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Spy Sweeper 5 review

7.3

Editors' Rating

Very Good

4.0

Members' Rating

Mediocre

Typical price:£ 24

Verdict

Spy Sweeper 5 is a good choice for protecting your PC against spyware and shielding it against future infections, but it's too noisy, with its constant reminders that it's working... Read Full Review.

Pros

  • A new user-friendly interface

Cons

  • No free version
  • Can be rather noisy with alerts and prompts for updates

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Member Opinion

4.0

Average Member Rating

Mediocre

1 Member has reviewed this product

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Gary Fisher

Gary Fisher

It's a pc heart attack!

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4.0

Mediocre


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