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Spyware Doctor

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PC Magazine Editor's Choice Winner in 2005 and 2006. Also voted by PC Magazine the Best Anti-Spyware of 2005. Spyware Doctor is a 5-star 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. Additionally it actively protects web browsing using Internet Explorer with a built-in popup blocker and malicious site guard. Spyware Doctor is easy to use and low on PC resources and its super fast scanning speed is delivered by multiple specialized scanners that include Windows registry, file system, processes and tasks, browser, network configuration (including LSP), cookie and an intelligent script scanner. Each scanner specializes in identification of specific traits of infections for more effective detection and removal. Almost any function of Spyware Doctor can be updated through the Live Update process and it is constantly being improved and extended to counteract the nastiest of Spyware threats. The OnGuard feature is designed to provide real time protection and deploys several tools that actively monitor and protect the PC from Spyware attacks. These include immunization, site protection, popup blocking, browser monitor and others. The trial version allows customers to block Spyware in Real-Time, perform scans and Live Update Spyware signatures and functionally.

Note: This time-unlimited trial version does not remove existing threats during scans, but real-time detection and removal of incoming threats is enabled.

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  • All versions:

    3.2 stars

    out of 2,804 votes

    • 5 star: 1059
    • 4 star: 342
    • 3 star: 278
    • 2 star: 274
    • 1 star: 851
  • Current version:

    3.2 stars

    out of 1,040 votes

    • 5 star: 345
    • 4 star: 164
    • 3 star: 135
    • 2 star: 121
    • 1 star: 275
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  • 1.0 stars

    "If this is your last resort, burn your PC"

    January 4, 2012  |   By jsimsaz

    Version: Spyware Doctor 4.0

    Pros

    It downloaded, and because it did, and I didn't have to pay for it first, it gets 1/2 star.

    Cons

    Made things worse than they were pre-install.

    Summary

    After a lengthy download and install, the program rather strongly recommended that I uninstall my old AVG virus protection. I was desperite to get rid of the virus my daughter picked up on her pc, so I did. Next I attempted to run the update but could no longer connect to the web to get the needed download so the program could run. My connection to the web was strong but the program kept me from connecting to anything. After an hour of battling through sluggish startups and lockups while trying to get this total waste of time working, I gave up and uninstalled it. Like magic I was able to connect to the web on the next reboot and reinstall AVG, which this time was able to identify and remove the virus. To sunnarize, skip this download and search AVG on this site for the free version.

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  • 1.0 stars

    "Looking for FREE Malware removal, this is not it!"

    August 5, 2009  |   By chazman62

    Version: Spyware Doctor 4.0

    Pros

    Does find spyware and malware.

    Cons

    All you get for FREE is the scan. If you want removal it will cost you. If you need truly free malware scanning AND removal, try Malwarebytes. It works and is FREE.

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  • 1.0 stars

    "Slick-Looking Scam"

    March 3, 2009  |   By runeghost

    Version: Spyware Doctor 4.0

    Pros

    Nothing. Spyware Doctor has zero usefulness.

    Cons

    Spyware Doctor pretends to find problems and then pretends to remove them. It actually does nothing except charge you money for "fixing" virus problems that don't actually exist! It has apparently has fooled many people into thinking it's useful.

    Summary

    On a friend's recommendation, I downloaded the "trial" version of Spyware Doctor. It immediately "found" a trojan and a backdoor on my PC, which it would happily remove after I gave it my credit card information. "Hmm," I thought to myself, "providing credit card info through a computer that is know to be compromised would be pretty stupid of me. I wonder why a so-called professional anti-virus company would suggest something so idiotic?" So, I went to use several other already installed anti-malware tools to clean up the problems Spyware Doctor had "found". Ad-Aware found nothing. Rootkit-Revealer found nothing. Spybot - nothing. Kaspersky, Pest Patrol, ADS Spy - all found my system clean. I checked every line of a scan from HijackThis. I re-downloaded and updated all my anti-virus software and downloaded new anti-virus and anti-malware programs - still nothing. My system is fine; the files that Spyware Doctor claims are viruses are completely clean and belong to several pieces of software I use regularly, and have been installed on my PC for years without problems. The only thing this program did was cause me to waste hours of my time. Shame on PC Tools for pushing such a deceptive piece of crud.

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  • 1.0 stars

    "Horrible SOFTWARE.....LIKE A VIRUS IN IT"S SELF"

    September 23, 2008  |   By down445554

    Version: Spyware Doctor 4.0

    Pros

    First of all did not find all infiltrations and also does not give the option for a custom scan . Does not want to be uninstalled had to drop to safe mode to finally uninstall it. Slowed vista down to a crawl.....DO NOT BUY THIS

    Cons

    everything

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  • 2.0 stars

    "Sorry,But Spyware Doctor Is No More Reliable..."

    July 15, 2006  |   By Phenom_Deadman

    Version: Spyware Doctor 4.0

    Pros

    It has very good detection rate,the cpu usage has gone down in this version and has added some nice new features while combining the good features of past...

    The pro version succesfully protects you against spyware,malware etc...

    Cons

    Well despite the pros,the cons out shadow them and make you switch over..

    1.the free version gives you false positives 9/10 times and ask you to buy pro version to clean it,but in my case and with many other the detected files were legitimate..

    2.there's no use of a free version/trial if it doesn't clean the detected files..

    3.Still uses quite a few resources...

    I will advice you to buy spysweeper if you wanna buy one!

    But my advice is use ewido anti-spyware 4.0 free,spybot s&d instead they don't have real-time protection,but will never diss-appoint u..

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  • 4.0 stars

    "Great if you want to pay."

    July 15, 2006  |   By AbnoticReviews

    Version: Spyware Doctor 4.0

    Pros

    The software works very well. It removes most common unwanted spyware. It has a nice feature of live protection which further helps protect your computer. It is one of the best spyware removers out.

    Cons

    The software is not free. Also, it does not find everything and must be combined with other software for decent protection. It takes up a lot of RAM as well which will slow down older computers.

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  • 1.0 stars

    "Obsolete..."

    July 13, 2006  |   By Mister Critic

    Version: Spyware Doctor 4.0

    Pros

    Ability to scan and find deadly viruses.

    Cons

    You can find them, but you cannot do anything about them. McAffe and Ad-aware remove things.

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  • 4.0 stars

    "Spyware Free!"

    July 13, 2006  |   By ALP1987

    Version: Spyware Doctor 4.0

    Pros

    I tried to use Spybot Search and Destroy and Ad-Aware SE Personal Edition 1.06 to remove some adware and spyware but they just couldnt get rid of it. I bought Spyware Doctor and WHAM! its gone. Great Program that can bring your computer back from death.

    Cons

    It nags you sometimes but all in all its great.

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  • 3.0 stars

    "no good"

    July 13, 2006  |   By joelcastillo

    Version: Spyware Doctor 4.0

    Pros

    only one search

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  • 3.0 stars

    "Good interface but it's not free"

    July 13, 2006  |   By yesiruiz

    Version: Spyware Doctor 4.0

    Pros

    Easy to learn how to use the software.

    Good interface.

    Cons

    Slowed down my computer a bit.

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