Dedicated to combating spyware since its inception, Webroot Software understands the complexity of spyware and has designed Spy Sweeper 4.5 with the most advanced blocking, detection and removal capabilities on the market. Spy Sweeper uses 16 advanced Smart Shields, including ActiveX, Toolbar, and Spy Communications shields that block new spyware installations so you can have the peace of mind you deserve knowing you've got proactive, always-on protection.

Using state-of-the-art spyware research methods that identify new spyware threats before they are widely distributed, Spy Sweeper ensures you have the most powerful and up-to-date protection against new emerging spyware threats. Spy Sweeper's Comprehensive Removal Technology (CRT) is the backbone behind the most advanced spyware removal engine in the industry. CRT deletes the toughest spyware programs in just one sweep - even removing mutated or "rootkit" spies, some of the nastiest next-generation spyware threats. And to ensure you have the most advanced spyware protection available, we upgrade Spy Sweeper up to four times a year, and provide those upgrades to our customers absolutely FREE.