What Is a SpyHunter Scanner?
SpyHunter is anti-spyware software that utilizes a scanner to detect and delete malicious programs that are secretly installed in your computer. This software was developed by Enigma Software Group for the purpose of combating spyware and includes many features besides the scanner, like a Process Guard, a Scan Scheduler, and a help desk.
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Introduction
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SpyHunter is anti-spyware software developed by the Enigma Software Group. Spyware are malicious programs that are secretly installed into your computer. These programs monitor your activities online and sometimes can get a hold of sensitive information that may subject you to identity theft. The current version of SpyHunter was released on November 29, 2007 and protects your computer from spyware, adware, malware, worms, popups, hijakers, and identity theft. Some of the features of this software include a scanner that detects spyware, a Process Guard that stops malicious programs from being installed, a Scan Scheduler, and a help desk.
The Scanner
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SpyHunter scans your entire computer for these malicious programs and then proceeds to eliminate them. The scanner identifies these malicious programs with a definitions list that is updated daily. That way the scanner can be up-to-date on malicious programs to find. The SpyHunter scanner has a Scan Scheduler feature that allows you to set a time in which the software can scan your computer on a daily or weekly basis. You can choose to scan specific areas of the computer, as well.
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Other Features
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The software comes with a firewall for spyware called a Process Guard. This feature acts as a firewall from malicious programs being secretly installed within your computer. The Process Guard completes a short scan and identifies the malicious program, stopping it from ever being installed. It also comes with a pop-up blocker that blocks ad pop-ups when you are surfing the Internet.
Another feature to this software is the help desk. This feature is new to SpyHunter and it allows you to contact support developers with issues that you are having with the software. The help desk gives you a basic tutorial of how to use the product. It also gives the user the ability to contact technical support if they are unable to remove any kind of spyware. SpyHunter promises to give a custom fix of your computer through technical support.
Disadvantages
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While SpyHunter can be a useful to eliminate spyware, there are drawbacks to this software. SpyHunter's scanning process is considered to be much slower than other anti-spyware scans. In the process of scanning and deleting spyware, you might actually run the risk of deleting something vital in your computer. This can be devastating to your computer and prevent it from running properly.
Conclusion
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Overall, SpyHunter is easy to use and gets rid of the malicious programs plaguing your computer. This software isn't free, though, and must be brought though the Enigma Software Group website.
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