• Virus scanning and removal (Home Edition and above): The inclusion of the anti-virus engine means that we can now offer live protection against viruses. The anti-virus signature files are updated multiple times every day. This means real protection always.
• Simplified view of update screen. Information is now displayed in a clear, understandable graphical format.
  
•  Selective removal. Choose only the malware you want to remove. You can view what is suspected to be malware on your system and decide if you want to keep it or remove it.
  
• Enhanced GUI: We have simplified the view of many component parts to make it easier for our users to understand what is happening.
•  Multilingual support: we have now included French and Italian languages. The language can easily be changed from within the settings section in ‘Start Center’.
•  MRU (Most Recently Used) Scan: If you want to do a quick scan, you can tell Spybot to scan only the most recently used files.
  
• Scan mode for usage tracks only: You can do a dedicated scan and remove only usage tracks.
• Rootkit Scan:- Rootkit scan has been improved.
•  Faster scan speeds: In the Home Edition and above the scan engine now supports ‘Multi-core’ processors.
  
•  Live Protection:- Real time live protection can be turned on or off depending on users requirements.
• Internet Protection: an integrated proxy server blocks suspicious cookies and access to suspect URLs.

•  Improved ‘Protected Repair Environment’: This exclusive feature is now easier to use as it has its own dedicated easy to use ‘Spybot Taskbar’. The PRE allows you to work in an independent environment that is free from malicious threats.
•  Updated Boot CD Creator: Integrated tool for creating a Boot CD to allow you to do a ‘clean boot’ of an infected system.
•  Extensive white list for system files: This is now shared among other Spybot components to further increase scanning speed. You are prompted to create white list in the Start Center on newly commissioned systems.

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We have now updated this forum to make it even easier to use. If you suspect that your system is infected, but your antivirus or antispyware software does not appear to detect anything, you might find the forum useful and informative.

The forum is constantly being updated with the latest information on threats, and you can also post any issues you might have for the attention of our team of analysts.

If you have not already used this valuable service, you will have to register to be able to post. The registration process is quick and easy, and don’t worry, we are the ‘Good Guys’, we will not release any of your details.

This is a very important milestone for us as we will be offering a product that provides complete protection against all types of malware. As well as the addition of an antivirus engine we are now also offering more frequent updates for better protection.

This product has been a long time in development and the recent release of Spybot 2 was the first step towards the launch of this new product.

You can now test and try a Beta-Version of Spybot +AV 2.1. Head over to our Beta Versions page for detailed information about this pre-release.

Our loyal users that have used and trusted our free version need not worry, we are still committed to providing our fully functioning free anti-spyware product. We will continue to develop this product  and we are commited to continuing to make it available as a free download.

Customers who buy Spybot 2 from now on will be able to upgrade to Spybot 2 +AV free of charge when it is released.

Users who have already purchased any Spybot 2 product will be offered the option to upgrade to the new version when it is released.

Some of the improvements in this new version:-

• Antivirus scan (Home Edition and above)
• Enhanced GUI: a simple view has been added to many components and the number of dialogues has been reduced.
• Improved rootkit scan, suspicious results can be scanned with our File Scan
• Multi-core processor support in scan engine (Home Edition and above)
• Live Protection
• Internet Security: an integrated proxy server blocks access to suspect URLs (Windows 8 is currently not supported)
• Improved ‘Protected Repair Environment’ – now has its own easy to use Spybot taskbar
• Updated Boot CD Creator allows to create your own Boot CD with Spybot 1 and 2
• Boot sector scanning
• Extensive white list for system files, now used in more Spybot components
• Spybot now prompts you to create a white list when installed on newly commissioned systems
• French and Italian translations now included by default

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We are proud to release version 2.0 of our anti malware tool Spybot – Search & Destroy.

In our discussions with our users we realised at an early stage that they wanted a more modern user interface. We believe we have managed to create a new front end in our Start Center that has a clean look while proving easy access to many additional new features and tools.

The tools available are grouped in the ‘Start Center’ into three sections. Most of the ‘Basic Tools’ existing users will be familiar with but they have all been improved to increase speed and usability

The ‘Advanced Tools’ really start to let you get to the core of your system and are not for the faint hearted. ‘Settings’ gives you control of how Spybot 2 behaves and really allows you to tailor settings to get the maximum out of our software. Here you have control of everything from schedules to choosing how Spybot 2 interacts with other installed software. By tweaking the settings available scan speeds can be fine tuned. ‘Startup Tools’ give you access to various registry settings grouped logically. This is a tool for real experts and caution should be exercised when making changes. A ‘Secure Shredder’ is also provided which allows you to effectively delete files by making sure that all traces of data have been removed. This is very useful if you are worried about confidential documents falling into the wrong hands.

‘Advanced Tools’ also provide a ‘Rootkit Scan’ which can provide a Quick Scan of you system or a ‘Deep Scan’ which is of course more time consuming. There are also facilities here to check for updates and repairing broken system entries.

Some new tools grouped in the third section ‘Professional Tools’ are only included in the paid versions. With the ‘Professional Tools’ we are really getting into the realm of experienced user that understands exactly how difficult malware can protect itself from less advanced software. Here you will find a tool that allows you to create the popular Spybot 2 liveCD. With the liveCD you can do a ‘clean boot’ of a system and still gain access to registry hives. This is something that cannot be achieved with bootable CDs based on other operating systems. The ‘Protected Repair Environment’ which allows you to scan and clean without the interference of malware. For iPhone users there is also a useful tool provided for scanning ‘apps’.

The ‘Scripting Tool’ and ‘OpenSBI Editor’ found here are not the type of thing that would be used in the everyday detection and removal of malware but are of use in situation where an Administrator wants to provide more protection to users.

As with the previous versions we are still providing a fully functioning version for free download!

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Start Center of Spybot-S&D 2.0

Spybot 2 is the next generation of our anti malware software and we are pleased to announce Release Candidate 3 is our last release candidate. We have fixed the last few bugs and further polished the user interface.

In Release Candidate 3 we now include our OpenSBI editor and a script editor for writing advanced malware removal scripts. These scripts are written using a Pascal dialect. With a Professional Edition license you can now also create a bootable CD using the included BootCDCreator.

Please test this release candidate so we can deliver a rock-solid final version of Spybot 2. You can help us by reporting bugs you may find or discuss this release candidate in our forum.

Release Candidate 3 includes a free Professional Edition Evaluation License (valid for one month). By the way: you can order Spybot-S&D 2.0 Professional right now. As an early adopter you get a license that is good for 18 months instead of the usual 12 months, which equals a 50 percent plus!

Would you like to test the Release Candidate? Download it here: [Mirror 1] [Mirror 2] [Mirror 3] [Torrent]

(File size: 52 MB, MD5 sum: EFFC05414B98BC1328346D229DF586AB)

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Start Center of Spybot-S&D 2.0 Release Candidate 2

Spybot-S&D 2.0 will be our next generation software to find and destroy Spyware, Trojan horses and other Malware on your computers. After the release of our first release candidate we fixed a lot of bugs and polished the user interface. So in Release Candidate 2 there are no new features and big changes compared to the last pre-release. Instead this version represents our efforts to stabilize the software further to deliver a rock-solid final version of Spybot-S&D 2.0 later this year.

Nevertheless this pre-release is still intended for testing purposes only. If you do not want to help with testing and by reporting bugs, please just continue using our tried-and-tested stable release Spybot-S&D 1.6.2.

Release Candidate 2 includes a free Professional Edition Evaluation License (valid for 2 months).

Would you like to test the Release Candidate? Download it here: [Mirror 1] [Mirror 2] [Mirror 3] [Torrent]

(File size: 47 MB, MD5 sum: 5a716e0dac97c247d7259e81b03438f9)

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We hope that you will find the new site easier to navigate and the information you require easier to find. We will also, soon, have our forum updated, our team is currently working on this.

This work is all in preparation for the imminent launch of our new product ‘Spybot 2′ – a faster and more efficient version of our tried and tested world leading anti-malware product.

We will continue to provide our software, support and forums free of charge to all our private users but in order to continue we do rely on the occasional generosity of you, our user. If you value our service maybe you might feel like making a small donation?

You may not notice any visual changes in Spybot Release Candidate 1 (RC1) if you compare it to the beta versions but there are a lot of improvements below the surface.

One thing you will notice is the new licensing scheme, but don’t worry we are still providing (and will continue to provide) a fully functioning free version of Spybot – Search & Destroy. All essential features such as scanning, fixing and passive protection features such as the immunization will still be available. Of course shredding files is an essential part of the free version as well. The new Startup Tools will help you to browse through autostart entries and assist you taking a deeper look in your system. Separate scans for Rootkits or single file scans are also part of Spybot – Search & Destroy 2.0 Free Edition.

The new licensing scheme is to make distribution to our professional users easier for us. Some features, like support for networked environments, boot CD creation and more – features that the average user may not require, will be available to licensed users.

While Spybot 2 has not reached final state, we will of course provide a license for testing free of charge, registration will not be required. As always, users of the free edition won’t have to register even in the future. A few highlights of the release candidate are:

• Extended whitelisting identification for File Scanner and Startup Tools

• New Protected Repair Environment allows to run all Spybot – Search & Destroy tools in a separate and secure desktop

• Full Scan runs faster through files in your download directory

• Separate File Scanner can now handle huge folders

• Fixed problems with Cleaner on reboot

• Added Russian localisation

Included is a free Professional Edition Evaluation License (valid for 2 months)

If you decide you like the additional features in the licensed version and want to make a minimum donation of $10, forward your receipt (PayPal or WorldPay) to sales@safer-networking.ie with the words ‘Spybot Version 2 Request‘ in the subject line and we’ll generate and send you a Personal license when version 2 is released!

Would you like to try the Release Candidate? Download it here: [Mirror 1] [Mirror 2] [Mirror 3] [Torrent]

(File size: 47 MB, MD5 sum: 54D69077BD0DFFF6880E97A4C0F59A4B)

Please visit our forum for general questions or comments about this release.

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The last beta release of Spybot-S&D 2.0 finally arrived!

In this Beta we have fixed a lot of trivial and minor issues. As a result we expect Beta 6 to be the predecessor of the first release candidate. We hope you like our fresh user interface cleanup.

We would like to thank our faithful users who reported dozens of bugs.

Beta 6 features:

• Windows 8 Security Center support
• A modern and cleaned up user interface
• Updated help document and style
• Master Boot Record scans using SDRootAlyzer
• Installer now detects more recent versions of Spybot-S&D
• Added Uninstall Wizard to maintain undo immunization or recovery
• Fixed exceptions when scanning files on a network share

Remember it is a beta and as such not a replacement for the stable version 1.6.2.

Known issues:

• Tests on Windows 8 are not completely finished
• This version does not offer the Live Protection component
• SDChrome has been removed; the web browser extensions will be rewritten using a more flexible concept.

Would you like to test the new beta version? Download it here: [Mirror 1] [Mirror 2] [Mirror 3] [Torrent] (File size: 42 MB, MD5 sum: A8B8FDD4381766C98FADC9A78906DE1F)

Please visit our forum for general questions or comments about this release. Use our bug reporting form if you want to report a bug.

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As always Team Spybot is still the driving force behind our products and we will continue to dedicate our efforts to fight for your right to privacy when using the Internet.

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