Zero Spyware 2004

by FBM Software

Product Features

• Detects and eliminates spyware
• Protects against web identity theft
• Prevents hijacking of your personal files
• Stops spies from monitoring your keystrokes
• Blocks malicious cookies

Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 5.6 ounces
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B0001MBCI6
• Item model number: 2131813
• Date first available at Amazon.com: February 23, 2004
• Average Customer Review: 3.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #23,750 in Software (See Top 100 in Software)

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

ZeroSpyware is the only anti-spyware program to rid your computer of spyware and leave nothing behind. ZeroSpyware even removes the spyware installers that can be downloaded just by visiting a certain Web site or clicking on an ad. Virtually every known spyware is caught with ZeroSpyware's extensive and constantly updated database. You can even restore these removed spyware in case their host applications refuse to work. There's no more risk involved.

These and other useful features can clearly be seen on ZeroSpyware's easy-to-use interface, which leaves the competition behind in looks and functionality.

Product Description

ZeroSpyware removes the dangerous applications that compromise your identity and online security. This powerful spyware removal tool looks for spyware, removes it and safeguards your private information -- ensuring privacy for all users in your household.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

27 of 29 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Nothing if not enthusiastic., April 25, 2004

By 

Timothy Pierce (Littleton, Co United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Zero Spyware 2004 (CD-ROM)

After some moron (me) thoughtlessly downloaded some spyware (the website I went to said it couldn't run without a plug-in that allowed the page to display correctly - this was the spyware, I found out later), I was left with a ton of spyware programs, which proceeded to not only re-direct my browser to God knows where, but also to call back to the mothership and bring in even more software - bypassing the firewall on my machine, no less. So, I bought this software on the recommedation of another, and I must say it's an excellent product. Installation was simple, and it immediately initiated a scan of the system, detecting some 13 instances of spyware installed, and 6 distinct individual types of spyware. It even provided quite a bit of detail on the spyware detected, who makes it, who distributes it, etc. It went on to clean my system, warning me about potential problems with removing some of the components, and making suggestions for action.
My only potential 'criticism' of the product is that, at the very beginning, the interface is a little manic (for lack of a better word) - several windows pop up simultaneously, each asking for direction, or to inform me of a new detection, or to tell me some other stuff I can't even remember now. I found this more amusing than anything, and I thought it showed that the makers of this software were enthusiastic about the product, if nothing else.
But, after the initial scan, all you ever see is a window asking if it can call home to get updates, and a request to scan the system for spyware.
So, overall, if you are looking for a solid anti-spyware program, I would highly recommend this one.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This sucks!, October 15, 2004

By 

iwish40 (ILLINOIS,USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Zero Spyware 2004 (CD-ROM)

It locked up my computer, would not let me uninstall it.
I had to redo my computer.

4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars What you should know before buying Zero Spyware, November 29, 2004

By 

AA (USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Zero Spyware 2004 (CD-ROM)

SOFTWARE TESTED...............PRICE............OVERALL PERFORMANCE =================================================================
Webroot SpySweeper............FREE............Poor
Ad Aware...........................FREE............Fair
Spybot...............................FREE............Good
McAfee Antispyware...........FREE............Excellent
Microsoft Antispyware...........FREE............THE BEST
Zero Spyware......................(...).............Excellent

The above chart shows the softwares that I have tested against adware and spyware on my system.
Zero Spyware (ZSW) is good as it really cleaned my machine and I do not see any more popups or suspicious programs running in my task manager. However, the freeware called Spybot gave me the same results too!
Further, Microsoft's newly released AntiSpyware (Beta version) cleaned even the most persistent spywares that even Zero Spyware could not.
So the real question is: is ZSW really worth (...) when freewares give you almost same results?
My take is NO. Microsoft has finally come out with a usable, effective and free AntiSpyeare that can beat any malicious spyware.
If you don't like Microsoft or don't trust it (and I don't blame your for that) Spybot has much better support on the net (forums etc) and gives you a great interface and cleaning power at no cost. If you find it useful, you can continue to use it. If you don't, you can always come back and buy ZSW.

In short, Spybot (...) and MS Antispyware (...) both are much better at kicking harmful and dangerous softwares out of your windows machine. You don't really need to buy anything else.