Your computer would not be complete if you do not have antispyware software to safeguard it. The advent of newer versions of spyware, adware and malware has made it almost impossible to delete them using the functions that are inherent in your PC.
Hence better and more competent antispyware has become a necessity to protect your PC.
Though there are numerous anti spyware software tools available in the market and internet, some of which even claim to be free. However, they give a solution to the problem in hand rather than giving complete safety to the computer.
Such software would be of use only to those people who have lots of time to spend searching these anti spyware and downloading them. Such software may however, not be capable to stop other spyware from infecting your computer though.
StopZilla
The growth of spyware and malware has increased so tremendously that you need to protect your computer continuously, so that your computer is always monitored.
StopZilla does exactly this. When installed in your PC you get real time protection against any kind of spyware, malware, adware, browser hijackers, root kits, dialers, and all those programs that reduce the speed of your computer and you would be safe without.
Download and Installation
StopZilla basically is an .exe, which downloads from iS3’s servers, making it simple and fast. As soon as you install the latest version of StopZilla, you get the definitions list which is followed by instructions to reboot.
After you complete the process of rebooting, the software begins a complete scan of the system.
Features
StopZilla uses a complex protection engine that helps it to provide real time protection to your computer.
The software is enabled with ability to find patterns that are related to spyware and malware activity in any file, and quickly block them from causing any damage to the computer.
Its spyware definition is very large, enabling it to detect every single spyware, adware or malware that may become a threat to the computer.
The cutting edge feature of StopZilla is its capability to identify malware that are newly introduced and stop it from affecting the computer, which is quite an advanced function, which is not seen in many new versions of anti spyware software.
Scanning and Malware Detection
After installation the software scans your system completely in a jiffy. It then gives a list of files that have been affected and asks for directions to delete them.
The outstanding feature of StopZilla is that, you do not have to manually delete any leftover cookies after the scan process, they are removed by the software and you would not find any traces of malware while you reboot.
You also have the facility to schedule the scanning process as and when you feel is necessary depending on the usage of your PC, such as every week or even every day. Once scheduled, StopZilla gives reminders to start scan.
Advanced Protection
StopZilla provides real time protection against spyware, malware and adware etc, giving updates whenever necessary, of the definitions of the spyware that try to load into your PC.
It positions itself in the background of your PC with an icon on the task bar, taking just 63.7 mb memory. This however, does not cause any reduction in the speed of normal functioning of your PC.
Easy usability
StopZilla is enabled with a navigation scheme that is very easy to read and understand. A novice in computer too can handle it without any difficulty. Particularly the start scan button – it is so huge that you would never miss it.
Another point that is worth mentioning is the organization of the interface. You would find a home screen with basic options and settings, a Scan Menu, a real time Protection Menu, Protection Settings, Siteguard Settings and a Scheduler.
Well, all these components can be customized as per your requirement and usage. For example, Siteguard is made to block entry into sites that contains known malware; however, if you feel that a particular site may not cause damage to your computer you can allow access.
Live customer care
Toll free phone number that can be called at any time of the day, 24X7 e-mail support, live chat, Wow! Doesn’t that look outstanding? StopZilla users are offered all this and more. It is probably the most well –supported anti spyware software in the market.
Seldom do software developers and marketers provide such expert help when it is needed. StopZilla surpasses many online software tools and applications in the market in customer support.
Conclusion
StopZilla is of course a necessity to your computer. It is a good solution to the security of your computer.
It identifies malware that does not seem to exist in the computer or suddenly pops up from nowhere and deletes it completely. It also blocks the malware from arising again, thereby giving real time protection to your computer.
Highly compatible with internet explorer, the software however may not be perfect with Firefox and other browsers.
You are free to download the free trial and check for yourself about the usability of the program before you decide to buy the product.
StopZilla costs just $9.95 for one year subscription. Yes, it is quite a ridiculous price which makes it even more valuable for your PC.
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