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4 out of 4 people found this review helpful
2 stars
Version: Webroot Spy Sweeper 6.0
"Very Annoying Engine Update Process"
Pros: 1.) Does it's job moderately well although I occasionally find viruses that somehow slip under it's radar
2.) Fairly flexible options
3.) little or no interference problems with this program and other applicationsCons: Does it's job moderately well but the process of installing the new engine updates (not the virus updates) is very, very annoying.
Summary: 1.) Installing virus updates is easy but installing engine updates is VERY annoying. a.) Must download a special file from Webroot to completely remove all the installation files as Vista apparent doesn't do the job. b.) you must again download a... read more
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3 out of 3 people found this review helpful
1 stars
Version: Webroot Spy Sweeper 6.0
"Stupid addition of "Backup" ruins a once good product"
Pros: Only the pieces of the program that were worth anything were the parts that resembled the previous versions.
Cons: I did not like the addition of a "Backup" function being added to a piece of commercial software whose job is to STOP SPYWARE AND ADDWARE.......I repeat TO STOP SPYWARE AND ADDWARE...PERIOD!!!
Summary: Having used paid for versions of spysweeper for years, I had the misfortune of downloading the upgrade version (6). The product served its purpose for many years and kept my computer free of any infections. Now I had a totally silly addition that wou... read more
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4 out of 5 people found this review helpful
2 stars
Version: Webroot Spy Sweeper 6.0
"Fine if you do fresh install"
Pros: hourly updates, flexible timer for auto scans
Cons: lost all of the previous versions features when I updated to new version. Update failed to function
Summary: Product works great when done from fresh install, however I already had a previous version and was prompted to update my current subscription for free. Big Mistake!! New version failed to function and didn't acknowledge my current key code or subscr... read more
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5 out of 8 people found this review helpful
1 stars
Version: Webroot Spy Sweeper 6.0
Pros: I've been using Spy Sweeper for years
Cons: Spy Sweeper has been getting worse and now they've released a nightmare version that's completely awful
Summary: I've been a loyal customer for years but it's time to go, if they think their customers are going to put up with releasing garbage then they've got another thing coming read more
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4 out of 6 people found this review helpful
1 stars
Version: Webroot Spy Sweeper 6.0
"SPYSWEEPER 6 IS A TERRIBLE PRODUCT"
Pros: Nothing. There is nothing to like. Zero. Zilch. Nada.
Cons: SECURE BACKUP is a nightmare. It's free and you get what you pay for. Actually, secure backup will waste your time. TTry and get rid of it. You can't do it. UNINSTALL leaves a mess. This product is a nightmare.
Summary: Spysweeper used to be good. Not anymore. It's just terrible. Evertthing about it -- from the updates -- to backup to their database is terrible. pockmarked by greed. Look at the prices Webroot wants to charge customers who have already purchased the... read more
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