PC Tools Spyware Doctor
Overview
PC Tools Spyware Doctor is a software program developed by PC Tools Software. During setup, the program creates a startup registration point in Windows in order to automatically start when any user boots the PC. Upon being installed, the software adds a Windows Service which is designed to run continuously in the background. Manually stopping the service has been seen to cause the program to stop functing properly. It adds a background controller service that is set to automatically run. Delaying the start of this service is possible through the service manager. When installed, it will add a context menu handler to the Windows shell in order to provide quick access to the program. The primary executable is named pctsgui.exe. The setup package generally installs about 42 files. Relative to the overall usage of those who have this installed, most are running it on Windows Vista (SP2). Most users that have installed this software come from the United States.
Program details
URL: www.pctools.com/en
Help link: www.pctools.com/en/contact/support/product/spyware-doctor
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\PC Tools\PC Tools Security\
Uninstaller: C:\Program Files\PC Tools\PC Tools Security\unins000.exe /LOG
Files installed by PC Tools Spyware Doctor
| Program executable: | pctsgui.exe |
| Name: | PC Tools Security Component |
| Path: | C:\Program Files\pc tools\pc tools security\pctsgui.exe |
| MD5: | 22500d62b4c1136ca7140e12443f9b7a |
Additional files:
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InnoHelpers.dll - InnoHelpers Dynamic Link Library
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InnoUtils.dll - InnoUtils Dynamic Link Library
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pctMigrate.dll - Migration Dynamic Link Library
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PCTMime.dll - PCTMime Dynamic Link Library
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sdwvhlp.dll - sdwvhlp Dynamic Link Library (Spyware Doctor Helper)
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BH.dll - PC Tools Security Component
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BH2.dll
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cdialogs.dll
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commhlpr.dll
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commlib.dll
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commom.dll
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filehlpr.dll
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inethlpr.dll
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PCTSFiles.exe
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pctsSvc.exe
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PCTWSC.dll - PCTWSC Dynamic Link Library
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PDialogs.dll
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PWindow.dll
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RegHelper.dll
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sdcore.dll
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sdinvoker.exe
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SH.dll
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Alert.exe - PC Tools Smart Alert
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Sqlite3DB.dll - Sqlite3 DB Interface
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commlib32.dll - Spyware Doctor (Spyware Doctor Component)
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SDContextExt32.dll
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SDNetPlugin.dll - PC Tools SDNet
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bdinstall.exe - Browser Guard (Browser Guard Setup)
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libkumo.dll
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PCTGMhk.dll
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pctsAuxs.exe - PC Tools Auxiliary Service
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PCTSDDLL.dll - PC Tools SD Driver Interface
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PCTSDInj32.sys - UM Injection Driver
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sdloader.exe - sdloader application (PC Tools)
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smum32.dll
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libeay32.dll (by The OpenSSL Project, http://www.openssl.org/) - The OpenSSL Toolkit (OpenSSL Shared Library)
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drvctl.exe (by PCTools Research) - Driver Control Utility
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DllRunner.exe
Behaviors exhibited
Context Menu Handler
- SDContextExt32.dll added to Windows Explorer under the name 'SDContextExt' with a class of {70F8E90E-353A-47AB-B297-C576345EE693}.
3 Services
- PCTSFiles.exe runs as a service named 'PCTSFileEnum' (PCTSFileEnum).
- pctsSvc.exe runs as a service named 'PC Tools Security Service' (sdCoreService) "Provides spyware and malware protection for the system. If this service is disabled spyware protection will be disabled.".
- pctsAuxs.exe runs as a service named 'PC Tools Auxiliary Service' (sdAuxService) "Provides auxiliary PC Tools Security services. If this service is disabled spyware protection will be reduced.".
Startup File (All Users Run)
- pctsGui.exe is loaded in the all users (HKLM) registry as a startup file name 'ISTray' which loads as "C:\Program Files\PC Tools\PC Tools Security\pctsGui.exe" /hideGUI.
Resource utilization averages
Show technical details
| pctsAuxs.exe |
| Memory: | 1.29 MB | |
| Total CPU: | 0.0002100269% | |
| Kernel CPU: | 0.00001454% | |
| User CPU: | 0.00019549% | |
| CPU cycles/sec: | 881,202 | |
| I/O reads/min: | 0 Bytes | |
| I/O writes/min: | 0 Bytes | |
How do I remove PC Tools Spyware Doctor?
You can uninstall PC Tools Spyware Doctor from your computer by using the Add/Remove Program feature in the Window's Control Panel.
- On the Start menu (for Windows 8, right-click the screen's bottom-left corner), click Control Panel, and then, under Programs, do one of the following:
- Windows Vista/7/8/10: Click Uninstall a Program.
- Windows XP: Click Add or Remove Programs.
- When you find the program PC Tools Spyware Doctor, click it, and then do one of the following:
- Windows Vista/7/8/10: Click Uninstall.
- Windows XP: Click the Remove or Change/Remove tab (to the right of the program).
- Follow the prompts. A progress bar shows you how long it will take to remove PC Tools Spyware Doctor.
HOW IT STARTS
Automatically starts? Yes
(Found in the run registry)
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USER ACTIONS
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Uninstall it 8%
Keep it 92%
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MOST USED OS
~99%
Windows Vista (SP2)
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Geography
100.00% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
About PC Tools Software
PC Tools, a subsidiary of Symantec Corporation, develops security utilities for consumers and enterprises whose products include Spyware Doctor which provides spyware protection to secure Windows personal computers, Registry Mechanic, a registry cleaner to fix Windows errors, PC Tools AntiVirus which offers protection against virus infections and File Recover, which recovers files from hard drives, floppy drives, and fixed media.
Publisher URL: www.pctools.com