Spyware Doctor is another free spyware program on offer that claims to rid your PC of vicious spyware, malware and certain Trojans. The claims are true and this program has become part of my spyware removal tool kit!
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Advantages: Get's rid of spyware, is free, updates often available Disadvantages: Once again, doesn't find what other spyware scanners do. Price to upgrade.
Spyware Doctor is another free spyware program on offer that claims to rid your PC of vicious spyware, malware and certain Trojans. The claims are true and this program has become part of my spyware removal tool kit!
Vicious program are becoming more and more sophisticated, that latest versions that install to your hard drive include key loggers that can keep track of all the keys you press. This information is relayed to the creator ... ...software. More dangerous types of spyware includes application that take screen shots of your monitor and are sent back to the creator, who are trying gather personal information, once again in a bid to access accounts which would benefit them financially.
This is the higher end of the scale, the more common types on spyware install to your computer and watch your surfing habits and displaying adverts based on them. Another is that ... more
Spyware Doctor is another free spyware program on offer that claims to rid your PC of vicious spyware, malware and certain Trojans. The claims are true and this program has become part of my spyware removal tool kit!
Vicious program are becoming more and more sophisticated, that latest versions that install to your hard drive include key loggers that can keep track of all the keys you press. This information is relayed to the creator of the software in a bid to find usernames and passwords to financial information. As I do my banking online, I don't want to risk the chance of this and I am trying to take every possible defence to combat this malicious software. More dangerous types of spyware includes application that take screen shots of your monitor and are sent back to the creator, who are trying gather personal information, once again in a bid to access accounts which would benefit them financially.
This is the higher end of the scale, the more common types on spyware install to your computer and watch your surfing habits and displaying adverts based on them. Another is that whenever you go to purchase something online, the vicious software will add codes and addresses to the transaction so they can benefit from affiliate schemes where it looks as if the creator of the malware has directed you to buy the item from via there web site. It's all in the name of money, and I am going to do anything and everything to stop this happening to me. Unwanted programs use up hard drive space and slow down the performance and speed of your PC. Spyware Doctor should be part of your spyware removal tool kit too.
Removes all kinds of software. This one finds spyware that other spyware scanners don't! This is a good thing and a bad thing, even though this finds items that others don't, this is also vice versa. Other spyware removal programs find things this one doesn't.
-- Installation --
Installation is very quick and easy. It's a very standard installation where you agree to terms and conditions and click a few buttons. Straight away after installation the program is ready to use, it also connects to the main web server and looks for updates so that before you do your first scan you have the latest definitions and help files. I had did have to play around with some settings after the installation so that this program wouldn't keep starting on my computer start up, as it drained memory and I only use it on demand. But, it's more personal preference than anything else. I think I've been infected so much by spyware and malware that I notice when something isn't right with my PC.
-- Using the program --
This program is very easy to use and it is very self-explanatory, to do a scan you click on scan button on the main screen. You can then choose a full, smart or custom scan and then the scan is carried out. During the scan you can see if anything software is on your machine, as a tally is kept. On completion, a list is displayed of all items found. You tick the items you want removed and then you click the button called fix checked. It is very easy, and the outcomes are very beneficial. Spyware doctor comes with it's own help files and they are very useful on finding out on what other things Spyware Doctor can do for you. This is one of the best pieces of software available.
-- Conclusion --
I've used a whole range of spyware removal programs and I currently use three different ones, to try and beat spyware. My kit includes Spybot Search and Destroy, Lavasoft Ad-Aware SE Edition and Spyware Doctor. This is a great application, it never crashes, updates are very frequent and there is a possibility of paying a fee to upgrade the software for extra protection. I find that the free version does the job of removing spyware. The full version includes features like immunisation from spyware so that you are warned before spyware or a browser hijack is trying to take place. But you can use Spybot Search and Destroy for immunisation.
This program has a great interface and is very neat, tidy and inviting. Everything is accessible and easy to follow. Out of my collection of programs that I have, this is the best looking one. This program is definitely worth the download and very worth running as it does find software that others do not! I strongly recommend it. It's a shame, but I am still looking for the definitive Spyware Remover that finds and removes everything so that I can just use the one program, but until then, Spyware Doctor is essential.
Advantages: Fast, reliable and accurate. Disadvantages: Slow to start back up whenever closed down.
As designed by PC Tools, Spyware Doctor is truly a unique program offering the user real-time virus, spyware and scam protection while also continually scanning and updating to prevent the aforementioned infections. I purchased my copy directly of PC Tools' website for $39.95 (£19.87). This package included Spyware Doctor for Windows and an optional $10 upgrade to a version with virus protection as well. I was very impressed with the download time ... ...some of the features that Spyware Doctor contains. Here are a few:
OnGuard:
- Browser Guard: protects internet browser by detecting and disabling malicious activity.
- Cookie Guard: monitors web browser for potential malicious tracking and advertising.
- File Guard: monitors any malicious files on the system and prevents them from being accessed.
- Immunizer Guard: ensures that the system is protected against the latest Active-X based threats.
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callumbm 10.03.2008
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Advantages: Free to scan, easy to use, available to update Disadvantages: Pay for removing
I just got Spyware Doctor from http://www.pctools.com. From my point of view, it is a very good anti-virus software for personal use. However, it is not absolutely free. It is free to download, to scan but not free to remove virus.
***Easy to get your doctor ready***
1. Go to PCTools web site http://www.pctools.com/spyware-doctor/download/, choose the latest version for your system.
2. It is very simple just like installing other software, you ... ...site is prevented by the Spyware Doctor. Thus, I choose to set some of them on according to my needs.
(4) Tools: The software provide a network tool to capture suspicious files.
(5) Setting: In this menu, you can set up your own choice of using the Spyware Doctor. It provides General Setting, Log Setting, Startup Setting and Live Update Setting. And they all have detailed explanations. You do need to worry about how to use them.
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rosycn1979 05.12.2005
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Advantages: Lots of security features, regular updates Disadvantages: None
...in my experience and opinion. Spyware and adware are everywhere these days and it's an even bigger problem than viruses, which is why you need to have an efficient reliable and stable spyware remover to deal with it effectively.
I'm pretty sure that PC Tools used to offer a free and a paid version of this program and I think that the free download as part of the Google pack is actually the paid version with limitations, such as the active protection ... ...at a fee.
With Spyware Doctor you can choose to do either a quick scan, called an Intelli-scan or a full scan on your computer. The Intelli-scan is pretty quick usually taking about two and a half minutes and tends to pick out most infected files. The full scan does take a considerably longer amount of time to complete but is a lot more thorough and weaves out infections like the Trojan.Popuper whereas the quick scan doesn't.
Spyware Doctor is ...
sparksteroyd 22.10.2008
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Advantages: Easy to learn and use, great interface, good value for money Disadvantages: Can freeze, may take a long time if on full scan mode
Very good spyware removal but it does cost its not freeware it is worth it tho. It finds things other software doesnt and provide infomation on what they are it allows a quick removal of unwanted spyware etc. Very easy to use has a great interface with daily updates. This program can tend to freeze up you pc a bit if you are running alot of programs with it but thats probs dues to hardware not any bugs in software. This program is created by Pc tools ...
Mattlav 24.03.2008
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Advantages: It's free to try and download. It has a lot of features. Disadvantages: It starts up slow.
...good news. PC tools' Spyware Doctor helps you eliminate that irritation and frustration. It can scan your computer with known malicious spyware and adware as well as other Trojan infections with their free version. You can choose Quick Scan (for faster scanning), Full Scan (for comprehensive scanning) or Custom Scan. Their premium version, it comes with a OnGuard Protection and Immunizer OnGuard Protection offers cookie guard and browser guard that ... ...keylogger guard, network guard, process guard, and startup guard, thus malicious software are prevented to be installed in your PC. Your PC is definitely immunized from known infections! What's more? It has a LiveUpdate to ensure that your version is up-to-date. Trust me, it's a great product! ...
jammed 15.02.2006
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Pc tools design spy ware doctor. SpywareDoctor is a Spyware remover and provides real-time protection against Spyware, adware, Trojan horses, key loggers, Spyware cookies, adbots, spybots, browser hijackers, and phishing attacks.
Version:6.0.0.384
Operating System: for Windows Vista 32-bit, XP and 2000.
Release Date: September 17, 2008
I bought spy ware doctor with antivirus just few days ago and it arrives today.
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After my stepdaughter been on my computer I have a horrible time, spent just to get rid of viruses or spy ware. I tried all sort of antivirus programs and they could not get rid of it. Moreover, I have been reading on the internet which software is the best as special to get rid of Trojans. In addition, I come around to spy ware doctor. I got it from Amazon just for £17.99.
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Advantages: Optimize your registry in a few simple mouse clicks! Disadvantages: The License key is only for one year...
running all the time when I start my computer, fixing all the errors, nothing goes wrong.
This product as I said, can be bought online or from a Computer store, but I'll give a tip, I saw on eBay, Registry Mechanic plus Spy ware Doctor (protection against: Spyware, Ad-ware, Spyware Trojans, Key-loggers, Identity Theft, Hijackers, Tracking Threats, Rogue Anti-Spyware, Unwanted Software, Phishing, Pop-ups and Bad Websites), both of them at the price of £26.99. I really think is a good deal, you can find the same package more cheap, again on eBay offers.
If you'll decide some day to buy it, I know for sure it will be useful for you as it is for me, so enjoy this product and the fact that your computer will work as new!
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