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Counter Spy

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Overview

CounterSpy, product from Sunbelt Software, is a powerful spyware and malware remover but strides lightly on system resources. With CounterSpy both security and performance are taken care of. CounterSpy is fully compatible with Vista and can protect your computer from all kinds of threats including spyware, adware, malware, viruses and rootkits. As per the manufacturer with CounterSpy you get:

• • Advanced Anti-Malware technology
• • Kernel-level 24/7 Active Protection
• • Boot Time Scans kill rootkits
• • Small memory footprint
• • Runs great on Windows Vista and XP!

Features

• • Heavy-duty antispyware protection treads lightly on system resources.
• • Kernel-level Active Protection™ defends 24-7.
• • Hybrid design combines antimalware technology with our award-winning spyware detection and removal.
• • Deep-rooted malware is exterminated at boot time, before Windows loads.
• • Incremental definition updates greatly reduce update downloading time.
• • Over 750,000 Threat definitions!
• Vista compatible: Integrates seamlessly with the Vista Windows Security Center.
• CounterSpy is powered by a hybrid engine that merges spyware detection and remediation with Sunbelt's all-new VIPRE (Virus Intrusion Protection Remediation Engine). VIPRE incorporates both traditional antivirus technology and cutting-edge antimalware techniques. This marriage of technologies enables CounterSpy to respond more effectively than other products to today's increasingly complex and blended threats.
• First Scan technology - A scan and remove on-boot technology that runs when triggered by a CounterSpy scan to root out deeply embedded malware, even before Windows loads. CounterSpy is the only antispyware with FirstScan technology.

System Requirements

• At least an IBM Compatible 400MHZ computer with minimum 256MB RAM
• At least 150MB of available free space on your hard drive
• 2x CDROM
• Internet access with at least 56Kbps connection
• Supported Operating Systems:
• Windows 2000 SP4 RollUp 1
• Windows Server 2003
• Windows Server 2008
• Windows XP SP1, SP2, SP3 (Home, Pro, Media Center, Tablet) 32 and 64-bit
• Windows Vista+ (All flavors) 32 and 64-bit

Effectiveness

CounterSpy is among the most effective spyware products on the market today. It has been rated high in the recent antispyware reviews. The program detects about all the spyware and adware. The program also offers Active Protection, which runs in the background while your computer is on to shield your system from spyware and adware continuously. This feature as some of the other antispyare does not affect the performance of your system and finds especially useful for people who are always connected to the Internet.
Yet another reason why CounterSpy consistently ranks so high is its effectiveness in removing spyware. On going effort of the developers enables it to stay on top of new and evolving threats, and with its frequent updates, removal is highly successful.

Updates

While CounterSpy requires a reboot with some updates, the real-time agents at CounterSpy monitor your computer 24/7, securing certain areas on your computer. When specific checkpoints are breached, the activity is immediately analyzed against CounterSpy's database of known file and setting signatures, allowing unthreatening changes to be made; and alerting you to a potential spyware installation. In short, Active Protection intercepts many potential hazards in real-time and help you decide what code has access to your system.

Ease of Use and Installation

CounterSpy is extremely easy to use and install. The program is divided into four categories, which are separated into sub-categories. This arrangement helps lead you intuitively through the program.
There is plenty of customization available in CounterSpy which helps it to be flexible to the needs of its users, regardless of their skill level.

Pros and Cons

Pros: CounterSpy is inexpensive, has an intuitive interface, and offers more features than other antispyware apps on the market.
Cons: CounterSpy requires a reboot with some updates.

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