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CounterSpy (security software)

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CounterSpy
Developer(s)Sunbelt Software
Stable release
4.0.3275 / April 2010 (2010-04)
Operating systemMicrosoft Windows
TypeAnti-spyware
LicenseProprietary
Websitewww.sunbeltsoftware.com

CounterSpy is a proprietary spyware removal program for Microsoft Windows software developed by Sunbelt Software.

Features

CounterSpy scans a PC for spyware, examining files on the hard drive, objects in memory, the Windows registry and cookies and it has a capability called DNR (Do Not Resuscitate) that, according to Sunbelt, improves the chances of killing off resuscitators.[1] In the past, the tool was based on and used GIANT AntiSpyware's engine. The program is currently at version 3.1. Sunbelt Software released version 2, which includes a revamped interface and smaller memory footprint.[2]

It was available for download as a 15-day trial version, but effective May 23, 2011, CounterSpy was discontinued and is no longer available for purchase.[3]

References

  1. ^ "Spyware Stoppers Still Improving". 22 June 2005.
  2. ^ "CounterSpy V2 Questions".
  3. ^ "CounterSpy Anti-spyware Software End-of-Life". Archived from the original on 2008-12-19.