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Spyware Doctor

 

Overview

Spyware Doctor- a convenient, useful, easy to use and affordable product by PC Tools is an anti spyware which is responsible for removing spyware, adware and other online threats present in your PC. With more added features and customization, Spyware Doctor has already won the hearts of millions of its esteemed customers. It offers many good features including Real-Time Blocking and Protection and Color-Coded Spyware Severity Identification.

Features

If you are afraid that your PC might get infected by spyware, malware, viruses and worms, etc.; then you not need worry because the Spyware Doctor has arrived. Spyware Doctor is the best option you can opt for, which can protect your PC from all illegal means. It is more secure when compared to other common anti-virus applications and is thus responsible for the improved system performance and safe and secured computing practices. It gives the protection against Spyware, Adware, Spyware Trojans, Keyloggers, Identity Theft, Hijackers, Tracking Threats, Rogue Anti-Spyware, Unwanted Software, Phishing, Popups and Bad Websites.

System requirements

Spyware Doctor can be installed in a PC which has any of the following OS installed in it:

• • Windows 98
• • Windows ME
• • Windows NT
• • Windows 2000
• • Microsoft XP or Vista

 

Effectiveness

The numerous programs tested against Spyware Doctor detected only small fraction of Spyware and other online threats; and that smaller amount was also removed by it. It has got the most advanced and updated feature within it which helps in improving its spyware fighting capabilities all the time. As the spywares are getting more complex in nature, that is it can now avoid detection by Anti spyware programs; Spyware Doctor responds to this with new technology to stay one step ahead. Spyware Doctor's advanced IntelliGuard technology only alerts users on true spyware detection.

Updates

Spyware Doctor make available through updated versions, various tool libraries, plug-in, and updates of the software. One must configure Spyware Doctor automatically in order to keep itself up-to-date to better handle newer spyware, adware and other malware threats.

One can even manually search for Spyware Doctor’s updates, but it might take time. Automatic update is the convenient option. This helps ensure you have the latest protection.

To enable Automatic Live Update:

1. From within Spyware Doctor, click the "On Guard" button on the left side.
2. Make sure "Activate On Guard" is checked.
3. Click "Scheduler".
4. Click the "Live Update" tab.
5. Ensure "Activate Scheduled Live Update" is checked.
6. Next to "Run Live Update at", enter the time when you wish Live Update to run.
7. Select whether to automatically run Live Update daily, weekly, or monthly.

 

Ease of Use and Installation

Even a layman, who doesn't know much about it, can easily install it and use it. It is automatically configured out of the box to give the optimal protection with limited interaction.

Installation Steps

1. Click on green download button which states Start Download Now.

2. When the File Download dialog box appears, click the Run button.

3. Wait for the file to complete downloading.

4. When the download completes, your browser may show the Security Warning prior to running the program. Confirm the publisher is PC Tools and then click “Run” to continue the installation.

5. You may be asked to close other running applications on your PC. Click “Next” to continue the installation.

6. You will be shown the license agreement. After going through the whole agreement, click on ‘I accept the agreement’. Click ‘Next’.

7. You will be asked the location to install Spyware Doctor; the default option is usually correct, click ‘Next’ to continue.

8. You may even change the default location, and opt for your own choice. Click ‘Next’ to begin the installation.

9. During the installation process, you need to have the Internet Connection for the program to download the latest definitions.

10. Finally on screen it will be displayed- “Thank you for installing Spyware Doctor”. Click “Finish” to complete the installation of Spyware Doctor.

 

Pros and Cons

• • Spyware Doctor does require a little more power to run effectively. The system with more than 1 GB memory is the best suited for better performance.
• • Scanning is relatively quick process here. One can easily scan the folders, drives and even full system scan in order to throw out the defects, bugs and threats if any.
• • It is the advanced technology, designed especially for people, not just experts.
• • Attractive user interface
• • Additional diagnostic technology tools for power users, not found in other products.

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