Spybot - Search & Destroy versions

One of the best and more comprehensive free antispyware programs
2.9
Dec 24, 2021
2.4
Jul 1, 2014
2.3
Dec 24, 2013
2.2
Oct 17, 2013
2.1
Apr 18, 2013
2.0
May 11, 2011
Nov 28, 2011
Review
1.6
Jun 30, 2010
Editorial review
rating
1.5
Jun 30, 2010
1.4
Jun 30, 2010

What's new

v2.0 [Nov 28, 2011]
- New modern user interface.
- User friendly Start Center to easily discover and start all program parts. Icon indicating a video file
- Live Protection allowing you to block and remove detected malware.
- More than 60 new assistance dialogs for beginners.
- Easier browser selection for immunization.
- Fully automated update process. No more manual weekly updates required!
- Faster scanning speed. The final version will be even faster.
- 10-ary threat severity scale.
- Much improved program startup speed.
- Support for Google Chrome.
- Optional heuristic scans.
- Advanced self protection against manipulation by malware.
- Functionality of RunAlyzer and RootAlyzer is now integrated into Spybot-S&D.
- Advanced protection against false positives (thanks to whitelists).
- Integrated rescue CD creator.
- Signature editor included. Create your own detection rules!
- Spybot-S&D can now even scan your iPhone for spyware.
- Windows Security Center integration.

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