Reviewer, 2009-02-04 11:26:00

With the increasing incidences of identity and personal information theft through the internet, the need for being vigilant has increased manifold. The various threats like spyware, malware, adware, pests, etc not only steal your data but also harm your system’s functioning. But, these can be prevented and removed with effective tool with the capability to scan, detect and remove such malicious processes from your PC. One such utility that’s worth giving a try is Spy Extractor AntiSpyware Pro 4.2.0.3. The software supports a set of negotiable features that can holistically identify and remove the security threats present in your computer.

The Spy Extractor AntiSpyware Pro 4.2.0.3 when launched for first time automatically scans your system and shows the detected viruses for their removal. The main program window is designed in an extremely simple manner, with features that end-users would find conveniently operable. You can begin with ‘Home’ option, through which you can select Smart Scan, Full System Scan, Directory Scan, and File Scan modes. Selecting scanning mode, the application begin to check the system. Even you can anytime pause or stop the scanning process, if required, using the provided options. Now, when the scanning completes, the program displays the detected malicious elements and processes at scan status window. Click ‘Continue to Overview’ button for moving to Results window for processing the detected threats. It contains options to Select All, Exclude, False Positive and Repair, and using these you can delete or exclude possible threats, as needed. Usually the deleted files are backed up in quarantine folder for restoring, if needed. Further, to get the details relating to scan and detected threats, you can access the ‘Log File’. Moreover, the program functioning can further be altered through ‘Settings’ with ‘Scan Options’, Proactive Protection, Schedule and Auto Update. With Schedule feature, the scanning can set to be performed automatically.

The Spy Extractor AntiSpyware Pro 4.2.0.3 works quite proficiently and is capable of removing most generic threats. The tool earns a score of 4 rating points for the broad protection that it offers against spywares including sophisticated proactive safeguards.