SuperAntiSpyware Free Edition for Windows

Key Details of SuperAntiSpyware Free Edition

Detect and remove spyware, malware, rootkits, trojans, hijackers, and other malicious threats
Last updated on 04/08/20
There has been 1 update within the past 6 months
The current version has 0 flags on VirusTotal

Editors' Review

Download.com staffMay 30, 2024

SuperAntiSpyware Free Edition - Secure your PC

SUPERAntiSpyware Free Edition is a free program designed to keep your computer safe from many online threats, such as spyware, adware, ransomware, and more. It guards your PC against over a billion malware threats, making it a solid choice for anyone looking for free antispyware protection.

SUPERAntiSpyware specializes in the early detection and removal of various forms of malware, including but not limited to trojans, worms, keyloggers, and hijackers. Its real-time protection engine uses artificial intelligence to enhance its detection capabilities, ensuring that even the newest and most sophisticated threats are identified and eradicated efficiently. It can work with many types of files, cleaning them from any harmful software. The interface is simple, which means anyone can use it without needing to know a lot about computers. It's built to be user-friendly, allowing you to get to all its features easily.

The program works with Windows computers from Windows XP through Windows 11. It's not available for Mac, iOS, or Android devices. When installing, it determines whether your computer is 32-bit or 64-bit and sets up the right version for you. It doesn’t have a complicated design and once you open it, you will notice that almost all the important are right under your hand. The main screen is straightforward, with all the important features just a click away, making it easy for everyone to navigate.

SUPERAntiSpyware can thoroughly scan your computer for malware and remove it. You can set it to scan your system at certain times or even have it watch your system all the time, which helps prevent malware from getting a foothold in the first place.

You can download the Free Edition of SUPERAntiSpyware without paying anything, and it comes with all the basic features you need for protection. There's also a Professional X Edition with more advanced features available for a trial period of 14 days. After the trial, you can choose to buy it if you need those extra features. This software is ideal for anyone who needs dependable protection against spyware and malware without spending money. It's also good for schools and non-profits that need effective security tools to go along with their existing antivirus software. If you think you like how it works, you can opt-in for the paid version and own the software forever.

Bottom Line

While it doesn't have as many features as some paid programs, its ability to detect and remove malware makes it a worthwhile tool for personal use.

What's new in version 8.0.1052

Service release
Misc. bug fixes

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Full Specifications

GENERAL

Release: April 8, 2020

Latest update: May 30, 2024

Version: 8.0.1052

OPERATING SYSTEMS

Platform: Windows

Operating System: Windows 10, Windows Vista, Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows XP

Additional Requirements: None

POPULARITY

Total Downloads: 6,958,336

Downloads Last Week: 179

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User Reviews

4.3/5

1650 User Votes

Stupid program
William FfNovember 5, 2016
Pros
It removes cookies
Cons
It claims that cookies are dangerous It claims that JDownloader is Malware because it's Installer contains potentially unwanted Software - meanwhile it's bundled with Google Chrome If I wanted to install Google Chrome, I would download Google Chrome and not SUPERAntiSpyware
Summary
Great product.
cbsitestuserApril 29, 2016
Pros
Fast and easy to use
Cons
None can be found
Summary
SAS 6.0.0.1216 sucks worse than earlier version 1212 !!
0liveZZZMarch 19, 2016
Pros
Originally I had version 6.0.1212... it was working fine, despite my having to reverse some of the changes made to services I specifically wanted ON or OFF (but then, Glary and CrapCleaner also do that to me all the time.... grrrrr). A-t 1st SAS seemed very thorough....their updates of latest known threats are kept VERY current ( always adding many to their database ... even if I do a manual update 10x a day)
Cons
started flagging many safe programs/files as malware ---which were very obviously NOT, SAS (v.1212) started uninstalling bits of its files and moving them around... gets harder to update Database (manually) ... eventually SAS (v.1212) won't open at all. Version 6.0.0.1216 won't run/install at ALL (on Win 7) (tried 3 fresh Downloads) ERRORs when I try to run/i+nstall SAS 6.0.1216 are "program not compatible" ! what??? I have Win 7; even made sure of compatibility settings & tested out running SAS with XP and Vista compatibility."This vers is for an EARLIER WiNDOWS OS".....
Summary
I haven't found any virus/mal/or spyware...Before DLing v.1216 I used IObit Uninstaller - did a total removal of all trace files from SAS (using my marvelous "EVERYTHING" tool I've used for decades (***a MUST HAVE for locating EVERYTHING***). I hunted for a newer version of SAS (v.1216) but could NOT find reviews of it anywhere. I usually abandon the idea with no reviews to even give me a clue either way if it's worth this effort but NOW I'm really frustrated. I get the most insane ERRORs when I try to run SAS 6.0.1216: error msgs kept trying to say that this version of SAS is too OLD to run on Win7...What's up with this? the older version is supposedly new enough to work fine on W7, so why should a newer SAS require ulder/earlier WiN OS ? makes no sense! I haven't tried (OLDER SAS) v.1208 but really have wasted too much time on this quest already so I will just check back here in the future to see if any others had this issue and/or if there's a better version... Meanwhile... I still have a tiny hunch this problem (and a few other weird things lately) could POSSIBLY be partly microsoft's fault ..... trying to push WIN 10 down my throat, despite all my little tricks to block it I'm realizing it's rare to find places to even read reviews or get reliable DLs of anything anymore, without fighting off the "offers" & TRICKY "helpful" solutions (hijackings if you aren't careful and make one slight finger keystroke slip)..Just like it does here (CNET) more & more.
WISH I COULD TRUST
poulstaunMarch 4, 2016
Pros
IT REALY GOES INTO DEEPT..AND ITS EASY TO WORK WITH
Cons
UNFORTUNATELY ,,U CANNOT TRUST IT,,EARLIER I DID NOT DARE TO USE IT..IT SIMPLY TAKES ,,WHAT IT SHOULD NOT TAKE.... HAD HOPED IT HAD GOTTEN BETTER..BUT NO ...HAD TO START FROM SCRATCH AFTER I HAD USED THE PROGRAM... SO AGAIN ..I WILL NOT DARE TO USE THIS PROGRAM
Summary
U CAN BE LUCKY..THAT IT ONLY CLEAN WHAT IT SHOULD..BUT U REALY CANNOT BE SURE
Beware! SAS has become greedy "Spiteware"
rarelyreviewJanuary 22, 2016
Pros
Used to be good, now dangerous.
Cons
This once great program has degenerated into horrible spiteware. Had occasion to restart my computer and a couple of things were blocked from loading, including my VOIP telephone while SAS decided to announce it's BS "new" version by taking over my browser and trying to weedle $10 out of me. It closed all of the 10-15 tabs I had open on my Chrome browser AND deleted the history of those tabs completely, destroying hours of research. I don't want to hear any shoulda woulda coulda about it, the fact is that these greedy b*stards did this on purpose because I wouldn't choke up ten bucks. They need to be sued out of existance, but that won't be necessary since any company this desperate can't be long for this world anyway.
Summary
Piece of junk
howardfernsJanuary 11, 2016
Pros
I can't think of any
Cons
I downloaded the SuperAntiSpyware Portable Scanner from the maker's site. When I tried to install it on my desktop, as it is allegedly portable, it said the folder already exists. Huh? So I ignored that and went ahead, and it installed about 15 separate files on my desktop, which I put in a new folder. On the first scan it claimed it had found Ask Toolbar, which I am damn sure from other checks was not on my machine, and that is the only thing there allegedly was, the scan found nothing else at all. When I then tried to delete SAS, it was supposed to be portable remember, the folder on my desktop would not go. I used Iobit Uninstaller on it and there was one .dll file left that would not budge, so I then had to install Emco MoveOnBoot. That got rid of it. After that, Wise JetSearch turned up 10 SAS files left on my machine and Regedit found 15 entries.
Summary
An hour of my life wasted. Updated on Jan 12, 2016Correction: It was Iobit Unlocker I used, not Uninstaller.
Finds ALL Malware
December 28, 2015
Pros
I have the free version. Very happy with it, amazed at how much malware it finds in one scan.
Cons
A scan takes way too long for my liking.
Summary
Great Malware finder.
fredg06December 6, 2015
Pros
Works very well....nice interface with all I need to find right in front of me.
Cons
None that I know of.
Summary
I ran this free Super Anti-spyware program, doing a complete scan, took 15 minutes, and it found 222 tracking cookies!! They were NOT in a place where CCleaner could find them, and it had no place to check off to look! I had run Malwarebytes Anti-malware first, it found nothing. Then I decided to download/install the Super Anti-spyware. I will keep using both of these....both are great.
Excellent Protection
JHzlwdDecember 2, 2015
Pros
Nabs more malware than anything else I have tried and have tried most of them. Easy to use, fast and unobtrusive. Daily updates to the threat database.You must use this in conjunction with an anti-virus scanner and a firewall. These are complementary rather than equivalent to each other. Your protection plan should also include cloning of your system at points where it is known clean.
Cons
None, really, but note there is no such thing as a flawless protection product. They all will miss something. Although I have never had this product overlook an intrusion some reviews suggest it may do so but that appears to be a rarity.
Summary
Get the paid-for version to enjoy all the great features. As noted in "Pros" this is not a substitute for a good anti-virus product but, rather, complementary.
Didn't Worked
saccyindNovember 7, 2015
Pros
Didn't Installed Any Unwated Programs.That's Very Good.
Cons
Not Able To Take Out tradeexchange and newpoptab Malware/Spyware That's Infecting My Google Chrome Browser For Months.
Summary
IT Doesn't Work For Me But It Didn't Installed Any Unwanted Program On My Windows 10 PC.

Developer's Description

By SUPERAntiSpyware

Detect and remove spyware, malware, rootkits, trojans, hijackers, and other malicious threats.

SuperAntiSpyware will remove all the spyware, not just the easy ones. Quick, complete and custom scanning of hard drives, removable drives, memory, registry, or individual folders. Includes trusting items, and excluding folders for complete customization of scanning. Detect and remove spyware, adware, malware, Trojans, dialers, worms, key loggers, hijackers, parasites, root kits and many other types of threats. Light on system resources and won't slow down your computer. Repair broken internet connections, desktops, registry editing. Real-time blocking of threats. Prevent potentially harmful software from installing or re-installing.The free version does not include real-time protection, scheduled scanning and automatic updates.

SuperAntiSpyware Free Edition for Windows

Key Details of SuperAntiSpyware Free Edition

Editors' Review

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User Reviews

Stupid program

Great product.

SAS 6.0.0.1216 sucks worse than earlier version 1212 !!

WISH I COULD TRUST

Beware! SAS has become greedy "Spiteware"

Piece of junk

Finds ALL Malware

Great Malware finder.

Excellent Protection

Didn't Worked

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