CWShredder

CWShredder

CWShredder is a program that runs on Microsoft Windows for removing the CoolWebSearch family of spyware. Originally created by Merijn Bellekom from the Netherlands, it was bought by InterMute on October 19, 2004 until June 2005 when InterMute itself was acquired by Trend Micro.

The program is now distributed by Trend Micro, and is currently offered in two forms:

* integrated into Trend Micro Anti-Spyware, formerly SpySubtract
* a stand-alone Freeware program

Unfortunately, the program has not been updated since ownership transferred to Trend Micro. The currently available version is v2.19 which was released in November 2005. While still an essential tool to have, it is unclear after 3 years if Trend Micro will ever update this program again. There is controversy in some quarters over whether or not Trend Micro shouldeither declare CWShredder open source or be compelled to give up ownership to a responsible party so that the program can be properly maintained and updated.

External links

* [http://www.intermute.com/products/cwshredder.html InterMute's page on CWShredder]
* [http://us.trendmicro.com/us/products/personal/CWShredder/index.html Trend Micro's page on CWShredder]


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