Spybot Search and Destroy is a Windows utility for securing the operating system from external attacks over the network. Users can quarantine suspicious files to prevent them from spreading.

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This program allows you to perform a full system scan or select specific folders and files for analyzing. After the process is complete it is possible to quickly fix all detected problems. Operation log can be saved in a text file.

There are tools for disabling tracking cookies. This feature is helpful for browsing the internet anonymously. The cookies can be activated again in case of technical difficulties.

All suspicious items are placed in a special quarantine area. Users are able to restore files that are misidentified as malicious by the app. Additionally, there is an option to completely purge all items from the list.

Immunization

You can protect the operating system and all installed web browsers from future attacks. This utility supports Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox and Opera. The immunization process reduces the likelihood of any viruses infecting your PC.

Security statistics are available. Users can view the overall number of performed scans, detected malware, quarantined files and other information.

Features

free to download and use;
offers you instruments for protecting the computer from viruses;
there is an option for disabling all tracking cookies;
it is possible to safeguard your web browser from malware attacks;
compatible with all modern versions of Windows.