Spybot – Search & Destroy is a set of tools for locating and removing malicious programs. This anti-malware application is designed for on-access and on-demand scanning and removing various kinds of malware, with spyware, adware, hijackers, and trojan horses.
The ‘immunization’ feature preemptively protects the browser from threats. System scans and file scans detect spyware and other malicious program and eradicate them. Spyware is a type of threat not at all times detected by anti-virus applications. Spyware silently tracks your Internet activity to create a profile about you. This information can then be used for example by advertising and marketing and promoting corporations.
Spybot – Search & Destroy is designed for use by both novice and skilled users. Novices can select to view extra information on the available features while skilled users have extra tools and settings. It is absolutely useful and free for private use!
SpyBot – Search & Destroy has a clear and professional interface, with all modules in plain view. It can start in two modes: Easy mode for brand new users who need simply the essential features, and Advanced mode for professional users and people who need more control.
The Easy mode provides a full system scan that completely analyzes your computer for threats and a customized file/folder scan that allows you to manually choose the places to be processed.
The Advanced User Mode triggers a set of complementary tools that you could use to create system logs, handle autostart items, shred files, restore system inconsistencies or scan for rootkits.
SpyBot – Search & Destroy shouldn’t only be capable of taking away spyware, however, it additionally detects and removes keyloggers, offering at the same time a quick update tool to download the most recent virus definitions. To ensure you’re on the protected side regularly, SpyBot – Search & Destroy automatically creates a backup of each single eliminated file.
SpyBot – Search & Destroy 2 – Features
Malware Detection and Prevention
- Malware Scan and Fix
- Rootkits Scan and Fix
- Adware and Toolbar Scan and Fix
- iPhone Profile Scan
- Network Drives Scan and Fix
- System Immunization
Tools
- Startup Analysis and Editing
- Registry Repair
- Secure Shredding
- Report and Log Creation
- OpenSBI Detection Rule Editor
- Protected Repair Environment (Premium)
- Spybot Boot CD Creation (Premium)
Improvements
- New User Interface
- Faster Startup and Scanning
- Whitelisting
- Windows Security Center Integration
- Additional Assistance Dialogues
- Automatic Updates (Premium)
- Command-Line Edition (Premium)
Changes in SpyBot – Search & Destroy 2.9:
- Spybot 2.9 features a long list of the highest quality under-the-hood updates, together with excellent support for Windows 11 and the most recent releases of major and niche web browsers.
- Spybot’s unique method of anti-malware and unpopular software programs enhances the award-winning first-class antivirus software program included in all paid versions, resulting in a whole solution that goes far beyond what regular antivirus suites cover – even at a reasonably priced and aggressive value.
Supported Operating Systems: Windows 7, 8, 8.1, 10, 11 (32-bit, 64-bit).
Size: 62.4 MB
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