Spy Sweeper, from Webroot Software, receives our #2 ranking.Spy Sweeper is a very effective standalone tool for detecting, removing, and blocking spyware of all the products we tested. Spy Sweeper can detect spyware running in memory, stop browser hijackings, examine your startup settings, remove tracking cookies, and eliminate registry changes made by intruding programs. It does a good job eliminating tough-to-remove spyware that often evades detection or removal with lesser products by removing it during the next boot cycle. It starts up with Windows and runs in the background to prevent your computer from downloading and activating new spyware.

Why Choose Spy Sweeper

	Award-winning technology: Only Spy Sweeper features Active Shield technology, which stops spyware, adware and other unwanted programs before they infect your PC. Deep scans root out and quarantine the trickiest programs.		Easy to use: Spy Sweeper has received wide-spread acclaim for its usability from customers and leading industry reviewers alike.
	World class customer support : Expert and friendly technicians back our award-winning software, to help you through even the toughest spyware problems.		Satisfaction Guarantee: Spy Sweeper is backed by a 30-day money-back guarantee.

Why you need Spy Sweeper

It effectively removes spyware and adware

• Comprehensive sweeps to eliminate vicious spyware, like CoolWebSearch
  
• Thorough sweeps are 30% faster than before!
  
• Improves system performance
  

It protects you from future spyware attacks

• Actively defends against spyware and adware installations as they happen
  
• Stops unwanted changes to your browser settings
  
• Sophisticated spyware and adware database protects against the latest threats
  
• Keeps your personal information away from prying eyes
  

It's award-winning

Spy Sweeper has won rave reviews for its:

• Easy-to-use interface
  
• Effective spyware removal
  
• Top notch customer support
  
• Up-to-date database of spyware threats
  

Spyware and adware finds you when...

• You visit web sites or open spam e-mail, automatically installing on your machine without you
• knowing You visit any media-supported web site and it assigns you a tracking cookie
  
• You share music, files or photos with other users
  
• You install software applications without fully reading license agreements
  

Spy Sweeper offers fast, smart and powerful protection against spyware, adware and other unwanted programs

• Powerful detection: Spy Sweeper roots out even the most devious spyware programs using a constantly updated database of thousands of known threats. You can schedule regular scans or perform one manually to find and remove spyware and adware from your PC.
  
• Safe quarantine: If any files match the threat definitions database, Spy Sweeper immediately disables them. Disabled programs stop functioning for immediate protection, while giving you the option to review and permanently delete suspect files or safely restore them if they are essential.
  

Spy Sweeper is your best defense against future spyware attacks

Your Spy Sweeper subscription includes:

• Enhanced Proactive Protection: Smarter shields block browser hijacks before they happen.
  
• Regular Definitions Updates: Spyware and adware programs morph frequently, and your safety from these and other unwanted programs is entirely dependent on having the latest update to the Spy Sweeper definitions database.
  
• Ongoing Spyware Education: Webroot regularly provides you essential information about the latest online threats and insights into managing spyware and adware. Look for user tips in Spy News, a news brief within the application.
  
• Free Software Updates: Webroot continues to improve Spy Sweeper, and provides subscribers with regular enhancements to the application.
  
• Premier Customer Support: Spy Sweeper is backed by expert technicians who will support you through any malware and adware problems you encounter. Unlike many of our competitors, we offer this service for free.

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