Steven9088 0 Report post Posted September 5, 2007 (edited) Spybot - Search & Destroy detects and removes spyware, a relatively new kind of threat not yet covered by common anti-virus applications. Spyware silently tracks your surfing behaviour to create a marketing profile for you that is transmitted without your knowledge to the compilers and sold to advertising companies. If you see new toolbars in your Internet Explorer that you haven't intentionally installed, if your browser crashes inexplicably, or if your home page has been "hijacked" (or changed without your knowledge), your computer is most probably infected with spyware. Even if you don't see the symptoms, your computer may be infected, because more and more spyware is emerging. Spybot-S&D is free, so there's no harm giving it a try to see if something has invaded your computer. To see a list of threats Spybot-S&D can remove, in the navigation bar at the left click on Support --> Threats. For an introduction to Spybot-S&D, please read the tutorial. If you fear incompatibility with other software you are now using, although we can assure you that there is no danger you can review our compatibility overview which lists some software whose compatibility has been analyzed. Spybot-S&D can also clean usage tracks, an interesting function if you share your computer with other users and don't want them to see what you have been working on. And for professional users, Spybot-S&D allows you to fix some registry inconsistencies and extended reports. A list of all the apllication's features is also available. Supported operating systems Operating system Supported Windows 95 Spybot-S&D 1.4 is not runnning on Windows 95. The next version will again be fully compatible. Please use Spybot-S&D 1.3; Winsock update necessary - detailsWindows 98 Fully functionalWindows ME Fully functionalWindows NT Some functions need administrator rightsWindows 2000 Some functions need administrator rightsWindows XP Some functions need administrator rights (XP accounts have those rights by default)Windows XP AMD64 Some functions need administrator rights (XP accounts have those rights by default)Windows XP Some functions need administrator rights (XP accounts have those rights by default)Tablet PC Edition Some functions need administrator rights (XP accounts have those rights by default)Windows 2003 Some functions need administrator rightsWindows Vista Application needs administrator rightsWindows PE Windows Preinstallation Environment is supported since 1.4 - detailsMac OS Not supportedMac OS X Not supportedLinux/Unix Starting in Wine; full Wine support in 1.5Symbian Available for UIQ 2Windows Mobile Available for CE 3.0 to Mobile 5 Data Above Was Collected From: http://forums.xisto.com/no_longer_exists/[dot]safer-networking[dot]org Download Link Click Here! Notice from BuffaloHELP: All copied materials shall go within the QUOTE tag. Please review our forum rules. Edited September 6, 2007 by Steven9088 (see edit history) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TavoxPeru 0 Report post Posted September 6, 2007 Spybot - Search & Destroy detects and removes spyware, a relatively new kind of threat not yet covered by common anti-virus applications. Spyware silently tracks your surfing behaviour to create a marketing profile for you that is transmitted without your knowledge to the compilers and sold to advertising companies. If you see new toolbars in your Internet Explorer that you haven't intentionally installed, if your browser crashes inexplicably, or if your home page has been "hijacked" (or changed without your knowledge), your computer is most probably infected with spyware. Even if you don't see the symptoms, your computer may be infected, because more and more spyware is emerging. Spybot-S&D is free, so there's no harm giving it a try to see if something has invaded your computer. To see a list of threats Spybot-S&D can remove, in the navigation bar at the left click on Support --> Threats. For an introduction to Spybot-S&D, please read the tutorial. If you fear incompatibility with other software you are now using, although we can assure you that there is no danger you can review our compatibility overview which lists some software whose compatibility has been analyzed. Spybot-S&D can also clean usage tracks, an interesting function if you share your computer with other users and don't want them to see what you have been working on. And for professional users, Spybot-S&D allows you to fix some registry inconsistencies and extended reports. A list of all the apllication's features is also available. Supported operating systems Operating system Supported Windows 95 Spybot-S&D 1.4 is not runnning on Windows 95. The next version will again be fully compatible. Please use Spybot-S&D 1.3; Winsock update necessary - detailsWindows 98 Fully functionalWindows ME Fully functionalWindows NT Some functions need administrator rightsWindows 2000 Some functions need administrator rightsWindows XP Some functions need administrator rights (XP accounts have those rights by default)Windows XP AMD64 Some functions need administrator rights (XP accounts have those rights by default)Windows XP Some functions need administrator rights (XP accounts have those rights by default)Tablet PC Edition Some functions need administrator rights (XP accounts have those rights by default)Windows 2003 Some functions need administrator rightsWindows Vista Application needs administrator rightsWindows PE Windows Preinstallation Environment is supported since 1.4 - detailsMac OS Not supportedMac OS X Not supportedLinux/Unix Starting in Wine; full Wine support in 1.5Symbian Available for UIQ 2Windows Mobile Available for CE 3.0 to Mobile 5Data Above Was Collected From: http://forums.xisto.com/no_longer_exists/[dot]safer-networking[dot]org Download Link Click Here! I use this excellente software for about 5 years, it is a must to have freeware, i also recommend to download the other freewares that are available at the safer networking website. Best regards, Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wutske 0 Report post Posted September 7, 2007 (edited) Useless software imho ... it has never detected something on my laptop (vista) (except that I have the security center disabled, but I know that because I did that). And yes, my laptop is connected to the internet and yes I do surf and chat a lot. Opera rocks Edited September 7, 2007 by wutske (see edit history) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sten 0 Report post Posted September 7, 2007 my internet security isnt compatible with spybot.when i installed my internet security, i had to uninstall spybot to continue. and now it wont let me install spybot either.$150 and trend micro cant stand free competition. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ChrisAF071405241549 0 Report post Posted November 1, 2007 This used to be one of my favorites. Always used it along side Ad-aware. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
