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 fast scanning speed is delivered by multiple specialised scanners that include Windows registry, file system, processes and tasks, browser, network configuration, cookie and an intelligent script scanner. Each scanner specialises in identification of specific traits of infections.
The free version allows customers to perform scans and remove threats and also Live Update Spyware signatures and functionally. The registered version adds additional tools and real-time OnGuard protection plus quicker access to live updates and support.
The well-designed interface makes getting started a breeze. The program can perform a number of scans, including Quick Scan, which blazes through common trouble spots such as IE cache files.
We found scan times to be faster than its competitors, with even the Full System Scan taking under five minutes on our test machine. Spyware Doctor displays scan results clearly, showing file and registry locations, threat level, and a concise description of the threat. The results seemed thorough, and Spyware Doctor had no trouble removing what it had found.
Spyware Doctor's advanced features include real-time protection, a pop-up blocker, a browser monitor, and a scheduler. Unfortunately, all of these features are disabled in the free version. The Live Update feature works smoothly, but it must be manually activated. A program such as this really needs an automatic update.
We really like the spyware removal features of Spyware Doctor, and consider it one of the most effective available, but the anemic free version will make it hard for users to fully realise its true potential.
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