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Softpedia Editor's Review for PestPatrol
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A software which detects spyware, trojans, worms, spoofers, droppers, probe tools, mail bombers,etc
Written by Elena Opris on November 23rd, 2011
PestPatrol is an anti-spyware tool that picks up where the anti-virus left off. It detects and removes spyware, worms, trojans, droppers, probe tools, and many others.
The application's interface is easy to navigate through, for both rookies and power users.
Scanning options include a standard scan (quickly scans locations where malicious agents typically hide), and a custom scan (performs the standard scan but also scans the partitions and folders you have selected).
The standard scan also analyzes the computer's memory and cookies, as well as registry entries.
Unfortunately, the options to schedule a scan and to perform a custom scan are only available in the full version of the product.
Additionally, a scan history shows the last time and date when PestPatrol performed a scan, as well as the number of previously detected pests and items.
Our tests can only be made on the standard scan. PestPatrol finishes the job extremely fast, and gives us the possibility to exclude or quarantine selected pests (it found three malicious agents in our case).
In Advanced Settings you can configure the update options, prevelence options and sounds, as well as manage quarantined pests (they can be either deleted or restored), excluded pests and log settings.
Configuring Active Protection is yet another option only available in the purchased version of PestPatrol.
The application uses a fair amount of CPU and system memory, and its help file is well organized.
In conclusion, we would have liked to test more functions of PestPatrol, but the trial version is, sadly too limited. Then again, the full version price is affordable.
Read an in-depth analysis in our professional review for PestPatrol
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PestPatrol description
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Here are some key features of "PestPatrol":
· Comprehensive Spyware Detection and Removal- Provides complete protection against spyware, adware, keyloggers, Remote Access Trojans (RATs), and browser hijackers
· Real-time Protection - Proactively protects your PCs against new spyware threats
· Active Protection - Kills active pests in memory and zaps spyware cookies before they can phone home about you
· Automatic Updates - Makes sure you're always covered against the latest spyware threats
· Detailed Scan Results - Delivers the specific threat level of any pest found, and allows you to link to our pest database for more information
· Security you can Trust - Your security is backed by the industry's largest research team, the CA Security Advisory Team
Limitations:
· Limited functionality
· Nag screens
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