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PCTools Update

Posted by Simon Salvin on 17. Nov 2009 on Technology

Here’s the latest press release from PCTools regarding the Spyware Doctor range of software. This has always been a favourite of Simple PC. The free Basic version is available through the Google Pack and you can upgrade for more comprehensive cover with a subscription available from Simple PC.

2010 Security Portfolio Launch

At PC Tools we measure ourselves on delivering quality software solutions that meet our customers’ needs. Recent customer research¹ told us that customer satisfaction is driven by the ability to detect and fix infections, followed by providing intuitive easy to use solutions with powerful protection.

With this as our guiding principle we’re pleased to announce the launch of the 2010 Security Portfolio which includes; PC Tools Internet Security™, Spyware Doctor™ with AntiVirus and Spyware Doctor™ delivering Precision Technology and Powerful Protection!

Independent Test Data

Independent Tests conducted for 2010 BETA product show that PC Tools products provide leading protection².

Test category	Score

Overall on-demand detection (556,224 samples)	99.46%
Wildlist Malware detection (on-demand and on-access)	100%
Behavioral/Dynamic detection (on-access)	100%
Overall system disinfection (active components)	100%
Rootkit disinfection (active components)	100%

2010 Security Range – New and Improved Features

The 2010 Security Portfolio has a diverse combination of technologies providing powerful multi-layered protection at every entry point, while intuitively monitoring computer behavior to deliver the optimum user experience.

	•	Windows® 7 Compatible

	•	Behavior Guard (ThreatFire™) behavioral technology blocks new threats faster than traditional signature methods.

	•	Multi-layered browsing protection with Site Guard™ and Browser Guard™ incorporating dynamic content analysis to protect against web exploits, rogueware and drive-by downloads.

	•	Power-Saving mode minimizes the impact on battery power, extending user time by delaying power-intensive actions until a more appropriate time.

	•	Idle mode optimizing your PC resources for your usage by running CPU consuming tasks including scans and updates automatically in idle mode.

	•	Game mode provides uninterrupted gaming, movie and presentation experiences.

Paid Customers get a Free Upgrade to 2010 Release

One of the many benefits of using a paid version of PC Tools software is free upgrades for the life of your subscription. Look out for our email explaining how to upgrade to the 2010 version of your product.

¹ PC Tools Ownership Study August 2009 conducted by Research Edge, Inc.
² AV Test Labs 1 October 2009 commissioned by PC Tools