Spy Sweeper Specifications

Spy Sweeper Product Details

New in Version 6.1

Even More Effective Against Spyware Threats

This new version of Webroot Spy Sweeper detects and blocks even more forms of spyware at the point of infection, ensuring that your computer is safe against the latest malware threats.

Free Online Backup to Protect Valuable Files

If you are not protecting your valuable files, you don’t have complete security. Webroot Spy Sweeper now includes integrated online backup and restore capabilities to protect digital photos and other irreplaceable files against virtually any cause of damage or loss such as hard drive crashes, fire, theft and accidental deletion. To get you started, 1GB of online backup space is included free!

Access Your Files From Anywhere

Traveling or forgot a file at home? Webroot Spy Sweeper provides access to your online backups from any PC with an Internet connection, so you can get the file you need no matter where you are.

Share Your Files Without Sending Large Attachments

Want to share a photo or family video with family or friends without attaching it to an e-mail? Webroot Spy Sweeper enables you to simply e-mail a download link. Built-in security ensures they can only see the file you choose while your other files remain secure and private.

Enjoy Uninterrupted Games and Movies

Gamer Mode ensures you are not interrupted while playing online games or watching movies. With a single click, scheduled activities, alerts and updates are temporarily deferred, while shield technology continues to run in the background for ongoing protection.

A Global Early Response Network

Through the Webroot Automated Research Network (WARN), Webroot provides faster response to new and emerging threats by analyzing submissions from among the millions of Webroot users worldwide.

Protection for the Latest Windows Vista PCs

Webroot Spy Sweeper is fully compatible with the advanced 64-bit Windows Vista Service Pack 1 operating system. It provides superior protection to the basic security features found in Windows, and will not cause conflicts with those features.

Spy Sweeper System Requirements:

  •  Windows Vista™ (32 bit versions of Home Basic, Premium, Business, or Ultimate) and Windows Vista™ SP1 (32 and 64 bit versions of (Home Basic, Premium, Business, or Ultimate) or Windows XP SP1 SP2, SP3 (32 bit versions of Professional, Home, Media Center, or XP Tablet)
  • 300 Mhz processor
  • 100 MB hard drive space
  • 256 MB RAM
  • Internet Explorer 5.5 or higher or FireFox 2.0 or higher for connecting to the Webroot web site.
 
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Spy Sweeper 6.1

Publisher: Webroot
Version: 6.1
Excellent
Overall Rating
Excellent
Ease of Setup/Use
Excellent
Detection Effectiveness
Excellent
Removal Effectiveness
Excellent
System Performance
Excellent
Scan Performance
Excellent
Support/Documentation
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Very Good
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The product works okay and there are pages of online FAQ. The big problem is when you need free technical support you have to wait on hold for hours I tried two times never a technican after holding for two hours. E-mail support is also non existant they
by Bill on February 19, 2009 11:20 AM MST EDENTON, NORTH CAROLINA
19 of 25 found this review helpful
I have used Adaware Pro for years to help keep my computer clean from spyware. When I installed SpySweeper on my dad's computer it found things that Adaware just totally missed. I highly recommend SpySweeper to anyone who wants a quality
by dan on January 28, 2009 08:36 AM MST OGDEN, UTAH
13 of 19 found this review helpful
Im impressed im only 15 and i can fix computers and to most of my customers i usually recoommed this antispyware for thir system or counter spy lol. But this is good espally with Antivirus McAfee,ESET Smart Security or NOD32,Norton and Bit Defender its
by Solar on February 25, 2009 09:12 AM MST ATLANTA, GEORGIA
10 of 18 found this review helpful
Latest update (6.1.0) is like slamming into a wall. Renewed on 4/1/09 for the 4th year; had to uninstall today 5/9/09. Once I did, all was well. Great features do not matter if there is no functionality. Unfortunately, can no longer recommend.
by CJS123 on May 12, 2009 01:54 PM MDT QUEEN CREEK, ARIZONA
10 of 14 found this review helpful
Used Spy Sweeper for years but recent version slowed computer to a crawl, when 6.0 updated to 6.1. Had to uninstall 6 weeks after renewing subscription (too late for a refund). Once uninstalled, PC ran much better. No longer recommend.
by CJS123 on May 14, 2009 09:36 AM MDT QUEEN CREEK, ARIZONA
9 of 13 found this review helpful
I use this Spy Sweeper for my computer at home and wouldn't go any other route it works really well and worth the
by ryan on January 23, 2009 09:41 AM MST OGDEN, UTAH
8 of 18 found this review helpful
Spysweeper works pretty well. I have had it installed for 2 months and it blocked 180 threats already. When I just replaced my hard drive my computer ran fine and was decently fast but after some time I noticed that it was slowing down again, probably
by qwerty2931 on September 17, 2009 09:36 AM MDT MARLBOROUGH, MASSACHUSETTS
6 of 8 found this review helpful
My father introduced me to Webroot products almost ten years ago. I started using Spy Sweeper shortly after it hit the market. It was a good product in the beginning and has only improved with age. I will and have told anyone and everyone that Spy
by khymarra on September 17, 2009 09:36 AM MDT PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA
5 of 6 found this review helpful
The installation is pretty much very easy, I basically just click the next->next button. The user interface is very simple and friendly. The buttons are well layout and I immediately spotted how to run a full sweep just by 1 look. The scan
by shantri on September 17, 2009 09:50 AM MDT PARLIN, NEW JERSEY
1 of 3 found this review helpful

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by caseyj October 21, 2009 11:34 AM MDT
I'm surprised to see this product anywhere near the top ten, let alone placing first. I don't mean to come across negatively, but I have seen Spy Sweeper on *many* computers that were riddled with very bad malware infestations. I have never used it myself, but from what I've seen with my customers, it appears to be pretty useless.
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