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Softonic Rating:
Very good
License:
Evaluation
Added:
September 14, 2007
Updated:
May 8, 2008
Publisher:
Website
File size:
17.61 MB
Downloads:
6,095
Nick Mead

“Thorough anti-spyware remover and protector”

by Nick Mead

Spyware Doctor removes and provides real-time protection against just about any threat you can think of including spyware, adware, trojan horses, keyloggers, browser hijackers, phishing attacks and other malware threats. For Internet Explorer users, it also provides a built-in popup blocker and malicious site guard.

Scanning is quick and covers many areas of your PC including Windows registry, file system, processes and tasks, browser, network configuration and cookies. Since the scan is pretty quick, the most effective way to use it is to install it for use on Windows startup to ensure that your system is clean before every use. However, this will make your boot-up time longer and can sometimes be frustrating as you wait for Spyware Doctor to report that there's nothing new to remove since yesterday anyway. You may also find that it conflicts with other anti-virus or anti-spyware programs and you may be prompted to remove them or find that they have been effectively disabled by Spyware Doctor.

It's also important to ensure that Spyware Doctor has constant access to the internet as it is updated daily with the latest threats. However, these threats can sometimes be exaggerated out of proportion such as in the case of keyloggers which Spyware Doctor may warn you is a high threat but in reality, is benign.

Languages:

English, Spanish, German

Limitations:

15 day Trial Period The Free version allows customers to perform scans and remove threats and also Live Update Spyware signatures and functionally.

Minimum requirements for Spyware Doctor:

  • OS: Win95/98/Me/XP/Vista
Pros
  • Comprehensively scans your system
  • Provides real-time protection
  • Easy to use with a clear interface
Cons
  • May conflict with other anti-spyware
  • Some threats may not be as serious as diagnosed
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From the publisher of Spyware Doctor

Spyware Doctor is a highly rated Spyware remover and provides real-time Anti-Spyware protection against Spyware, adware, Trojan horses, keyloggers, Spyware cookies, adbots, spybots, browser hijackers, phishing attacks and other Malware threats.

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