Spyware Terminator 2012 3.0.0.69 user reviews

It is still buggy. The older version is better at this time

The last version (2012) it's worst than the old v 2.8.2.192! That's a pity!
The settings panel is quite raw, the GUI is not so good as the precedent one.
The updating process is more than slower (always looking back to the precedent one).
Nasty advertising screens.
On the other hand, more compatibility with other antivirus/antispyware programs (in particular avast! Home Edition).
Sorry for my english! Cheers!

Good product for advanced users the HIPS will confuse novice users. However when reading the HIPS properly will be hard to get something past this. Scans are fast uses ClamAv for antivirus. Overall not bad but if you want something that gets the job done without bothering you this isn't for you.

Spyware Terminator is a useful free product if you find yourself unsure about what products to install to protect yourself from invasion of malware.
An important note I should raise up is that the HIPS component is rather mediocre, it asks too many questions even for safe programs. For this reason, I disabled HIPS and am only using its real-time protection. Not that the HIPS is sufficient, but that the HIPS is bothersome and unneeded (for me). What I really enjoy about this product is that it is one of the only freeware packages that contain an all-around basic security for home users.
It uses ClamWin with its own Spyware definition database and this in turn makes ST work very reliably. What's even more awesome is that you can disable the Antivirus (ClamWin) and use only its antispyware, you can do the same thing with the HIPS, leave it on or off with or without just the real-time protection.
-You can use ST for any purpose. If you just want a quick defense without any naggings, use ST without HIPS, and integrate ClamWin into it.
-If you already have an Antivirus working in real-time, I recommend disabling ClamWin as this can lead to a faulty incompatibility.
-If you already have a HIPS system active, I recommend leaving ST'S HIPS off as this can lead to a faulty incompatibility.

-Don't feel as if you are less protected with only the basic real-time protection shields active with HIPS off. In my experience HIPS is only good if you want to waste your time going through endless dialouges and is a waste of my time in general.

I wholeheatedly recommend Spyware Terminator for its versatile usage and overall very well maintained definition updates.

Is great but does not play well with others. Spyware Terminator don't let me start BB Flashback Pro or free. I try to start the program and locked BB Flashback. I must shut down Spyware Terminator to start BB Flashback.

Very good features- better than anything I tried yet. It works very well with Comodo Antivirus- no problems yet.

The level of protection when you install any other software is very good-you'll get pop-up messages when most dll's and .exe's and other code are installed, it's good to know exactly what is being installed- other people may whine that it's an annoying pop-up feature but they just need to cut down on coffee and coke! Be patient and within an extra half a minute your programs will install and you'll be happier knowing what dlls and exes have been installed...

Web Security Guard is another excellent feature which places a tick next to all known safe websites as certified via a Google database, which is best to use when you are initially asked when installing Spyware Terminator.

I haven't noticed much updating during weekends though, which worries me a bit- I notice Firefox crashes a bit from time to time but I cannot be sure if Comodo Antivirus or Spyware Terminator causes it, ot if it's just hackers throwing me off the Web because I'm such a crafty rogue online, and constantly snooping around for the latest news and gossip, leaving opinions and encouraging people to fight the New World Order...

Thanks for the free software - it works better than all the rest...

this is a good program for many users who do not want shell out money on anti spyware. Try it you will forget everything, few things you need to be careful is about the intiial setup as there will be few pop ups checking to make sure you are completely protected, any person can check what it is by clicking on view details. Overall i have tried different programs but this one superseeds everything, though there will be always something lacking i feel this to be really good. As long as the user is cautious while installing any freeware or shareware, this product will help you to remain safe. the antivirus program built in is just fine, I am sure people will like it.

i have no problems with this program but it does conflict with antivir ashame to two of the best conflict if they didnt your pc would be well armed

this is just far too annoying. spyware terminator is as bad as the uac on vista if not worse even with the HIPS being activated. ive never seen even a firewall with so many pop-ups when trying to install anything.

basically if you install stuff on your pc, you either have to disable spyware terminator completely or keep hitting yes 100s of times per installation.

its just not worth it. i recommend spyware doctor starter edition if youre running vista or xp sp2. for those of you using xp sp3 may have problems with spyware doctor starter and for you guys i recommend spycatcher express. which has better detection than spyware terminator and less uac than spyware terminator.

Although every dot I put into excellent in my rate, this anti-spyware still in a very good overall rating for me. Why? because of there are many 'unknown' in ST database. I'm using the latest version but they still don't know avp.exe (Kaspersky AV) and SASENUM.SYS (Superantispyware system file) is a valid files!

Other than that, they did very good job in detecting other startup and services that my other security software missed e.g SASENUM.SYS valid file itself! I have KAV7, Comodo firewall, Winpatrol Plus, SAS free, Linkscanner lite and now ST, starting perfectly together with my PC without any incompatibility.

For now, I'm only using ST as my primary anti-spyware program with real-time protection with advanced profile, WITHOUT:-
1) Integrated database with Clam AV because I somehow still scare of compatibility issue with KAV7
2) No HIPS because Comodo and Winpatrol Plus already done that and is enough for me,
3) No Web Security Guard because i'm using FF2 full time with IETab, which is of course safer than IE7, integrated with SA, Linkscanner lite and some security add-on so it is perfect for me :). Also, because I doesn't want to have any problem with KAV7's Web Scanner.

FYEI, I'm using Win XP P4 3GHz 1.5GB.
No resource hog & no slow down speed of my system after installing ST 2. Fast full scanner for 2 80GB hard drive. Full of features including extra utilities e.g delete undeleteable file and analyze file. Excellent nice looking interface. So easy to use because you can choose a profile between beginner, advanced, and expert or no protection at all! Every button have good & detail explanation if you direct your mouse pointer to it and of course it's totally freeware!. Thanks Crawler Inc. for this great freeware!

it is a very nice programme and the latest version is even better. In my personal opinion the crawler toolbar is not really useful so you have an option to install it without the toolbar. It is quite a good protection for your pc.

ty for a free and wonderfull program its the best ive ever come across

Spyware terminator is easy to setup and use.
It caught the same junk that it's competitor found.

this is in my mind is the most complete free security solution out there. being able to integrate clamwin into the program for added protection as well as offering web security guard ((its better than site advisor)) is great. my only true complaint lies in the HIPS. its average at best and everything needs confirmation regardless if safe or not.

crawler makes 2 great free products everyone should own in spyware terminator and web security guard ((im still dumbfounded by it not being rated clean, i mean they say its cause of the crawler toolbar yet if the whole thing were called web security guard, it would b listed as clean))

the free products i prefer (note im using all but antivir cause of kas)
anti-virus: antivir ((using kaspersky))
anti-trojan: superantispyware
anti-spyware : spyware terminator
firewall :comodo
HIPS: Winpatrol
anti-rootkit: ThreatFire ((also my 2nd HIPS))
anti-phishing: Web Security Shield

Excellent program. It keeps getting better and better. The scanning engine is fast, the database is complete, and the GUI is acceptable.

I appreciate Crawler removing the "Web Security Guard" from the ST package. While ST is a great program for everyone, I think WSG is for novices, and really loads IE down with useless features.

As for those that rate ST very low, it must be for personal reasons.

Crawler and its associated companies are clean now.
This is an EXCELLENT program, provided that it is FREE, with frequent updates, a lot of features etc.
I only have found several errors and missings in the Spanish language translation of its interface and help screens.

Good: Excellent AS program with efficient realtime scanner. Fast system scan.

Bad: Occasionally fails to load the realtime driver, which is a definite annoyance. Quirky Auto Update. Although it is turned on, it does not work automatically. Sometimes the manual update does not find updates that you know are available. The configuration is large and confusing. It ill find but not remove some tough spywares such as "Drive Cleaner". But then, neither does Windows Vista's One Care product.

I recommend you don't fiddle with the silly Web Security Guard, new in this release. It's almost as bad as much of the rubbish from which the AS protects you. It's always popping up making distractions.

This is a real infection! Here is a link from the Spyware Terminator forum.

http://forum.spywareterminator.com/Default.aspx?g=posts&t=889

I've made an image of the complete scan.

dino360:

Oh i read you wrong. I thought you said RogueRemover. RogueRemover does NOT identify SpywareTerminator or Spyware Terminator in its definitions.

You are using this program "SPYTHON SPYWARE REMOVER" (just putting it in caps for others to see).
Ive never heard of this product. I searched google and got to the homepage.
1) their definitions dont identify Spyware Terminator
2) you cant download spython alone anymore. you only can use System Mechanic.


I think you must have gotten an infection of some sort, because Spyware Terminator does not come with any adware or spyware, which has been confirmed by Softpedia and their 100% clean award.

dino360:

Here is the thing with RogueRemover.
RogueRemover is a great program, however, its entire definition for rogue products it removes comes straight from the rogue program list at spywarewarrior.com (http://www.spywarewarrior.com/rogue_anti-spyware.htm)

That is perfectly fine EXCEPT in this case with Spyware Terminator.
If you look at the spywarewarrior page, you will see "Spyware Terminator", and "SpywareTerminator".
"SpywareTerminator" is delisted and has the note at the bottom of the page saying there was no problems in their initial testing but was listed for a probation period of 3 months due to its previous ties with adware companies. It has since been removed from the list.
"Spyware Terminator" is still on the list and is the program RogueRemover refers to.

Its really unfortunate that there is a fake program with a name similar to a legitimate program.
Fortunately, SpywareTerminator isnt the only program with this problem. If someone doesnt think AdAware or SpyBot hasnt had the same problem, then they are ignorant. Just, SpywareTerminator gets more pub since it is actually UPDATED (unlike AdAware and SpyBot).

Warning Everyone! Please read this carefully!

When I use Spython Spyware remover from system mechanic pro. My system software had identify an adware! Its from "Spyware Terminator."

Here is the conclusion.
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Category: Adware

Fastwebfinder is an adware component that monitors internet browsing habits and distributes unsolicited advertisements based on the information it collects. The application typically installs by user consent; however, functions and methods utilized by the program are questionable and may not be explicitly addressed in the EULA agreement. Fastwebfinder may be associated with hijacked Internet Explorer search pages (typically to unsolicited and irrelevant locations, many of which include blatant advertisements and/or adult content), unsolicited advertisements (typically occurring as popup or pop under windows), decelerated web browsing, and general system slowdown.The application is distributed by Fastwebfinder.com, a known purveyor of adware systems and components.

This spyware application exhibits the following characteristics:

Connects to Internet
Attempts to establish outside internet connections. Spyware applications typically do this to download updates or report information to remote affiliates.
Displays advertisements
Displays unsolicated popup or pop-under advertisements. Such advertisements may appear with or without an active web browser.
Installs files
Installs numerous files needed for execution. With more files installed on the computer, malicious applications may gain greater overall control of the system.
Modifies the system Registry
Alters the system Registry by creating or modifying existing Registry entries. It is common for spyware applications to modify the startup Registry keys to enable automatic execution at system startup.
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I have found this problem! Please be careful, this is for your own good! But, spyware terminator company won't react to this problem!

If you want to help me, please report this message to other websites who distribute this software, and tell them about this adware! I'm counting on you everybody!

Pros- ST is a free program which offers a viable Realtime Shield against malware. That alone makes it a very nice product.

Cons- I have recently tested ST's HIPS component using the Spycar and Advanced Process termination tests and the results were that ST's HIPS performed poorly. These tests essentially try to terminate a program (ST's HIPS failed 7 of the 9) and try to change the autostart and IE Configuration (ST failed 14 of the 16 tests). These tests were done in several different formats: HIPS enabled/Realtime Shield disabled, HIPS disabled/Realtime Shield enabled, HIPS enabled/realtime Shield enabled. In all tests it did not matter whether HIPS were enabled or not as the same results occurred. The Realtime Shield component was the only defense against these mock malware tests.

Based on that I would suggest that ST still be used as the Realtime Shield is a very good layer of protection against malware. But useres should consider concurrently using another free HIPS program. I would suggest either Dynamic Security Agent, System Safety Monitor or Prosecurity. The combination of one of these free HIPS programs alongside the Realtime Shield of ST will provide much more security than the HIPS of ST.

Also, a few other things should be considered. ST still has a fairly high rate of false postive spyware found in scans. What has worked best for me is to use a multi-program defense in which I scan with other programs such as SuperAntiSpyware, AVG's anti-spyware and Ad-Aware. In this approach, I essentially only use ST for its Realtime Shield protection.

The ClamAV could be used as a #2 on-demand scanner for virus problems but it is not recommended, at its present state, as a full time scanner. There are free anti-virus programs that do a much better job. Those include AVG, Antivir and AOL's Active Virus Shield. Besides, ClamAV seems to be a bit heavy in resource usage to be ran all the time.

There still is the affiliation with Crawler. So users should maintain a heightened sense of skepticism with tis product. And Crawler still promotes it spyware products ascan be seen on crawler.com. And if you have any doubts about their continued affiliation just check out ther "contact" addresses. As of last look the two were still conducting business out of the same offices.

But that alone should not deter someone from using this product. The Realtime Shield is rare for a free product and I wholly recommend using that feature. Just don't put all your eggs in one basket thinking the spyware detection, ClamAV and HIPS are good enough for today's internet world. There are better free products that can be used for those tasks.

this product has a nice quick scanner that detects a lot of spyware, not to meantion it has FREE real-time protection and HIPs. dont know how u cant give this a great score

Spyware Terminator is installs the residing function free of charge, and an excellent anti spyware product.
It keeps installing the virus monitoring function by ClamAV in a recent version, and it evolving.

However, Adowea keeps being still developed, being distributed to our regret, the treatment to the Adowea of the Crawler Co. in the development origin be certain, and it is also certain that the doubt is lean for the threat in the detection power.

First must inform that I've made a full system scan, 70.000 objects in 17 minutes. Very far away from the 90 minutes of the Softpedia reviewer.This program is good. Does not take too many system resources and having realtime shield in a freebie, is quite nice. Interface is excellent and we can take control of every aspect of the software.I am impressed and I've used - and still use - other antispyware programs, but this one is great.I just do not use the ClamAV, as I have Avast for years and I am fully confident on it. Well done

Takes a while to run when set to all but sure work.
Picks up what others leave behind.

Pros: I've been using is for only few days but very impressed & satisfied with it. Realtime Shield, with HIPS & Clam Antivirus (included in update) provides effective ways to protect against spyware & adware.

I d/l some stuff and at the moment of access it detected the spyware. It's not a "scan spyware after infection" method, but rather "prevent spyware infection" method. It's great because it prevents spyware from getting into your computer at first place.

It gives me peace of mind; since other programs only scan manually, often after the spyware infection, I consider this as the first line of defense.

The user inferface and navigation is very simple and effective. You won't get confused using this product. Make sure you enable the HIPS (Host Intrustion Prevention System), along with clamAV; because those two are the detection component is real time.

Cons: It also moniters program, which can be annoying if the settings were set to expert setting. It practically asks permission for all the file accssed/used during installation. But this can be prevented by setting it to beginner or advanced setting. You will need to tweak the setting for your comfort level.

It would be nice to have more detailed description or manual about this program.

Nice program. Its give's realtime protection. You alsow can intergrade ClamWin in the progam to!

As of version 1.5, Spyware Terminator includes ClamAV Antivirus. This is the free open source antivirus.

Spyware Terminator integrates ClamAV in three ways:
1) it integrates is into full on-demand scans
2) it integrates it into the real-time protection
3) it integrates it into the program updates

It is really amazing. This software is going places.

Side note: like any antivirus, anymore than one antivirus on your machine will cause performance issues. The ClamAV in Spyware Terminator is no exception to this generality.

Resizable window...huzzah!

It was listed, then de-listed, meaning it is safe.

Get a clue...

DO NOT TRUST THIS SOFTWARE AND COMPANY!

Logically I think you should not trust this software! A "anti-spyware software" that has been on Spyware Warrior rogue list is something bad. You can not really believe that this company has changed "its heart" and suddenly wants to fight spyware with its whole heart? They play serious, I think. They want a better reputation, BUT THEY DO NOT HATE SPYWARE!! I do not think they are schizophrenic! Bj�rn Lundahl, Gothenburg, Sweden

As of March 9, 2006, SpywareWarrior.com has de-listed Spyware Terminator.


Read it for yourself:

Note on SpywareTerminator: We originally listed Spyware Terminator on this page out of concerns that Crawler, the company behind the product, had established connections with IBIS, a well known adware distributor responsible for such adware programs as Wintools, Websearch, & Huntbar. Although we found no problems in our initial testing with Spyware Terminator, and while the vendor itself announced that it was exiting the adware business (1), we decided out of caution to impose a three month probation period before we would consider re-testing and, if warranted, de-listing the the product from the Rogue/Suspect list. During that three month probation period we monitored the behavior of IBIS and Crawler. At the end of the three month probation period we re-tested Spyware Terminator, again finding no problems serious enough to justify listing the program on this page. As the vendor involved has not been involved in the distribution of adware for many months, and as the program itself exhibits no problems serious enough to warrant mention on this page, we have decided to de-list Spyware Terminator from the Rogue/Suspect list and can no longer regard the program to be "rogue/suspect."
Note: not to be confused with Spyware X-terminator from Stompsoft

[A: 12-5-05 / U: 3-9-06]

(A = dated added and U = date unlisted I would guess)

Crawler and its associated companies are clean now.
And I would keep an eye on that page...the admins will be re-reviewing the software in a couple weeks, maybe sooner.

But hey, to each his own.

All I can say is you are missing out on a well made product...see the screenshots.

no tnx :
http://www.spywarewarrior.com/rogue_anti-spyware.htm
"vendor connected w/ known spyware/adware distributor (IBIS/Websearch)"

I won't rate. Ill just leave the ratings in the middle.

The alert windows have been redesigned and resemble Microsoft Antispyware Beta 1 more now.
The real time scanner options have been COMPLETELY redesigned...its quite amazing. Very amazing.

Go Spyware Terminator go!

Ah I love how the main window tells you what the new definitions the program most recently downloaded has added to the library of detected items.

Another freeware spyware scanner to add to your arsenal, giving you more reason to avoid paying for programs such as SpySweeper and Spyware Doctor.

It has a good interface, however the only gripe I have is that it looks exactly like Microsoft Antispyware with Ad-Aware scanning engine infused in it. Its unfortunate that developers today aren't exactly original...

It has a good scanning engine.
It comes with active scanners.
It has a small memory footprint.

Its an overall excellent program. I recommend you download it for your spyware removing needs IN CONJUNCTION with Microsoft Antispyware.