SpyHunter
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| SpyHunter | |
|---|---|
| Developed by | Enigma software group, Inc. United States |
| Latest release | version 3.0 / November 29, 2007 |
| OS | Microsoft Windows |
| Genre | Spyware removal software |
| License | Proprietary |
| Website | www.enigmasoftware.com |
SpyHunter is a proprietary computer program developed by Enigma Software Group that detects and removes software determined to be spyware or adware.
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[edit] Function
SpyHunter scans the files on a computer's hard drive and Windows registry settings and compares them against its spyware database. The database consists of complete component profiles (files, registry settings, Md5 file signatures, and other diagnostic information) of various adware applications, spyware programs, backdoor trojans, browser hijackers, tracking cookies, worms, keyloggers, rogue software, etc. that commonly afflict computers connected to the Internet. If SpyHunter's scanning process is unable to detect a suspicious threat, the customer has the option to rapidly generate a diagnostic report. SpyHunter will then transmit this information directly to the spyware helpdesk database, which is supervised by the support department. Using this updated information, the customer is now able to successfully detect and remove the parasitic program which is compromising their system.
SpyHunter's spyware database is updated regularly using the collective diagnostic reports generated through the user base, coupled with the spyware component profiles assembled through its technical team's active research.
[edit] Reception
The program has been reviewed several times, with a generally negative reception,[1][2][3] with the most common complaints being the speed of a scan, a lack of a quarantine function, and its price relative to performance. However, the program has had positive comments about simplicity, albeit this being due partially to limited features.[1] An online review by Adware Report stated "We recommend that you avoid this product at all costs. It failed to remove any spyware in our tests and the scan results were filled with false positives, a probable marketing ploy designed to separate fools and their money." [1]
[edit] System requirements
Operating Systems: Windows 95/98/ME/NT/2000/XP
Other: Internet Explorer version 6.0 or higher
[edit] References
- ^ a b PC Magazine review Retrieved 2006-09-13
- ^ Anti-spyware-review.com review Retrieved 2006-09-13
- ^ Adware review report 2006-09-13
