Spyware Doctor helps to keep your computer protected.
Spyware Doctor has two separate versions: PC Tools Spyware Doctor with Anti-virus, and PC Tools Spyware Doctor. The latter is the standard and less expensive version of the software that performs only the basic functions of spyware detection and removal, where as the anti-virus version is designed to detect and remove both malware and spyware.
What Is Malware?
Malware, otherwise known as malicious software, is the term used to describe programs that are designed to damage, disable or access your computer without your consent. Viruses are enhanced malware programs that are programmed to replicate themselves, spread throughout your computer, and potentially infect other computers as well.
About Spyware
The primary difference between malware and spyware is that malware is designed to harm your computer, whereas spyware is designed to run unnoticed, stealing information from your computer such as browsing history, credit card information and passwords without you ever knowing it. Spyware generally won't interfere with your ability to operate your computer and as such is categorized differently from malware.
The Right Version
If you're concerned only with the security of the data on your computer, and the information associated with what you use your computer for, you only need the standard version of PC Tools Spyware Doctor. If, however, you're having problems with your computer that you think are the result of malware, or if you'd like to have a program that will detect and prevent future problems with malware, then you need PC Tools Spyware Doctor with Anti-virus, since this is the version equipped to detect and remove malware.
Spyware Doctor Spoofs
As a general warning, there are many programs that attempt to impersonate Spyware Doctor, some of which actually include spyware and malware. When purchasing or downloading any version of Spyware Doctor, do so from an official Spyware Doctor distributor, such as PC Tools or CNET, and always make sure that the name of the software is spelled as "Spyware Doctor" instead of any other variation.
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