SuperAntiSpyware Best in Spyware Detection and Removal
by Frank Jovine on 04/20/2010 in Security, Spyware Removal, Virus Removal
SuperAntiSpyware detects and removes Spyware, Adware, Malware, Trojans, Worms, KeyLoggers, HiJackers, Rootkits and many other types of threats.
SuperAntiSpyware is a powerful, highly effective Spyware remover introducing advanced detection and removal features along with reliable real-time protection. SuperAntiSpyware is definitely one of the best products available today in its class. The installation is easy and the quick scanning process is fast.
Our Test Results
We installed SuperAntiSpyware on our test system that was preloaded with some of the most annoying threats, including new threats reported in the last 60 days.
System
- CPU: P4 2.0 GHz Processor
- Ram: 1 Gig
- OS: Windows XP
During our tests, SuperAntiSpyware accurately identified and eliminated all 100 preloaded infections which included Spyware, Adware, Hijacks, Malware and Keyloggers. The Spyware remover found all traces of the files, processes and registry entries, including new threats reported in the last 60 days.
SuperAntiSpyware uses minimal system resources so you don’t have to worry about performance lag. Our test system didn’t miss a beat and I was truly surprised of how fast the system scanner performed throughout the tests.
The installation is easy and it’s recommended that you maintain the pre-selected configuration during installation.
The free version only offers the following protection;
- Quick, Complete and Custom Scanning of Hard Drives, Removable Drives, Memory, Registry, and More!
- Detect and Remove Spyware, Adware, Malware, Trojans, Dialers, Worms, KeyLoggers, HiJackers and many other types of threats.
- Repair broken Internet Connections, Desktops, Registry Editing and more with our unique Repair System!(Limited)
- Automatic Updates check for program and definition updates every 8 hours. Manual Only.
The Professional ($29.95 USD) offers everything in the free version plus;
- First Chance Prevention examines over 50 critical points of your system each time your system starts up and shuts down to eliminate threats before they have a chance to infect and infiltrate your system.
- Real-Time Blocking of threats! Prevent potentially harmful software (Spyware, Adware, worms, dialers, hijackers, and KeyLoggers) from installing or re-installing.
- Registry Protection against Browser Hi-Jackers and other threats.
- Schedule either Quick, Complete or Custom Scans Daily or Weekly to ensure your computer is free from harmful software.
- Auto-Scanning on application startup ensures a clean system daily.
- Automatic Updates check for program and definition updates every 8 hours.
- Daily Definition Updates provide immediate detection of new threats.
- Free System Diagnostic to locate new threats on your computer.
- Free E-Mail Support to help resolve issues immediately.
TechJaws recommended and approved!
http://www.superantispyware.com/superantispywarefreevspro.html
TechJaws will be running a SuperAntiSpyware Giveaway this Saturday, April 24. We will be giving out 3 Professional Licenses. Stay tuned for details!
Jonathan - Advanced Life Skills
Apr 20th, 2010
Hey Frank, this sounds great, does it replace programs like Kaspersky and Advanced System Care?
Frank Jovine
Apr 20th, 2010
Jonathan,
Not at all as this checks for more types of threats in addition to viruses. It’s a great program and I was pleased with how it performed.
Jonathan - Advanced Life Skills
Apr 20th, 2010
So, this is in addition to those other programs?
If so, is there any conflict between them?
Frank Jovine
Apr 20th, 2010
Jonathan,
Good question. I ran this program with Microsoft Security Essentials and there were no issues at all.
Jonathan - Advanced Life Skills
May 6th, 2010
Hey Frank, this is a followup. Got the tool (won it from you bro) and there is no conflict with my other programs. After a 2 hour scan it found 99 tracking cookies and 1 ugly rouge file that was working undercover. Very cool, thank you my friend.
Frank Jovine
May 7th, 2010
Jonathan,
Thank you for the valuable feedback on SuperAntiSpyware. I am very pleased with this software as well.
Kikolani
Apr 20th, 2010
Looking forward to the details. After my latest experience, I could use a security upgrade!
Frank Jovine
Apr 20th, 2010
Kristi,
You get the purple heart for that last one you had to deal with. I am glad you over came that security breach.
Randy
Apr 20th, 2010
Frank,
Is the free version of SuperAntiSpyware a better product than say Spybot – Search & Destroy? What about CCleaner?
Frank Jovine
Apr 20th, 2010
Randy,
All products are great for what they are intended to do. The products you listed perform well for spyware and system maintenance. I really like SAS for its removal of the toughest threats out there and the performance.
Andrew@BloggingGuide
Apr 21st, 2010
If it’s Techjaws recommended and approved it’s gotta be good! Looking forward to the details.
JK@techtrickz
Apr 21st, 2010
Hi, thanks for this short review and waiting for the giveaway.
Susie
Apr 21st, 2010
Used this when you first told me about it, it’s essential to have! It’s caught alot of stuff, I also used it on Tim’s machine, but lets just say, it was way to infected for me to spend to much time on.
Needs to make sure young one’s stay off myspace!
Frank Jovine
Apr 21st, 2010
Susie,
MySpace is a breathing ground for infections. Good advice.
Sandrina
Apr 21st, 2010
I have more then good experience with superantispyware. I am not experienced with virus removal and couple of weeks ago I had a nasty virus which almost made me reinstall whole Windows again. I have tried with Avira, Avast, Norton. All of them would register a threat but could not remove it. Some people suggested running anti virus in safe mode and then cleaning registry but I did not know how to do it.
Virus .exe file would stop making problem when I delete it manually but it would come back after restart.
I found recommendation for Superantispyware on some forums and decided to try the free verson. Threat was gone in couple of minutes and I did not have to deal with safe mode or registry cleaning.
Frank Jovine
Apr 21st, 2010
Sandrina,
I am glad that other people are impressed on how SuperAntiSpyware performs. It knocked your virus right of the the ball park!
Joe
Apr 21st, 2010
Tried this program myself, I found it clumsy at best.
I’d just stick to some random AV software and Windows defender, I really fail to understand how people still get viruses on Windows 7 and vista, haven’t got any in 4 years without counting Vista beta.
Frank Jovine
Apr 21st, 2010
Joe,
This program is far from clumsy even my mom gets it. You should consider yourself lucky that you have been virus free for 4 years.
leofelix
Apr 24th, 2010
Interesting review, comparison and test which proves the effectiveness and ease use of SuperAntySpyware.
Thank you:)
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Mike @ Computer Tips
May 3rd, 2010
Frank,
Do you have any experience with how SAS compares to MalwareBytes? I’ve used MalwareBytes to clean up some messy situations that things like Norton and Trend Micro could not resolve.
One downside of MalwareBytes is that it can be slow, with full scans taking well over an hour depending on the horsepower of the computer and the amount of data on the system.
What is scanning time like with SuperAntiSpyware?
Frank Jovine
May 3rd, 2010
Mike,
I have used both and I switched to SAS for a few reasons.
1. Speed of scanning
2. Uses little resources
3. Very effective
I do like both, but SAS a little more.
Mike @ Computer Tips
May 3rd, 2010
Frank,
Thanks for the info. I’m going to give SAS a try and see how it works out. The slow speed of MalwareBytes is a problem. Especially with larger hard drives and the growing amount of data that people are storing.
You can never have too many tools for removing the many nasty things inhabit the Online World these days.
Frank Jovine
May 3rd, 2010
Mike,
So true – “You can never have too many tools.” Let me know what you think about SAS.