Spyware Removers :: Microsoft Defender vs. Spyware Doctor

Tackle the spy - Microsoft Defender vs. Spyware Doctor

Just like the nagging pop-up advertisements which appear on the screen, several questions start popping up in your mind when it comes to choosing the spyware remover tool! You can't leave the toiling worms in your PC just like that and turn your computer to a memory of the past! All that is required from your side is a smart move in choosing the right spyware remover.

Microsoft Defender and Spyware Doctor top the list of best spyware remover tools. A comparison study will help you to find out which suits your needs the best! By the way, if you thought that the nuisance level of spyware is limited to pop-up ads, you are wrong. Spyware does the worse job of a spy by tracking your valuable information like credit car numbers, passwords and your internet browsing habits. The worst part is that spyware redirects your search results to irrelevant pages, for example, when you search for ‘time management' your search engine results may land you in a page exclusively for ‘vacation homes'!

Microsoft Defender is the updated version of the anti spyware program from Microsoft. This tool promises enhanced performance with its new scanning engine and simplified user interface. Installation of the application won't eat up your disc space as it won't take more 5.50MB. Customizing the program is as easy as 1-2-3; you have only three simple options to choose. Few spyware removers come with complex user interfaces that make you feel coping with spyware was much easier! Microsoft Defender saves you from such traumas with its simple user interfaces. This comes with a Software Explorer option which gives a detailed description about the software running and thereby helps the user in taking action about a harmful item. To top it all, the help menu provides complete information about the software. However, Microsoft Defender tends to remove less than half of the detected spyware. The application comes free of charge for licensed Windows customers. If you are using 64-bit platforms go for WindowsDefenderX64.msi.

Real time protection from the ugly tentacles of harmful attackers is guaranteed with Spyware Doctor. Equipped with multiple specialized scanners which include browser, Windows registry, processes and tasks, file system, cookie, network configuration and an intelligent script scanner, identification of specific threats is made easier. The full system scan which takes less than 5 minutes returns a clear and detailed result showing the threat level and location of the file and registry. The advanced features are real time protection, pop up blocker, scheduler and browser monitor. However, advanced features are not included with the free version which makes it quite hard for users to understand the potential of the program. Key features like roll back/restore are not included in this application.

Lubuna K A

Hi-Tech Editorial Division