Anti-Spyware Software Comparison

We've compared Webroot Spy Sweeper to the other leading anti-spyware tools available. Compare the anti-spyware tools below and see why we recommend Spy Sweeper.

Several factors go into our review of anti-spyware products. First of all, we review all software on the same computer loaded with the same baseline configuration. This ensures that the results are comparable. Secondly, we make sure to include the most important parameters in our test - items that actually matter to you the user. Other reviewers give you all kinds of information that doesn't really help you make an informed decision on what software is best for you.

The following comparision table makes it clear that Webroot Spy Sweeper is your best bet.

	Spy Sweeper Anti-Spyware	Trend Micro Anti-Spyware	Ad Aware SE / Pro	AntiSpy	McAfee Anti-Spyware
Bottom Line Rating
Our Ratings
Does it Work?
Features
Setup
Customer Support
Cost/Value
Speed
Supported Operating Systems
Windows Vista
Windows XP
Windows 2000
Windows 98
Windows 95
Windows NT
Windows ME
Able to Detect and Remove
Spyware
Trojans
Adware
Malware
Toolbars
Registry Mods
Keyloggers
Dialers
Others
Other Features
Number of Items Searched For	154,000+	38,000+	37,000+	57,000+	39,000+
Updates Available
Restore Capability
Severity Meter
Scheduling
Spyware Descriptions