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I have to agree with most of the replies here (I do not recommend any Symantec product), however I must also call out Safer Networking concerning their debacle with the intrusive and damaging DRM...

Is there an "official" reason that Spybot does not block or remove the Sony DRM rootkit?

Or shall we assume that Sony is providing an "incentive" not to?

Looks like I'm an 'Aider and abettor' to CD ripping too...I wholeheartedly support it in every way.

But more importantly, I support a PC user's right to guard their PC against tresspass by...

It is irresponsible not to add it.

BTW...using Slysoft's AnyDVD completely blocks Sony's DRM from installing, as well as many other audio and video DRM mechanisms.

Well, I wouldn't say "Their CD/DVD-ROM/RAM drives suck" since they are made by Lite-On, but the retail versions are not a great value...just get a Lite-On and you have a Sony, or an HP, now that...

Updates?

Lets keep this up top for now.

I completely understand not removing it at this point, but I'd like to see it added to the immunization database to prevent installation in the future.

I'd be inclined to wipe my hard drive and...

I completely agree...ITS TIME!!!

I will need to be able to recommend an effective tool to protect users, for my family, friends, coworkers and customers...will Spybot be up to the task, or bow to...