| Zebbie79 |
Jan 27, 2007 |
5.2.3.2120 |
1 out of 5 |
This software really slowed down my computer. To make my computer usable I had to turn off all shields in it, but even then it's slow because spysweeper.exe has to load at every startup and cannot be disabled.
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| gnovak1 |
Jan 27, 2007 |
5.2.3.2120 |
5 out of 5 |
I read all this critics and I'm confused!Before I installed this version I had 4.7 and now is the same story.I dont't have extreme machine but it works without a problem,It doesn't slows down the PC but it works even better!!!I have Nod 2.7 final,ZoneAlarm pro firewall and Ashampoo ant-spyware pro and PC works without any problem!Opera or IE work (open) normally and I don't have problems with pop-ups!
I don't really know or maybe I'm just lucky!
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| Creole |
Jan 18, 2007 |
5.2.3.2120 |
2 out of 5 |
I run Norton and Zone Alarm as well.
Version 5.2 Spy Sweeper has slowed computer terribly. Now, the Pop Ups appear every few seconds, freezing any typing in any program.
Webroot just said it was something they were working on but could not solve as yet.
Sorry, but if you put a product out there you should know how to fix it too.
I am dropping them also.
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| moonbliss |
Oct 26, 2006 |
5.2.3.2120 |
1 out of 5 |
I tried spysweeper as well...I found it used to much memory, and the web root company is slow at responding to emails, as well as slow in refunding money. I use AVG Anti-spy ware and I love it! Uses hardly any CPU, and finds the same things spysweeper finds. I have been spy ware free with AVG! :D
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| heartky |
Oct 4, 2006 |
5.0.7.1608 |
1 out of 5 |
I can add my name to the list of people who have had a horrible experience with the latest edition of SpySweeper 5.0. I too have spent many agonizing hours trying to figure out why my computer was slowing down to a crawl and then hang. I went through the usual checklist running chkdsk, Norton antivirus, etc in Safe Mode. Then bought Spinrite to see if there was something wrong with my hard drive...perfectly normal. Then did spyware scans with SpySweeper, Spyware Coctor, Pest Patrol. Cleaned out everything...
except SpySweeper. Then I read this forum, removed SpySweeper, except for a remnant that refuse to die. Yet now my computer runs fine with 4% CPU utilization(running Spyware Doctor) instead of 100% with SpySweeper running. Thanks to all who went previously and enabled me to find the solution. Considering all of the excellent reviews this product has gotten perhaps this problem occurs in computers that have distinct combinations of software. Either way, this should be posted as a possible solution.
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| Cris3 |
Aug 8, 2006 |
5.0.7.1608 |
4 out of 5 |
I run Spy Sweeper 5.xx on my secondary computer and it works without a hitch. It's much quicker than the older versions. I haven't had the problems that the others have mentioned.
The reason I don't rate it a 5 is it wants you to verify every little change. That gets annoying.
For protection and detection it works great. I use AdAware for quick checks. I run Spyware Blaster and Microsoft Defender for backup protection.
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| vortex100 |
Aug 6, 2006 |
5.0.5.1286 |
1 out of 5 |
I wish I had come here first before upgrading to SpySpeeper 5.0. I have had to disable the program on my computer because it is such an incredible memory hog. I tried adding RAM memory and running msconfig to eliminate all other RAM memory use, with absolutely no effect on performance. It still slowed my system down to a crawl. This program is now unusable.
Webroot should be ashamed. They took a good product and destroyed it.
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| gorf |
Jul 23, 2006 |
5.0.5.1286 |
1 out of 5 |
I also had problems with 5.0.5.1286 so I unistalled using add/remove programs in control panel and re-installed the previous version. So far so good, I was worried v5 might not fully uninstall and there might be conflict between the remnants of 5 and 4.5.9.709. Opened a ticket with Webroot July 20 and no response so far. SS seemed to be running scans when it felt like it with huge CPU and memory drain making all other puter functions slow to a point of being unusable. This is not my first problem with SS upgrades very disappointed with the product and Webroots non-response.
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| jhs1129 |
Jul 21, 2006 |
5.0.5.1286 |
1 out of 5 |
Same exact problem as the other posts. I have been using Spy Sweeper for over a year with no problems. As soon as I downloaded their free upgrade to 5.O I've had nothing but problems. My computer reboots constantly. I have had no response to the service ticket I put in. My advice: DON'T download the upgrade!!!
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| laffer |
Jul 19, 2006 |
5.0.5.1286 |
1 out of 5 |
I to have had nothing but problems with the latest upgrade to SpySweeper. I have created to tech tickets with their company and have received no response. I Have been paying for and using their program since they first released it. Their lack of attention to this problem, and refusal to acknowledge it or comunicate with me in any form have caused me great concern. I wonder if somewone has bougt the company and it's product with the sole intention of destroying it? DO NOT DL version 5.0 or use it in any fashion on your computer unless you want your system to be locked up by this latest abomination (CPU hog>!
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| 1dothan |
Jul 18, 2006 |
5.0.5.1286 |
1 out of 5 |
I have been using spy sweeper for over a year without much problem until I downloaded the update 5.0. This update caused me serious problems including heavy memory use and locking up my pc. It took over 5 hours to get my pc up and running again. I have removed spy sweeper from start up and my pc is running fine again. Which now makes spy sweeper useless. I have submitted a ticket to webroot. As of right now I cannot recommend the new 5.0. I have a duo core pc with 1 gig of memory.
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| Luis19580 |
Jul 16, 2006 |
5.0.5.1286 |
2 out of 5 |
Upgraded to the "new" Spy Sweeper 5.0 today. It slowed my computer down so I had to uninstall it. Now the computer is working fine again. Another 30 bucks down the drain!
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| baki_princ |
Jul 12, 2006 |
5.0.5.1286 |
4 out of 5 |
Everyting is OK but this version is not compatible with Panda Titanium 5.03 so I must stick with version 4.5.7. As soon as I can running both in the same time I will upgrade.
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| Tokar |
Jul 12, 2006 |
5.0.5.1286 |
3 out of 5 |
Nice new interface, but the stupid shareware version is just like Spyware Doctor shareware...itll scan but won't remove a single thing. It at least spits out a log which allows you to manually remove what it finds.
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| Triumpth |
Jun 20, 2006 |
4.5.9.709 |
5 out of 5 |
First of all this is not "Bloatware" before any more of you start critizing this program.
"WRSSSDK.exe is a process belonging to Webroot's Spysweeper which protects your computer from Internet-bound threats such as Trojans and spyware. This program is important for the stable and secure running of your computer and should not be terminated. "
How is that nasty? Everytime you start up that process is brung up. It is not "Bloatware."
I have been using this program for 2 years now, I have used update after update... There is no other program that can out sweep this one and / or out update.
Please don't complain about Memory usage because Spy Sweeper is not big and if your computer can not handle running it than I suppose you buy a new one because yours is going out of date.
This program allows you to activate shields which significantly helps your computer from receiving spyware.
I think i bought this program at Wal-Mart for around $20 in December of 04'. I do not complain, because if you buy something you expect it to work and sure enough it does.
Just last night I updated to Version 5.0 Beta. It has a few more options that I find very helpful and an action that allows you control the speed of your sweep.
Basically, what it comes down to is this...
If you want to keep / remove spyware from your computer and do it safely this program "Webroot Spy Sweeper" is the best at doing that. Sure it does cost some money but in my opinion and many others that this program is well worth it.
Chase - Charlotte, NC.
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| CreetGuy |
Mar 26, 2006 |
4.5.9.709 |
5 out of 5 |
The best out there, highly recommended program!
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| zipwilly |
Mar 21, 2006 |
4.5.9.709 |
3 out of 5 |
I bought this product because of the PC Magazine endorsement. Unfortunately, it routinely brings my PC to a crawl even when it is not in use. When I shutdown and remove the product my PC works fine.
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| Oldsod |
Mar 14, 2006 |
4.5.9.709 |
5 out of 5 |
The Best there is in the presnt market-IMHO. It does rootkits, probably the best scanner and removal on the market and has a very good shield/guard system. Works, starts and runs well. Just un check the " Load at Windows Starup" in Program Options and it do just that - have no problem to use as an on-demand scanner or resident scanner.JMHO Oldsod
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| Techguy22 |
Mar 13, 2006 |
4.5.9.709 |
5 out of 5 |
I applaud Webroot for being the first anti-spyware program to offer root kit detection and removal even if you must enable it manually.
Spy Sweeper has great blocking and detection ratings, as well as the most spyware definitions I’ve seen (128,425 threat traces.)
Great Program I just wish you could set the WRSSSDK.exe service to manual.
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