Spy Sweeper lets you protect your privacy and your computer from a variety of spyware programs, from those that monitor all of your computer's activities (system monitors) to those that can steal or destroy data (Trojan horses). It also detects programs that pop up ads on your computer when the program is running (adware) and cookies that may contain and may transmit personal information (tracking cookies).

Spy Sweeper "sweeps" your computer looking for evidence of these programs, reports its findings, and lets you decide whether to quarantine and remove the program or keep it running on your system. Quarantining and removing programs will disable it until you decide to delete the program completely or restore it.

Spy Sweeper 5.5 offers award winning anti-spyware protection with superior capabilities for fighting spyware, adware and other unwanted programs. This robust version includes faster sweep abilities and signifi cant improvements to traditional removal technologies to detect and root out the most malicious spyware, like CoolWebSearch.

Named PC Magazine’s Best of the Year 2004 for antispyware, Spy Sweeper now scans for spyware 30% faster. Spy Sweeper detects and successfully removes vicious programs like CoolWebSearch. Enhanced Active Shields protect your PC from attempted spyware installations. Its highly honed detection process uses a constantly updated definitions database to identify and disable the most cunning spyware. The software is backed by expert customer support.

Features of Webroot Spy Sweeper 5.5.7 :

· Powerful Detection, Quarantine and Deletion
Spy Sweeper uses a highly-developed threat database to give you the power to disable unwanted programs and the knowledge you need to analyze your specifi c PC risks. Quarantine spyware, adware and other programs in a safe place on your system until you decide whether or not to permanently remove them.
· Simple and Easy-to-Use
One click starts a sweep for concealed programs on your system. The straightforward wizard-style interface walks users through the step-by-step discovery and removal process.
· Active Shields
Real-time protection prevents the installation of malicious programs by alerting you to any changes in your computerʼs core functions like startup and memory.
· Threat Management Tools
Spy Sweeper reduces the need to research a threat more than once. When pieces of spyware, adware or other unwanted programs are found on your system, they can be added to the 'Always Keep' or 'Always Remove' list.
· Extensive Spy Sweeper Knowledge Base
Right click on a specifi c program in the Quarantine, Always Keep, or Always Remove screens for immediate access to the Spy Sweeper knowledge base. Now you have the knowledge to decide what programs you want running on your computer including: the type of program (adware, spyware, keylogger, Trojan horse, etc.), program capabilities, methods of infection (freeware, drive-by download, third-party installation, etc.), risk analysis, and suggested action.
· Time-Saving Custom Configuration Options
The fl exible sweep options permit you to ignore fi les larger than a defi ned size, opt out of performing a memory scan, or a registry scan. You can sweep all folders or only known spy folders on a drive.
· Updated Definitions
Webroot sends out updates from the threat defi nition database to allow Spy Sweeper to adapt to swiftly morphing programs on the fl y - offering you more timely anti-spyware protection.
· Auto Removal from Registry 'Run' Entries
Spy Sweeper automatically sweeps all the Registry ʻRunʼ Entries, searching for any references to an unwanted program.
· Flexible Removal Timing
Spy Sweeper changes to the complexity of an unwanted program and determines the best time to remove them - offering a powerful tool against tough spyware and adware that can only be eliminated from the hard drive during a system reboot.
· Premier Customer Support
Spyware is incredibly insidious and can easily disturb essential system functionality. Spy Sweeper is backed by expert technicians who will support you via phone or e-mail through any spyware issues you encounter.

What makes Spy Sweeper the leading anti-spyware software?

Like its award winning predecessors, Spy Sweeper v5.5 uncovers and eliminates all forms of adware and spyware, including Trojans, keyloggers, system monitors, and other potentially unwanted programs.
· For the most proactive protection available, Spy Sweeper v3.5 shields are designed to stop known spyware and adware before it gets onto your computer, and disable new threats before they have the opportunity to engage in destructive behavior.
· Equipped with a comprehensive threat database, Spy Sweeper 5.3 can sniff out and
eradicate more than 45,000 traces of spyware, adware and other unwanted programs.
· Its smart, comprehensive and refi ned detection process discovers and quarantines all traces of spyware, adware and other undesirable programs.
· Quarantined programs are immediately disabled for protection. Permanently delete or
fully restore, if desired.
· The dedicated, in-house Webroot Threat Research team frequently sends updates for the
latest protection from new threats as they emerge.
· Spy Sweeper is supported by expert technicians to help you keep your system trouble-free.

What's New in Spy Sweeper 5.5.7 :

· Even easier to use
We performed extensive user interaction testing and refined the Spy Sweeper interface to make it even easier for users of all technical abilities to stay protected. Advanced users continue to have the power to configure the program to suit their unique needs, while new users can breeze through the straightforward setup and menus. The new interface sets the standard in ease–of–use and efficiency for spyware removal programs.
· Commanding spyware detection and removal
Spyware programs are known to mutate quickly. Spy Sweeper uses adaptive definition technology for detecting spyware mutations that haven't yet received a defense definition. This is yet another benefit of having the world's best spyware research team on your side.
· More powerful blocking defenses
Enhanced Smart Shields prevent highly developed spyware programs from ever installing on your PC. You’ll receive valuable action alerts to any changes in your computer’s core functions, including startup, memory and Internet security settings.
· New keylogger shield
A keylogger can record all keystrokes on your computer, including usernames, passwords, credit card numbers, e–mail content, instant message conversations and other typed material. Spy Sweeper prevents keyloggers from operating so your personal information is safe from these malicious threats.
· Smarter spy installation shield
The enhanced Spy Installation shield offers "on access" spyware scanning for all files attempting to download to your PC. Spy Sweeper scans all downloads and if senses spyware, it will prevent its installation. The program in question is sent to quarantine for you to deal with later.
· Enhanced rootkit discovery methods
Malicious spyware uses rootkit technology to bury its files deep within your PC. Spy Sweeper finds and destroys these programs with robust rootkit discovery methods, a feature many other anti–spyware programs lack.