SunBelt Software CounterSpy - Product Report
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Publisher's Description Of CounterSpy
Sunbelt Software CounterSpy is a spyware and malware remover developed by Sunbelt Software.  It is a anti-spyware tool that detects, deletes and protects the user's computer from a broad range of malicious software.

CounterSpy has Active Protection, protecting the PC in real-time mode. It remove spyware and protect the computer from pop-up ads, browser redirects (hijack), lagging performance and other malicious threats. Counterspy's Active Protection system also  employs dozens of online 'guards' which monitor the PC for suspicious software attempting to install.

Morever, CounterSpy gets its updated spyware definitions from three sources, Sunbelt's research team, Microsoft's own spyware research group, and directly from users.

Counterspy is powered by a hybrid engine that merges spyware detection and remediation with another Sunbelt's product, the VIPRE (Virus Intrusion Protection Remediation Engine).

VIPRE incorporates both traditional Anti-Virus technology and Anti-Malware techniques. The marriage of technologies enables CounterSpy to respond effectivel.
Another tool that CounterSpy offer is the, FirstScan. It is a scan tool that remove and runs when triggered by a CounterSpy scan to root out deeply embedded malware, even before Windows loads.

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Other Information
Company Information: Sunbelt Software, Headquartered in Tampa Bay (Clearwater), Florida, Sunbelt Software is a provider of antivirus and antispyware with product solutions in the areas of antispam and antivirus, antispyware, and vulnerability assessment.

CounterSpy™ is a brand name registered under the Sunbelt Software company. The domain name (SunbeltSoftware.com) was first on the net on November 08 1999.
Minimum System Requirement: Intel Pentium II processor (or equivalent)
At least an IBM Compatible 400MHZ
Windows 2000, 2003, XP and Vista
256 MB Ram
150 MB free hard disk space
Internet Explorer 6 (or greater)
2x CDROM
Internet access with at least 56Kbps connection
Version History: 1.0,  1.0.2, 1.0.29, 1.5, 1.5.82, 2.0, 2.1, 2.1.9, 2.1.946, 2.5, 2.5.1043, 3.0, 3.1, 3.1.2, 3.1.2315
Current Version: CounterSpy 3.1.2416
Trial Version: Yes Link To CounterSpy's Trial Version
File Size: 67.6 MB
Price: $19.95 1 computer, 1 Year License
$24.96 2 computers, 1 Year License
$39.95 Unlimited Computers, 1 Year License
$8.95 Backup CD (Optional)
Satisfacation Guarantee Policy: 30-Days Money-Back Guarantee
Customer Support: SunBelt Software's Support Page

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Consumer Feedback And Complaints
Actual Customer Feedback:

"...slow on the total scan, but when it gets them all, I can suffer with it, the test time could be 30 days rather than 15...

...This is a great program, it's worth the money, the time and effort to use it. I have used them all, and always find this is the best of what is out theret..."
Portion of user comment from Download.com

"...this program found 11 spyware files and one Trojan Horse file in my home computer. Interesting, because I run Ad-Aware and Spybot as my anti-spyware programs daily......and these two didn't find what Counterspy found! I'm sold. Though my other programs are "free", I gladly will spend the $19 bucks or so for this program for my other machines now. No, I don't work for the PC World folks; nor the Counterspy folks; nor Amazon or any computer outfit..."
Portion of user comment from Amazon.com

"...It has active protection, which prevents browser hijack attempts, unauthorized changes to internet settings and alerts me when newly installed programs try to add themselves to my startup menu. It has caught spyware which was missed by several other programs. It prevents unauthorized changes to windows programs, scans automatically each day, and places bad cookies and malware into quarantine automatically, to be removed later. In addition, it comes with a file shredder and a security settings analyzer, which alerts you to weak security settings and recommends the correct changes..."
Portion of user comment from ConsumerSearch.com

"...I read about, then downloaded the trail version of Counter Spy, easy to use. No learning curve, run setup, even has a default scheduled scan time preset, you can change it if you want. I rebooted and noticed my the computer started quicker, not that it really matters. Biggest difference is I can surf the Net without waiting for the page to load. For $20 I think it's worth it..."
Portion of user comment from ConsumerSearch.com

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