backWeb-do i need it

[BitzChick]

I've just purchased the Logitech DiNovo media desktop. Whilst I'm very happy
with it and it's working fine, inorder for desktop messenger and other web
related stuff to work properly , the software seems to come with what SpyBot
deems as spyware called Backweb.

However it seems i need this spyware for the system to work properly as I
ran SpyBot, got rid of backweb but kept getting error messages when running
some of the software. I've now recovered backweb and all is well

My question is, how malicious is backweb and is it ok to keep some spyware
deliberately on the pc, ie for product updates, communication, bluetooth
security keys validations etc

TIA
Regards
Sheri

 

[NoNoBadDog!]

In this instance, backweb is being used to monitor for updates to the
software associated with the diNovo keyboard. It is not being used to
forward personal info, just the status of the software associated with the
keyboard, mouse, keypad and bluetooth hub.

Bobby

 

[BitzChick]

In this instance, backweb is being used to monitor for updates to the
software associated with the diNovo keyboard. It is not being used to
forward personal info, just the status of the software associated
with the keyboard, mouse, keypad and bluetooth hub.

Thanks, NoNoBadDog!, for the info
Regards
Sheri