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    Default Does Spybot Detect Commercial Keyloggers?

    I recently bought a computer from a company that was selling excess computers.

    I am not affiliated with this company, and am not an employ.

    The computer did not come with any of the software CDs, so I cannot reformat and re-install

    How can I make sure this computer does not have any keyloggers already installed?

    Does Spybot detect commercial keyloggers? If not, then its utility as a true malware detection program is limited.

    Commercial keyloggers can be used just as maliciously as ones downloaded by viruses. If a program makes no attempt to scan for them because they are "legitimate," then it really is allowing a loophole in personal home computer security

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    Hello scinter,

    Spybot-Search & Destroy searches for spyware, malware, adware, trojans, hijackers and keyloggers.

    Not legitimate free/commercial programs, worms or viruses.

    Quote Originally Posted by scinter View Post
    I recently bought a computer from a company that was selling excess computers.

    I am not affiliated with this company, and am not an employ.

    The computer did not come with any of the software CDs, so I cannot reformat and re-install
    What is the operating system and are you able to install Windows Updates?

    Best regards.
    Microsoft MVP Reconnect 2018-
    Windows Insider MVP 2016-2018
    Microsoft Consumer Security MVP 2006-2016

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    This "system monitoring tool" is not described as spyware, right?

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