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What is SpyHunter & How Does it Work?

SpyHunter is a Windows application designed to scan for, identify, remove and block malware, potentially unwanted programs (PUPs) and other objects. SpyHunter is specially designed to adapt and update as malware continues to evolve and become more sophisticated to evade detection by anti-malware/anti-virus programs. SpyHunter has been developed and engineered with precision programming to provide sophisticated online protection and security, while still offering a user-friendly interface to bring added simplicity to your digital life.


SpyHunter Key Features


Malware Detection & Removal

Detect and remove spyware, rootkits, ransomware, viruses, browser hijackers, adware, keyloggers, trojans, worms and other types of malware.

Detection & Removal of Potentially Unwanted Programs & Privacy Issues

Detect and remove grayware, potentially unwanted programs, certain tracking cookies, and other nuisances. Users have the option to individually exclude these programs, if they wish.

Advanced Removal Capabilities

SpyHunter's advanced removal mechanism utilizes a customized low-level OS that operates beneath Windows to effectively remove rootkits and other stubborn malware infections.

Regular Malware Definition Updates

SpyHunter regularly updates its malware definition database to detect and remove current malware threats.

Customer Support

SpyHunter includes the Spyware Helpdesk, an interactive one-on-one customer support solution designed to handle any issues that SpyHunter is not able to automatically resolve.

Custom Malware Fixes

Through SpyHunter's Spyware HelpDesk, our support team can create and deliver custom malware fixes specific to the user’s unique malware problems. The Spyware HelpDesk can create a diagnostic report to be analyzed by our technicians, who can then create and deliver a custom fix that can be executed by SpyHunter.

Set Up Your Customized, Quick Scan

SpyHunter offers its users an array of advanced options to customize the way they scan their systems. A scan can be focused on specific object types (Rootkits, Privacy issues), system areas (Memory, Registry) or program vulnerabilities. In the presence of multiple fixed disk drives, the user may select which particular drive(s) should be included in the scan. A customized scan may take only a fraction of the time needed for a full system scan. Of course, many users prefer the speed, simplicity and ease of use of SpyHunter's powerful default "Quick Scan" mode.

Customized Scan

Multi-Layer Scanning

Enhanced Multi-Layer Scanning Increases Detection Rates

SpyHunter's advanced scanning architecture features a robust multi-layer system scanner designed to detect new threats. SpyHunter offers a variety of options to customize scans. Our front-end detection engine incorporates cloud-based capabilities to offer high-level detection and protection. SpyHunter users can expect great performance, advanced heuristic detection methods, and system efficiency.

Users can opt to manually focus scans on specific folders or drives, you can also view logs of previous scans, manage quarantined objects, and select objects to exclude from future SpyHunter scans. Our multi-layered scanning process can separate and distinguish between vulnerabilities, privacy issues, unknown objects, potentially unwanted programs and malware, to allow users to take appropriate action, based on personal preferences.


One-On-One Technical Support

If SpyHunter is not able to automatically remove a malware object, our customer support system, included with the Spyware HelpDesk, is here to assist subscribers to the paid version of SpyHunter. The Spyware HelpDesk offers subscribers direct access to our technical support team to help with common questions as well as deliver custom fixes to specific malware problems that may be unique to your computer.

The Spyware HelpDesk has been designed to provide subscribers with a greater level of usability to make the support process more intuitive. In cases where a subscriber faces a persistent threat that cannot be readily resolved, our technical support team can leverage the Spyware HelpDesk to generate a custom fix for that specific subscribers scenario. Our technical support team will continue to work one-on-one with the subscriber until their issue is resolved to their satisfaction.

Spyware HelpDesk

Certifications & Independent Test Reports

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AV-TEST SpyHunter Earned AV-TEST Certification for Windows
AppEsteem SpyHunter 5 Certified by AppEsteem
AppEsteem SpyHunter 5 certified by AppEsteem Deceptor Fighters.
TRUSTe
TRUSTe “Certified Privacy” Certification
OPSWAT SpyHunter 5 is an OPSWAT Certified Partner with a Gold Certification for Anti-Malware.
Checkmark Certified SpyHunter 5 is Checkmark Certified.
Malware Blocker

Advanced Malware Blockers & Cookie Removal

SpyHunter takes proactive steps to thwart newly discovered threats. SpyHunter incorporates an advanced malware blocker which drastically reduces the chances of malicious infections entering the user's computer.

Web browser applications often utilize cookies to customize the user experience. In some cases, cookies may be used for overly extensive tracking purposes. Cookies may also represent privacy concerns since they store information about your web browsing habits or history. SpyHunter can scan for cookies identified by EnigmaSoft as representing potential privacy issues.


Detect & Remediate Reported Vulnerabilities

SpyHunter's Vulnerability scan is an advanced technology that helps in the battle against malicious attacks. It is designed to scan the user's computer for software programs that contain reported vulnerabilities. If left unresolved, such vulnerabilities in outdated and unpatched programs may be exploited by hackers and malware authors to take complete control of a user's computer. If a vulnerable application is detected, SpyHunter allows users to open the website of the software manufacturer, directly from the scan results, in order to download critical patches and fixes that require manual installation.

Vulnerabilities Scanner

System Requirements

Operating Systems Supported

  • Microsoft® Windows® 7 (32-bit and 64-bit) Starter/Home Basic/Home Premium/Professional/Ultimate
  • Microsoft® Windows® 8, Windows 8.1 and Windows 8 Pro (32-bit and 64-bit)
  • Microsoft® Windows® 10 Home/Professional/Enterprise/Education (32-bit and 64-bit)
  • Microsoft® Windows® 11 Home/Professional/Enterprise/Education (32-bit/64-bit/ARM)

Minimum Hardware Requirements

1 GHz CPU or faster
1 GB of RAM or more
200 MB of available hard disk space or more

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SpyHunter Free Trial: Important Terms & Conditions

The SpyHunter Trial version includes, for one device, a one-time 7-day Trial period for SpyHunter 5 Pro (Windows) or SpyHunter for Mac, offering comprehensive malware detection and removal functionality, high-performance guards to actively protect your system from malware threats, and access to our technical support team via the SpyHunter HelpDesk (or the number of devices set forth in the promotional materials/purchase page). You will not be charged upfront during the Trial period, although a credit card is required to activate the Trial. (Prepaid credit cards, debit cards, and gift cards are not accepted under this offer.) The requirement for your payment method is to help ensure continuous, uninterrupted security protection during your transition from a Trial to a paid subscription should you decide to purchase. Your payment method will not be charged a payment amount upfront during the Trial, although authorization requests may be sent to your financial institution to verify that your payment method is valid (such authorization submissions are not requests for charges or fees by EnigmaSoft but, depending upon your payment method and/or your financial institution, may reflect on your account availability). You can cancel your Trial by contacting EnigmaSoft no later than two business days before the 7-day Trial period expires to avoid a charge coming due and being processed immediately after your Trial expires. If you decide to cancel during your Trial, you will immediately lose access to SpyHunter. If, for any reason, you believe a charge was processed that you did not wish to make (which could occur based on system administration, for example), you may also cancel and receive a full refund for the charge any time within 30 days of the date of the purchase charge. See FAQs.

At the end of the Trial, you will be billed upfront immediately at the price and for the subscription period as set forth in the offering materials and registration/purchase page terms (which are incorporated herein by reference; pricing may vary by country or promotion per purchase page details) if you have not timely canceled. Pricing typically starts at $72 for 3 months (SpyHunter Pro Windows) and $42 for 3 months (SpyHunter for Mac). Your purchased subscription will be automatically renewed in accordance with the registration/purchase page terms, which provide for automatic renewals at the then applicable standard subscription fee in effect at the time of your original purchase and for the same subscription time period or as set forth in the promotion materials/purchase page, provided you’re a continuous, uninterrupted subscription user. Please see the purchase page for details. Trial subject to these Terms, your agreement to EULA/TOS, Privacy/Cookie Policy, and Discount Terms. If you wish to uninstall SpyHunter, learn how.

For payment on the automatic renewal of your subscription, an email reminder will be sent to the email address you provided when you registered before each payment date. At the onset of your trial, you will receive an activation code that is limited to use for only one Trial and for only one device per account. Your subscription will automatically renew at the price and for the subscription period in accordance with the offering materials and registration/purchase page terms (which are incorporated herein by reference; pricing may vary by country or promotion per purchase page details), provided that you are a continuous, uninterrupted subscription user. For paid subscription users, if you cancel, you will continue to have access to your product(s) until the end of your paid subscription period. If you wish to receive a refund for your then current subscription period, you must cancel and apply for a refund within 30 days of your most recent purchase, and you will immediately stop receiving full functionality when your refund is processed.

For CALIFORNIA CONSUMERS, please see the notice provisions:

NOTICE TO CALIFORNIA CONSUMERS: Per the California Automatic Renewal Law, you may cancel a subscription as follows:

  1. Go to www.enigmasoftware.com and click the "Login" button at the top right corner.
  2. Log in with your username and password.
  3. In the navigation menu, go to "Order/Licenses." Next to your order/license, a button is available to cancel your subscription if applicable. Note: If you have multiple orders/products, you will need to cancel them on an individual basis.

Should you have any questions or problems, you can contact our EnigmaSoft support team by phone at +1 (888) 360-0646 (USA Toll-Free) / +353 76 680 3523 (Ireland/International) or by email at support@enigmasoftware.com.

How do you cancel a SpyHunter Trial? Users should contact EnigmaSoft Limited directly to cancel a SpyHunter Trial. Users can contact our technical support team by emailing support@enigmasoftware.com, opening a ticket in the SpyHunter HelpDesk, or calling +1 (888) 360-0646 (USA) / +353 76 680 3523 (Ireland/International). You can access the SpyHunter HelpDesk from SpyHunter's main screen. To open a support ticket, click on the "HelpDesk" icon. In the window that appears, click the "New Ticket" tab. Fill out the form and click the "Submit" button. If you are unsure of what "Problem Type" to select, please choose the "General Questions" option. Our support agents will promptly process your request and respond to you.

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SpyHunter Purchase Details

You also have the choice of subscribing to SpyHunter immediately for full functionality, including malware removal and access to our support department via our HelpDesk, typically starting at $42 for 3 months (SpyHunter Basic Windows) and $42 for 3 months (SpyHunter for Mac) in accordance with the offering materials and registration/purchase page terms (which are incorporated herein by reference; pricing may vary by country or promotion per purchase page details). Your subscription will automatically renew at the then applicable standard subscription fee in effect at the time of your original purchase subscription and for the same subscription time period or as set forth in the promotion materials/purchase page, provided you’re a continuous, uninterrupted subscription user and for which you will receive a notice of upcoming charges before the expiration of your subscription. Purchase of SpyHunter is subject to the terms and conditions on the purchase page, EULA/TOS, Privacy/Cookie Policy and Discount Terms.

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General Terms

Any purchase for SpyHunter under a discounted price is valid for the offered discounted subscription term. After that, the then applicable standard pricing will apply for automatic renewals and/or future purchases. Pricing is subject to change, although we will notify you in advance of price changes.

All SpyHunter versions are subject to your agreeing to our EULA/TOS, Privacy/Cookie Policy, and Discount Terms. Please also see our FAQs and Threat Assessment Criteria. If you wish to uninstall SpyHunter, learn how.