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License:
Free
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Not rated
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Downloads:
282,710
- Requirements:
Windows 2000/XP/Vista
- Limitations:
No limitations
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Publisher's description of Spyware Doctor Starter Edition
Spyware Doctor Starter Edition is anti-spyware software that provides advanced technology designed especially for people, not just experts. It is automatically configured out of the box to give you optimal protection with limited interaction so all you need to do is install it for immediate and ongoing protection. Protection against: spyware, adware, spyware trojans, keyloggers, identity theft, hijackers, tracking threats, spybots, rogue anti-spyware, unwanted software, phishing, pop-ups, and bad Web sites. Starter Edition is a free version of Spyware Doctor, with full scan and remove, basic real-time and no time limit.
Version 6.0.0.362 features reduced system impact and enhanced scan engine.
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User reviews
- Average user rating: 3.3 stars out of 111 votes
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6 out of 7 people found this review helpful
Version: Spyware Doctor Starter Edition 6.0.0.362
"Old reg info for stuff you may have already removed"
Pros: None none none.
Sorry had to do a min of 10 charactersCons: Tells you old information the is in the registry for items that have already been removed. Then you need to pay to remove them. So to an average user it looks like your system is swarming with bad things when it isn't
Summary: Go for Adaware or Spybot. I have used those two for years and never needed anything else.
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4 out of 5 people found this review helpful
Version: Spyware Doctor Starter Edition 6.0.0.362
"DO NOT install the "registry protection library" update"
Pros: detects malware others do not, even if you hate this software this is a fact.
Cons: DO NOT install the "registry protection library" update! At install make sure to disable automatic updates, then when it asks if you want to install "registry protection library" uncheck the option and click cancel. (continued)
Summary: Everytime you go to manually update the software you have to remember to uncheck the "registry protection library" update. The "registry protection" will cause your registry to fragment to ridiculous levels and eventually your computer will not boo... read more >>
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Version: Spyware Doctor Starter Edition 6.0.0.362
"Good...But!! there are still mistakes"
Pros: it detects viruses, cookies, infections, malware, etc.
Cons: i slows down my computer when start up or when i reboot it.
Summary: its a good product, but the thing i don't like is, you still need to upgrade it what is the use of a free software if you need to upgrade and pay for it for the removal of detected viruses and etc.
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Version: Spyware Doctor Starter Edition 6.0.0.362
"The best freeware spyware remover I have found"
Pros: Very simple to use, just double-click it aftger it finishes a scan, and tell it what to do with found spyware
Cons: Considers many cookies to be spyware, when they are not, and are useful for automatic logins. No way to tgell which is which
Summary: I would not be without it, especially since it is free.
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1 out of 2 people found this review helpful
Version: Spyware Doctor Starter Edition 6.0.0.362
Pros: IS A COUPLE OF THEM?
Cons: KEEP DROPING OUT MY CONNECTION
Summary: NOT GOOD FOR SATELLITE.
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