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Very good

7.3

out of 10

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8
out of 10
Excellent

"keeps my computer running great."
I have been using this program from the start, I am glad to see them come out with a new version,... (read more)

by ronmlvn (see profile), June 5, 2005

30 out of 30 users found this opinion helpful
1 comment posted to this opinion

9
out of 10
Spectacular

"I can't live without it!"
Ya know what...NOTHING is perfect. But I wouldn't trade this program for anything!

I love... (read more)

by PazzazzeE (see profile), April 18, 2006

15 out of 15 users found this opinion helpful

9
out of 10
Spectacular

"I have used it for over 2 years. Haven't found anything better!"
I first came accross this software while watching "The Screen Savers" on TV. I was impressed by... (read more)

by GatorVan (see profile), May 10, 2005

15 out of 15 users found this opinion helpful

8
out of 10
Excellent

"GOOD BUT CAN'T STOP HOME PAGE HIJACKERS"
I have used Spybot and Adaware for ages after a recommendation in a British newspaper. It often... (read more)

by null, July 13, 2005

15 out of 20 users found this opinion helpful

10
out of 10
Perfect

"Fantastic Program"
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by Necrolin (see profile), April 21, 2006

10 out of 10 users found this opinion helpful

9
out of 10
Spectacular

"Outstanding Program"
Overall, a fantastic program and one that I recommend often. It burns me though to see editors... (read more)

by xantech (see profile), June 20, 2005

15 out of 25 users found this opinion helpful
1 comment posted to this opinion

8
out of 10
Excellent

"A must have tool"
Have used this little app for two years no problems so far. It had no problem finding icky stuff... (read more)

by aruban1 (see profile), May 29, 2005

10 out of 10 users found this opinion helpful
1 comment posted to this opinion

9
out of 10
Spectacular

"Excellent product. I also use Spyware Blaster and Ad-Aware. Death to..."
Spybot has been around a long time and is far superior to anything I have seen from Symantec or... (read more)

by butchkarin (see profile), May 10, 2005

10 out of 10 users found this opinion helpful

9
out of 10
Spectacular

"Great for advaned users, must know more than basics."
This is a great tool, if you know what your doing. Far too many people want a quick fix for their... (read more)

by john307 (see profile), May 5, 2005

10 out of 10 users found this opinion helpful
1 comment posted to this opinion

9
out of 10
Spectacular

"1 Part of the solution"
I have been using Spybot for about 3 years and it is one of the best tools out there, but to be... (read more)

by wurksux (see profile), May 5, 2005

10 out of 10 users found this opinion helpful

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CNET editors' rating

Good

6.7

out of 10

Reviewed by: Bruce Stewart and Robert Vamosi

Reviewed: 5/4/05 , Updated: 2/15/06
Release date: 5/12/03
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