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Downloads:

28,108

Downloads of v 2.8.68.0:

80

Last Update:

06 Aug 2020

Package Maintainer(s):

Software Author(s):

  • Safer-Networking Ltd

Tags:

freeware anti-malware anti-spyware anti-rootkit scanner admin

Spybot

Downloads:

28,108

Downloads of v 2.8.68.0:

80

Software Author(s):

  • Safer-Networking Ltd

Spybot

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chocolatey-ops (reviewer) on 19 Jul 2020 16:15:18 +00:00:

We've found spybot v2.8.68.0 in a submitted status and waiting for your next actions. It has had no updates for 20 or more days since a reviewer has asked for corrections. Please note that if there is no response or fix of the package within 15 days of this message, this package version will automatically be closed (rejected) due to being stale.

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chocolatey-ops (reviewer) on 23 Jul 2020 17:22:07 +00:00:

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chocolatey-ops (reviewer) on 23 Jul 2020 18:32:48 +00:00:

spybot has failed automated testing.
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chocolatey-ops (reviewer) on 23 Jul 2020 21:29:40 +00:00:

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chocolatey-ops (reviewer) on 23 Jul 2020 23:19:37 +00:00:

spybot has failed automated testing.
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The package status will be changed and will be waiting on your next actions.

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tunisiano (maintainer) on 06 Aug 2020 15:16:28 +00:00:

User 'tunisiano' (maintainer) submitted package.

chocolatey-ops (reviewer) on 06 Aug 2020 15:50:52 +00:00:

spybot has passed automated validation. It may have or may still fail other checks like testing (verification).
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chocolatey-ops (reviewer) on 07 Aug 2020 03:04:32 +00:00:

spybot has failed automated testing.
This is not the only check that is performed so check the package page to ensure a 'Ready' status.
Please visit https://gist.github.com/9ed4244e85ed07a4c87ab6b1dfe0b10b for details.
The package status will be changed and will be waiting on your next actions.

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tunisiano (maintainer) on 07 Aug 2020 09:25:13 +00:00:

Silent params not working since 2.7

virtualex (reviewer) on 21 Aug 2020 12:41:17 +00:00:

Hi there,

Unfortunately, this is not a good candidate for a package if the silent parameters are no longer working, it will need to be a silent install in order for it to be approved here. I'd suggest looking into using AutoHotKey and an example package using AutoHotKey is Veracrypt

chocolatey-ops (reviewer) on 10 Sep 2020 12:44:27 +00:00:

We've found spybot v2.8.68.0 in a submitted status and waiting for your next actions. It has had no updates for 20 or more days since a reviewer has asked for corrections. Please note that if there is no response or fix of the package within 15 days of this message, this package version will automatically be closed (rejected) due to being stale.

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chocolatey-ops (reviewer) on 25 Sep 2020 12:45:35 +00:00:

Unfortunately there has not been progress to move spybot v2.8.68.0 towards an approved status within 15 days after the last review message, so we need to close (reject) the package version at this time. If you want to pick this version up and move it towards approval in the future, use the contact site admins link on the package page and we can move it back into a submitted status so you can submit updates.

Status Change - Changed status of package from 'submitted' to 'rejected'.

Description

Spybot

Spybot - Search & Destroy detects and removes spyware, a kind of threat not very well covered by common anti-virus applications. Spyware silently tracks your surfing behaviour to create a marketing profile for you that is transmitted without your knowledge to the compilers and sold to advertising companies. If you see new toolbars in your Internet Explorer that you haven't intentionally installed, if your browser crashes inexplicably, or if your home page has been "hijacked" (or changed without your knowledge), your computer is most probably infected with spyware. Even if you don't see the symptoms, your computer may be infected, because more and more spyware is emerging.

Freeware

This package installs the free version of Spybot which allows full, manual scanning of malware and rootkits. For anti-virus protection and additional features licensed versions are available. For more info, see https://www.safer-networking.org/compare-spybot-editions/

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tools\chocolateyInstall.ps1
$packageName = $env:ChocolateyPackageName
$installerType = 'exe'
$silentArgs = '/VERYSILENT /NORESTART /SP-'
$url = 'https://updates2.safer-networking.org/spybot1/spybotsd-2.8.68.0.exe'
$checksum = '647cfdf796154ba0ce1786fd72f62102653f6fbfcc982e25da26579b844d966a'
$checksumType = 'sha256'
$validExitCodes = @(0)
$options =
@{
  Headers = @{
    Accept = 'text/html,application/xhtml+xml,application/xml;q=0.9,*/*;q=0.8';
    'Accept-Charset' = 'ISO-8859-1,utf-8;q=0.7,*;q=0.3';
    'Accept-Language' = 'en-GB,en-US;q=0.8,en;q=0.6';
    Cookie = 'requiredinfo=info';
    Referer = 'https://www.safer-networking.org/products/spybot-free-edition/download-mirror-1/';
  }
}

Install-ChocolateyPackage -PackageName "$packageName" `
                          -FileType "$installerType" `
                          -SilentArgs "$silentArgs" `
                          -Url "$url" `
                          -ValidExitCodes $validExitCodes `
                          -Checksum "$checksum" `
                          -ChecksumType "$checksumType" `
                          -Options $options
tools\chocolateyUninstall.ps1
$packageName = $env:ChocolateyPackageName
$packageSearch = "Spybot - Search and Destroy*"
$installerType = 'exe'
$silentArgs = '/SILENT'

$spybotreg = Get-UninstallRegistryKey -SoftwareName $packageSearch
$spybot = $spybotreg.UninstallString

Uninstall-ChocolateyPackage -PackageName $packageName -FileType $installerType -SilentArgs $silentArgs -File $spybot

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In cases where actual malware is found, the packages are subject to removal. Software sometimes has false positives. Moderators do not necessarily validate the safety of the underlying software, only that a package retrieves software from the official distribution point and/or validate embedded software against official distribution point (where distribution rights allow redistribution).

Chocolatey Pro provides runtime protection from possible malware.

Add to Builder Version Downloads Last Updated Status
Spybot 2.9.82.0 2894 Thursday, December 23, 2021 Approved
Spybot 2.7.64 3773 Thursday, July 23, 2020 Approved
Spybot 2.4.40.20160327 8008 Sunday, March 27, 2016 Approved
Spybot - Search and Destroy 2.4.40.20141130 3261 Sunday, November 30, 2014 Approved
Spybot - Search and Destroy 2.4.40 1264 Tuesday, July 1, 2014 Unknown
Spybot - Search and Destroy 2.3.39 694 Saturday, May 3, 2014 Unknown
Spybot - Search and Destroy 2.2.25 1020 Saturday, October 19, 2013 Unknown
Spybot - Search and Destroy 2.2.25.0 560 Friday, February 21, 2014 Unknown
Spybot - Search and Destroy 2.1.21 721 Tuesday, August 6, 2013 Unknown
Spybot - Search and Destroy 2.1.20 528 Monday, July 29, 2013 Unknown
Spybot - Search and Destroy 2.1.18.20130601 521 Saturday, June 1, 2013 Unknown
Spybot - Search and Destroy 2.1.18.0 500 Saturday, June 1, 2013 Unknown
Spybot - Search and Destroy 2.0.12.173 528 Saturday, May 4, 2013 Unknown

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