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Today's spyware is far more sophisticated and harmful than ever before and requires the most advanced spyware detection and removal capabilities to beat these dangerous programs. Security experts agree: Spy Sweeper 4.5 is your best bet to stopping spyware in its tracks.
Don't worry about spyware – Smart Shields defend your PC around the clock
Stop the incessant search for spyware. Trust Spy Sweeper, which uses 16 advanced Smart Shields to block spyware as soon as it tries to install. ActiveX, Toolbar and Spy Communications shields are just a few of the shields that stop spyware from ever accessing your personal information. Get the peace of mind you deserve knowing you've got proactive, always-on protection.
Emerging spyware programs won't be able to damage your PC
Using state-of-the-art spyware research methods that identify and detect spyware threats before they are widely distributed, Spy Sweeper ensures you have the most powerful and up-to-date spyware detection, removal and blocking features to protect against new emerging spyware threats.
Removing spyware won't cut into your valuable time
Webroot knows that you don't want to be bothered with troublesome spyware again and again. With Spy Sweeper, removing spyware is snap – eliminating the toughest programs in just one sweep. Spy Sweeper's Comprehensive Removal Technology (CRT) takes just minutes to delete the toughest spyware programs - even removing mutated or "rootkit" spies, some of the nastiest next-generation spyware threats.
Access to the best protection
To ensure you have the most advanced spyware detection available, we are constantly building Spy Sweeper's definition database and pass this robust spyware detection arsenal onto you through regular updates. As part of your protection, receive Spy Sweeper program version updates several times a year for FREE. Spyware detection and removal has never been so easy.
Minimum System Requirements
• Windows 98 SE, 2000, Me or XP
• 300 Mhz processor
• 25 MB hard drive space
• 128 MB RAM
• Supports Internet Explorer
What's new in 4.5
Advanced Blocking and Detection
Using new FlexDef technology, Spy Sweeper can identify and eliminate never-before-seen spyware on the fly - without the need for a specific definition. This break-through advance is just another of the many layers of protection you get with award-winning anti-spyware software from Webroot.
New Smart Shields
Four new Smart Shields (16 different shields in total) provide greater protection from new spyware installations.
ActiveX Shield - prevents spyware from using ActiveX controls to install on your PC
Spy Communication Shield - blocks incoming and outgoing communication to malicious Web sites known to host potential spyware threats
BHO Shield - stops the installation of unwanted toolbars that track Web site activities or install other add-ons without your consent
IE Trusted Sites Shield - prevents spyware from adding unwanted Internet Explorer Web site entries
Comprehensive Removal Technology (CRT)
Using new patent-pending spyware removal technology, the anti-spyware program effectively disables the most sophisticated spyware programs - ones that are specifically designed to avoid detection and removal. This advanced technology saves you time and effort by detecting spyware and removing it in one sweep - with no need for multiple reboots.
Aggressive Removal of Sophisticated Spies
Spy Sweeper is the best at detecting spyware programs that employ the most malicious technology today - "rootkits" - which bury and hide spyware files deep with your PC, and are invisible to most anti-spyware programs.
Improved User Interface
Webroot designed Spy Sweeper to make it easy to use, regardless of technical ability. The program's dashboard lets you quickly view all crucial information about recent sweep results, as well as spy defense updates, subscription status, and more. Plus, you now get a graphical display of the risk level for each threat that is on your PC, making it easier to understand the danger spyware poses to your security. Detecting spyware is fast and easy.
Faster Automated Definition Downloads
Now you can download only the new or modified definitions to ensure you have the most up-to-date protection available for detecting spyware- instantaneously.
Product Benefits
Stop Spyware from Wreaking Havoc your PC
Malicious spyware programs can make using your PC just unbearable. With Spy Sweeper's patent-pending spyware removal technology, you can put debilitating spyware programs out of business, including sophisticated threats that use "rootkit" technology to make detecting spyware – and removing it – all the more tricky.
This advanced and highly effective technology saves you time and effort by removing spyware, even the most vicious threats, in one sweep.
Get Protected Against New Spyware Threats
Spyware writers release new programs so frequently that it makes detecting spyware threats as they emerge nearly impossible. But if you have Spy Sweeper, you have the best protection against these new threats.
This superior anti-spyware program uses FlexDef technology to identify and defeat emerging spyware threats without having a direct match to an existing spyware definition or signature. This technology protects you by dynamically defend against threats as they emerge.
Smart Shield Protection
More than a dozen Smart Shields provide the most advanced proactive spyware protection by blocking attempted spyware installations before they happen so your system stays free from spyware's damaging effects.
Accurate Risk Assessment
Spy Sweeper uses a risk assessment test when detecting spyware programs so you know how dangerous different spyware programs are – some may pose a danger to your personal information while others are simply annoying. Spy Sweeper gives you a quick overview of each threat, what it does, and its potential danger.
Continuous Security Updates
Spyware programs morph frequently. Spy Sweeper keeps detecting spyware using a powerful definition database that is updated frequently so you protected against these threats. You can set up the program to receive these updates automatically – so you can set it and forget it.
Free Software Updates
Spy Sweeper is frequently updated to provide you with the most advanced and effective spyware protection. As a Spy Sweeper customer, you receive these updates to our software absolutely FREE.
Multiple User Protection
When you buy Spy Sweeper for your computer, its protection covers all users on that PC. The software is managed by a primary user, but all users can customize Spy Sweeper for their individual use, combining maximum protection with ultimate flexibility.
Protection Made Easy
Spy Sweeper continues to earn wide-spread acclaim for its user-friendly interface and usability. With an easy-to-use console and customizable options, Spy Sweeper makes detecting spyware a breeze.
Up-to-date News & Information
Webroot regularly provides essential information about spyware - right within your Spy Sweeper application. You can stay informed about the latest online threats.
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