SpyZooka Review

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Spyzooka by ZookaWare Penguin Software was created by an average person frustrated by the inefficiencies of available spyware, SpyZooka includes real time protection, scheduled scanning, and automatic updates. SpyZooka protects your computer from spyware, adware, pop-ups, and more.  Comes with a 60 day warranty.

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SpyZooka

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There’s no question that the makers of SpyZooka believe in their program. SpyZooka guarantees that within 24 hours of downloading their product, all spyware will be blocked or removed from your computer. In addition, they offer free customer support for 1 year (which is the length of time your purchase of SpyZooka lasts), and they are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week if you have problems.

The company who manufactures SpyZooka, BluePenguin Software, created this program in order to solve problems their president Carl Haugen encountered with ineffective spyware programs. SpyZooka detects and removes a variety of issues from spyware, adware, and keyloggers to malware, hijackers, and rogue antispyware. SpyZooka also claims to deal with “any related threats,” which leads us to believe that this is one of the most complete spyware options out there.

Installation of SpyZooka is simple: you enter your e-mail address when you purchase SpyZooka, and downloading instructions are e-mailed to you immediately. If you’re interested in trying SpyZooka, their website offers you the opportunity to scan your computer free of charge. The “testimonials” section of SpyZooka’s website makes it clear that this company is all about the customer, and their commitment to helping you use your computer free of spyware and adware threats is a breath of fresh air. Purchase of SpyZooka allows you access to their “50 Internet Tips” article, which provides you with some handy information on surfing the web safely. SpyZooka is definitely a complete spyware package.

EDITOR NOTE:

Should you desire to return a product, you should contact the company that processed your order. This vendor is also one of the few that cooperates with the Better Business Bureau and has a good rating for resolving customer complaints.

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Pros
• SpyZooka detects and blocks spyware and adware threats and removes them from your computer.
• SpyZooka automatically updates, staying current on new spyware threats.
• Unlimited customer support is included for the length of your licensing agreement (1 year).
• SpyZooka comes with a 60 day money-back guarantee, which their website claims will come within 24 hours of your request.
• Creators claim that SpyZooka will not slow down your computer while operating.
• SpyZooka can be used with any Microsoft Windows system as well as any Internet browser, including Internet Explorer, Firefox, Opera, or Netscape.
• Discounts are available if you purchase SpyZooka for more than one computer.
Cons
• SpyZooka is not overly pricey, but there is free spyware available.
• Your contract with SpyZooka lasts a year, so you have to purchase a new licensing agreement once your year is up.
Recommend?
Yes
 
Disclosure: If you proceed to the Product Website and purchase this product from the manufacturer, they will pay us a fee.
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Spyzooka tops Norton - AGAIN!!

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Reviewed by George
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I'd just like to let you know that for the second time in about 6 months Spyzooka has outperformed Norton on my Dell laptop---big time!! This last infection was a "redirect virus" and Norton's Antispyware couldn't detect---let alone fix---it. This includes, in addition to running the Norton Antispyware program, their "Norton Power Eraser," (which I had to download and run while the computer was in "safe" mode; and the "Norton Bootable Recovery Tool," which I had to copy to a CD and start the computer to run off it. Well, the Bootable Recovery Tool took about 1&1/2 hours to do it's scan and "recovery," inspecting 500,000 items, and found the same amount of threats that the Power Eraser and AntiSpyware did---NONE. Needless to say all this futility took a couple of hours!!
Then, I remembered that I had Spyzooka on the computer, which I had again foolishly disabled, believing the Norton hype---even after it fixed a previous virus that Norton couldn't. I quickly ran a Spyzooka scan which took about 5 minutes, scanning 100,000 items, and the program found 8 threats---including the virus!!! When I went to use my browsers, they all worked perfectly. Oh, and by the way, Norton told me their teckies could fix my problem if I gave them $100---and that's after paying for the antispyware. This pissed me off, because it seems to me that if they have the ability to fix the problem they should make the fix available to their customers for free. But, I guess they're too big to act responsibly. Anyway, a BIG Thanks, Spyzooka, for your great product!!


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Pros
Seems to only scan the relevant vulnerable directories, fast, efficient scan
Recommend?
Yes
 

Love Spyzooka

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Reviewed by C.McClure
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I ditched WebRoot for Spyzooka. I initially purchased it because it was recommended on Tucows. I was tired of mediocre software so I thought I would pay their $30 annual fee. I have had Spyzooka for 3 years and always renew each year. I totally love this and would not have anything else at this point in time. It totally scrubs my system in seconds. Now days you just can't click on anything and not pick up any type of spyware, adware, etc. Spyzooka boots it out. I would stop surfing if I couldn't have Spyzooka because my system would be so overrun with Spyware. Buy it, try it, give it a chance. I'm glad I did!


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Pros
Easy to use and renew each year.
Cons
Can't think of any
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Yes
 

Don't buy this product!!!!!!!

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Reviewed by Gary Weber
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They advertise a "60 day money back guarantee with no hassles" and let me tell you I have been getting hassles. They state a refund with in 24 hours and this is a lie!!!. I bought thier product on December 1 2010 and tried it for a few weeks. On January 8th 2011 I requested my refund as per thier advertisement. I have been going back and forth with a guy by the name of Seth and it is now January 10th and STILL NO REFUND!!!!!!.......BUYER BEWARE!!!

EDITOR COMMENT: Purchase of this product is via Clickbank, which administers a reliable 60 warranty return policy. Purchasers should always go directly to the payment processor, and not the vendor, to secure a no-hassle refund within the 60 day window.


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Pros
NONE
Cons
DID NOT SPEED MY COMPUTER AT ALL
Recommend?
No
 

SPYZOOKA

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Reviewed by TOM HOELL
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful

READ CONS

 

Spyzooka is a quality no-frills offering

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Reviewed by Roger
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful

I researched this as an add-on for the security of all of our coporate locations, and found it to be a decent legitimate piece of software. I have tested way too many that generate false positives to 'scare" you into buying them. This software is straight-forward and to the point. The maker of this software should be proud..it works and works well. After a few more weeks of analysis, I may actually make this a standard software at hundreds of our locations.


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Pros
Great detection rate and a top-notch level of customer service seldom seen in this genre of technology. Good scan speed. Real-time protection. Database is updated frequently.
Cons
Requires yearly repurchase. 100 % guarantee is nice, but not really feasible, but shows their sincerity. not alot of bells and whistles, but hey...I want a tool that works...not eye candy.
Recommend?
Yes
 

good product

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Reviewed by Vinson
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3 of 4 people found the following review helpful

This is good product!


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good
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good
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