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Finds and destroys spyware, malware, adware and other malicious software


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5.0 out of 5
"Gold standard In anti-malware and anti-virus, 15 year user"
1. Superb depth of anti-malware scanning - will locate not just cookies but nail down registry entries as well 2. The pro version has a winning com...
Henry B.
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Henry B.Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
2.5 out of 5
"Great Line of Defense"
It is simple to run, user-friendly and fantastic to have as a routine to ensure there are no computer issues, especially when using it for work or ...
Tony E.
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Tony E.Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
5.0 out of 5
"The DEFINITIVE Spyware Software You Need!"
I have been using Spybot for YEARS and I can rank it as one of the top 5 essential programs on my computer. I remember when I was a kid even my bro...
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What do you like best about SpyBot?

Its capabilities to find and remove most malware Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about SpyBot?

Sometimes they are a bit slow updating the database. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Recommendations to others considering SpyBot:

Totally recommended for your spyware problems Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is SpyBot solving and how is that benefiting you?

Spyware problems with users pc Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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What do you like best about SpyBot?

Easy to use, with a choice of interface options.

Immunization tools. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about SpyBot?

Slow updates and scans.

Limited information about threats. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is SpyBot solving and how is that benefiting you?

Searched my PC for malware with the click of a button. If it finds suspicious software on my PC, it can get rid of the parts that are responsible for the advertising and surveillance without impairing the functionality of the actual program. Immunization and quarantine functions are available for additional security. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Hospitality
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What do you like best about SpyBot?

It’s very customizable... you can do deep scans, just check your registry integrity, even tweak your startup items from one easy to use console. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about SpyBot?

Sometimes it seems like it misses some malware other software catches Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Recommendations to others considering SpyBot:

Be patient- scans take a while because they are thorough Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is SpyBot solving and how is that benefiting you?

Well, the major benefit is having clean PCs that arent bogged down Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Information Technology and Services
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What do you like best about SpyBot?

The FREE edition - This is my go to software anytime i'm faced with malware/viruses Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about SpyBot?

live scanning isn't available with the free edition but can't really complain because its free. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Recommendations to others considering SpyBot:

The free edition has saved me many times, especially when normal AV cannot detect the malware - It's free so you cant go wrong! Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is SpyBot solving and how is that benefiting you?

Detecting and removing malware Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Information Technology and Services
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What do you like best about SpyBot?

It was one of the best and first free spyware protection programs. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about SpyBot?

They pretty much got left in the dust in comparison to Malwarebytes and all their acquisitions. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Recommendations to others considering SpyBot:

Don't rely on it as your only but definitely a capable spyware scanner. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is SpyBot solving and how is that benefiting you?

Spyware solutions, occasionally will run just to add another peace of mind layer of assurance. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Education Management
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What do you like best about SpyBot?

Spybot has a very user friendly interface and it relatively successful in removing unwanted spyware. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about SpyBot?

While no program is 100% effective, sometimes this one will miss a few things and you may need to run a scan with another tool as well. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is SpyBot solving and how is that benefiting you?

Removal of unwanted spyware. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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What do you like best about SpyBot?

The immunize function. Creates 127.0.0.1 loopbacka of lnown root kits and spuware. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about SpyBot?

Ver 2.6 is not tech friendly. Ver 1.6 has more features unlocked but is the beat product neat to Malware Bytes.

The resident shield needs to be disabled on install Tea Timer, it prompts for everything. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Recommendations to others considering SpyBot:

One of the leaders in not just resolution but in prevention. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is SpyBot solving and how is that benefiting you?

Problems, sometimes doesn’t find what we needed to remove.

Benifets the immunize with boot time update and immunize if updated is fantastic.

Seen syatems gomfor two uears without Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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What do you like best about SpyBot?

Spybot Search and Destroy is free and does an acceptable job removing spyware from your computer. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about SpyBot?

As with many programs, you must pay to get the advantage of all options. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is SpyBot solving and how is that benefiting you?

It removes most spyware. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Computer Software
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What do you like best about SpyBot?

La base de datos actualizada a diario y si eficacia Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about SpyBot?

De momento no puedo decir nada ya que tiene el funcionamiento deseado Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is SpyBot solving and how is that benefiting you?

El malestar que infecta a los equipos Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Information Technology and Services
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What do you like best about SpyBot?

Spybot updates the virus list very frequently. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about SpyBot?

Sometimes misses malware. It wants to install Tea Timer which I don't want installed. It is easy enough to uncheck but if you don't pay attention it installs it. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is SpyBot solving and how is that benefiting you?

Clean our PCs and rid them of unnecessary files, add-ons, registry entries, remove programs, and find viruses that slip by our anti-virus software. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.