Q. What are the system requirements for SpyCop?
A. SpyCop will run on any relatively recent Windows machine: SpyCop requires any system running Win95, Win98(all versions), WinME, WinNT 4(w/SP4 or higher) Win2000 or WinXP(all versions). We recommend a 400MHz or faster processor for optimal performance however an older processor will run the software at a lower speed.
All versions of Windows must have Internet Explorer 4.0 or higher installed; it does have to be your default browser. Macintosh, Linux, FreeBSD, etc are currently not supported. Please do not inquire about the availability of products for these platforms.
If SpyCop reports that it needs a newer version of OLEAUT32.DLL on Win9x, download and install this patch (for both Win95 and Win98).
Q. How many spy programs can SpyCop detect?
A.SpyCop can currently detect over different COMMERCIAL COMPUTER MONITORING spy programs! That's many more than ANY competing product can even come close to! That count does NOT include multiple versions of the same product making the detectable programs a very conservative number. Lastly, that count is not inflated with viruses, trojans or other programs already taken care of by antivirus packages. Unlike many competitors, SpyCop does not attempt to be a jack of all trades (and master of none). We focus on the detection of commercial computer monitoring spy programs and do it better than anyone else!
Q. Can I remove the SpyCop icon from my desktop?
A. Yes. Simply drag it to the recycle bin and the software will remain installed. You can then directly access the program file through explorer for increased security. The program file can be determined by navigating to where you installed the software and looking for the .exe file with binoculars as an icon. During installation, you are presented the option not to install icons.
Q. How do I find "undetectable" hardware keyloggers on my system?
A. Finding hardware keyloggers is really easy when you know what you are looking for. Click here to see our page with pictures and instructions for finding and removing these keyloggers.
Q. Are there any known conflicts with other software?
A. We are not currently aware of any incompatibilities. The SpyCop software does not modify your system's core files in any way nor does it remain resident in memory. If problems appear to be caused after SpyCop is installed, the reason is an error on your system which caused the addition of new files to be corrupted or cause corruption. As with any software, run SCANDISK or CHKDSK to check for disk errors and close down background tasks before installing and have a recent system backup.
Q. Can the person spying on me see that I used SpyCop?
A. Starting with SpyCop v3.5, the answer will usually be no. SpyCop is now configured in such a way that it appears to be a standard Windows utility to the majority of spy programs and therefore is not listed in their reports. However, spy programs which actually record snapshots of the screen may still capture SpyCop in operation. For maximum stealth, run SpyCop in Windows Safe Mode.
Q. What is special about the ActiveDisk version of SpyCop?
A. ActiveDisks are ZIP disks which when inserted into a zip drive automatically run, similar to an autorun CD. When you close the program, the ZIP disk ejects. There is no need to install anything on the target system so using an ActiveDisk gives you an edge in secrecy while using SpyCop. More information on Iomega ActiveDisks is provided when you click the ActiveDisk trial link located on our products page.
Q. Why does SpyCop default to install in xxxx location?
Why is the filename not simply spycop.exe?
A. Some unethical spyware companies are developing code to crash privacy protection software such as SpyCop. We will periodically change the installation directory and program filename to prevent being crashed by Spy programs that locate spy detectors based on this information.
Q. What is the difference between the personal and corporate versions?
A. The difference between the Corporate and Personal versions is that we provide assistance on getting the Corporate version running on a network with automated deployment. This level of support is not available with a Personal license. A Corporate license also has site licensing options and can be used on more than one machine. A Personal license is limited to use on one machine at any one time. Additionally, if the product is to be used commercially or in a commercial environment, then a Corporate license must be purchased. There are no feature differences between the two programs.
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