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License:
Free to try; $29.99 to buy
- Editor's Rating:
- Average User Rating:
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Downloads:
2,455,216
- Requirements:
Windows 2000/XP/Vista, Internet Explorer 6.0
- Limitations:
40-day trial
- Date Added:
November 05, 2008
Publisher's description of Ashampoo AntiSpyWare
Ashampoo AntiSpyWare 2 offers twice as much protection as the previous version. Having run a full computer scan for possible infections, the program will remove the infected files immediately. A permanent active background scanner will notify you in advance and offer real-time protection for the computer. While connected to the internet the program makes sure that new malware wont have any chance to enter your system through the back door. Virus definitions on more than 1.500.000 threats are already included you will be protected against. Virus signatures will be updated online on a regular basis so that your weapon never gets blunt. Version 2.04 updates base signatures, improves the Background Guard, and fixes a possible access problem.
Note: In order to use the trial version of the program, you will have to register for free on the developer's site.
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Editor's review of Ashampoo AntiSpyWare
4.0 stars
- "Antispyware that's not a wash"
Ashampoo Antispyware has been given a major-point upgrade, and there's no doubt that it looks better. But is version 2 worth the $30 tag?
The program has a bothersome registration process required for downloading, something that's unfortunately becoming more common these days. However, it also has a generous 40-day trial period. The tabbed interface looks good and is clearly labeled, making navigation intuitive. The main window shows you Active functions, and one click lets you Deactivate them. The right-side column contains scan Statistics, spyware-signature file version and a link to updates, and quick links to run all the major scans.
The left-side tabs manage the Scans, Quarantine, Logs, Preferences, and Tools. There are a host of features in the last two, from whitelists and schedulers to an Internet tracks cleaner and an LSP Viewer to help manage WinSock extensions. Scan options include a full system scan--prepare for a long wait--as well as options to slice that into specific types of scans such as hard drive or Registry-only. We encountered zero problems when mucking about. No viruses were found, either.
However, there've been numerous false positive complaints, and scans detect all of your Internet cookies as minor threats. Still, Ashampoo Antispyware is a breeze to handle and has most of the antispyware angles covered.
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Version: Ashampoo AntiSpyWare 2.04
Pros: haven't thought of any benefits yet
Cons: Spyware 2 Guard keeps failing, and two full scans so far have failed after 5 minutes and then 4 hours. What have I paid for ??
Summary: The product doesn't do what it says on the packet !! Keeps failing. As I have purchased several Ashampoo products recently - all without issues - I thought I would give Spyware a try as my existng products licence was due to expire. Me thinks I mad... read more >>
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Version: Ashampoo AntiSpyWare 2.04
Pros: Its Fast and Simple But Not Better Then AVG.
Cons: It Should Be Free
Summary: Its a Good Security Software,But It Should Be Free of Cost and Its Not Better Then AVG 8.0 Anti-Virus.
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Version: Ashampoo AntiSpyWare 2.04
Pros: Trés facile à utiliser, efficace pour détecter et éliminer les logiciels espions
Cons: rien à redire
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