Spyware Detective Review

As the name suggests Spyware Detective searches out adware and spyware in your computer system; it does this through the use of a comprehensive database of definitions, it then provides the user with the option of scanning either special directories or individual drives.

A well thought out and constructed program, Spyware Detective permits you to ignore, quarantine or remove identified spywares while the OnGuard protection system allows the computers own system to immunize against literally hundreds of potential privacy threats. The term ‘Spyware’ is web terminology for Advertising Supported Software which is specifically designed to embed them within your PC in order to gather information about you, your computer or your organization without detection. They are also programmed to track PC usage whilst continuously reporting back to the originators such as advertisers.

Spyware Detective is programmed to detect and remove spyware, adware, malware rats, cookies, Trojans etc. Once discovered the threat is moved to the quarantine section from which the user can elect to delete or restore the item, the user can also choose when to perform the scanning tasks by using the schedule manager. Spyware Detective also receives live updates via the integrated web updates downloader, also available is a browser that actively monitors cookies and the OnGuard system to protect against browser infections and tracking cookies. The program will also actively immunize your PC against privacy threats such as hijackers like BHO and ActiveX.

Summary
The Spyware Detective is a comprehensive and powerful application designed to help you protect your PC and your privacy. The program locates adware and spyware within the system using a broad database of definitions; it also allows the user the option of scanning a drive or special directories enabling you to maintain freedom from spyware by its detection and removal. Spyware Detective conducts deep analysis of all items likely to be infected, it runs processes in executables, registries, files, memory, dlls and cookies providing the user with the ability to remove from them from the computer along with any other detected malware and spyware infections.

The only significant limitations were the following:
• 15 day trial
• spyware detection enabled but removal disabled in unregistered version
• definitions update disabled in unregistered version

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