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Rootkit spyware can install on your system and performs actions without your consent. Unlike most spyware “on the surface”, theses information-sucking spywares are designed to hide easily and avoid detection.

So is your computer doomed? Rest assured. Webroot has launched its newest SpySweeper anti-spyware software, which provides sound protection against all malware, including rootkit spyware. So how did SpySweeper anti-spyware software do in our tests? Find out by reading the following review, prepared by Star Reviews.

What’s new?

Vista Ready.
Three scanning choices: Do a full scan, or exclude some folders from your research. You can even run a quick scan if you know where spyware is hiding.
Exclude files from a sweep: Spent the last hours downloading the complete movie set of Friday the 13th? Exclude theses files from your scan by ignoring their extension.

User Interface and Product Application

Even if SpySweeper anti-spyware software is not the most aesthetically pleasant, the basic features are easily accessible from the welcome menu. You see which security areas need immediate attention, or analyze the latest scan. When everything is set correctly, press start sweep.

We thought the scanning preferences were user-friendly. Star Reviews quickly set up a scanning list, and easily checked “sweep rootkit”. A new spyware found is moved to a quarantine list, where you can analyze the threat. The spyware detector effectively destroyed the malware on our test computer (even in compressed files), but we notice our system being slow during the scan. We recommend setting specific scheduled time to run full scan sessions when you aren’t working on your pc.

On a funny note, the spyware cleaner doesn’t like coexistence, as Spy Sweeper behaved erratically when SpyBot was installed on our system. The application was crashing, and slow to open. We removed SpyBot, and everything worked fine.

Star Reviews Favorite Feature: Advanced Detection:

Rootkit spyware is the same as having someone watching you from the window (isn’t that scary enough?). Spy Sweeper was one of the only anti-spyware software in our investigation to wipe out rootkit spyware.

SpySweeper Features

Real-Time Smart Shields: Instead of always playing follow-up when you remove spyware from your system, the spyware detector blocks sophisticated threats, before they can infect your PC.
Accurate Risk Assessment: Some spywares are just annoying, while some bite real hard. Let the spyware cleaner decide which spyware are worthy of your attention by running a risk assessment test on newfound malware.
Continuous Defense improvement: We first had worms, then spyware, now rootkit. What is next? Don’t find out the hard way. The spyware detector is updated manually from a 24/7 central.
Up-to-date Spyware announcements: You are briefed on the latest spyware industry news though the welcome panel of the spyware detector, warning of new threats and updates.

Pricing:

Even if the online demo isn’t of much use (doesn’t remove spyware, only builds a report), we were surprised enough to see how much malware the demo picked up.

The full version of their anti-spyware software comes with unlimited tech support, and is backed by a solid 30 days guarantee. You can even get a second year of updates for only $10.00. The full version is available at the reasonable price of $29.95 for a one-year subscription. We appreciated the possibility of adding the Anti-Virus edition for only $10.00. Who doesn’t like a good deal?

Customer support

“Thank you for holding, your call is 27 in line” (!!). We tested the phone support and waited 36 minutes on the phone, although our question was adequately answered by a friendly technician.

Instead of e-mail support, the spyware detector offers you to place your inquiry through a ticket system on their website. The answer is forwarded to your e-mail account. In our situation, our problem wasn’t answered in 24 hours. The spyware detector boasts a complete online knowledge database, sorted under all products and different operating systems. We recommend using this online support before spending your entire morning on the phone.

We thought Spy Sweeper is one of the most complete anti-spyware softwares on the market. Since it specializes in in-depth scanning, the power-user positive about his spyware protection will be tempted for a lighter version. Although, we suggest running the demo to check how strong your defense is.

Upside: Advanced scanning options – Erases tenuous spywares – Great buying options

Downside: Intensive memory use – Long wait for telephone support

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It does clean your spyware but it can create some crashes with other products if using it in combination. Don't use SPAMfighter and SpySweeper at the same time. Your computer will crash. Either uninstall one or the other

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