PC Tools Spyware Doctor Review

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"...This latest edition of Spyware Doctor cleaned up infested test systems better than any product I've tested with my current sample set. With help from its new Behavior Guard, it detected every malware and keylogger sample that tried to infest my clean test system and prevented every single one from running (though it allowed some to install executable files on the system). It also scans faster than its predecessor. This is powerful protection, and easily takes version 5.5's place as our Editors' Choice...."
Score: 9/10

Source: http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,1895,2326200,00.asp
Date: 2008-07-21 | Product version: 6.0

"...easy to handle, moves quite fast [...] and comes with real-time protection..."
Score: 5/5

Source: http://www.softpedia.com/reviews/windows/Spyware-Doctor--Rev...
Date: 2008-07-21 | Product version: 6.0

"...Thorough anti-spyware remover and protector..."
Score: 8/10

Source: http://spyware-doctor.en.softonic.com/
Date: 2008-05-08 | Product version: 5.5

"...With Spyware Doctor 5.1 PCTools has done a great job in addressing the concerns of users who experienced glitches with version 5.0. They appear to have shored up the product from the inside. But, in looking at the competitive landscape, we think that for less money you can find more thorough antispyware protection in less expensive products. ..."
Score: 6/10

Source: http://reviews.cnet.com/security-and-encryption/spyware-doct...
Date: 2008-03-05 | Product version: 5.1

"...Spyware Doctor 5.1 could be more aggressive in removing all traces of found spyware...."
Score: 6/10

Source: http://review.zdnet.com/security-encryption/spyware-doctor-5...
Date: 2008-03-05 | Product version: 5.1

"...If you want something a little more capable than freeware antispyware products such as Windows Defender 1.1 or Spybot Search & Destroy, then Spyware Doctor remains the one to buy: as before it's still arguably the best antispyware utility on the market, able to deal with virtually all known spyware threats. It does a great job of cleaning a PC of spyware and then keeping it clean. Spyware Doctor 5.5 is easy to use, too...."
Score: 9/10

Source: http://www.pcadvisor.co.uk/reviews/index.cfm?ReviewID=1747
Date: 2008-02-19 | Product version: 5.5

"...As expected, Spyware Doctor did a great job of detecting the threats present on our test system, clearly ranking them by threat level and removing them with ease. [...] You'll have a hard time finding a better anti-spyware program..."
Score: 5/5

Source: http://www.techradar.com/products/computing/software/utiliti...
Date: 2007-11-15 | Product version: 5.1

"...This is an adware and spyware removal utility that detects and cleans thousands of potential spyware, adware, trojans, keyloggers, spyware cookies, trackware, spybots and other malware from your PC...."
Score: 5/5

Source: http://www.tucows.com/preview/365586
Date: 2007-11-13 | Product version: 5.0

"...Another positive was PC Tools' around-the-clock toll-free telephone support for U.S. customers alongside e-mail and Web-based support. ... If you're looking for comprehensive, easy-to-use adware and spyware protection, and you don't mind paying $30 for it, we recommend Spyware Doctor...."
Score: 9/10

Source: http://www.pcworld.com/article/136191/pc_tools_spyware_docto...
Date: 2007-08-21 | Product version: 5.0

"...A compelling upgrade, but it can't compete with next-generation security suites. ..."
Score: 4/6

Source: http://www.pcpro.co.uk/reviews/113182/pc-tools-spyware-docto...
Date: 2007-07-02 | Product version: 5.0

"...PC Tools has made major improvements to the latest version of their software. In addition to an updated UI and better protection, the product also includes a number of additional tools that power users will find extremely useful...."
Score: 7/10

Source: http://www.adwarereport.com/mt/archives/000054.html
Date: 2005-06-01 | Product version: 3.0

"...With its quick scanning and multiple tools for stopping malware before it infects your computer, Spyware Doctor is a solid spyware remover...."
Score: 8/10

Source: http://www.cnet.com.au/software/security/0,239029558,2400535...
Date: 2005-03-18 | Product version:

Users

tdwagnertx"...I've found Spyware Doctor with AV very easy to use..."
Score: 5/5

Source: http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,1895,2326200,00.asp
Date: 2008-07-27 | Product version: 6.0

TRooney95403"...It also does seem to be a resource hog but it found spyware my other programs (Spy Sweeper and AVG) missed...."
Score: 3/5

Source: http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,1895,2326200,00.asp
Date: 2008-07-26 | Product version: 6.0

scotg"...Ever since version 5 came out, the program took up loads of resources [...] I have not tried ver. 6 but I am waiting to hear what others are saying..."
Score: 1/5

Source: http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,1895,2326200,00.asp
Date: 2008-07-23 | Product version: 5.5

HouBob"...This software took over my laptop to such an extent that I had no option but to remove it..."
Score: 2/10

Source: http://reviews.cnet.com/security-and-encryption/spyware-doct...
Date: 2008-07-06 | Product version: 5.1

sail0rbe"...Excellent value for money, this will get you any spyware & mallware deleted without a problem..."
Score: 8/10

Source: http://reviews.cnet.com/security-and-encryption/spyware-doct...
Date: 2008-07-06 | Product version: 5.1

Decudurian"...Finds all those that the others don't..."
Score: 10/10

Source: http://spyware-doctor.en.softonic.com/opinion/finds-all-thos...
Date: 2008-06-28 | Product version: 5.5

Herb C"...the product has been good to me..."
Score: 5/10

Source: http://reviews.cnet.com/security-and-encryption/spyware-doct...
Date: 2008-05-12 | Product version: 5.1

James H. Dodds"...This upgrade is defective in my experence, and there is no help from PC Tools..."
Score: 1/5

Source: http://www.softpedia.com/progViewOpinions/10-17-199,.html
Date: 2008-03-21 | Product version: 5.5

Rick Bergles"...Version 4.0 works well. However when I updated to 5.0, the noodles really hit the fan..."
Score: 3/5

Source: http://www.softpedia.com/progViewOpinions/10-17-199,.html
Date: 2008-03-03 | Product version: 5.5

random777"...rendered one of my programs useless deleting dll, which supposedly was infected with Trojan..."
Score: 2/10

Source: http://reviews.cnet.com/security-and-encryption/spyware-doct...
Date: 2008-01-11 | Product version: 5.1

jbtwo"...Overall, Spyware Doctor is a real plus..."
Score: 8/10

Source: http://reviews.cnet.com/security-and-encryption/spyware-doct...
Date: 2007-12-30 | Product version: 5.1

nedsram2"...Clearly you didn't have the issues with this version that many other users did. This included random freezing of the PC, sometimes requiring a reboot, and issues with email if the antivirus feature was turned on...."
Score: n/a

Source: http://www.pcpro.co.uk/phpbb/viewtopic.php?t=247028
Date: 2007-12-18 | Product version: 5.0

Björn Lundahl"...It tried to stop me to visit a bad site which downloads against your will..."
Score: 5/5

Source: http://www.softpedia.com/progViewOpinions/10-17-199,.html
Date: 2006-09-05 | Product version: 4.0

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