SpyHunter is a proprietary computer program

Computer program

A computer program is a sequence of instructions written to perform a specified task with a computer. A computer requires programs to function, typically executing the program's instructions in a central processor. The program has an executable form that the computer can use directly to execute...

 developed by Enigma Software Group USA, LLC that detects and removes software determined to be spyware

Spyware

Spyware is a type of malware that can be installed on computers, and which collects small pieces of information about users without their knowledge. The presence of spyware is typically hidden from the user, and can be difficult to detect. Typically, spyware is secretly installed on the user's...

 or adware

Adware

Adware, or advertising-supported software, is any software package which automatically plays, displays, or downloads advertisements to a computer. These advertisements can be in the form of a pop-up. They may also be in the user interface of the software or on a screen presented to the user during...

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It requires Windows 95/98/ME/NT/2000/XP and Internet Explorer version 6.0 or higher.

Reception

The initial version of the program was reviewed several times and received a mixed reception. Some of the most common complaints included the speed of a scan, a lack of a quarantine function, and its price relative to performance. However, the program also received positive comments about simplicity, albeit this being due partially to limited features.

External links

• enigmasoftware.com - Official site
• SEC Filings
• History of Spyhunter, Anti Spyware Coalition ruling, How to uninstall