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PRODUCT

PC Tools
Internet Security
Spyware Doctor
with AntiVirus
ParetoLogic
Anti-Virus PLUS
ParetoLogic
Anti-Spyware
XoftSpySE
Anti-Spyware
LavaSoft AB
Ad-Aware Pro

 REVIEW

 

PC Tools Internet Security Review Info

Spyware Doctor with AntiVirus Review Info

ParetoLogic - Anti-Virus PLUS Review

ParetoLogic - Anti-Spyware Review

XoftSpySE Anti-Spyware Review

LavaSoft AB - Ad-Aware Pro Review

  Free System Scan Review PC Tools Internet Security Free System Scan Review Spyware Doctor with AntiVirus Free System Scan Review ParetoLogic - Anti-Virus PLUS Free System Scan Review ParetoLogic - Anti-Spyware Free System Scan Review XoftSpySE Anti-Spyware Free System Scan Review LavaSoft AB - Ad-Aware Pro
 Download PC Tools Internet Security Download Spyware Doctor with AntiVirus Download ParetoLogic - Anti-Virus PLUS Download ParetoLogic - Anti-Spyware Download XoftSpySE Anti-Spyware Download LavaSoft AB - Ad-Aware Pro Download
 Malware The term 'MalWare' has evolved as a 'catch-all' phrase that can encompass any manner of viruses, spyware, adware or worms etc. The term can be derived from the phrase 'Malicious Software' and can be used to describe a wide range of problems. Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
 Viruses  A computer virus is a form of MalWare that replicates and spreads across multiple computers. It can take the form of a trojan, worm (network virus), keylogger or other form of pest. Yes Yes Yes Yes
 Spyware  SpyWare ('Spying Software') generally refers to applications that monitor and/or record PC activity. This may include spying on keyboard entry (including passwords) via keyloggers, websites visited and other prying into privacy. SpyWare can overlap with AdWare hence the signs, delivery methods and repairs are often the same. Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
 AdWare  AdWare ('Advertising Software') is a term generally used to describe an application that provides unwanted advertisements on a computer. There are some overlaps with SpyWare, but generally AdWare is considered to be less harmful. The signs of AdWare, delivery methods and repairs are often the same as SpyWare. Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
 Trojans A form of MalWare that is disguised as something else. For example a browser toolbar may have a nice new cool tool, but it could really be recording everything you do. Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
 Keyloggers An application designed to log your keystrokes, trapping valuable information such as passwords etc. Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
 Worms A type of virus that replicates across computer networks (including email systems). Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
 Phishing Pronounced Fishing. A method by which information is sought from someone, under the guise of a legitimate request. Such information could include credit card info, personal details etc. Yes Yes
 Popups Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
 BadSites  Attempts to limit access to certain 'bad' websites. Yes Yes Yes Yes
 SPAM  The term 'SPAM' is generally used to describe unsolicited and unwanted messages. A spammer generally sends such messages in mass quantities. SPAM is usually associated with EMail Yes ParetoLogic
Spam Controls
ParetoLogic
Spam Controls
 Firewall  A FireWall acts as a security barrier between computer networks. It's more common usage in relation to the internet is that it acts as a barrier between your computer and the internet. Yes
 -'Invisible'  'Hiding' your PC from the internet ('invisible'). Yes
 Heuristic  Attempts to detect Malware not necessarily in database, based on characteristics. Yes Yes Yes
 More Info PC Tools Internet Security Info Spyware Doctor with AntiVirus Info ParetoLogic - Anti-Virus PLUS Info ParetoLogic - Anti-Spyware Info XoftSpySE Anti-Spyware Info LavaSoft AB - Ad-Aware Pro Info
 Updater  Ongoing Update of Malware Database Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
 Real-Time  Operates in background as PC may perform normal tasks. Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
 Schedule  Scheduled Scans Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
 FREE SCAN PC Tools Internet Security Download Spyware Doctor with AntiVirus Download ParetoLogic - Anti-Virus PLUS Download ParetoLogic - Anti-Spyware Download XoftSpySE Anti-Spyware Download LavaSoft AB - Ad-Aware Pro Download
 Review PC Tools
Internet Security
Spyware Doctor
with AntiVirus
ParetoLogic
Anti-Virus PLUS
ParetoLogic
Anti-Spyware
XoftSpySE
Anti-Spyware
LavaSoft AB
Ad-Aware Pro
 -Rated PC Tools Internet Security Review Spyware Doctor with AntiVirus Review ParetoLogic - Anti-Virus PLUS Review ParetoLogic - Anti-Spyware Review XoftSpySE Anti-Spyware Review LavaSoft AB - Ad-Aware Pro Review
 Download PC Tools Internet Security Download Spyware Doctor with AntiVirus Download ParetoLogic - Anti-Virus PLUS Download ParetoLogic - Anti-Spyware Download XoftSpySE Anti-Spyware Download LavaSoft AB - Ad-Aware Pro Download

These products are now available to download to perform a free scan on your system today.
A product review is available for each product where indicated.

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The product features cited above are intended to reflect the product's major function areas as they may apply in a significant way to the information covered, as they are relevant to this page based on our research.  Whilst some products may perform more functions beyond the scope of categories considered, and some products may cover the categories in a minor way, these may not necessarily be reflected above for the purpose of relevancy, and as products may evolve.


PRODUCT REVIEWS

More detailed reviews of these products, and more, may be found in these security software reviews:
 

  • PC Tools Internet Security 2009 Review
    Free System Scan - PC Tools Internet Security 2009 Review: Information, review and download available. Product's comprehensive features include free scan, malware, virus, spyware, adware, spam, firewall and more.
  • PCTools - Spyware Doctor with AntiVirus 6 Review
    Free System Scan - PCTools - Spyware Doctor with AntiVirus 6 Review: Information, review and download available for Spyware Doctor with Anti-Virus. Features include malware, virus, spyware, adware, trojans, worms, phishing, popups and more with a free scan.
  • ParetoLogic - Anti-Virus PLUS Review
    Free System Scan - ParetoLogic - Anti-Virus PLUS Review: Information, review and download available for Anti-Virus PLUS by ParetoLogic. Features include malware, virus, spyware, adware, keyloggers, trojans, worms, rootkits and more with a free scan. Scans can be full scan, quick scan and customized.
  • ParetoLogic - Anti-Spyware Review
    Free System Scan - ParetoLogic - Anti-Spyware Review: Information, review and download of ParetoLogic - Anti-Spyware. Security features include malware, spyware, adware, trojans, keyloggers and more with a free quick scan and free full scan.
  • ParetoLogic - XoftSpySE Anti-Spyware Review
    Free System Scan - ParetoLogic - XoftSpySE Anti-Spyware Review: Information, review and download of ParetoLogic XoftSpySE Anti-Spyware. Security features designed to be detected malware, spyware, adware, keyloggers, toolbars, hijackers and more threats. Free scan available.
  • ParetoLogic - Spam Controls Review
    Free System Scan - ParetoLogic - Spam Controls Review: Information, review and download of Spam Controls by ParetoLogic. This security software is a SPAM based product that includes a free spam scan.
  • LavaSoft AB - Ad-Aware Plus Review
    Free System Scan - LavaSoft AB - Ad-Aware Plus Review: Information, review and download of LavaSoft AB Ad-Aware Plus which includes free scan, malware, spyware, adware, worms, popups, dialers and more.
  • LavaSoft AB - Ad-Aware Pro Review
    Free System Scan - LavaSoft AB - Ad-Aware Pro Review: Information, review and download available for LavaSoft AB Ad-Aware Pro. Features include free scan, malware, spyware, adware, trojans, popups and more.
 

Products listed allow you to scan your PC for Free.

Vendors offer these free scans to check if your PC potentially has problems.
This way you know in advance whether you have a problem that may need attention.
 
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Last checked: July 20, 2009
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