Counter Spy 3.1.2315

CounterSpy detects, deletes and protects! CounterSpy has Active Protection.
You could call it a "spy-wall." There are "checkpoints" that are monitored in real-time for attempts to install spyware. A very high percentage will be blocked by CounterSpy.
Just like the early days of viruses, spyware is quickly becoming an increasing threat to both individual and corporate computer users. Spyware does more than just steal information about your computing habits.
It slows down your PC and might break it so badly you cannot even get on the Internet any more. This page tells you about the stand-alone version of CounterSpy for consumers. But there is also an enterprise edition.
Counterspys Active Protection system employs dozens of online guards who continually monitor your PC for suspicious software attempting to install.
Remove spyware and protect your computer from pop-up ads, browser redirects (hijack), lagging performance and other malicious threats.
CounterSpy is antispyware that gets its updated spyware definitions from three sources, including our own research team, Microsofts own spyware research group, and directly from users, like you.
Spy Sweeper, Spyware Doctor, and other anti-spyware software offer so-called "free trials" but their trial versions only scan for free - they wont remove spyware unless you pay to remove it.
More powerful and effective than ever, CounterSpys award-winning spyware detection and removal is now merged with our all-new VIPRE� antimalware technology to create the industrys first hybrid antispyware engine.
You may have tolerated these problems in the past, because you didnt have a choice, but now you do.
Now, the most menacing spyware, rootkits, and blended malware threats now have no place to hide! CounterSpy V2s revolutionary new design offers faster, more effective spyware scans and lightweight real-time protection that removes even the deepest rooted malware from your PC.
CounterSpy is powered by a hybrid engine that merges spyware detection and remediation with Sunbelts all-new VIPRE (Virus Intrusion Protection Remediation Engine).
VIPRE incorporates both traditional antivirus technology and cutting-edge antimalware techniques.
This marriage of technologies enables CounterSpy to respond more effectively than other products to todays increasingly complex and blended threats.
FirstScan is a scan and remove on-boot technology that runs when triggered by a CounterSpy scan to root out deeply embedded malware, even before Windows loads. CounterSpy V2 is the only antispyware with FirstScan technology.
Main features:
- Stops spyware from slowing and crashing your PC.
- Protects your privacy and personal information.
- Immunizes your computer against future infections.
- Blocks homepage changes, pop ups, and unwanted redirects.
- Defends your computer with real-time Active Protection
System requirements:
- Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.5 or higher
- At least an IBM Compatible 300MHZ Computer with at least 128MB of RAM
- At least 150MB of available free space on your hard drive
- CDROM if you are having the CD shipped to you (not necessary for online download option.)
- Internet access with at least 56Kbps connection if you plan on participating ThreatNet.
Version restrictions:
- Full Featured 15-Day Trial

Enhancements:
- Smaller Memory Footprint
- V2 now uses 75% less memory!
- Re-designed/re-coded scan & removal engine
- Faster full scan times
- Better remediation capabilities
- New heuristics engine for improved detections
- Better removal of polymorphic threats
- Improved remove-on-boot capability
- Remove locked processes at boot time before Windows boots
- New scan-on-boot technology
- Scans known locations at boot time to remove Rootkits in our definitions
- More aggressive Active Protection
- Kernel based file filter stops the install before it happens
- Kernel based Registry filter stops modifications by potential security risks
- Improved look for GUI
- Minor changes for usability especially in Active Protection
- Incremental definition updates
- Smaller downloads when new definitions are available
- Windows Vista
- CounterSpy V2 now also supports the upgrade from WinXP to Vista 32.