Someone reviewed v on Jul 5, 2022

Pros: 555

Cons: 555

Bottom Line: 555

Slug_Coordinator reviewed v6.0.1230 on Dec 7, 2016

I use to love this software till the updates took forever and it was installing other things bogging down system resources and Malwarevytes kept identifying Malware being installed from this.

Later I also confirmed that with Hitman Pro and Bitdefender products

CyberDoc999 reviewed v6.0.1206 on Sep 26, 2015

poor at finding spyware.

CyberDoc999 reviewed v6.0.1206 on Sep 26, 2015

poor at finding spyware.

tomkelly reviewed v5.6.1032 on Aug 22, 2013

top notch anti spyware

Music4Ever reviewed v5.6.1030 on Aug 15, 2013

Interface getting on - Not too god at finding malware - Go for the free version & run on demand, I feel Malwarebytes is way ahead of this though.

Music4Ever reviewed v5.6.1016 on May 8, 2013

This program badly needs an total interface update, what's with the ‘Use XP Style Menus’, & integrate into ‘Vista Security Centre’? It doesn't do well in catching malware either, I have a lifetime subscription so I do run it from time to time but it's far behind Mbam for example.

Zootopia3001 reviewed v5.6.1010 on Oct 10, 2012

@coolticker, if you got the memory, why should you care how much it uses during scanning? It's 330mb's for me as well on my 2GB memory PC. I'd rather it have all the memory it wants while scanning for speed and accuracy. You'll get the memory back afterwards anyway. Just sayin'. I usually use it to full scan on every patch Tuesday, otherwise I just use the right click properties to scan individual files I might happen to download.

coolticker reviewed v5.6.1010 on Oct 9, 2012

It uses 330MB RAM when scanning my XP machine ... far too much !

psycros reviewed v5.6.1010 on Oct 9, 2012

Sadly, not really worth buying since its real-time shield catches almost nothing. Its scanner, however, finds a TON of crap the others don't. Most typical A/Vs don't even look at tracking cookies, web bugs, etc. That's where this program shines. It also seems to work very well alongside your primary antivirus.

Music4Ever reviewed v5.5.1012 on Jul 26, 2012

When a security application starts adding browsers as a basically hidden function it's time to start looking elsewhere - I really do not agree with hidden installs. It's now off my recommendation list, also recent tests I've looked at show it to be pretty poor at finding spyware.

@gatorfan95 - Agree 100%

Zootopia3001 reviewed v5.5.1012 on Jul 23, 2012

Use SUPERAntiSpyware as passive along with Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware and ClamWin Antivirus to have a right click properties context menu to scan downloaded files.
As with any security scanning software, none will be 100% effective.

@gatorfan95... I didn't get the Chrome install on SAS's custom install. However, I did not allow the installer any internet access via my firewall(Comodo firewall). Maybe that's the reason.
Update: gatorfan95, OK, I gotcha now. Yea, an 'Express' install in this case would not be recommended. Avast AV was another that was installing Chrome without knowledge. Happened to me on version 7 when I gave it a try. I still like SAS regardless. I'll just have to be extra extra careful about installing ANY software nowadays.

gatorfan95 reviewed v5.5.1012 on Jul 23, 2012

This is the last version I will download. The splash screen gives you a big green "Button" that says "Express Install". On a hunch I hit the much smaller, link like, "custom install" and sure enough, that piece of crap Google Chrome was hidden in there as an automatic install. This is a fairly nice little malware removal tool, however, I hate deceptive tactics used to trick you into installing a program you do not use or want. SHAME on the developers for doing this.

@ Zootopia3001: I didn't get it either, I refused to install the program after looking at the "custom install". My point is, they hid the fact that "Express Install" would put Chrome on your machine. I wont use their software again, as I have with other installers that try to pull this crap.

HeilNizar reviewed v5.5.1006 on Jun 28, 2012

-Infested with nag about how good is the pro version in blow job.
-Portable version is 400 miles away from real portable.

Music4Ever reviewed v5.5.1006 on Jun 27, 2012

Latest Changes:

Worldwide Threat Map - See where threats are being detected worldwide -

Pointless unnecessary gimmick - No doubt slows the program down ~ Of what possible use could that be to anyone, ever?

EDIT:

This feature actually is a link to a page on SAS, 100% gimmick ~

Don't go down the bloatware road SAS.

Music4Ever reviewed v5.1.1002 on Jun 21, 2012

Does not have the best detection rates on earth but as it's free, small on resources, & not bloated well worth running. As below runs well with Mbam ~

gatorfan95 reviewed v5.0.1150 on May 18, 2012

Nice update to a good free program. Does what it says it will. It seems to pick up things Malwarebytes misses.

some guy reviewed v5.0.1150 on May 17, 2012

very good detection rate and has one of the fastest scanning engines. This is a must have along with m-bytes

Music4Ever reviewed v5.0.1146 on Mar 11, 2012

It's free & a small download - It finds Malware & removes them - How can it be Junkware?

gatorfan95 reviewed v5.0.1146 on Mar 8, 2012

Another timely update. Does what it says it will and gets problems malwarebytes seems to miss.

@ nilst2006 When I read crap reviews like yours I assume you've never used the program, you are a troll and ignore it.

nilst2006 reviewed v5.0.1144 on Feb 10, 2012

S U P E R J U N K !!!

Input Overload reviewed v5.0.1144 on Feb 4, 2012

Few if any FP's, I can't see any reason not to have this in your toolbox.

No AV is perfect so to me it makes sense to have layered protection.

kbsoftware reviewed v5.0.1144 on Feb 3, 2012

I really like SuperAntiSpyware (there was a time when I did not). The free version still great.
But for something to pay for eset security, it's just as good if not better then superantispyware plus you get tons more features and it does not cost much more. So if you are going free superantispyware is the way to go, if you are paying look else where like eset.

gatorfan95 reviewed v5.0.1144 on Feb 3, 2012

Gets stuff Malwarebytes misses...good program.

@Jambon, another worthless review from some one who has probably never used the software.

kronos1962 reviewed v5.0.1142 on Dec 17, 2011

I’m a computer tech and I’ve had better luck with this than Malwarebytes. Just a few days ago I ran Malwarebytes and it found nothing but I was still getting the fake AV warning. Then I ran SUPERAntiSpyware and it found and removed the malicious software.

Lsavagejt reviewed v5.0.1142 on Dec 16, 2011

Oops, a FP. Detects Process Hacker and Process Explorer. Spybot DS blows this away.

Input Overload reviewed v5.0.1134 on Oct 18, 2011

A good program I have used for some substantial time as part of a layered security system & a scan yesterday found no FP's.

@Jambon, you don't seem to like anything from your posts, you state 'Malwarebytes' (Brilliant) is 'Overrated' I suppose you don't like 'Prevx' or 'Hitman' either. What do you use may i ask? AVG Free?

You are a moron BTW as is FP-Master 'HeilNizar'. Beware of reviewers who use uppercase, pillocks. I think that covers about everyone.

Jambon reviewed v5.0.1134 on Oct 17, 2011

completely worthless.
All the countless security comparisons out there state one thing in common : SuperAntiSpyware doesn't protect you from anything.

Lsavagejt reviewed v5.0.1128 on Sep 27, 2011

This is OK. No FP's, ocasionallly finds a tracking cookie. It could probably find something else, too. Fast scanner, takes up 0 resources when idle. It's free, and is well maintained-- a reasonable part of one's security array.

nilst2006 reviewed v5.0.1118 on Sep 1, 2011

Every program with something like SUPER in its name often means WORTHLESS !

HeilNizar reviewed v5.0.1118 on Aug 31, 2011

I'm a developer, or I only make viruses or this is just crap-ware.
Full of false positives, don't they have unique IDs for their data base entries? How on earth are all my executable marked as Trojans?
And their so called portable version is stupid. portable and appdata don't mix.
crap-ware.

Lsavagejt reviewed v5.0.1118 on Aug 30, 2011

Good!

Cage22 reviewed v5.0.1118 on Aug 30, 2011

New 5.0 Portable version has the defs update ability disabled AND expires after a few days. So much for carrying a copy with you.

http://forums.superantis...rantispyware-5-portable/

hallocentral reviewed v5.0.1108 on Aug 27, 2011

Ref johneberhardt@s review: I think the problemm is less with Superantispyware than Firefox. 6. When I updated from versiopn 5, it would not run Malwarebytes, Avast!, KeyScrambler (No addons or plugins). The latter even Firefox admit they can't yet handle. I then installed Superantispyware Free (which I had used and liked as much as Malwarebytes previously) and it works fine. (The same applies to Microsoft Security Essentials, installed to try to replace the excellent Avast!)

thartist reviewed v5.0.1108 on Aug 4, 2011

Elite antimalware.

nilst2006 reviewed v5.0.1108 on Aug 3, 2011

Many improvements work great now ! Still warn about the useless Security Center Disabled. Is there really anyone that have that crap enabled in Windows ?

craigun reviewed v5.0.1108 on Aug 3, 2011

Love version 5. Have been using the PreRelease for months now, give it a spin!

iw1coy reviewed v5.0.1108 on Aug 3, 2011

Dear johneberhardt
you are the only user that has a problem with this software....for me is perfact...
try again...have fun

johneberhardt reviewed v5.0.1108 on Aug 3, 2011

All was fine until I upgraded to IE9. It still running just fine until the latest version upgrade to SUPERAntispyware came out (last week?). However, after I installed the new version and after a system restart, IE 9 now always opens upon login startup and displays the SUPERAntispyware ad to pay $19.95 and the "homepage changed" warning box. I am running Windows 7- 64 bit home premium on an AMD Phenom II X6 1100T with 8 gig of RAM. In Summary, the latest free version has a bug that changes IE 9 homepage to blank, displays the "homepage changed" warning box and ends up in an endless loop with no solution. Does not seem to effect chrome or firefox. I am uninstalling and will try next version. I hope they get their act together.

RWW reviewed v5.0 Beta on Jun 10, 2011

I have used this program for quite awhile and have always used the quick scan. Decided to do the complete scan the other day and could not believe what it found especially since I keep a pretty clean machine.

baki_princ reviewed v5.0 Beta on May 25, 2011

perfect!

Input Overload reviewed v5.0 Beta on May 25, 2011

It's gone from an OK piece of software to great. Many changes, faster scanning etc. There are too many changes to mention. Give it a try, you won't be disappointed, unless of course you are an idiot & there are plenty that inhabit this forum.

Excellent.

craigun reviewed v4.52.1000 on May 9, 2011

Wait untill you see version 5, it is INCREDIBLE!

nilst2006 reviewed v4.52.1000 on May 6, 2011

Super - cr*p

HeilNizar reviewed v4.51.1000 on Apr 26, 2011

2 Stars less for the crappy portable version they offer, that's not how you make portables dude, not by writing to Appdata or any where else other than user specified, way to go there.

Input Overload reviewed v4.51.1000 on Apr 23, 2011

gurgle:- Box your PC up & take it back from where you bought it & ask for a full refund.

When they ask why tell them you are too stupid to own a PC.
I've read some moronic posts on this forum over the years but yours is in the top ten. You really are stupid beyond any comprehension.

I run this along with NIS & Malwarebytes without issue.Maybe iit's not the best but it's still OK.

Lsavagejt reviewed v4.51.1000 on Apr 23, 2011

CyberDoc does not say which malware test site he is referring to. I've been using Super AS for yrs. now and I really cannot remember the last time it detected anything on my computer. There's now a portable version--very nice!

CyberDoc999 reviewed v4.51.1000 on Apr 22, 2011

http://malwareresearchgroup.com/

read it and weep

best site for telling you who is the best
SUPERAntiSpyware is OK but it got bad reviews on the latest malware test site.......
it only got 28 percent so now it gets a 2 star... sorry facts are facts.....
Malwarebytes got 80 percent on the same tests
they tested all of the latest Malware

jofin reviewed v4.51.1000 on Apr 22, 2011

Very rarely do I add comments on this website but, feel compelled to respond to the post by GURGLE.
He states that it is the "crappiest program" - how he arrives at this conclusion is beyond me. I have used it for several years, with different operating systems and it has always been fine.
He then states " I had to reinstall windows " - why on earth he should have had to do this is once again impossible to comprehend. Perhaps he has never heard of the add/remove programs option.
He then added " the startup of windows took two hours" - why it should have taken so long and why someone would be waiting that long, seems to indicate that he either doesn't understand windows or has an ulterior motive for slating this program.
At best I only conclude that there was some form of conflict with another program and at worse, he simply hasnt a clue about software.
I suggest you totally disregard his comments and try the program for yourself. Personally, I like it and regard it highly.

gurgle reviewed v4.50.1002 on Mar 30, 2011

Crappiest program I ever encountered.I had to reinstall windows to get rid of it. Slow as hell, the startup of windows took two hours instead of few seconds. Never put this into your computer if you want to remain sane.

Input Overload reviewed v4.50.1002 on Mar 19, 2011

As below but I bought the full version for a snip. I believe it's better to keep crap out rather than trying to remove it after it been creeping around in your rig & infesting dll's etc.

Seems on latest update scanning speed improved & memory use dropped which could have been an issue if u have low memory.

Along with NIS & the brilliant Malwarebytes full version (one off payment) you are belt & braces safe.

Input Overload reviewed v4.49.1000 on Feb 23, 2011

No problems with this program. With the latest update the scanning speed seems to have improved. Good to have as part of layered protection.

soldier1st reviewed v4.46.1000 on Nov 27, 2010

very good app keeps getting better and better though do not use this on low memory systems as it will use alot(256MB and below systems) though this is not the fault of the app makers it is the users who refuse to upgrade the memory.

Input Overload reviewed v4.44.0.1000 Beta on Sep 29, 2010

Updates have increased exponentially to several a day. Great program.

some guy reviewed v4.43.1000 on Sep 15, 2010

I think this is one of the better maleware+spyware finders
and delete the spam below please!

Juhandra reviewed v4.42.1000 on Aug 27, 2010

Like everything that calls itself Super, it's first class garbage.

Input Overload reviewed v4.42.1000 on Aug 26, 2010

Getting faster, needs to be run with either Prevx or Malwarebytes for layered protection. Uses little resources.New version out soon. It's certainly not garbage. I bought the full version, in 15 years only had one virus at large on any of my PC's.

Writing it's garbage is pointless unless you give some reason for your dislike of a product, I ignore reviews of that sort.

Lsavagejt reviewed v4.41.0.1000 Beta on Jul 20, 2010

It's okay. Not great. Detects System Explorer as an image hijack of Windows' native Task Manager in the registry. Whatever.

Input Overload reviewed v4.40.1002 on Jul 3, 2010

Getting better all the time, very low on resources, I run it along with Eset Smart security & Trojan Remover, & scan occasionally with A2 - Yes i know it's not A2 any-more :-) Updates are slow even with a 50 Meg Bit connection. Otherwise a good program.

FailedCRC reviewed v4.40.1002 on Jul 2, 2010

Redundant product, poor resource usage, especially during startup.

Input Overload reviewed v4.35.1002 on Apr 6, 2010

Scanning speed much better, updates faster too. A full version can be had for just under $10 which can't be bad as it has background guard.

commander2001 reviewed v4.35.1002 on Apr 2, 2010

scan is slow but other then that it works well

Input Overload reviewed v4.34.1000 on Feb 19, 2010

Doesn't slow your system down unless you have a 286 with 4 meg of RAM. Not the best at finding Malware. Slow updates. I got a lifetime licenses now they are asking for donations. Sort your business plan out. Worth having on your system.

boelectronic reviewed v4.32.1000 on Dec 31, 2009

Good: detection some times is good, one time it could detect some piece of a malware which avast! and MBAM failed to detect. customizable scan.

Bad: scan is slow, detection is not enough good to use as the only antispyware scanner, rarely is detect more malware than other antispyware. real time protection in Pro version slow down system. updates are too large/heavy, every time you update it download whole database again for about 4-5 MB.

jspratjr reviewed v4.32.1000 on Dec 18, 2009

No problems with Windows 7 on 3 machines - excellent tool.

Lsavagejt reviewed v4.32.1000 on Dec 18, 2009

I like it too! It has not detected any malware for me. Regular updates, well maintained, etc. Can be configured.

mfarmilo reviewed v4.30.1004 on Nov 12, 2009

One of the better tools for getting rid of malware. However, it probably isn't a good idea to have the program set to autostart on every run. I've noticed it bogs down the system startup quite a bit, and nothing much will respond until the splash screen for this program has appeared.

So 4 stars overall, with the proviso mentioned above.

craigun: If the stories are true about IOBit nicking other people's malware databases, then I guess there's every reason to expect their program to catch things.

craigun reviewed v4.29.1004 Beta on Oct 14, 2009

It just doesn't work well with Windows 7. I've made the switch to Iobit Security 360 and haven't looked back.

CyberDoc999 reviewed v4.29.1002 on Sep 30, 2009

gave me my first BSOD in windows 7

DKDude reviewed v4.29.1002 on Sep 17, 2009

This is a GREAT antispywaretool.

Keep up the good work, thanks.

@emanresU deriseD

You keep voting one star all over fileforum, but if someone vote one star on your own project "Process Lasso" then you go ballistic.

leofelix reviewed v4.28.1010 on Sep 8, 2009

One of the best free antispyware I ever used.

Unfortunately it takes too long to update and italian translation is not very good

emanresU deriseD reviewed v4.28.1008 on Sep 3, 2009

I did get a refund for the full version... That doesn't mean I suddenly love it.

If you don't agree with my comments regarding performance, my guess is that you have much better hardware than I do. But some anti-malware software really does do a good job without killing my system, so I don't feel bad rating SAS as I do.

Vimes reviewed v4.28.1008 Beta on Sep 3, 2009

I have used this version and the full paid for one, for sometime now and I have found that it does not compromise the speed of my PC and it works very very well. I like the constant updates and their supportive forums.

@emanresU deriseD - Whilst I appreciate you have had issues with the full version that was not made clear in your initial review. Indeed you noted "This thing is a useless, performance-killing t***" implying that the version you were reviewing was the free version.
If you feel bad enough to rate 1 star which wasn't the version you were using then why did you not use their offer to get a refund on the full version..?

"SUPERAntiSpyware.com offers a 30-day unconditional 100% money-back guarantee.

If you are not satisfied with your purchase for any reason, please contact our customer service department within 30 days of your original purchase and we will issue you a full refund. "

Andy Dean reviewed v4.28.1008 Beta on Sep 2, 2009

I can't agree with your resource hogging comments at all emanresU deriseD

For me this is probably the best anti spyware app around. And yes I have a registered pro installation.

emanresU deriseD reviewed v4.28.1006 Beta on Sep 1, 2009

@grimbles: Thank you for the lovely comment. When I called SAS a "Performance-killing turd", I was referring to the full version, not the free version. But alas, the full version is not listed on this site, so I made the comment here. I understand why this would be confusing to a person apt to leap directly into ad-hominem forays, but hopefully the point is more clear at this juncture.

some guy reviewed v4.27.1002 on Aug 7, 2009

nice scanner nice detection rate I wish they would put the right click scan single file in, so convent if you just down loaded a file and you want to scan it

grimbles reviewed v4.27.1002 Beta on Aug 6, 2009

@emanresU deriseD

"Performance killing t**d"??? Seeing how this has no real time protection and no background processes running how can it possibly affect performance??
Only time it would be using resources is when scanning on demand. You say you have been a PC user for some time but you sure don't know much about them!

SAS is a very good scanner/remover, right up there with MBAM. Very useful if looking for a backup scanner or wanting to clean an infected machine.

Andy Dean reviewed v4.27.1002 Beta on Aug 6, 2009

A great antispyware program as long as you aren't running a 64 bit OS or Windows 7. 7 compatible versions are in the pipeline to be followed by x64 compatible.
My rating will go up to 5 stars when these versions become available.

ghammer reviewed v4.27.1000 on Jul 28, 2009

No Windows 7 version yet. And, yes, I've heard that it is a beta. So?

TC17 reviewed v4.26.1004 on May 27, 2009

This program is excellent for removing spyware. This free version is not running in realtime, but its excellent to use once you do get spyware/trojan, to remove it. Someone else commented this isn't the free version, I don't know, I didn't download this version, but in the past the free version is the best I have used for getting rid of the junk on the computer.

emanresU deriseD reviewed v4.26.1004 on May 27, 2009

I've used Windows since version 3.1, and I've NEVER had a virus. It's not that hard, people. This thing is a useless, performance-killing turd. Avira is much better and actually serves a purpose.

some guy reviewed v4.26.1002 Final on May 1, 2009

very decent scanner their is no all in wonder program for windows but this ones pretty good out of all I tested, malwarebytes and Avira are the the best in my opinion for windows based OS. Don't want a virus use Ubuntu for web browsing . google dual boot

Djuzan Belic reviewed v4.26.1000 on Mar 27, 2009

I don't like buggy resident files.

SueAmma reviewed v4.26.1000 on Mar 26, 2009

Check very carefully before accepting the download from this site. If the name of the installer is ...Pro.exe you are getting a 15 day trial of the Professional edition. Go to FileHippo to get the free version.

Morningdove reviewed v4.26.1000 on Mar 26, 2009

I downloaded and installed SUPERAntiSpyware free edition from this site only to find that it is NOT the free edition but the Professional edition. I can only wonder if this is intentional.

emanresU deriseD reviewed v4.25.1014 on Feb 25, 2009

A solution looking for a problem.

Cris3 reviewed v4.25.0.1014 Beta on Feb 18, 2009

This software keeps getting better. Updates are frequent and stable. False positives are at a minimum if at all.

If you want a thorough second-opinion about what may be hiding in your machine this is the best choice around. it doesn't just find them either. It's excellent at eliminating what it finds.

No reason not to have this software installed regardless of what main line of defense you prefer to use. This software is completely non intrusive.

xprotocalx reviewed v4.25.1012 on Jan 20, 2009

To the reviewer below: You're using an unsupported beta OS, and therefore you gave SaS a 3/5... How about reviewing the product on a supported OS?

This an excellent piece of AntiSpyware software.
It's hard to find good AntiSpyware software these days that are not bloated.
SaS is very efficient, thorough, and it's free!

Soozy reviewed v4.25.0.1008 Beta on Jan 14, 2009

Thank you BetaNews, now that is a correct and working build.

Soozy reviewed v4.25.0.1002 Beta on Jan 12, 2009

I don't believe the link is leading to a new download. I'm not getting a different version than what I already have.

guti reviewed v4.24.1004 on Dec 31, 2008

Used to use Spybot Search & Destroy, but since some weeks ago, I passed to SuperAntiSpyware Free. Its detection ratios are far superior, plus its scanning speed. The only con, is a higher level of false positive, that hopefully would be improved with the quarantine submissions by users.

Racerbob reviewed v4.24.0.1004 Beta on Dec 23, 2008

In my opinion, this is one of the best. I havwe the purchased pro edition with lifetime updates. When I work on friend's computers, I always install the free version of this program and show them how to use it. And then I recommend to them that they get the pro version with real time protection.

some guy reviewed v4.23.1006 Beta on Dec 6, 2008

it dose what it says. The detection rate I rate a lil lowwer then Malbytes or removeit IT but still dose a ok job

and Morningdove get a real virus scanner this is clean
http://www.virustotal.co...f6b7361f005d1fa2ec476a2

gfotion reviewed v4.23.1006 Beta on Dec 5, 2008

Had a major Vundo and DW_Start rqwnw64s.exe infection on one of the office computers. Really messed things up. spybot, spywareguide.com, nothing cured it but for this program (version 4.22) and it allowed me to restore automatic windows update which was being prevented from having its service started by virtue of infections.

Morningdove reviewed v4.23.1006 Beta on Dec 5, 2008

I'm going to uninstall this!

While installing the program Avast indicated several files as being malware and then it went on to indicate a virus was running in memory. Are these false positives? I don't know, but I'm not willing to take the chance. I will restore the last Ghost image of this drive.

Addendum: Based on some guy's comments (above) I downloaded and reinstalled the program. This time it did check clean. I am changing my rating back to a 5. For what it's worth, the first download was an incorrect version from a *different* web site.

T_LOKZz reviewed v4.23.1006 Beta on Dec 5, 2008

Program succesfully removes every malware that I have encountered on multiple computers and is HIGHLY suggested!!

Morningdove reviewed v4.22.1012 Beta on Nov 14, 2008

Installer adds third party software without asking:

BootSafe by SuperAdBlocker

ThumperZ1 reviewed v4.22.1012 Beta on Nov 11, 2008

This is always a tool that has to be in my malware cleaning kit.

TC17 reviewed v4.21.1004 on Nov 5, 2008

This program works great for removing spyware/trojans. Although its wickedly slow scanning... the "quick" scan takes forever. I'm just using this program in its free version (non-resident). The only people who don't want you using software like this are the virus/trojan writers. What other reason would people have to tell you not to use it who think its worthless.

Roger Rabbit reviewed v4.21.1004 on Sep 20, 2008

There are quite a bunch of lamers downloading warez and torrent files all day long, wasting the internet's precious speed, and filling up their crap system with tons of malware. Those stupid guys are interested in such worthless tools like this one.

CyberDoc999 reviewed v4.21.1004 on Sep 20, 2008

This is one of the best!
note to improvelence:
you have a low IQ and you already have spyware.....
we have all been tricked into loading spyware!

improvelence reviewed v4.21.1004 on Sep 9, 2008

The best tool for keeping out spyware is common sense. The cool thing about that is it doesn't waste unnecessary resources "supposedly" keeping you safe. Dont download spyware and you wont need all these stupid useless little anti-spyware programs. It's not hard to NOT download spyware, just don't do it.

mfarmilo reviewed v4.21.1004 on Sep 6, 2008

Very good program. Only problem I have with it is if it's set to the default autostart it slows Windows startup quite drastically on most machines.

allthebestnamesgone :-

The program DOES autoupdate itself. I've often seen a message box appear in the corner on startup that an update is available. On clicking it, various components will be downloaded and where necessary it will ask to reboot to complete the update. A check can be forced by right-clicking the systray icon and clicking the update option there. Once completed, the program will have magically gone from, say, 4.20 to 4.21.

allthebestnamesgone reviewed v4.21.1004 on Sep 5, 2008

this is a very good program BUT i wish it could update itself via the internal update rather than having to download the new builds every few days, uninstall/reinstall/redo all the settings.

or at least just be able to install over the old version and keep all the settings, its really boring to have to redo my settings every single time i update it ...

Rafel reviewed v4.21.1004 on Sep 5, 2008

Amazing.
The best IMHO

Andy Dean reviewed v4.21.1004 on Sep 5, 2008

At Yanaicka.
This program doesn't add a whole load of running services. You can deselect the run at startup option. If you run the app and have Real Time Protection enabled (in the Pro version only)you get only 1 more running process showing in the Task Manager. So please do more homework before posting complete garbage.

Back on track now. SUPERAntiSpyware is very light on system resources and has a very good detection and cleaning rate.
I highly recommend it to anyone looking for a good anti spyware application.
Personally I used it for a few months and ended up paying for the pro version.
Excellent stuff.

Soozy reviewed v4.21.1004 Beta on Sep 4, 2008

This program is excellent and fast.
Yana, I don't know what all time running services you refer to, I have ONE process running using 616K.

Yanaicka reviewed v4.21.1000 Beta on Sep 4, 2008

These tools need to stop adding this whole bunch of all-time running services and other crap without the users' knowing.

BarneyR reviewed v4.20.1046 on Aug 27, 2008

Outstanding (as usual)

Blue Joker reviewed v4.20.1046 on Aug 26, 2008

trash

yourstruly reviewed v4.20.1046 on Aug 26, 2008

I've used this program a number of times to clean infested systems, systems with programs such as Spyware Doctor, Spybot S&D and others running happily along - oblivious to all the malware on the machine.

The author of this program deserves a medal!
The best malware cleaner I have used.

johnnydollar reviewed v4.20.1046 Beta on Aug 21, 2008

Seems to do a good job with tracking cookies. That ususally is the only problem I have with spyware and CCleaner will take care of that. If you are carefull what you download and dont use any 3rd party toolbars and surf with firefox instead of IE and delete your cookies you shouldn't have a problem with spyware or at least I don't. By the way you can change the start up settings so it wont run at startup and in the systray.

craigun reviewed v4.20.1046 Beta on Aug 21, 2008

There seems to be a new version released daily!

catchpole reviewed v4.20.1046 Beta on Aug 21, 2008

Spybot & Malware bytes, thats all folks

anonymous_user reviewed v4.20.1044 Beta on Aug 19, 2008

I think thats so it can check for updates, but you can easily disable it from running in the background.

tp reviewed v4.20.1038 Beta on Aug 18, 2008

correct me if I am wrong, but this as a freeware app is a little misleading, in that it runs in the system tray and in the background, and remains running in the background, even if you exit from the system tray, yet it's not providing any realtime protection unless you pay for it. So why the running applications if you're not protecting anything? I've left it running for a couple weeks now thinking that it was fine because it's not much memory use and it's offering protection, but then I happened to notice the real time option in the menu because I wanted to see what version I had installed and saw that it's a pro feature. Irritating if you ask me... As a scanner like spybot, it seems pretty good though...

Trgiaol reviewed v4.20.1038 Beta on Aug 18, 2008

Had honestly never heard of this software, but it took care of a problem I was having that Spybot, NOD, and Windows Defender (tried in desperation) all missed. Recommended.

ballyhairs reviewed v4.20.1028 Beta on Aug 13, 2008

Agree with Tao2005

rcglidden reviewed v4.20.1028 Beta on Aug 13, 2008

Very good program.

I like the UI as it is, no need to make it Vista-ish....please! Not a flame of the previous poster, but other programs that get a Vista look overhaul to there UI somehow become almost unusable due to shiny buttons attached to other shiny buttons and on and on..... Keep it clean and simple, as it is now.

Tao2005 reviewed v4.20.1026 Beta on Aug 11, 2008

Good program, does what it claims. However the UI looks ancient.

Dave Hybrid reviewed v4.15.1000 on Jul 5, 2008

Great product, you can get 20% off the pro version here > http://www.computer-juic...ee-trial-download-15845/

normishmael reviewed v4.15.1000 on Jun 30, 2008

All those residents?
Set it not to open with windows,then you only have the little icon (what the hell is that thing anyway,a beetle?) when you start the program.(exit after scan)
At least it does not have constant process;s running even thought it has no real time protection, the way ad-aware and A-squared free do.
There is a reason the forums tend to ask for a scan with this one.
SpybotSD is a old,honorable,and noble program that has earned a rest in silicone heaven.
This with Malwarebytes anti-malware is the future.

leofelix reviewed v4.15.1000 on Jun 23, 2008

Excellent antimalware, they really improved it.
Faster and accurate, now it's possible to remove spalsh screen and best of all it implements Direct Disk Access technology

mfarmilo reviewed v4.15.1000 on Jun 3, 2008

Does an excellent job whenever I use it - which is every time I come across an infested machine.

dabogues reviewed v4.15.1000 on Jun 3, 2008

After accidentally opening a file unsandboxed instead of sandboxed, I recently got a nasty little Vundo bug on my PC. My system restore was corrupted, and I was preparing to reinstall XP.

Then, I took a shot at SUPERAntiSpyware---and it cleared the problem almost immediately. None of the other scanners I used did a thing, not SpyBot, not AdAware, not Bazooka (although, that's pretty useless for anything). SUPER did it all hassle-free. Found the files and removed them---none of that, "we found the file, but can't delete it because it's in use" nonsense. My PC was back to normal in no time at all, and SUPER gained a new loyal user.

To that review who gave a 3 and simlpy stated "average," I'd love to see a better reason for that adjective. In my experience, SUPER worked well above average.

I give it a 4, only because I've only needed to use it the once, so I can't vouch for its ability to find everything. What I can vouch for is that it's the ONLY product I tried that worked for me. It saved me from my own admittedly stupid and reckless mistake, and for that I'm extremely thankful. As a free scanner, this one's a no-brainer. Get it and hold onto it.

x30909483 reviewed v4.15.1000 Beta on Jun 1, 2008

I recently used this to remove a nasty computer infection "ctfmona.exe" and a number related malware.
SUPERAntiSpyware cleaned it with ease.
Great program - I highly recommend it.

delhayes reviewed v4.15.1000 Beta on May 30, 2008

Superantispyware is in my opinon the best Spyware scanner out there.Spybot and Ada Ware can't hold a cndle to it.. I recommend it to all my clients and have positive feedback from all.. If you haven't got it get it..

robinb reviewed v4.15.1000 Beta on May 30, 2008

Superantispyware is one of the best antispyware programs out there. I have beta tested anti-spyware software for many companies and I feel this program is the best out there. It finds nasty things that the others do not. It users very little memory to run, and if you go to their forum you will receive help if needed, for both the pro version and the free version.
robinb

Bad Prit reviewed v4.15.1000 Beta on May 30, 2008

I just don't like all those residents....

Bull reviewed v4.15.1000 Beta on May 30, 2008

quite average

madmike reviewed v4.1.1046 on May 20, 2008

Good being free, be warned though it does not get everything, on par with Kapersky which doesnt get everything either.

Cris3 reviewed v4.1.1044 Beta on May 17, 2008

Works well as a second scanner behind my SpySweeper software. It finds only a couple tracking cookies that SpySweeper allows, but they are the same ones that the highly rated online scanners catch too. So this program is on par with Kapersky and AVG for its sweep and remove capabilities on my machine.

Ironically, one of the cookies that is nailed is the one I pick up from visiting BetaNews.

uberfly reviewed v4.1.1044 Beta on May 15, 2008

I love it. Also, to me, the interface is a breath of fresh air. Very straight-forward, easy to use and effective.

alshawwa reviewed v4.1.1040 Beta on May 9, 2008

one of the best out there , but they should do something about scanning speed , superspyware scan engine is too slow compared with a lot of spyware detectors.

Andy Dean reviewed v4.1.1036 Beta on May 5, 2008

Out of all the Anti Spyware apps I like this the best.
It runs with a minimum of overheads and does a good job of cleaning. Scans are also carried ot very fast.
I also like the way with this latest release they have added detection of Firefox tracking cookies. OK these aren't harmful but as its always detected IE tracking cookies then surely Firefox should also be included.
I used the freeware version for a few months then bought the pro.

doctorsmith reviewed v4.1.1032 Beta on May 2, 2008

@ Banquo

your right no program catches everything.

and your wrong, this isn't shareware it's totally free, there is a paid version as well, but this version is free.

good product.

Banquo reviewed v4.0.1154 on Apr 16, 2008

It's ok, but it's shareware not free.

madmike, nothing catches everything. There isn't a program in the world that can catch every virus or piece of spyware.

madmike007 reviewed v4.0.1154 on Mar 3, 2008

3 points for being free, but being free seems to come at a price, its does not cath everything as I found out recently.

cltx99 reviewed v4.0.1146 Beta on Feb 23, 2008

i've been using Ad-aware for a number of years. It usually takes just over 4 minutes to run a smart scan. I downloaded Superantispyware and ran a quick scan. It took more than 12 minutes to complete and it detected nothing! So much for "quick scan"! It should be called "snail scan".

RWW reviewed v4.0.1136 Beta on Feb 13, 2008

Super AntiSpyware has been my primary spyware app for quite awhile. I believe everyone should use two spyware apps....I use SpyBot as my secondary. AdAware has been taken off my machines for close to a year now.

Andy Dean reviewed v4.0.1136 Beta on Feb 12, 2008

ghammer if you have the freeware version installed there are regular offers to upgrade to the Pro version for $19.95.
You get the offer coming up after doing an update of the defs.

ghammer reviewed v4.0.1130 Beta on Feb 7, 2008

Does a nice job, but the Pro version has a more complete package of course.

It is US$29.95, not what was mentioned in the previous review.

At the prices asked for anti-malware tools, you soon spend more than the OS costs staying "protected".

Nothing is foolproof. No combination is foolproof. I'd have to have an excellent reason to buy this or any anti-spyware tool.

Andy Dean reviewed v4.0.1128 Beta on Feb 6, 2008

I think the interface is excellent lalf, far more intuitive than Ad-Aware or Spybot.
As for the nag screen what do you expect for free? The Pro version only costs around £10 or $19.95, not a great deal of money in most peoples books.
Needless to say I bought the Pro version and love it.

lalf reviewed v4.0.1124 Beta on Feb 2, 2008

Really dislike the unintuitive interface, the nagging info-screens seperating the free version from the payed one and have yet to see SAS finding/removing somthing the others don't.

New beta doesn't change that [SUPERAntiSpyware 4.0.1126]
http://forums.superantis...com/viewtopic.php?t=957

/lalf

zapatero reviewed v4.0.1124 Beta on Feb 1, 2008

I use it as an on-demand scanner to replace Spybot SD. The interface is better, there are more scan options, and the development is faster. Of course, it is only a part of the complete security strategy, which includes real-time programs.

lurkingatu2 reviewed v4.0.1120 Beta on Jan 31, 2008

superantispyware is a great tool not only a scanner but can repair hijacked
browser and system settings that malware change

rcglidden reviewed v4.0.1114 Beta on Jan 29, 2008

This is one of several very good tools to scan, detect and remove spyware from your system.

The user interface is professional looking, I just wish they would change the programs icon....it makes it look like one of those fake programs that actually puts more spyware on your system.

There is NO one-good-tool to run on demand or to keep resident to catch all of the many variants of spyware that are out there. This program + A-squared + Ad-Aware and some cleaner programs such as Crap Cleaner (CC) and Advanced Windows Care will help for most cases.

And, oh... try Spyware Blaster to set up a defense mechanism on your system. It's very unintrusive, but remeber to update it's database often.

dhry reviewed v4.0.1114 Beta on Jan 29, 2008

An on-demand scanner? You've got to be joking. By the time you bother to run the program, you've already been infected without even knowing it. This concept is completely outdated now. Get a realtime scanner such as SpywareTerminator and actually know when something is about to infect you at the moment it actually happens.

meteecee reviewed v4.0.1114 Beta on Jan 28, 2008

uhh ..
the home version is free for life but is sorely lacking compared to the 'pro'
many extras that distinguish this from other apps
are left off the freeware

infotechs reviewed v4.0.1112 Beta on Jan 25, 2008

In the past we used Spybot and Adaware to get rid of spyware from customers computers. On more than one occasion updated version of SB and AA missed rather large amounts of spyware. We download this, update it, and let it loose. It finds and deletes ALL of the spyware (files, registry entries, etc).

It is an on demand scanner, which I prefer. By default it wants to take over a little more than I like (guard home page, load on startup, etc), but a careful install and quick HiJackThis and all is good. Once installed the program can be copied to a USB drive or CD so no install is necessary to clean up other machines.

Soozy reviewed v4.0.1112 Beta on Jan 25, 2008

Actually the version I ended up with from the download is 4.0.1114.
Nice free software, fast scan, although the CPU Usage seemed to be way up there and even trying to open Task Manager was slow.
Will have to test and see how other programs react when a scan is in progress.

doctorsmith reviewed v4.0.1112 Beta on Jan 25, 2008

very good at doing what it's supposed to do ........... finding and killing spyware.

@Virginia_blueman ........ it is free for ever, you've clicked the wrong download icon, one says "Free version home users" and the other "Free Trial Professional" and they are right next to each other. You should open your eyes before you open your mouth.

ballyhairs reviewed v4.0.1112 Beta on Jan 25, 2008

Its a good one, yet needs along way to be like Spyware doctor, oh well... its free so.
Change log?

jspratjr reviewed v4.0.1106 Pre-Release on Jan 21, 2008

Excellent product - bought the Professional edition after testing for a period of time. The FREE version (for home use) is a bit limited - the Professional edition has a 15 day trial.

tomquile reviewed v4.0.1106 Pre-Release on Jan 21, 2008

A great help!
It's fast, reliable and solid. For me, it's more efficient than SpybotS&D or Adaware.

Virginia_blueman reviewed v4.0.1106 Pre-Release on Jan 21, 2008

I myself find it difficult to think that anything like this program that requires you to buy it after 15 days can be considered freeware. All the freeware programs are free forever not for a few days. I believe this is unfair and to list it as freeware. You upset a lot of people once they find out it is actually shareware.

k12-IT reviewed v4.0.1106 Pre-Release on Jan 20, 2008

As an IT professional and a private consultant, I find that this product is one of the best. It finds and kills just about everything. Something I can't say about Spybot S&D or any of the others.

As for SmithFraud, I have a special program that works with just that. No one program gets everything, which is why you use more than one.

Andy Dean reviewed v4.0.1106 Pre-Release on Jan 20, 2008

Despite what some others have said I rate this software very highly.
It does its job well and this latest version scans very fast indeed.
I used the free version for a few months then ended up paying for pro.
5 stars from me.

bobad reviewed v4.0.1106 Pre-Release on Jan 20, 2008

The web site claims that it fixes Smitfraud infections. I downloaded and ran the "free download", and it detected a Smitfraud variant. Tried to repair the infection, and it refused unless I "regi$tered". Since it has no realtime scanner, the rules-based, on-demand scanner and removal would have to be equal to or better than the rest to make the program worthwhile. It isn't. Do yourself a favor and don't play the bait and switch game. Stick to Spyware Terminator and Spybot, which are truly free as advertised, no tricks.

EarlyMorningHours reviewed v4.0.1106 Pre-Release on Jan 20, 2008

Not really sure what all of the gripes are about. I deal with infected systems more than I care to and this is always one of the first things I reach for. Even though most anti-virus products claim to detect and clean out spyware/malware infections, they either don't or they do a rather substandard job. This program finds and removes all kinds of things that people seem to be picking up these days. I can't speak for the real-time version that requires purchase, but the on-demand scanning module of SUPERAntiSpyware coupled with Sybot Search and Destroy make a great compliment to any reputable anti-virus and realtime antispyware product.

eldorado6.7 reviewed v3.9.1008 on Jan 13, 2008

Not impressed. It didn't find anything and it should have, so...

wox reviewed v3.9.1008 on Dec 22, 2007

The scans are very thorough, finds a lot of malware that other scanners cannot. Although I have BitDefender IS 2008, I still use this as a backup scanner.

The interface is basic, but simple and quite easy to navigate. I just can't imagine anyone having serious problems with it.

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@hurzx

"According to Malware-Test Lab detection rates is as low as 23.5%."
You actually trust that source? If it can't detect anything, then why do so many users rely on it to find malware other scanners can't?

"What does SUPER means ?"
Learn English please.

"Ewido micro-scanner, which has the same database as AVG 7 ( behind Comodo Firewall)"
..the micro-scanner has Avg AS 7.5's engine, not AVG 7 (which is an anti-virus). Also, why would an anti-virus engine be behind a firewall? Don't be such a retard.

"I feel relatively safe and hardly get infections despite an intensive surf."
Nobody asked for how you feel. I also hardly get infected despite quite an intensive surf. SuperAS Free is mainly for those who can't get rid of a tough malware.
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hilfer reviewed v3.9.1008 on Nov 15, 2007

Only used it once but it found and removed problems that coudn't be removed using Spybot, AD-aware, nod32.So my gongratulations for this wonderfull antispy.

rudy0417 reviewed v3.9.1008 on Sep 30, 2007

I work in IT and found out about this program on Wilders Security forum and have been using it ever since. While it doesn't have the most attractive UI, it is one of the most effective antispyware tools I have ever used. A co-worker used a bunch of software on a computer that was supposedly infected and couldn't find anything. I suggested he give this software a shot and sure enough it found several infections. We now use it as a part of our malware killing arsenal as it picks up the stuff the other guys miss. Highly recommended.

Point Zero reviewed v3.9.1008 on Sep 28, 2007

This tool will dump a whole bunch of resident crap, shellhooks, and other services onto your system ! Avoid at all costs !

Nikkie reviewed v3.9.1008 on Sep 8, 2007

This actually found infections avg, avast, trend micro, norton and symentec couldn't..Now that's damn good.

Tao2005 reviewed v3.9.1008 on Jul 11, 2007

Here's a good AS, I do recommend using. How Ever it has a basic UI. I do like this one though. It makes it easier to keep your system clean of spyware.

I do use it in conjunction with other AS though. Don't trust AS as much. Don't let my comment stop your intrest in this. D/l it, and try it. Maybe you have something different to add

softfiscalizer reviewed v3.9.1008 on Jul 7, 2007

A good post and a good software. Just good. I tested this on 3 occasions and not a single catch. Maybe my system is so clean or maybe not the better one I supposed.

btman reviewed v3.8.1002 on Jun 16, 2007

Detects more than others... And less then... Other others...

anzensepp1987 reviewed v3.8.1002 on May 25, 2007

Nice software...
doesn't find any harmful stuff on my VISTA-Computer... Hopefully this fact is a good sign for the VISTA-Safety and the other proggies I've installed! Will go on using it in future!

jspratjr reviewed v3.8.1002 on May 24, 2007

Great program - bought it and well worth it.

Rageweaver reviewed v3.7.1018 on Apr 27, 2007

Exelent prog! I've used it for many months, and it catches things that Ad-Aware, SnD, zoft, and Spyware Terminator do not. It's almost perfect!

Keep up the good work guys! I

majikuf reviewed v3.7.0.1018 Beta on Apr 25, 2007

This program is the best spyware removal program out there. I first got this when it came with my SuperAdBlocker and didn't realize it was a stand alone product until later. I recommend this to all of my friends if they have ANY spyware issues.

This software also works with the fileresearchcenter. (www.fileresearchcenter.com) That site can scan your machine through an ActiveX component and look for spyware there. The technologies seem to be shared between the two.

This is a case of a big thing coming in a small package. I wouldn't use anything else.

wat0114 reviewed v3.7.0.1018 Beta on Apr 25, 2007

Simply the best detection rate of any product I've tried, and I've tried most available.

M a t t L e e reviewed v3.6.0.1000 Pre-Release on Apr 10, 2007

damn hows come ppl r so damn stupid? the free edition is free, u cant take a trial on the pay and expect it to be free past 15 days. >.>

HolyShiznit reviewed v3.6.0.1000 Pre-Release on Mar 9, 2007

Very very good detection rates and awesome customer support. Malwaretest lab is a joke and has been proven to be a very poor tester over the years.

Also it is a true freeware, there is a 15 day trial of the PRO edition and there is also a 100% free version.

mikefromuk reviewed v3.6.0.1000 Pre-Release on Mar 1, 2007

Ran the program and it found stuff my other A/spyware program had not, also promoted 3 (so far) trojans sitting in the backgorund ot be caught by my AV program

Its free, it works no contest

btman reviewed v3.5.1016 on Jan 22, 2007

A great program. Free, awesome. And malware-test lab is total BS. For many reasons. Don't believe it, this is one of the best. I'd give it 5 but I don't like the interface that much.

hurzx reviewed v3.5.1016 on Jan 18, 2007

According to Malware-Test Lab detection rates is as low as 23.5%. What does SUPER means ? Second, it's not freeware...

For good Anti-Malware products, have a look at the test-results here :

http://www.malware-test.com/antispyware.html

After so many testing and changes, I retained Spywareblaster and Ewido micro-scanner, which has the same database as AVG 7 ( behind Comodo Firewall). And I use Opera to browse. I feel relatively safe and hardly get infections despite an intensive surf.

dcarter reviewed v3.5.1016 on Jan 17, 2007

Please do not put a program like this on as "Free-Ware"....It is TIME LIMITED TO 15 DAYS.
I am sure we pay after that. To bad for this type of disception.

felixml reviewed v3.5.1016 on Jan 17, 2007

DLed a Pro version:
Slow, but very highly detailed.
Not bad, unless U have HUGE Hard Drives

aliastom reviewed v3.4.1000 on Dec 22, 2006

SUPERAntiSpyware found a "Trojan.Malware" lurking in a program called "ERRORNUKERINSTALLER.EXE" during the first "Complete System Scan" I ran. This scan took 52 minutes and the results were well worth it, considering I was watching CNN the whole time. You can also opt for a "Quick Scan" or a "Custom Scan" which take less time. Both Lavasoft Ad-Aware SE Personal and Spybot - Search & Destroy missed the trojan in their scans, so I recommend it as a free addition to your anti-spyware arsenal. The only minus I found is that if you try to activate its "Real-Time Protection" feature you get a nag screen to upgrade to SUPERAntiSpyware Professional. On the plus side, the free version does have an automatic update feature which some other free anti-spyware programs make you pay for. All in all, a nice little program that does what it is supposed to do.

CyberDoc999 reviewed v3.4.1000 on Dec 15, 2006

This is the best of the best!
Excellent spyware killer!

JEdwardP reviewed v3.4.1000 on Dec 8, 2006

Firstly, be aware that BetaNews has erred in its description of the program. The FREE version does NOT have a 15-timeout; only the trial download of the pro version does.

So far, my only real complaint against this application would be its relative slowness. I'd advise against using its most thorough scanning options, unless you actually suspect a spyware infestation.

Other than that it seems fine. The interface is good, having no glitz and lots of user-selectable options.

solid state reviewed v3.3.1020 on Nov 20, 2006

Excellent spyware hunter!
I am especially enraptured with this function: It unlocks locked windows task manager.

QBgreen reviewed v3.3.1020 on Oct 23, 2006

A high quality program that is improving. One of the best of its kind.