2006-06-06 06:28:21 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Computers & Internet ➔ Internet
Yes it is reliable and safe. But as with any system tool is best to check online resources before making any changes that are found in Spybots Advanced section.
I have found that Spybot working alongside Ad Aware remove the majority of spyware/adware. But neither are proactive. I am currently testing(?) Ewido as my antispyware and so far it has trapped everything!!
All spyware scanners are only as good as their latest updates. Microsoft Defender didn't even detect My Web Search and Fun Web Products, which every other scanner picked up immediately!! If you 'understand' Spybot, stay with it.
2006-06-06 06:49:44 · answer #1 · answered by 121Translation 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes it is. It is not the end all but works great and is simple to use.
If you are using shareware or some freeware, it may stop it from working. But the adware and spyware will be gone. Also get two or three other free removal tools.
AdAware SE and SpyBot Search & Destroy work well for most common removals.
2006-06-06 13:32:28 · answer #2 · answered by jinx4swag 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Spybot - search & destroy is very good but i like Spyware Doctor
better
2006-06-06 13:32:40 · answer #3 · answered by wakeyuk2002 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Spybot S&D is a great program. Also try the other free security programs below:
2006-06-06 13:45:48 · answer #4 · answered by linuxfortravelers 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
spybot is the best anti-spyware program out there and its free
its reliable and very safe to use,just remember to keep it updated
2006-06-06 14:03:55 · answer #5 · answered by brianthesnail123 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes it is supposed to be reliable & safe as well as being free. The other good one is Adaware which is also free. It is recommended to use both of these.
2006-06-06 13:37:08 · answer #6 · answered by Ireadalot 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go get it now!!!
It is definitely reliable and safe and keeps your PC safe!!!
It's recommended by PCWorld and PCMagazine as well as the Microsoft website!
2006-06-06 20:54:19 · answer #7 · answered by Kemmy 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Great program. Safe and easy to use and it is good at cleaning up things you don't want or need.
2006-06-06 13:31:41 · answer #8 · answered by David R 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
good program but as always if you have xp disconnect system restore first go to start control panel.addministrative tools services scrool down to system restore stop service.tur it back on after your done scanning your cpu a virus or other malicious software will elude your scan with sys restore on. good luck......
2006-06-06 13:41:42 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes it's a very good program.
2006-06-06 13:30:39 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋