Spyware Doctor 7.0
What is Spyware Doctor? (from PC Tools Software)
Spyware Doctor is a spyware remover and provides real-time protection against spyware, adware, Trojan horses, keyloggers, spyware cookies, adbots, spybots, browser hijackers, and phishing attacks. Spyware Doctor is easy to use and requires few PC resources. Its scanning speed is delivered by multiple specialized scan... Read more
Overview
Spyware Doctor 7.0 is a program developed by PC Tools Software. Upon installation and setup, it defines an auto-start registry entry which makes this program run on each Windows boot for all user logins. 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 main program executable is pctsgui.exe. The software installer includes 50 files and is usually about 562.4 MB (589,714,703 bytes). Update.exe is the automatic update component of the software designed to download and apply new updates should new versions be released. In comparison to the total number of users, most PCs are running the OS Windows 7 (SP1) as well as Windows Vista (SP2). While about 57% of users of Spyware Doctor come from the United States, it is also popular in United Kingdom and Canada.
Program details
URL: www.pctools.com/en
Help link: www.pctools.com/en/contact/support/product/spyware-doctor
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\Spyware Doctor\
Uninstaller: C:\Program Files\Spyware Doctor\unins000.exe /LOG
Estimated size: 562.4 MB
Files installed by Spyware Doctor 7.0
| Program executable: | pctsgui.exe |
| PC Tools GUI Application |
| Path: | C:\Program Files\spyware doctor\pctsgui.exe |
| MD5: | 507121279ae3f98780ce3a803b197ae2 |
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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Sqlite3DB.dll - Sqlite3DB Dynamic Link Library (Sqlite3 DB 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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UpdateHlpr.dll - PC Tools Smart Update Helper
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PCTWSC.dll - PCTWSC Dynamic Link Library
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pcttMD3.exe - Malware Detective Wizard
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Update.exe - PC Tools Smart Update
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BH2.dll - Browser Helper 2
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Upgrade.exe - PC Tools Upgrade
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BH.dll - Browser Helper
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commlib32.dll - Spyware Doctor (Spyware Doctor Component)
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commlib64.dll
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filehlpr.dll
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inethlpr.dll
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RegHelper.dll
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SDContextExt.dll - Spyware Doctor Context Menu Extension
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SDContextExt32.dll
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SDContextExt64.dll
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SDNetPlugin.dll - PC Tools SDNet
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smum32.dll
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smum64.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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libkumo.dll
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PCTGMhk.dll
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pctsAuxs.exe - PC Tools Auxiliary Service
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pctsSvc.exe - PC Tools Security Service
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pctsTray.exe - PC Tools Tray Application
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PDialogs.dll
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PWindow.dll - Popup Window Helper
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sdcore.dll
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sdinvoker.exe
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sdloader.exe - sdloader application (PC Tools)
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SH.dll
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SysAccess.dll
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UmInject32.exe - UmInject Helper Process
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UmInject64.exe
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unins000.exe - Setup/Uninstall
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bdinstall.exe (by Threat Expert) - Browser Defender (Browser Defender Setup)
Behaviors exhibited
3 Context Menu Handlers
- SDContextExt64.dll added to Windows Explorer under the name 'SDContextExt' with a class of {70F8E90E-353A-47AB-B297-C576345EE693}.
- SDContextExt32.dll added to Windows Explorer under the name 'SDContextExt' with a class of {70F8E90E-353A-47AB-B297-C576345EE693}.
- SDContextExt.dll added to Windows Explorer under the name 'SDContextExt' with a class of {70F8E90E-353A-47AB-B297-C576345EE693}.
2 Services
- 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)
- pctsTray.exe is loaded in the all users (HKLM) registry as a startup file name 'ISTray' which loads as "C:\Program Files\Spyware Doctor\pctsTray.exe".
Resource utilization averages
Show technical details
| Upgrade.exe |
| Memory: | 5.72 MB | |
| Total CPU: | 0.0002303996% | |
| Kernel CPU: | 0.00015832% | |
| User CPU: | 0.00007208% | |
| CPU cycles/sec: | 4,361,320 | |
| I/O reads/min: | 6 Bytes | |
| I/O writes/min: | 0 Bytes | |
| pctsAuxs.exe |
| Memory: | 1.2 MB | |
| Total CPU: | 0.0019258042% | |
| Kernel CPU: | 0.00153239% | |
| User CPU: | 0.00039342% | |
| CPU cycles/sec: | 491,930 | |
| Switches/sec: | 2 | |
| pctsGui.exe |
| Memory: | 35.62 MB | |
| Total CPU: | 0.0025759444% | |
| Kernel CPU: | 0.00116676% | |
| User CPU: | 0.00140918% | |
| CPU cycles/sec: | 3,677,234 | |
| I/O reads/min: | 21.68 KB | |
| I/O writes/min: | 21.15 KB | |
How do I remove Spyware Doctor?
You can uninstall 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 Spyware Doctor 7.0, 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 Spyware Doctor.
OS VERSIONS
Win 7 (SP1) 44%
Win XP 1%
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HOW IT STARTS
Automatically starts? Yes
(Found in the run registry)
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USER ACTIONS
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Uninstall it 5%
Keep it 95%
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
| Windows 7 |
50.72% |
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| Windows Vista |
28.26% |
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| Windows XP |
18.84% |
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| Windows 10 |
2.17% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
| Windows 7 Home Premium |
31.87% |
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| Windows Vista Home Premiu... |
22.34% |
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| Microsoft Windows XP |
18.32% |
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| Windows 7 Ultimate |
9.89% |
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| Windows 7 Professional |
7.33% |
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| Windows Vista Home Basic |
4.40% |
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Geography
56.58% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
| United States |
56.58% |
| United Kingdom |
7.56% |
| Canada |
3.92% |
| Taiwan |
3.92% |
| Germany |
2.52% |
| France |
2.24% |
| Israel |
1.96% |
| Belgium |
1.68% |
| Greece |
1.68% |
| Italy |
1.68% |
| Netherlands |
1.40% |
| Australia |
1.12% |
| Hong Kong |
0.84% |
| Japan |
0.84% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
| Dell |
28.82% |
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| Hewlett-Packard |
28.24% |
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| Acer |
14.12% |
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| GIGABYTE |
8.24% |
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| Toshiba |
5.88% |
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| American Megatrends |
4.71% |
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| Gateway |
2.94% |
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| Intel |
2.94% |
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| ASUS |
1.76% |
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| NEC |
1.18% |
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| Sahara |
1.18% |
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Common models |
| HP Pavilion dv6 Notebook ... |
5.93% |
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| Dell Inspiron 530 |
2.96% |
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| HP Pavilion dv7 Notebook ... |
2.96% |
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| Dell Studio XPS 8100 |
2.22% |
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| Dell Inspiron 1545 |
2.22% |
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| Micro-Star MS-7529 |
2.22% |
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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