About SpyHunter 5

SpyHunter is a powerful malware detection and removal tool. SpyHunter delivers adaptive malware remediation functionality, advanced anti-rootkit technology, customized malware fixes, technical support and other features to help you stay malware-free.

What is SpyHunter & How Does it Work?

SpyHunter is a Windows application designed to scan for, identify, remove and block malware, potentially unwanted programs (PUPs) and other objects. SpyHunter is specially designed to adapt and update as malware continues to evolve and become more sophisticated to evade detection by anti-malware/anti-virus programs. SpyHunter has been developed and engineered with precision programming to provide sophisticated online protection and security, while still offering a user-friendly interface to bring added simplicity to your digital life.

SpyHunter Takes Proactive Steps to Protect Against Malware

Enhanced Multi-Layer Scanning Increases Detection Rates

SpyHunter’s advanced scanning architecture features a robust multi-layer system scanner designed to detect new threats. SpyHunter offers a variety of options to customize scans. Our front-end detection engine incorporates cloud-based capabilities to offer high-level detection and protection. SpyHunter users can expect great performance, advanced heuristic detection methods, and system efficiency.

One-On-One Technical Support

SpyHunter 5 includes the Spyware HelpDesk, an interactive one-on-one customer support solution for users of paid and/or promotional versions of SpyHunter 5. The Spyware HelpDesk is designed to handle any issues that SpyHunter 5 is not able to automatically resolve.

Advanced Malware Blockers & Cookie Removal

SpyHunter takes proactive steps to thwart newly discovered threats. SpyHunter's real-time malware blockers aim to prevent malware and other potentially unwanted programs from installing or executing.

Web browser applications often utilize cookies to customize the user experience. In some cases, cookies may be used for overly extensive tracking purposes. Cookies may also represent privacy concerns since they store information about your web browsing habits or history. SpyHunter can scan for cookies identified by EnigmaSoft as representing potential privacy issues.

Shield Yourself with SpyHunter’s Additional Features


Malware Detection & Removal

Detect and remove spyware, rootkits, ransomware, viruses, browser hijackers, adware, keyloggers, trojans, worms and other types of malware.

Detection & Removal of Potentially Unwanted Programs & Privacy Issues

Detect and remove greyware, potentially unwanted programs, unwanted software, certain tracking cookies, and other nuisances. Users have the option to individually exclude these programs, if they wish.

Advanced Removal Capabilities

SpyHunter’s advanced removal mechanism utilizes a customized low-level OS that operates beneath Windows to effectively remove rootkits and other stubborn malware infections.

Regular Malware Definition Updates

SpyHunter regularly updates its malware definition database to detect and remove current malware threats.

Customer Support

SpyHunter 5 includes the Spyware HelpDesk, an interactive one-on-one customer support solution for users of paid and/or promotional versions of SpyHunter 5. The Spyware HelpDesk is designed to handle any issues that SpyHunter 5 is not able to automatically resolve.

Custom Malware Fixes

Through SpyHunter’s Spyware HelpDesk, our support team can create and deliver custom malware fixes specific to the user’s unique malware problems. The Spyware HelpDesk can create a diagnostic report to be analyzed by our technicians, who can then create and deliver a custom fix that can be executed by SpyHunter.

SpyHunter Receives AppEsteem Certification

SpyHunter has successfully completed a rigorous and demanding review upholding and complying with AppEsteem’s high standards for the commitment to protecting the rights of consumers and users. SpyHunter’s certification satisfies over 100+ different App Certification Requirements (ACRs) covering a variety of the most comprehensive consumer-protection oriented guidelines in the software industry.

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SpyHunter 5: AV-TEST Certified

EnigmaSoft is a CleanApps Charter Member

System Requirements

System Requirements

Operating Systems Supported
Microsoft® Windows® 7 (32-bit and 64-bit) Starter/Home Basic/Home Premium/Professional/Ultimate
Microsoft® Windows® 8, Windows 8.1 and Windows 8 Pro (32-bit and 64-bit)
Microsoft® Windows® 10 Home/Professional/Enterprise/Education (32-bit and 64-bit)
Microsoft® Windows® 11 Home/Professional/Enterprise/Education

Minimum Hardware Requirements
1 GHz CPU or faster
1 GB of RAM or more
200 MB of available hard disk space or more

Language Support
Albanian
Chinese (Simplified)
Chinese (Traditional)
Croatian
Czech
Danish
Dutch
English
Finnish
French
German
Greek
Hungarian
Indonesian
Italian
Japanese
Korean
Lithuanian
Norwegian
Polish
Portuguese (Brazil)
Portuguese (Portugal)
Romanian
Russian
Serbian
Slovene
Spanish
Swedish
Ukrainian