Spyware Doctor with Antivirus 2011 is PC Tools’ most powerful application to date. This recent release not only guards against obtrusive spyware and malware attacks – it also eliminates any incoming or already existing virus infections. Spyware Doctor is equipped with the latest in virus scan and removal technology, boasting Behavior Guard, a new feature based on the company’s ThreatFire technology. It scrutinizes every process and checks for behavioral patterns that can indicate a malicious program. A single suspect behavior, such as modifying the start-up sequence, doesn’t trigger it, as this often occurs with legitimate programs. It takes an obviously malicious pattern to set off the alarm. Another feature called IntelliGuard offers real-time protection that ensures risk-free Internet browsing by providing protection against identity theft.
Spyware Doctor with Antivirus offers a user-friendly interface, with the option of scheduling either quick or thorough scans on a daily or weekly basis. Users can choose to maintain minimum supervision over the whole scanning process by selecting default settings. On the other hand, technically-adept users can choose to tinker with scan preferences, such as level of caution and which files to zero in on or ignore altogether. Such features ensure maximum control over Spyware Doctor’s operations on your personal computer. Scan results are neatly classified according to risk rating, so that the user will have an idea how much damage the “captured” malicious file would have caused if it had remained in his or her personal computer.
PC Tools developed the antivirus component entirely in-house. West Coast Labs (WCL) has awarded it Checkmark certification for virus detection and removal. WCL’s Checkmark is the world’s fastest growing certification system for security products and services. It is a highly regarded accreditation program that confirms a product’s effective functionality and performance.
Spyware Doctor with Antivirus has some limitations, however. While testing against commercial keyloggers the software didn’t detect two of the samples, and it failed to completely remove several others – although it did prevent the malware from launching. There are also some user interface glitches that may slow down system performance.
In spite of these shortcomings, Spyware Doctor with Antivirus provides a solid foundation that is essential in maintaining not only safe and reliable online activity, but offline activity as well. By bundling anti-virus, spyware, and malware components, Spyware Doctor with Antivirus is a must-have program for every computer user nowadays.
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Features-At-A-Glance
- User friendly interface
- Boasts a Behavior Guard – a “smart” scan
- Adjustable scan modes
- Built-in rootkit detection
- Blocks spyware, adware, viruses, browser hijackers, malicious ActiveX objects, Trojans, dialers
- Compatible with Vista, XP (Home and Professional Editions) and 2000
Price
- $39.95 Limited Time Special – Use Coupon Code INFOPACKETS30 to save 30%!!
- Includes 1-year customer support, and unlimited access to software updates.
- 100% satisfaction, 30-day Money Back Guarantee.
- Additional PC Tools programs available for discounted prices at check out.
Pros
- Free trial download
- Spyware protection with antivirus
- Works on 3 computers
- Offers more information about quarantined files
- Scans incoming and outgoing e-mail attachments
- Updates silently in the background.
Cons
- Takes a while to fully download the database.
- Only provides moderate protection from keyloggers.
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