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24 out of 31 people found this review helpful
3 stars
Version: Spyware Doctor 5.5
"2 1/2 stars for now!"
Pros: Decent program but not without flaws. Scan times are seriously increased. It did an intelli-scan on my computer in 1 minute, 34 seconds and there were no false positives, Thats nice and an improvement. It also seems that the load has been lightened it does have some nice shields. Anti-Virus warning can be turned off
Cons: Heres the flaws the way i see them. If I wand "PC Tools" anti-virus, I would have installed the free version which tries to install on the first update after registration of "Spyware Doctor ( rubbish ). Next, It slows down my start-up by 30 seconds or so (start-up where I have full access to my PC ). On Guard protection takes to long to shut down. It tries to install site blocking guard in 16 languages, I speak one (English) I recommend "Ashampoo Anti-Spyware v2 and "Spy Emergency 2007) as much better options to this program.
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Checking the PC Tools website under tech support for "Spyware Doctor", I found a solution to turning off the anti-virus module and update. Theres a re-direct link that takes you to plug-ins and there, enter your code and uncheck anti-virus and it will not bug you anymore nor will it try to install as an update. Now I have an anti-spy program thats not bad at all. I am raising my rating to 3,5 stars for now.
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