Spybot - Search & Destroy can detect and remove a multitude of adware files and modules from your
computer. Spybot can also clean program and Web usage tracks from your system, which is especially
useful if you share your computer with other users. Modules chosen for removal can be sent directly to the
included file shredder, ensuring complete elimination from your system. And for advanced users, it allows
you to fix Registry inconsistencies related to adware or mailicious program installations. The handy online
update feature ensures that Spybot always has the most current and complete listing of adware, dialers,
and other uninvited system residents. Version 1.2 adds a variety of new and updated features, including an
immunization option that allows you to block many spyware downloads before they get to your computer,
and improved detection mechanisms for morphing files.
Download.com Review
The release of the latest version of Spybot - Search & Destroy adds some truly useful features to an
already excellent app. Not only does Spybot check your system against a comprehensive and timely
database of adware and other undesirable system invaders, the new Immunize feature provides a front-line
defense against a plethora of uninvited Web-borne flotsam, blocking it before it reaches your computer.
Spybot includes a set of incredibly useful tools that complement its basic functionality, including Secure
Shredder, for completely destroying files; Hosts File, for blocking adware servers from your computer; and
System Startup, which lets you review which apps load when you start your computer. The ugly but
functional interface features advanced and easy modes, but it doesn't let you switch between them while it
is running. The functionality of Spybot makes it a must-have for all Internet users and this version is a
worthwhile upgrade if you have a prior install.
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