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 Dec 30 2005, 02:01 PM
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So i figured if this is so tenacious, why not buy it. I bought the full version and installed it... Now a link took me here because the guys were crying about spy ware etc... they mentioned Spy sheriff.. My question is did I buy a legitimate product or a did I buy a malware or virus? I mean once you pay for it, and it is running.... it finds everything and is NO problem. should I leave it on my machine... it seems to be just fine. Thanks |
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Dec 30 2005, 02:40 PM
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 Bleepin' Animin Group: Site Admin Posts: 5,772 Joined: 18-August 05 From: Now On... Member No.: 31,547 |
Cosmicbass,
Welcome to Bleeping Computer. In a word, NO. It's not a legitimate product. See this site and Eric Howe's views. Scroll down to SpySheriff on the list. I advise removing it. Take a look at this link for further instructions on how to rid yourself of it. Please don't hesitate to post back if you have any difficulties or are unsure. And Good Luck. hth Be (Bogus Product) Safe Da Bleeping Advisor, Animal -------------------- The Internet is so big, so powerful and pointless that for some people it is a complete substitute for life. Andrew Brown  "On the keyboard of life, always keep one finger on the escape key." — Scott Adams. |
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Dec 30 2005, 06:02 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 24 Joined: 21-December 05 Member No.: 45,831 |
i had it, then i scanned with spybot and it identifyed spysherriff as spyware
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Dec 30 2005, 06:53 PM
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 Forum Addict Group: BC Advisor Posts: 1,875 Joined: 25-November 04 From: Finland Member No.: 5,870 |
Yes, spysheriff is spyware. Here is what www.spywarewarrior.com says about it:
QUOTE aggressive advertising, reported stealth-installs; false positives work as goad to purchase; inadequate scan reporting; same app as SpyDemolisher, SpyTrooper, & SpywareNo Also take a look over at Lavasoft
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Dec 30 2005, 10:26 PM
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 Bleepin' Conundrum Group: Global Moderator Posts: 9,325 Joined: 26-April 04 From: 65 miles due East of the "Logic Free Zone", in Md, USA Member No.: 235 |
I merged two duplicate posts into one thread.
Cosmicbass - please do not dual post in different forums as it is confusing to members and more. -------------------- |
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Jan 2 2006, 11:47 PM
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 Bleeping GloDiva Group: Members Posts: 7,479 Joined: 25-April 04 From: As always I'm beside myself ;) Member No.: 228 |
Bottom line, get rid of it ASAP!
It is a rogue spyware program and is a waste of your money. BTW I have removed your third post. As Koan has stated there is no need to create similar topics. It is a waste of our time and resources. OK 
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