The New Jersey Computer Club has received a very generous donation to our
NJCC Memorial Award program from Webroot Software, Inc., of multiple retail
copies of their award winning "Spy Sweeper" (go to
http://www.webroot.com/consumer/products/spysweeper for details). This
program has won the top award for anti-spyware software from PC Magazine,
PC World, Smart Computing, TopTenReviews, etc. (go to
http://www.webroot.com/company/awards/ss.html for details). There is
excellent detailed comparison of it to competitive products at
http://anti-spyware-review.toptenreviews.com, which also has a link to a
detailed review of its own (printed below).

I have used "Spy Sweeper" for many months, and I recommed it fully! It
currently has 16 different "shields" to block infections; checks 113,163
threat definitions; and it gives descriptions and severity of threats found
with the options to keep, remove or quarantine them. "Spy Sweeper" is sold
by Webroot with a one year "subscription" for $38.90 (with CD and
shipping), or $29.95 (with program downloading). The "subscription"
includes all program updates, all definition updates, and technical support
(for one year).

We are offering the "Spy Sweeper" CD with a one year subscription to NJCC
members on a first come first served basis for only $15 (while supplies
last)! If you want to purchase a copy email me at: president@... OR
fsabin@...

If any copies remain (which is not likely), you may purchase them for $15
at our December 14th NJCC Holiday Party meeting.

Following is the "Spy Sweeper" review from TopTenReviews:

Spy Sweeper Reviewer's Comments
http://anti-spyware-review.toptenreviews.com/spy-sweeper-review.html

For unsurpassed spyware protection, first-class help support and ease of
use, nothing beats Spy Sweeper 4.5, our top anti-spyware pick and the
"TopTenREVIEWS Gold Award" winner.

This fully-loaded, spyware-protection agent from Webroot offers
intelligent, unmatched detection capacity, state-of-the-art features and
customization for multiple-users-making it the perfect fit for any situation.

We also found Spy Sweeper tremendously intuitive and a snap for beginners
to quickly learn and master. And, with a resounding commitment to customer
service, the folks at Webroot will take care of you and stay with you every
step of the way.

Feature Set:
Although a superior product before, Spy Sweeper offers even more features
with its 4.5 edition, adding more freedom, convenience and flexibility to
its spyware protection capability. One such enhancement is a scheduling
wizard, which walks you, step-by-step, through the process of setting up
automatic scans-allowing your computer to check for spyware, whether you
are around or not.

Perhaps some of the best and unique features in the new Spy Sweeper are its
"Shields" to block spyware before they can infect your computer. Spy
Sweeper 4.5 offers new shield for even greater protection. For example, the
ActiveX Shield blocks potential spyware that is installed through ActiveX
components on the Internet. The Spy Communication Shield prevents infection
by blocking communication to web sites that are known to host spyware. The
BHO Shield blocks the installation of Browser Helper Objects which can
track your web browsing activity or install toolbars without your
knowledge. Spy Sweeper also provides automatic updates, which keep your
program up-to-date on all the latest spyware threats and comes with several
prevention features that keep spyware from getting access to your computer
in the first place.

If spyware or adware is detected on your computer, Spy Sweeper offers you
with brief descriptions and severity analysis for each, giving you the
option to keep, delete or quarantine the spyware found. The "More Details"
button will send you to a website that provides further information on most
spyware and adware programs-allowing you to make the most informed decision
possible about your spyware removal.

Effectiveness:
Spy Sweeper 4.5 is more effective then ever before, offering removal
capabilities for some of the most persistent and hard-to-remove spyware out
there. It found and removed nearly 100 percent of the spyware and adware we
tested it against and its extensive spyware database is one of the largest
in existence today.

Ease of Use:
Spy Sweeper offers one of the most intuitive and user-friendly designs
we've seen to date, making it perfect for both beginners and advanced users
alike. Just select "Sweep Now," click to begin your scan and the program
does the rest.

The program will also alert you when it discovers a spyware threat,
providing you with threat severity and removal options. Version 4.5 has
redesigned the results screen to make it even easier to understand the
results and the risk factor.

Customization:
Spy Sweeper 4.5 now offers the ability to support multiple users on a
single computer, giving each user the ability to customize the program to
their needs and schedule.

Other valuable customization options that come with Spy Sweeper include the
ability to choose when and which portions of your computer are to be
scanned, opting to prevent spyware from changing your Internet settings and
the ability to ignore specific applications that you've decided to keep on
your computer.

Ease of Setup/Installation:
Spy Sweeper is easy to set up; after one quick download, automatic
installation begins. Upgrades are just as simple.

Help/Support:
Webroot supports Spy Sweeper through a built-in help section, online FAQs
and email support and is one of only a handful of manufacturers out there
to offer a toll-free support line.

However, the best part of Spy Sweeper's support is the company's new and
improved customer service center, which has added enough new employees to
get email responses out fast and most phone calls answered as they come
in-not 30 minutes to an hour later like other spyware support lines out there.

Summary:
With Webroot's release of Spy Sweeper 4.5 and the strides it has made
towards first-rate help support, this product is at the top of its game.
With its easy-to-use design, innovative feature set and some of the best
spyware detection around, you just won't find better spyware protection
than this…Spy Sweeper is simply the best.