PC Tools Spyware Doctor with AntiVirus 2011

• Pros
  New built-in tools for removing resistant malware now integrated. Scans multiple times if needed for full cleanup. Especially good against rootkits. Browser Defender toolbar identifies dangerous sites.
  
  
  • Cons Malware able to block installation in testing. New built-in tools failed to remove malware. Browser Defender poor at phishing detection.
    
    
    
• Bottom Line
  Spyware Doctor is good at cleaning up malware-infested systems, as long as the malware doesn't derail its installation. It's a very good choice for protection against viruses and all types of malware, if you can get it installed.
  While some security vendors thoroughly remodeled their products for 2011, PC Tools took a more subtle approach. Yes, there are a few differences in layout and appearance for PC Tools Spyware Doctor with AntiVirus 2011 ($39.95 direct for three licenses), but most of the enhancements this year are invisible.
  The 2011 edition extends its collection of real-time protection modules with a new download guard, checking all downloaded files for malware, and it integrates several tools designed for aggressive cleanup of the worst malware. The slightest Internet interruption would force previous editions to restart the lengthy update download. This version's download manager lets it restart where it left off. Instead of a simple statistics list, the product now offers an informative report card showing just what it has done to protect your system. And PC Tools promises faster scanning and more effective protection. 
  Lab Ratings Mostly High
  Not all of the independent testing labs include Spyware Doctor in their evaluations, but those that do give it good marks. Both ICSA Labs and West Coast Labs certify it for virus detection; ICSA Labs also certifies it for virus cleanup. Virus Bulletin has only been testing this product since spring of 2009, and it failed several tests at first. However it has achieved VB100% in the three most recent tests.
  AV-Comparatives.org runs regular tests evaluating twenty popular antivirus products on their on-demand cleanup ability and their proactive ability to detect new threats. Spyware Doctor scored ADVANCED+, the highest score, in the latest on-demand test but only got STANDARD, the lowest passing score, in the proactive test. 
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