Why is Spybot - search and destroy so slooow

wazza

i have noticed over the weeks that the Spybot - search and destroy software takes ages to do a scan. Any idea why? Has anyone experienced this?

Brian1945

Yes, I've noticed that. I did a scan last night and it raced through to about the half-way point and then suddenly slowed to an almost imperceptible crawl for ages and then suddenly raced again to about the 90% mark where it did the imperceptible crawl bit again until just before the end and then there was a race to the finishing line.

John_Gray

I think we are looking at what Microsoft would call a Feature...

On the other hand, the Spybot FAQ asks Why is Spybot S&D that fast? ... :rotfl:

[Deleted User]

I prefer to use SuperAntiSpyware (rubbish name I know but one of the best) http://www.superantispyware.com/

oshoshitzu

Deleted_User wrote: »

I prefer to use SuperAntiSpyware (rubbish name I know but one of the best) http://www.superantispyware.com/

I prefer Spyware Terminator it comes with realtime protection and HIPS, and it's free


http://www.spywareterminator.com/

wazza

wonder which is the better to use?

spybot

spyware terminator or

SuperAntiSpyware

[Deleted User]

wazza wrote: »

wonder which is the better to use?

spybot

spyware terminator or

SuperAntiSpyware

With these 3 I'd say the order, for me at least, would be:

1. SuperAntiSpyware
2. Spybot S & D
3. Spyware Terminator

Check out the poll on another security forum here: http://www.wilderssecurity.com/showthread.php?t=216272

aliEnRIK

Polls say NOTHING about which is best though

Id say use SPYBOT to immunise (Prevents nasties)
and Superantispyware as 'real time' protection

[Deleted User]

aliEnRIK wrote: »

Polls say NOTHING about which is best though

Id say use SPYBOT to immunise (Prevents nasties)
and Superantispyware as 'real time' protection

Agreed however they're a very good INDICATOR when completed by knowledgeable people - which I believe, from reading the Wilders forum, a lot of people are. NEVER go just on polls, do your own research - as I say though, a good initial indicator.

DCFC79

oshoshitzu wrote: »

I prefer Spyware Terminator it comes with realtime protection and HIPS, and it's free


http://www.spywareterminator.com/

superantispyware is free as well

wazza

aliEnRIK wrote: »

Polls say NOTHING about which is best though

Id say use SPYBOT to immunise (Prevents nasties)
and Superantispyware as 'real time' protection

do i take it there will not be any compatability issue if i use spybot and superantispyware together