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Spyware Doctor 5.1 comparison

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Product name	Spyware Doctor 5.1	Windows Defender (version 1593)	ZoneAlarm Anti-Spyware 7.1	AVG Antivirus 8	Norton AntiVirus 2009
Price	Check Prices	Check Prices	Check Prices	$36.99	$15.72 to $37.49
CNET editors' rating	3.0 stars Overall score: 6.3 (3.0 stars)	3.5 stars Overall score: 7.2 (3.5 stars)	3.0 stars Overall score: 6.7 (3.0 stars)	3.5 stars Overall score: 7.0 (3.5 stars)	4.0 stars Overall score: 8.0 (4.0 stars)
Average user rating	1.5 stars	1.5 stars		2.0 stars	2.5 stars
Release date	October 02, 2007	May 23, 2007	October 11, 2007	February 28, 2008	September 09, 2008
The Bottom Line	Spyware Doctor 5.1 could be more aggressive in removing all traces of found spyware.	Windows Defender is free and therefore should be a part of your desktop antispyware collection.	At $20, ZoneAlarm Anti-Spyware is one of the least expensive paid antispyware option we reviewed, offers more features than other similar products, and remains one of the best.	AVG Anti-Virus 8 is solid at finding and removing viruses and spyware as well as blocking Web threats, but could be lighter on system resources and provide more technical support options.	Norton AntiVirus 2009 hits all the right security notes, and its superior protection technologies might even win back some jaded anti-Symantec folks, though for some, technical support may continue to frustrate.
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Platform	Info unavailable	Info unavailable	Windows	Info unavailable	Windows
Version	Info unavailable	Info unavailable	7.1	Info unavailable	Info unavailable
License Type	Info unavailable	Info unavailable	Complete package	Info unavailable	Complete package
Subcategory	Info unavailable	Info unavailable	Security - desktop firewall Security - adware & malware removal tools	Info unavailable	Security - desktop antivirus
Product Description	Info unavailable	Info unavailable	ZoneAlarm Anti-Spyware + Firewall - ( v. 7.1 ) - Complete package	Info unavailable	Norton AntiVirus 2009 - Complete package
Category	Info unavailable	Info unavailable	Security applications	Info unavailable	Security applications
License Pricing	Info unavailable	Info unavailable	Standard	Info unavailable	Standard
License Qty	Info unavailable	Info unavailable	1 user	Info unavailable	1 user
Distribution Media	Info unavailable	Info unavailable	Info unavailable	Info unavailable	CD-ROM
OS Required	Info unavailable	Info unavailable	Info unavailable	Info unavailable	Microsoft Windows Vista Business Microsoft Windows Vista Ultimate Microsoft Windows Vista Home Basic Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition SP2 Microsoft Windows XP Professional SP2 Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition SP2
Service & Support	Info unavailable	Info unavailable	Info unavailable	Info unavailable	New releases update
Package Type	Info unavailable	Info unavailable	Retail	Info unavailable	Retail
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Buying choices	E-mail me when this product is available	Download for free from CNET Download.com.	E-mail me when this product is available	Prices from 0 CNET Certified stores	Amazon.com $37.49 In stock: Yes Royal Discount $22.97 In stock: Yes VioSoftware Inc. $15.72 In stock: Yes Prices from 3 CNET Certified stores
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