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PC Tools Spyware Doctor

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PC Tools Spyware Doctor offers comprehensive Anti-Virus and Anti Spyware functions. This software has been downloaded, by satisfied users, over 110 million times. About 1 million new users are added weekly. It is no surprise that millions of users protect their data and computers from Spyware, Adware, Malware and other threats using Spyware Doctor.

Spyware Doctor has won “Test Winner” Awards from leading computer magazines and other testers, all around the world, especially in America, Europe and Australia. Numerous recognitions and high ratings have been awarded by leading computer magazines such as PC Magazine, PC World, PC Pro, PC Plus, PC Authority, PC Utilities, PC Answers as well as 5 Star Ratings from CNET’s Download.com, Twocows and others.

Did you know that some of Spyware Doctor’s tested competition only found a fraction of Spyware? They couldn’t completely remove some of it to boot? Additionally, most of its competitors were also not able to effectively protect your pc by preventing Spyware infection in real time. PC Tools Spyware Doctor can.

Advantages

  • Fast and uncomplicated installation
  • Simple user interface
  • High scanning speed
  • High recognition rate
  • Uses minimal system resources
  • Excellent Anti Spyware protection

Disadvantages

  • unknown

Summary:

We can highly recommend PC Tools Spyware Doctor without reservation. This software stands out through exceptional recognition rates of viruses and Spyware. It is user friendly and does not tax your system resources very much. PC Doctor is perfect for anyone wanting to protect their computer, but do not have the knowledge or time to bother with day-to-day computer protection. Everything runs smoothly in the background allowing you to concentrate on more important things.


RATING
97/100
very good

Security
Virus Recognition : 15 / 15
Spyware Recognition : 15 / 15
Database Updates : 9 / 10
False Positive : 10 / 10
Total Security : 49 / 50

Performance
Resource Usage : 15 / 15
Scan Speed : 9 / 10
Boot Speed : 5 / 05
Total Performance : 29 / 30

Operation
User Interface : 9 / 10
Configuration : 5 / 05
Ease of Use : 5 / 05
Total Operation : 19 / 20

Evaluation Requirements  

New Update!
As of April 1, 2009 price has been excluded from the evaluation process.

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Technical Data and Features
Operating System: Win XP,Vista
System Requirements: 800MHz CPU, 512RAM
Language: Deutsch
Anti-Virus: ja
Firewall: nein
Anti Spyware: ja
Anti Phishing: nein
Anti Spam: nein
Game Mode: nein
Laptop Mode: nein
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Computer Magazine Ratings
Zeitschrift LogoPrice/Performance: Good
Outstanding recognition of Spyware and other threats. Simple and well designed user interface. Low system impact.

Tested Version: PC Tools Internet Security 2009
Zeitschrift LogoQuality: Good
Very good results in behavioral analysis. Tops in speed and operation.

Tested Version: PC Tools Internet Security 2009
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User Comments
meli wrote at 04.10.2009 - Rating: very good
I am very happy with it. I can only recommend it.
fg78 wrote at 11.10.2009 - Rating: very good
I am really happy with Spyware Doctor. The name is a bit misleading since all sorts of viruses are recognized, not just Spyware.
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