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Compare top anti-spyware software: main features.
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The table below compares the main features of five of the most respected anti-spyware tools from reputable security specialists.Discounts
Looking for a coupon code discount or promotional discount price for anti-spyware programs?See here to save money on programs having promotions and discounts. (That would be Spyware Doctor and Spy Sweeper at present.)
Table/Checklist: Comparing main features of five quality anti-spyware programs.
| Brands: |
 Ad-Aware 2007 Plus |
 AVG Anti- Spyware |
 Spyware Doctor |
 Spy Sweeper |
 Tenebril SpyCatcher |
| Company: |
Lavasoft: www.lavasoft.com |
Grisoft: www.grisoft.com |
PC Tools: www.pctools.com |
Webroot: www.webroot.com |
Tenebril: www.tenebril.com |
| Support for Multiple Languages | English now, others in development |
YES 8 languages |
YES 13 languages |
English | English |
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Operation: Runs all the time, i.e. 'Pro-active' or 'real-time' protection and... |
YES to all of these. As it should be. Any anti-spyware program you pay for should do all this. Free programs usually don't do all of this. (But we don't mind, because they are free.) |
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| ...monitors downloading and browsing activity. | |||||
| Gets regular updates | |||||
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Trial/Buy Options: |
Ad-Aware 2007+ |
AVG Anti-Spyware |
Spyware Doctor |
Spy Sweeper |
Tenebril SpyCatcher |
|
Free Scan Free/Online Scan Available? |
NO BUT see below for a free trial. |
NO Not Online BUT a free trial is available. See just below. |
NO Not Online BUT a free trial is available. See just below. |
NO Not Online BUT a free trial is available. See just below. |
YES (Click here.) Link is in the left-hand menu. The online scan uses ActiveX, so you need to use Internet Explorer. |
| Free Trial Available? |
YES A free version with fewer features is available to try. (Click here.) |
YES
Free, fully functional 30 day trial. (Click here.) |
YES An unlimited-time trial for free. (Click here.) It blocks spyware but does not remove spyware you might already have. You can download it instantly from us right here. (It's quick.) |
YES (Click here.) (That's a direct download link.) |
YES A 15 day free trial. (Click here.) See the 'free trials' link in the left-hand menu when you get to the page. |
| Payment terms |
Annual License |
Annual License |
Annual License |
Annual License |
Annual License |
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Operating Systems: |
Ad-Aware 2007+ |
AVG Anti-Spyware |
Spyware Doctor |
Spy Sweeper |
Tenebril SpyCatcher |
| Windows 98 | NO | NO |
NO BUT you can still get an older version for Win98 |
NO | NO |
| Windows 98SE | NO | NO |
NO BUT you can still get an older version for Win98SE |
NO | NO |
| Windows ME | NO | NO |
NO BUT you can still get an older version for ME |
NO | NO |
| Windows 2000 | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES |
| Windows XP | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES |
| Windows Vista | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES |
| Other | Windows Server 2003 | Supports x64 versions too | - | - | - |
| Support & Help: |
Ad-Aware 2007+ |
AVG Anti-Spyware |
Spyware Doctor |
Spy Sweeper |
Tenebril SpyCatcher |
|
Online Support: What kind? |
YES Free 24/7 support by email |
YES Free 24/7 support by email |
YES An online 'wizard' type, question and answer support center. You can also send a message if your question is still not answered. |
YES Online knowledgebase, or submit a question. With options for increased support, phone queue priority, remote desktop help etc. |
YES Online knowledgebase, email support. |
| Company Forum for Users | YES |
YES and NO There is a forum for users of the free AVG products here. Also there is an AVG user forum here. |
YES Here |
NO But there are user forums on the web. |
NO |
| Telephone Support | NO | NO |
YES (USA toll-free.) |
YES |
YES (Small fee.) |
| Types of Malware it can protect you from: |
Ad-Aware 2007+ |
AVG Anti-Spyware |
Spyware Doctor |
Spy Sweeper |
Tenebril SpyCatcher |
| Spyware | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES |
| Adware | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES |
| Trojan Horses / Spying Trojans | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES |
| Dialers | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES |
| Worms | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES |
| KeyLoggers | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES |
| Hijackers | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES |
| Rootkits | YES |
NO BUT AVG offer a separate anti-rootkit tool: AVG Anti-Rootkit: free from here |
YES | YES | YES |
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Other Features: |
Hosts File Editor. Supports IE, Fireox and Opera. |
Viewers for processes, connections, browser plugins, startup entries etc. | Protects against rogue anti-spyware programs. Scans external drives like USB sticks. Helps protect against phishing. | Scans incoming and outgoing email attachments. | Helps protect against phishing. |
|
Links: Click links for ordering, buying, price info and options. |
Ad-Aware 2007+ |
AVG Anti-Spyware |
Spyware Doctor |
Spy Sweeper |
Tenebril SpyCatcher |
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More info:
at company websites. |
Lavasoft: www.lavasoft.com |
Grisoft: www.grisoft.com |
PC Tools: www.pctools.com |
Webroot: www.webroot.com |
Tenebril: www.tenebril.com |
Table Update: October 2007
Discounts: Special Price Offers
Spyware Doctor Discount
Special: 20% off Spyware Doctor:
Don't know how long this lasts (web shopping services can get a bit complicated) BUT for the improved 2007 Spyware Doctor there is a 20% discount.
How to get your 20% discount:
If you order Spyware Doctor, as you enter your payment details you will be asked whether you have any discount code or coupon.
ENTER THIS CODE TO GET 20% DISCOUNT: pctools20
Spyware Doctor is very reasonably priced anyway, but you can get it for less with this coupon code.
(The coupon code discount started in July 2007 but will probably still be available for quite a few months.)
Spy Sweeper Discount
You can buy Spy Sweeper from the Webroot page or download a free trial here.
Or get a discount:
August 2007: Spy Sweeper from Webroot is discounted if you get it from from this link: Spy Sweeper discount, license for one computer.
(The order form for the discounted price also offers Webroot's Child Safe – but you don't have to buy that if you don't want it. Also you don't have to enter a coupon code – the ordering page already has the discounted price for Spy Sweeper.)
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