I have been using Spybot for many years to eliminate data collection from my browser or computer. Some software is active in real time, such as my anti-virus and my anti-malware programs. I do not believe that Spybot monitors my browsing in real time. Why not? Thanks for your attention.
Real time spybot blocking or removal
- Thread starter goedilite
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The answer to that varies between versions. 
Spybot 1.6.2 uses teatimer.
Spybot 2.2 free edition doesn't have an equivalent to that:
http://www.safer-networking.org/faq/is-there-any-replacement-for-teatimer-resident/
Spybot 2.2 home edition,professional,etc.,have live protection:
http://www.safer-networking.org/live-protection/
Spybot 1.6.2 uses teatimer.
Spybot 2.2 free edition doesn't have an equivalent to that:
http://www.safer-networking.org/faq/is-there-any-replacement-for-teatimer-resident/
Spybot 2.2 home edition,professional,etc.,have live protection:
http://www.safer-networking.org/live-protection/