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CounterSpy 
CounterSpy
Manufacturer: Sunbelt Software
Version: V.2.0
Best price: $19.95

Excellent
Excellent
 
Excellent Overall Rating

Excellent Ease Of Use
Excellent Ease Of Installation
Excellent Feature Set
Excellent Customization
Very good Effectiveness
Excellent Help/Support
CounterSpy Review

Sunbelt Software has created a great product that looks for and removes every thinkable threat. This software performs in real-time which means that spyware, adware and malware can be deflected before they install on the computer making all your moves evident.

Feature set

With CounterSpy you have the opportunity to check the color-coded threat indicators and descriptions of all the spyware and adware found on your computer. CounterSpy gives you automatic updates and a scan scheduler. Everytime you log on the Internet the program automatically checks for updates. This way your spyware protection is always up-to-date. With the scan scheduler you can set up automatic scans anytime. CounterSpy runs a “FirstScan” at start up. This scans for and removes hidden malware and rootkits on your computer.

Ease of use

With the four categories and four sub-categories, this program is extremely easy to use.

Ease of Installation

CounterSpy is easy to set up. A step-by-step wizard helps you through the setup process and prompts you with questions about specific features as the download is completed. You're done in two minutes.

Effectiveness

CounterSpy is one of the best spyware products on the market today. The software detects spyware and adware and removes it all successfully. CounterSpy also offers "Active Protection". "Active Protection" runs in the background while your computer is on to shield your system from spyware and adware continuously. This is a great feature if you're always connected to the Internet. "Active Protection" does not slow down your computer.

Customization

With CounterSpy there are plenty of customization features. No matter what level your'e on, you'll be able to use this product. A beginner can use features like Active Protection with the program’s default settings and receive excellent protection, and the more experienced user can customize the program settings to suit his/hers own needs, depending on preference.

Help/Support

Sunbelt Software offers you great support for this product. This includes a toll-free, technical support number, an extensive, built-in help application and email support. Finally, Sunbelt’s customer service came across as a top-quality operation.
Supported Operating Systems
Mac OS-X 
Windows 2000 
Windows 2003 
Windows 95 
Windows 98 
Windows ME 
Windows NT 
Windows VistaSupported
Windows XPSupported

Features
Indicates spyware severitySupported
Rollback/Restore CapabilitiesSupported

Detection and Deletion Capabilities
ActiveX Configuration 
AdwareSupported
Browser Hijackers/HBO's 
Data Mining 
Dialers 
Drive-By Download 
KeyloggersSupported
Malware 
Parasites 
Scumware 
SpywareSupported
Spyware Registry Keys 
Toolbars 
Toolbars 
Tracking Cookies 
Trojans 

Rules
Built-in Application Help 
Forums/Email 
Knowledge Base/FAQs 
Online Chat 
Toll free phone 
 
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