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Spybot Search & Destroy 1.4

Safer Networking Spybot Search & Destroy 1.4 (Front)
Safer Networking Spybot Search & Destroy 1.4 (Front)
Safer Networking Spybot Search & Destroy 1.4
63.0 Fair
Last updated
August 24, 2006
Test Center Reviewed by
Narasu Rebbapragada
Pros
  • Free
Cons
  • Poor performer
Full Specifications
Price when reviewed - Free
Cost of renewal when reviewed - $0
Performance - Poor Adware and spyware detection rate - 80%
Adware disinfection rate - 45%
Spyware disinfection rate - 20%
Detection of inactive adware and spyware samples - 2%
Detection of inactive rootkits - 11%
Detection of active rootkits - 0%
Rate of false positives when installing legitimate toolbars - 75%
Detected additions to HKCU Run keys - Yes
Detected additions to HKLM Run keys - Yes
Detected additions to Windows Startup - No
Detected changes to Internet Explorer Search page - Yes
Detected changes to Internet Explorer Home page - Yes
Detected changes to Hosts file - Yes
Features - Fair Real-time protection - Yes
Scheduled scan - Yes
Scan custom files and folders - Yes
Startup scan - Yes
Antiphishing - No
Antiphishing real-time analytics - No
Can save log files - Yes
Can quarantine individual items - Yes
Can set system restore point - Yes
Support policies Weekday support hours - 0
Free phone support - No
Saturday support hours - 0
Sunday support hours - 0
Toll-free support - No
E-mail support - Yes
Live chat - No

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