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You've listed this software as "New"..Actually it is rather old, and its update function doesn't work. It never updates new definition files because (I suppose) its developer has lost interest in the software and doesn't provide any. (The same folks who developed SpywareBlaster) Its other functions are redundant in the respect that other Anti-spy software such as Spybot Search and Destroy, Ad-Aware, Microsoft Antispyware, etc. perform the same resident protection/alert and oversight of the registry etc.

I have SpywareGuard, have had it for a very long time, and have considered removing it from my PC because I have layered protection with other Anti-Spy software. SpywareGuard is not software I rely on simply because of the lack of its developer to provide updates to its definition file.

if you install SpywareGuard on your PC, it will update its definition file only once.. Again, I suppose it downloads the old file that's been available since 2003, but trust me. That's the one and only time it will update.
Just my two cents worth.

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FHteam Admin	# Posted: 27 Oct 2006 02:54 Reply SpywareGuard by Javacool Software LLC. System Utilities → Security → Anti Ads and Spyware SpywareGuard provides a real-time protection solution against spyware that is a great addition to SpywareBlaster's protection method. An anti-virus program scans files before you open them and prevents execution if a virus is detected - SpywareGuard does the same thing, but for spyware! And you can easily have an anti-virus program running alongside SpywareGuard....
Dee Member	# Posted: 1 Nov 2006 00:01 - Edited by: Dee Reply Javacool has 2 spyware protection programs, we listed SpywareBlaster last year but SpywareGuard was only submitted to us recently & even Download.com didn't list it until March of this year. This program has very mixed reviews from users, one of our regular visitors sent me the following comments... You've listed this software as "New"..Actually it is rather old, and its update function doesn't work. It never updates new definition files because (I suppose) its developer has lost interest in the software and doesn't provide any. (The same folks who developed SpywareBlaster) Its other functions are redundant in the respect that other Anti-spy software such as Spybot Search and Destroy, Ad-Aware, Microsoft Antispyware, etc. perform the same resident protection/alert and oversight of the registry etc. I have SpywareGuard, have had it for a very long time, and have considered removing it from my PC because I have layered protection with other Anti-Spy software. SpywareGuard is not software I rely on simply because of the lack of its developer to provide updates to its definition file. if you install SpywareGuard on your PC, it will update its definition file only once.. Again, I suppose it downloads the old file that's been available since 2003, but trust me. That's the one and only time it will update. Just my two cents worth.
Jack Alexander Member	# Posted: 1 Nov 2006 12:48 Reply instead of spywareguard one might consider spyware terminator which is a shield and also includes clamAV. very frequent updates and you can set when to scan and the type of scan. works well with winpatrol as a guard against rogue programs although all of the pop-ups from both can be annoying. the cure is to shut down spyware terminator while installing new software and the restart it when done. it is always a very good idea to scan any downloaded software with a anti-spyware program and an antivirus program. asquared and avg (avgas) anti-spyware and avg or avast virus programs offer this as a right click/context menu option. just hoover over the file and right click...takes a few seconds, but is a good way to protect your machine. (note: all mentioned programs offer frequent updates).