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Spyware Doctor anti-spyware software prides itself on having a solid auto-update engine and offers instant messenger protection. Spyware Doctor has won multiple industry awards, and boasts more than 50 millions subscribers.

Let’s see how Spyware Doctor anti-spyware software did in our spyware investigation.

What’s new?

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Spider Scanning Technology, which promises to reduce significantly the scanning time and produce more threat detections.
New GUI (Graphical User Interface): The spyware detector’s latest version is improved with a system status area that allows users to distinguish which parts of the program need updating or attention.
Improvements to scanning tools: Adware makers are getting smarter, but so is Spyware Doctor. The spyware detector has the capacity to detect and remove spywares which try to avoid detection by using alternative character formatting

User Interface and Product Application

Spyware Doctor’s anti-spyware software user interface is straight-forward, as the welcome screen features all the basic choices. You can run a full scan or examine the results of your last inspection.

We particularly like viewing the date of our latest definition file update, as this signal if our application is updated.

We think the immunization window is a little too technical for the average user, as you have to answer a few questions about your immunization settings. This is a problem for the beginner user not familiar with this type of software.

The scan did an effective job at removing the spyware on our computer except for the pesky spyaxe program. Spyaxe is a rogue anti-spyware that ironically gets downloaded on your machine using the ‘drive-by download’ method.

Star Reviews Favorite Feature: System Restore Point:

Hesitating over removing a specific executable from your system? No problem. Create a system restore point before removing the file, and if something bad happens, you will have the ability to restore your system.

Spyware Doctor Features:

Spyware severity description: Before you remove spyware found on your pc, have a look at the color-coded risk indicator. You can then decide what you delete or leave on the machine.
Advanced OnGuard technology: The spyware detector will only report real threats, and not every time your kid changes a setting on the computer.
Auto-Update: The spyware cleaner is updated regularly, meaning you can browse websites without worries.
Instant-Messaging Protection: This feature scans incoming messages, and warns you against potentially dangerous content, such as phishing sites and viruses.

Pricing Plan:

The spyware cleaner offer a free download demo, although like almost all its competitors, you will need the full version to remove spyware found on your computer.

The price you pay for the software will depend on many software licenses you need:

1 computer at $29.95
2 computers at $49.90
5 computers at $99.95
10 computers at $189.00

Customer Support

Spyware Doctor has offices in three different locations, and offers a 1-800 telephone support. We got through a technician after a wait of 20 minutes on the phone.

We also tested their e-mail support with their automated tool, and received no responses under 48 hours. Star Reviews appreciated the online instant answer section, which answers many technical issues. The website also boasts a spyware research section, including updated information on the latest malwares and other threats.

Even with a price higher than its competitors, we found the range and quality of features offered by the spyware cleaner impressive. The automatic update engine is solid, although the user interface needs simplification for the beginner.

Upside: Loads of features – Robust auto-update engine – Complete online support

Downside: More expensive than its competitors – Technical visual interface

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