, 2004

Pros: Great experience. Did exactly what I hoped: cleaned my system of spy s**t.

Cons: None that I've found, except for the guilt I have for not sending the author any money yet...

One of more products in use here.by - June 8, 2004

Pros: The thing is for free, although a donation is appreciated. And if I say so, the makers fully deserve it. Since the law is still legless on the subject of spyware we need to rely on these kinds of software.

Cons: It doesn't detect all. Course you need to update now and then but after the run of Spybot S&D I also run Ad-aware. That also detects pestware after the S&D run. Same applies for Ad-aware. S&D detects pestware that Ad-aware doesn't detect. Best

not impressed!by - June 7, 2004

Pros: fast!

Cons: spybot found problems quickly but crashed EVERY time I clicked the "fix" button...I uninstalled spybot and am KEEPING SPY SWEEPER...it's not free but very stable and effective

Excelent productby - June 5, 2004

Pros: Use it in Advanced mode.. Excelent products eliminates spyware 100%, Imunization works wonders

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Very Nice For The Moneyby - June 5, 2004

Pros: it can block and find most known spyware from ever getting into your computer . very user friendly interface , well designed and planned unlike most so called spyware detection software . does not contain spyware unlike some similiar programs .

Cons: not very good at detecting browser hijackers , and may miss some trojans , or viruses .

Don't leave your homepage without it.by - June 4, 2004

Pros: It's quick and easy to use.

Cons: It doesn't scan the entire system so it can miss things.

Problems??by - June 4, 2004

Pros: The people that have had problems with this program have a crappy system to begin with or they really do not know how to use a computer. I have always used this program and I have NEVER had any hangups or other problems. One poster commented that a stat

Cons: No cons whatsoever

Great as half of a One-Two punch against spyware!by - June 4, 2004

Pros: With spyware coming out faster than virii (and almost as lethal to the system) spyware is becoming a big problem. Spybot is a great free product and really cleans up a lot. That being said it's not the only one you should use. These days you need atlea

Cons: Doesn't always update as fast as some of the others, but it's free!

New version has big problems with fixing hangupsby - June 4, 2004

Pros: Free

Cons: stalls on fixing problems uninstall is usually not complete. Many registry entries are left behind

it found the spyware that I have been plagued with.by - June 1, 2004

Pros: Suggestion, even after it finds and removes different files with spyware or adware...I ran it another 2 more times and on the 2nd time it found a new one that was hidding somewhere... I think the product is great

Cons: none

You Can't Uninstall it. I tried and you have to spend about an hour deleting the files yourself.by - May 31, 2004

Pros: It works.

Cons: It lied. You can not delete it easily. You spend all your time deleting files and restarting and then some files you can't even delete.

Very dangerous indeed!!!by - May 30, 2004

Pros: Good product. But, caused all kinds of problems with my browsers......network connections went haywire....run at your own risk!!

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we'll see.............by - May 30, 2004

Pros: gotta give credit....if its true about...........an honest company on the web nieve maybe.......helped me......clogged up w/spyware

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for the price its fantasticby - May 26, 2004

Pros: if you have your head out of your you know where this is the simplest software to use.

Cons: so much new spyware comes out that its hard to keep it updated.

Lack of Updates creates huge WEAKNESS and Vunerablitiesby - May 23, 2004

Pros: The product is very good except its not often updated these days....or should I say months.

Cons: CNET totally missed the boat, while the product is good when updated.....ITS NOT BEING UPDATED.....sending over novice users to this products is like sneezing in their faces...they will get exposed.

It's free and works...How could you go wrong?by - May 21, 2004

Pros: This product, along with Adaware should keep your PC spyware free. This software goes deep into the registry and cleans out those pesky 'reporters' that live in your computer without you knowing it. I have recommended this solution both at work (nationa

Cons: The user interface could be a bit less complicated for new internet users.

Excellent application. Does what it says.by - May 21, 2004

Pros: Does what it says "on the box". And it works straight off, without any extra configuration. Run manually, every week, as a routine part of the computer housekeeping it does a first-class job. Btw, it is completely untrue that, as an earlier reviewer poste

Cons: On an older machine can take a little while to complete the scan. If you can't read, or be bothered to read, then you might have some problems configuring – but that is the user's own fault.

It works great read the directions firstby - May 20, 2004

Pros: It delivered and have not had a problem with it. I have used it for over 2 years and recommended to my IT inststructors who have high praise for it bless you Mr. P deKolla.

Cons: As a new user I did have to read the readme file a few times but with use the program is easy to use maybe a little less technical read me will alivate many problems with new users.

One of the best free-ware apps everby - May 20, 2004

Pros: This is one of the best free/donate-ware apps I have used since the original Norton Utilities for DOS.

Cons: Help can be a little iffy.

Thank you so to the writers much for a donation only product that works!by - May 19, 2004

Pros: The donation only aspect of this product enabled me to clean my badly infected system and saved my life! As soon as I can afford to, because my husband hasn't worked since the 9-11 disaster in 2001 and I am on disability after seven spinal fusion surgeri

Cons: I read in your evaluation that it's hard to get support. However, I haven't needed support from them, so cannot think of any cons to write here.

BETTER than ADAWARE!by - May 19, 2004

Pros: I Really like the new version..it runs rock solid on my machine.. fast.. easy.. even in advanced mode. I've sent in donation and hope more people do also.

Cons: what took you so long to update? LOL.

Great program.by - May 18, 2004

Pros: I ran AdAware 6, then I ran SpyBot search and destroy, and SpyBot found 30+ more that AdAware missed. I never had a bit of trouble with it, so I don't understand the negative ratings. Must be something they are doing wrong, like deleting files that SpyBot

Cons: Poor live support.

The best spyware utility avalableby - May 18, 2004

Pros: Works as advertised, finds and removes all spyware, Free, Editor's Choice bt CNET

Cons: Feature set is limited, I would like a programmed Auto-Scan during hours that I am away from the computer, similar to Nortons utilities

The BEST spyware eliminator...by - May 18, 2004

Pros: Some of these people are lying... it does NOT cause problems. If it seems to hang it is STILL processing, just wait for a few minutes cause it is slow. But it catches everything and even fixes your computer to prevent tracking you. If you have spyware

Cons: Only problems I can see is that it takes awhile to scan and remove (10-20 minutes depending on ur CPU) and u can't really use ur computer at that time since it is CPU intensive. Also they haven't update their spyware list for about 3-4 months. Perhaps t

If it doesn't work, it's not the program's faultby - May 18, 2004

Pros: Reasons why you rate the program low - 1. You insist on using programs that have hardcore spyware which won't run without them e.g. Kazaa. 2. The spyware was installed by the manufacturer e.g. HP Compaq. 3. You opted for the extreme (don't need to), a

Cons: It doesn't quite highlight the above types of spyware

Get Rid of the Ads and for Free!!by - May 17, 2004

Pros: It's definitely the most comprehensive free tool you're going to find to block ads and cookies - use it with spyware blaster and you can also block activeX controls from installing tracking and ad software.

Cons: Neophytes may not get it at first - just read the help files and all is better

Spybot and AdAware supplement each other.by - May 17, 2004

Pros: Catches some stuff that AdAware does not. Fast. Never caused a problem on my Win98SE machine. I hear that the support is weak, but I've never needed to use it. FREE!

Cons: Explanations need to be better: it would be easy to remove something you really need. Misses some things that AdAware cathes.

Exellent Program.by - May 17, 2004

Pros: No spyware gets into my PC since I installed SpyBot several months ago. You get all the support you need if you will read the Tutorial and the Help pages.

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More than worth the priceby - May 17, 2004

Pros: also offers additional tools to shred files and clean up your registry.

Cons: Question response is slow but hey, you get what you pay for.

all talk no actionby - May 9, 2004

Pros: removes known adware if used with Hijackthis; the problem is lock up and retaliation if you try to remove SPYBOT ; ALSO locks up the whole sysytem if you download "MY personal firewall "@ webroot.com please dont do both : I did and ha

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Perfect for smart people!by - May 4, 2004

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Cons: If you don't know what you're doing, you can really f-up your computer, but fortunately it has a restore function so you won't do any permanent damage.

Do not use - creates its own adsby - May 3, 2004

Pros: Removed some nasty stuff

Cons: Created as many issues as it solved. Changed my homepage and search engine to it own. Deleted it used adware to clean it up and found it had added 119 files of add crap. useless

SD has its own spyware bundledby - April 30, 2004

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Cons: I ran another spyware detection program and found this: Spy #90b1f -- Research In Progress Spy #a7c44 -- Research In Progress Spy #a5fdf -- Research In Progress These Adware programs were bundled with SD. Be aware of this user when you download this or

With a program like this, who needs enemies!by - April 21, 2004

Pros: NONE!

Cons: Caused many "hangs", hosed up legitimate programs and left the bad stuff. Would not recommend even on a bet.

very effectiveby - March 29, 2004

Pros: fast, thorough scans; keeps a record of everything removed from the computer in case you find out later that you've removed a component essential for a program's operation; descriptions of many of the files found; FREE!

Cons: somewhat tricky to decide whether files are harmful or not -- a scan picked up my Microsoft AutoUpdate Download as spyware

wonderful program! Goodbye Spywareby - March 24, 2004

Pros: This program is wonderful! I have it along with Ad-Aware and I never have to worry about Spyware ever again!

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Not worth it.........by - March 17, 2004

Pros: The product did what it said it would. But either while downloading or going throu program settings it caused me to not be able to use my internet options when I clicked on tools. and so I got frustrated and tried to remove the program and it would not d

Cons: The program will only partially allow you to delete it. You are unable to delete it permanately. But if someone knows something I don't please reply

Does what is says . . .by - March 8, 2004

Pros: You know, I just read about 30 of the negative comments, and except for a few folks with legiimate issues, most of these comments were rooted in the fact that the users were just not very computer savvy. At least half of the comments were either non-sens

Cons: With little support, it can be a bit confusing at first. I suggest eliminating only the most serious threats in the beginning, and then learning more about the program before deleting any other programs. If you even suspect a program might be needed, p

The greatestby - February 29, 2004

Pros: SpyBot Search & Destroy is wonderful. I've read the read the reviews and have not had one problem with any of the mentioned problems. I wasn't able to get online because of pop ups and previously installed a pop up blocker. What the pop up blockers

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Great FREE program, with FREE support and updates!by - February 6, 2004

Pros: Tech support is available on their online msg board. They will have you do a couple of things that allows them to know what ad/spy programs have been installed on your pc, then they will walk you through cleaning it up. Free updates are recommend by the

Cons: As with any program that you know little about, it can be a bit confusing.

Spybot saved the day!!!by - February 2, 2004

Pros: Although I use Adaware it was only Spybot that got me out of trouble with some spyware hassle. I can't fault it but check what you delete and it's magic..

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Great bare bones get to the point and get it done softwareby - February 1, 2004

Pros: Great product from a small business who is trying to make the web a better and safe working environment for all of us who depend on it. Kudos to you Patrick Keep up the good work! Don Morley, WebsitesWest.Com

Cons: It had a slow search through some large files, but that has been fixed. NO REAL COMPLAINTS

One of the best free programs aroundby - January 9, 2004

Pros: Improved my systems performance by removing multiple annoying spyware programs that I apparently picked up over the past year. I have not encountered any of the stability problems that some users have mentioned.

Cons: As some of the other reviewers mentioned, it will detect multiple Windows items. Some of them I did not think were a problem so I merely unchecked them. Just make sure you actually check out what you fix and you should be fine.

Crashed my XP machine. Do Not Use!by - January 7, 2004

Pros: Scanned & removed lots of adware, but I probably ended up removing files that should have been left alone.

Cons: About two weeks after using Spybot, and keeping it active thereafter, my XP PC locked up, couldn't end tasks, wouldn't restart, etc. So finally did a hard shutdown. When restarted, my hard drive was no longer readable, partions gone, etc. I blame Spybo

Blew away spyware!by - January 3, 2004

Pros: I found the product easy to use for the novice. It got rid of the spys and speeded up my surfing. For all the spys it seeking it runs pretty fast on my PC. No hang ups and I love to read the boards requesting support! That's where you learn more about usi

Cons: I haven't found any.

3 words of bliss: Cmd Line Automation!by - January 2, 2004

Pros: Wow. The product has command line parameters for automating its installation, spyware database updating over the Internet, silent operation, executing spyware detection & removal... basically everything a IT organization would want, except for some d

Cons: No decent documentation.

Fast and effective but be aware.by - December 26, 2003

Pros: I've found spybot to be a very usefull tool, It simplifies the process of tearing through the windows registry for spy ware.

Cons: However, the search and destroy option can uninstall utilites that have become integrated in the internet explorer. The repair option is a little lacking, in that there is no multi grab option. You must click on each individual piece of software to rein

The best Snoop remover to date.by - December 25, 2003

Pros: I have been using Spybot on two machines(XP home)since it first became available. I had been using Ad-aware prior to the installation of Spybot and have no regrets. I have installed upgrades as they come and have experience no problems. Excellent product.

Cons: Takes a little time on initial set up to figure it out. But just trying the different options to see what happens takes care of that.

compleatly undid gator and lotsa other junkby - December 23, 2003

Pros: wow super fast scan great bandwith on update servers and recomandations to other great activex control products

Cons: realy there is no con others just lied about this software because the settings were wrong or their computer was so infested nothing could help

Saved me a lot of time and headeaches!!by - December 21, 2003

Pros: Been using spybot for almost 2 months now. Recently I was invaded by a website script that downloaded several programs that were impossbile to remove. All were ad/spy programs wchich hijacked my browser and search bars also. Spybot found them and removed

Cons: Haven't found any yet.

Do not use!!!by - December 17, 2003

Pros: I didn't even get that far

Cons: It put pornography links right in my desktop!!! Even after I uninstalled it, I am still getting error messages all over the place and my computer hangs. TERRIBLE PROGRAM!!!!

Best Spyware remover Ever!by - December 16, 2003

Pros: SSD removed craploads of spyware I had on my computer. It never messed up my registry, never brought my computer to a standstill, never did anything harmful. Don't believe the bad reviews, this thing is perfect.

Cons: Nothing.

The best thing to happen to my computer in a long time!by - December 13, 2003

Pros: This is a fast program & very comprehensive. I had no idea I had so spyware on my computer, but this program detected it & fixed it. I think I spent all of a 1/2 hour, and most of that time was reading the explainations of the spyware that was fo

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Locked-up on first runby - December 4, 2003

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Honestby - December 1, 2003

Pros: Spybot is the best adware detector around, started off small, now it's making a name for itself.

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A very good spyware removal toolby - November 18, 2003

Pros: The 'Team Spybot' really made some good work out of this program. Easy removal of spyware and quick scanning of the system.

Cons: Documentation could be improved and deleting files that contain spyware can cause other programs to mal-function. Better yet: Warn the user when that could be the case for a specific component and let the user know the consequences.

Deffinatly worthwhileby - November 12, 2003

Pros: Simple and effective, have used several spyware and adware removers and I like this one the best. Having read a lot of the negative reviews on this product before installing I would draw your attention to the following... The same spelling errors appear i

Cons: To those with little computer knowledge it would indeed be easy to delete something you might need, recommended for those with intermediate to advanced skills.

The Best Spyware Removal program I've ever come acrossby - October 17, 2003

Pros: I used to think highly of AD-Aware (I still do), but Spybot blows it out of the water. I hope they continue to develop this product long into the future.

Cons: NONE, if you do not know what you are deleting (As some of the negative feedback suggests) then get out of the drivers seat and pay the fare to ride along with some-one who does know. Not that this program even remotely scrapes the surface of a complicat

Outstanding product - really worksby - October 5, 2003

Pros: Not the easiest to use but it does the job and does it well. And hey, it's free, so how can you complain? Fixed my husband's machine - got rid of a ton of spyware he had accidentally gotten, and saved us from having to buy more memory!

Cons: None - but you need to know what you're doing to use it.

If you can read it is the best product out thereby - September 13, 2003

Pros: Does the best deep scan of all the anti-spyware software out there

Cons: If you cannot read you could mess your registry. Be careful what you delete

Read this if Spybot freezesby - September 12, 2003

Pros: I too had the freeze up problem with Spybot. The problem may be hardware related and Spybot is just pegging your RAM harder than most other programs. Because as soon as I upgraded my RAM the problem went away. I thought I would just add new SIMMs to what

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Careful Please! Watch what you deleteby - September 10, 2003

Pros: Great Program if you watch what you delete. Deleted system restore and outlook express on xp home. If you watch what you delete it is a absolutley wonderful thing.It did find a ton of spyware though. Read the README file.

Cons: If you have xp home and havent donwloaded service pack one do it beacuse it fixed system restore which is an needed.

Spamtasticby - September 9, 2003

Pros: Easy to use Helped out tremendously Keeps companies out of my computer

Cons: The company who made this could be making a fortune

It saved my hardrive from a format to get rid of a problem. This program is worth $ 100 .by - September 7, 2003

Pros: It will get rid of your pop up ads. It gets rid of the "Stop Pop Up Ads" stop sign that keeps popping up on your computer, along with others.

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Hangs in Windows XP Proby - September 5, 2003

Pros: Free. Might Work on Your Computer, Who Knows?

Cons: Hangs half way through scan, no updates available. Ad-Aware is a much better download, despite what the editors think (look at user recommendations!)

stopped pop ups during websurfing but didn't stop defeatmessenger.com's constant pop ups.by - August 29, 2003

Pros: It was very fast to install.

Cons: I've done everything I can do on it and am still getting pop ups from defeatmessenger.com

Very Good Product to remove spywareby - August 22, 2003

Pros: Removes all spyware from my computer. It's FREE!!!!

Cons: Hard to download updates. Be very cautious about what you remove. Some programs need the certain spywares to function...

Works great with no problems!by - June 30, 2003

Pros: I installed Spybot right after putting up my 1st firewall from Norton. I was amazed at how much adware I had accumulated over the years (like lint). I now cruse the net for days with zero unwanted pop-ups. What more can I say?!!

Cons: No problems yet.

Good, but beware of auto-scanby - June 18, 2003

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Best Software EVERby - June 18, 2003

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SpyWare Is Now the Threatby - June 18, 2003

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Probably the topsby - June 18, 2003

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Glitch Fix (no Spybot control panel)by - June 18, 2003

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Review: This program ran fine for a while, and found spyware that Ad-Aware missed. Then, for some reason when spybot was started, it would not go to the control panel, it immediately started scanning. Upon completion of scan, there was no report. The fix was found by using Windows Explorer to open cProgram Files(Spybot(Help(English.chm (see FAQ #23.)

pretty bad, even for freeby - June 18, 2003

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EXTREME CARE WARRENTEDby - June 18, 2003

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Good product, don't go for the upgrade!by - June 18, 2003

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Leaves your PC loaded with its leftovers ,you have to manualy remove in XPby - June 18, 2003

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Buh Bye Spyware ;)by - June 18, 2003

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Review: Just installed this on two computers after Zonealarm went berserk with the Huntbar. Spybot found mostly cookies but also many reg entries that I wasn't expecting, as well as some remnants of IP-Insight and HuntBar spyware that I thought I'd removed already. Of course, if it missed something I wouldn't know it, but it found more than I expected. As for speed, it took 2.5 mins to scan a PIII - 733 Win98 machine (2.5GB of data on the drives), and 8 mins to scan 10GB on a PII - 366 WinXP machine (7.5GB of data), which is slow running just about anything Interface is fairly self explanatory for someone familiar with antivirus/spyware removal software, but not always completely intuitive. Not even a hiccup so far with the scans or repair, and the install went off without a hitch. Download it! I also made a small donation to security.kolla.de -

simple to use and effectiveby - June 18, 2003

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Excellent... if you own a brain.by - June 18, 2003

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Did the Jobby - June 18, 2003

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Great peace of mindby - May 5, 2003

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NEED MORE SUGGESTIONS TO INSTALL SPYBOTby - May 4, 2003

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It wipes out all favicons!by - April 30, 2003

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Blocks sites I wantby - April 27, 2003

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I even use it at work!by - April 23, 2003

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Best Utility download everby - April 21, 2003

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Can't Uninstall, etc...by - April 21, 2003

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Followed by an Antivirus and Firewall, this is an Essential Component for Your ‘puter Needs!by - April 20, 2003

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"Immunize" function not always functional but a great productby - April 19, 2003

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overall, a good piece of softwareby - April 17, 2003

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Fine piece of software.by - April 17, 2003

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Very impressive - for about a day!by - April 14, 2003

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Very effective for it's planned useby - April 9, 2003

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One up's Ad-awareby - April 9, 2003

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I had no idea how polluted my system was!by - April 8, 2003

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Great Free Software!by - April 7, 2003

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Pretty Good Productby - April 4, 2003

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Not good for XPby - April 3, 2003

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The one advice you should listen to...by - March 27, 2003

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Great, comprehensive tool, but problems with host fileby - March 24, 2003

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Took over and couldn't uninstallby - March 21, 2003

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Awe for the savy; Shock for beginnersby - March 21, 2003

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This is great if you know what you are doingby - March 20, 2003

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New Version 1.2 is even better!by - March 19, 2003

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Classic Functional Creep and Bloatwareby - March 14, 2003

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Works Great-kills Hotbar Dead.by - March 12, 2003

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Works great, but not for dummies.by - March 9, 2003

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Runs Perfectlyby - March 8, 2003

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Very good! A rave!by - March 6, 2003

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Not for the new PC usersby - March 4, 2003

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Double-Agent Spywareby - March 1, 2003

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Crashed an Burned my systemby - March 1, 2003

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All this and its FREEby - March 1, 2003

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Your registry is doomed...by - February 27, 2003

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Be carefull!!by - February 27, 2003

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Informative and Easy to Useby - February 27, 2003

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Good freewareby - February 26, 2003

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Search and DESTROY WINDOWS XP! Nomen est omen!by - February 25, 2003

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Don't install Hosts fileby - February 25, 2003

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This one's dangerous if you don't do it rightby - February 24, 2003

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goodbye ad-aware hello spybotby - February 24, 2003

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Use it with Ad-awareby - February 24, 2003

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Not For Dummiesby - February 23, 2003

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Works great, but not for novicesby - February 23, 2003

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Deleted other programs.by - February 23, 2003

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Move Over Ad-Awareby - February 23, 2003

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Review: Sorry Lavasoft, but our long standing relationship just came to an abrupt end. There's a new kid on the block now. Spybot kicks Ad-aware sorry but bleeding and raw!!!

Great stuff and freeby - February 22, 2003

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"opt-out" is a lieby - February 22, 2003

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Gets rid of all of the stuff you pick up at funky sitesby - February 22, 2003

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eats a lot of memoryby - February 22, 2003

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This is complete GARBAGEby - February 22, 2003

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Best adware killer there is!by - February 22, 2003

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Free software that blows the commercial "competitors" out of the waterby - February 22, 2003

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A bit shaky, but 10 times better than Ad-Awareby - February 22, 2003

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Freezes when updatingby - February 22, 2003

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Not for Novicesby - February 22, 2003

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Get this instead of Ad-aware!by - February 22, 2003

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This is THE ad removerby - February 21, 2003

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Better than Ad-Awareby - February 21, 2003

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Works Great on XP!!!by - February 21, 2003

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Much more comprehensive than Ad-Awareby - February 21, 2003

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BETTER, But, BE CAREFULL!by - February 20, 2003

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Catch More Adwares than Ad-Awareby - February 19, 2003

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There isn't anything comparableby - February 18, 2003

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Every paranoid needs this nowby - February 18, 2003

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Get it it greatby - February 17, 2003

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Terrible UI, froze my Win 98 machineby - February 17, 2003

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excellent product -recommendedby - February 17, 2003

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Beats Adaware, and free too !by - February 17, 2003

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Download nowby - February 17, 2003

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This product dose not workby - February 17, 2003

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Blows Ad-aware Away!!by - February 16, 2003

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Not for the noviceby - February 16, 2003

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Awesome Product And Thank You!by - February 15, 2003

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FREE - DOES IT GET ANY BETTER???by - February 15, 2003

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Not good enoughby - February 15, 2003

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This is the only one neededby - February 15, 2003

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WoW.... WoW....by - February 15, 2003

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Easy to Use, Ultimate Spyware killer!by - February 14, 2003

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Blows Ad-aware out of the waterby - February 14, 2003

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Best Removal Tool Everyby - February 14, 2003

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The best anti-spyware program!by - February 14, 2003

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No problems with it, works great.by - February 14, 2003

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SpyBot more indepth than ad-aware 6.0by - February 14, 2003

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best spyware removal toolby - February 14, 2003

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The Best at what it does!by - February 14, 2003

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Top of the line.by - February 14, 2003

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