Average Rating: Rate this article:

Review: Spyware Doctor 3.5 for Windows By Jack M. Germain April 13, 2006 9:40AM     Spyware Doctor 3.5 features an innovative Kernel Delete feature that gives the antispyware detection module new ways to remove rootkits and other complex malware that fights to stay hidden or resurrects itself on reboot.   Related Topics Spyware Antivirus Malware Keylogging Latest News Google Buzz Connects Gmail Users Intel Launches Itanium 9300 Series iPhone OS, Android Gain in Q4 Nvidia Auto-Switches Notebook GPU Macworld Focuses on Mobile Apps (Page 2 of 2) This latest version of Spyware Doctor found most but not all of the planted keyloggers and adware programs slipped onto the test computer before installation. This is a huge improvement over previous versions of Spyware Doctor. However, the pop-up blocker is a disappointment because it does not work with Firefox, the default browser on our test desktop. It only activates in Microsoft 's Internet Explorer. Another potential annoyance: frequent, essential updates to the program do not download automatically to your PC -- you must give your OK before downloading and then click to install the updates yourself. Overall, Spyware Doctor 3.5 keeps a tight rein on its signature database to control false positives. This factor alone puts it a big step ahead of similar products. The Verdict Spyware Doctor 3.5 is a solid choice to protect your PC from unwanted malware. It provides very good real-time monitoring for new intrusions and relatively good detection and removal results. If rootkits and other super baddies worry you, Spyware Doctor 3.5 will take those cares away. Spyware Doctor 3.5 for Windows Minimum requirements: Windows XP, Me, 98, and 2000; Internet Explorer. Pros: Simple and intuitive interface; few false positives; very good detection and removal results. Cons: No spyware removal feature in trial version; pop-up blocker only works in Explorer; updates aren't fully automatic. Verdict: A very good choice for consumers who want set-it-and-forget-it protection. Rating: 4 out of 5 Price: $29.95 for full version. www.pctools.com < Previous Page  |  1  |  2   Tell Us What You Think Your Comment: Also Visit: iPad Info Center Billions of Bytes Mobile Device Now Apple Info Center TopTechWire.com Advertisement  Personal Tech 1.   Google Buzz Connects Gmail Users 2.   iPhone OS, Android Gain in Q4 3.   Nvidia Auto-Switches Notebook GPU 4.   Macworld Focuses on Mobile Apps 5.   MS: Windows 7 Doesn't Hurt Battery EPIC Objects To Google-NSA Ties Cyberattack meant to rattle Google? Average Rating: Symbian 3 Is Now Fully Open Source But mobile OS remains linked to Nokia. Average Rating: Sony Ericsson Unveils Aspen Handset Windows Mobile unit comes with Skype. Average Rating:

Product Information and Resources for Technology You Can Use To Boost Your Business CRM Systems   Experience CRM—and Business—Success today with Salesforce.com. Data Storage   AT&T Synaptic Storage as a Service. Learn more. Enterprise Hardware   Trade in your old printer and save up to $400.   Find out why now is the best time to buy a new APC Smart-UPS!   HP ProLiant G6 Servers. Perform like a superstar, Save like an accountant. Enterprise I.T.   Tell us what you think. Take a survey.   AT&T Synaptic Storage as a Service. Learn more.   Find out why now is the best time to buy a new APC Smart-UPS!   Stand out from other IS Professionals and increase your earning potential. Enterprise Software   Read the Top 10 Reasons to Upgrade to Windows Server 2008 R2. Microsoft/Windows   Read the Top 10 Reasons to Upgrade to Windows Server 2008 R2.

Enterprise Hardware Spotlight

Nvidia Auto-Switches Notebook GPU To Save Battery Life Nvidia has taken the wraps off a notebook technology that chooses the best graphics processor for any given application and automatically routes the workload to Nvidia or Intel processors.   Microsoft Says Battery Woes Not Caused By Windows 7 Battery problems on Windows 7 machines are not caused by the operating system. That's the position of Stephen Sinofsky, head of the Windows division, in a long posting on the Windows engineering blog.   IBM's New POWER7 Servers Save Energy with Big Loads IBM has unveiled high-capacity servers that are the first to be based on its new, multi-core POWER7 chip. It said the new line is designed "to manage the most demanding emerging applications."

Enterprise Technology Spotlight

Intel Launches Quad-Core Itanium 9300 Series Processor After two unexpected delays, Intel has launched the Itanium 9300 series, a 64-bit, quad-core processor code-named Tukwila that is expected to double the performance of its predecessor.   Google May Add Facebook, Twitter Links to Gmail Google will reportedly roll more social-networking features into Gmail, the fastest-growing e-mail service. The new features could save users the trouble of switching to Facebook or Twitter.   IBM's New POWER7 Servers Save Energy with Big Loads IBM has unveiled high-capacity servers that are the first to be based on its new, multi-core POWER7 chip. It said the new line is designed "to manage the most demanding emerging applications."

Navigation NewsFactor Network Home/Top News | Enterprise I.T. | Hardware | Software | Communications | Network Security | Wireless Tech | Linux/Open Source Apple/Macintosh | Microsoft/Windows | World Wide Web | Data Storage | E-Commerce | Personal Tech | Tech Trends | Press Releases NewsFactor Network Enterprise I.T. Sites NewsFactor Technology News | Enterprise Security Today | CRM Daily NewsFactor Business and Innovation Sites Sci-Tech Today | NewsFactor Business Report NewsFactor Services FreeNewsFeed | Free Newsletters | Free Whitepapers | About NewsFactor Network | How To Contact Us | Article Reprints | Careers @ NewsFactor | Services for PR Pros | Top Tech Wire | How To Advertise Privacy Policy | Terms of Service © Copyright 2000-2010 NewsFactor Network. All rights reserved. Article rating technology by Blogowogo.