Spyware Doctor is the most awarded spyware remover available, and is recommended by experts and editors around the world as the best Anti-Spyware software. Its world-leading Spyware protection detects, removes and blocks the nastiest Spyware, adware, Trojan horses, keyloggers, Spyware cookies, adbots, spybots, browser hijackers (BHO), rootkits, phishing and other malware attacks.

The powerful OnGuard feature provides real-time protection and deploys many Guards that actively monitor and protect the PC from Spyware attacks, including; immunization, keylogger protection, malicious processes, site protection, popup blocking, browser monitor and many more. Additionally it actively protects web browsing with a built-in popup blocker, cookie guard and malicious site protection.

Spyware Doctor is easy-to-use and low on PC resources and you'll appreciate the super fast scanning speed which is delivered by multiple specialized scanners. This unique architecture allows Spyware Doctor to outperform other anti-spyware solutions as each scanner specializes in the identification of specific traits of infections for more effective detection and removal. Almost any function of Spyware Doctor can be updated through the Smart Update process and it is constantly being improved and extended to counteract the most aggressive Spyware threats. 

Here are some key features of "Spyware Doctor":

· Detects and removes malware infections including spyware, adware, browser hijackers, Trojans, keyloggers, dialers and tracking cookies
· Frequent Smart Updates to detect and guard against new infections as well as adding enhancements to Spyware Doctor
· Rootkit scanning
· Spider Scanning Technology (patent pending)
· ADS detection & removal capability
· Malicious KL (Kernel Level) Process killer
· A wide range of other sophisticated scanning tools
· The OnGuard feature, designed for continual protection against malware infections and associated activities on your computer
· Ability to quarantine and restore items that have been detected

Requirements:

· Internet Explorer 4.0+

Limitations:

· Download the latest version of Spyware Doctor and scan your PC for thousands of spyware, adware, and malware threats. Please note the trial version is limited to scan only.

What's New in This Release: [ read full changelog ]

· A new OnGuard real-time protection tool, IM Guard, protects users of Instant Messaging applications such as MSN Messenger from access to any potentially malicious URLs received. Such URLs can lead to phishing sites or sites which attempt to exploit your web browser.
· Some recent malware infections are installed as drivers which protect themselves from removal and along with other installed drivers, are protected from deletion by the operating system. However, Spyware Doctor has the capability of removing these malicious driver threats. Spyware Doctor is also capable of removing threats that attempt to shut down the Spyware Doctor application itself.
· The Ignore List is used to prevent Spyware Doctor from detecting specific items that you wish to keep. However, some recent threats have been found to add themselves to the Ignore List in an attempt to compromise Spyware Doctor’s detection capabilities. Therefore, the security of the Ignore List has been enhanced and integrity checks imp...

Reasons why this program is marked as ad-supported:

· Offers to download or install software or components (Google Toolbar) that the program does not require to fully function