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CounterSpy 2.0 Beta

Sunbelt Software CounterSpy 2.0 (Front)
Sunbelt Software CounterSpy 2.0 (Front)
Sunbelt Software CounterSpy 2.0
76.0 Good
Last updated
August 24, 2006
Test Center Reviewed by
Narasu Rebbapragada
Pros
  • Great threat detection
Cons
  • Lackluster disinfection
Full Specifications
Price when reviewed - Average $26 ($20 download)
Cost of renewal when reviewed - $10
Performance - Good Adware and spyware detection rate - 80%
Adware disinfection rate - 35%
Spyware disinfection rate - 35%
Detection of inactive adware and spyware samples - 32%
Detection of inactive rootkits - 22%
Detection of active rootkits - 22%
Rate of false positives when installing legitimate toolbars - 75%
Detected additions to HKCU Run keys - Yes
Detected additions to HKLM Run keys - Yes
Detected additions to Windows Startup - Yes
Detected changes to Internet Explorer Search page - Yes
Detected changes to Internet Explorer Home page - Yes
Detected changes to Hosts file - Yes
Features - Fair Real-time protection - Yes
Scheduled scan - Yes
Scan custom files and folders - Yes
Startup scan - No
Antiphishing - No
Antiphishing real-time analytics - No
Can save log files - Yes
Can quarantine individual items - Yes
Can set system restore point - Yes
Support policies Weekday support hours - 9
Free phone support - Yes
Saturday support hours - 11
Sunday support hours - 11
Toll-free support - Yes
E-mail support - Yes
Live chat - No

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