Webroot Spy Sweeper Review

Experts

"...scored as an upper-ranked antispyware application in our testing [...] scans are slow..."
Score: 7/10

Source: http://reviews.cnet.com/internet-security-and-firewall/webro...
Date: 2008-03-05 | Product version: 5.5

"...Despite its strong test results, Spy Sweeper loses points for installing a toolbar and not offering a full-function trial of its product..."
Score: 7/10

Source: http://review.zdnet.com/internet-security-firewall/webroot-s...
Date: 2008-03-05 | Product version: 5.5

"...On our tests, Spy Sweeper was quite fast, and we like that it lets you choose between thorough and quick sweeps. Best of all, you can customize the sweeps..."
Score: 4/5

Source: http://www.laptopmag.com/review/software/Webroot-Spy-Sweeper...
Date: 2008-01-10 | Product version: 5.5

"...Good protection with a highly commended user-interface, also available with AntiVirus support to make your system even more secure ..."
Score: 5/5

Source: http://business.pcauthority.com.au/download/webroot-spy-swee...
Date: 2007-10-10 | Product version: 5.5

"...Unfortunately, Webroot Spy Sweeper 5.5 just doesn’t perform as well as it used to...."
Score: 7/10

Source: http://www.pcadvisor.co.uk/reviews/index.cfm?reviewid=1207
Date: 2007-09-12 | Product version: 5.5

"...it does a decent job and zips through a full scan in half an hour [...] on the whole, it works well..."
Score: 7/10

Source: http://www.techradar.com/products/computing/software/utiliti...
Date: 2007-08-31 | Product version: 5.5

"...A step down from last year's version 5.0, the newest Spy Sweeper provides good behavior-based detection, but it had trouble with adware and spyware disinfection...."
Score: 8/10

Source: http://www.pcworld.com/article/136194/webroot_spy_sweeper_55...
Date: 2007-08-21 | Product version: 5.5

"...Though the antivirus portion of SSAV gets accolades from the independent testing labs, it was better at blocking and removing existing spyware infestations that at preventing new ones. [...] Spy Sweeper 5.5 with Antivirus remains our Editors' Choice—but just barely...."
Score: 9/10

Source: http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2152042,00.asp
Date: 2007-06-28 | Product version: 5.5

"...has a good track record of protecting against spyware and other forms of malware [...] there are a myriad of options for inveterate tweakers, but it works just as well if left to its own devices...."
Score: 4/6

Source: http://www.pcpro.co.uk/buyer-reviews/100297/webroot-spy-swee...
Date: 2007-02-05 | Product version: 5.2

"...Smooth, efficient, and thorough [...] A full sweep can be time-intensive [...] unique technology completely disables spyware programs..."
Score: 3/5

Source: http://www.softpedia.com/reviews/windows/Spy-Sweeper-Review-...
Date: 2007-01-27 | Product version: 5.2.3.2120

"...combines significantly advanced proactive protection against the most damaging types of spyware - including system monitors, keyloggers and rootkits..."
Score: 9/10

Source: http://www.software.com/view/9244/10/
Date: 0000-00-00 | Product version: 5.5

Users

websnail"...Yes it's a great update but [...] It seems that the 5.8.1.47 is broken [...] Downgrading now as a result...."
Score: 3/5

Source: http://www.softpedia.com/progViewOpinions/10-17-73,.html
Date: 2008-07-28 | Product version: 5.8

Sportsman4930"...Spy Sweeper 5.5 crashed my computer four times..."
Score: 4/10

Source: http://reviews.cnet.com/internet-security-and-firewall/webro...
Date: 2008-07-15 | Product version: 5.5

allthumbs08"...Catches Everything From Cookies to Spyware to Viruses [...] Slows System Down A Bit..."
Score: 9/10

Source: http://reviews.cnet.com/internet-security-and-firewall/webro...
Date: 2008-04-20 | Product version: 5.5

elderauto"...Catches everything that comes my way [...] Is a little slow in scanning..."
Score: 9/10

Source: http://reviews.cnet.com/internet-security-and-firewall/webro...
Date: 2008-04-03 | Product version: 5.5

alice_b0wie"...large threat protection [...] slows down your computer..."
Score: 8/10

Source: http://reviews.cnet.com/internet-security-and-firewall/webro...
Date: 2008-04-02 | Product version: 5.5

BonzoRonzoni"...I'm trying to be kind with a rating of 2, because when it worked it seemed to work well...."
Score: 2/5

Source: http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2152042,00.asp
Date: 2008-02-12 | Product version: 5.5

elite_comput0r"...Its good but id stick with 5.3 for now..."
Score: 5/5

Source: http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2152042,00.asp
Date: 2007-07-06 | Product version: 5.5

Tokar"...the major difference is that the scan times and scan resources have been significantly decreased..."
Score: 3/5

Source: http://www.softpedia.com/progViewOpinions/10-17-73,.html
Date: 2006-08-06 | Product version: 5.0.5

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