Delivering total protection, ParetoLogic Anti-Spyware was built for those who enjoy knowing that they have complete control over the security of their PC. Sleek performance, an elegant user interface, and ease of use wrap around powerful technology and exclusive functionality.
Installation
The program takes only a few minutes to download. Installation was swift, the program takes just a few clicks to safely install onto your system. When you first run the program, it will quickly check the main database for new Spyware definition files, if a new version is detected you are prompted to download the new files.
Interface
The main interface is well designed, uncluttered and easy to use.
There are several functions on the Interface including Scan settings, Ignore lists, backup data and a scheduler. There is also an option to change the functions of the Active protection feature, most of the time this won't be necessary.
The program uses advanced real-time detection, this feature will maximize the safety of your PC whilst surfing the internet, it monitors the websites that you visit and will warn you of any potential threats.
Real-Time Blocking establishes a safeguard that automatically detects a potentially unwanted application that is attempting to download to your computer, alerting you to the threat and providing you with effective blocking options.
Spyware Scan
The full scan of our system was swift and took only 4 minutes in total, this was extremely fast considering we were using a almost fully loaded 80gb hard drive.
After the scan was complete, the results displayed a large number of detected infections (230 infections in total), the program provides detailed information on each detected object, It shows location, type, and the threat level.
The infections list provides detailed information on each detected object, It shows location, type, and the threat level (severe, high risk, moderate, low) If you are connected to the Internet and click on a detected object, further details and current information about that infection are presented via the Parentologic website.
Removal
The detected infections can be placed safely into a quarantine area. These files can be either compressed into a zip file or deleted. The compression feature is unique amongst antispyware applications, this not only saves space, but also can prevent quarantined spyware from tripping up other spyware removal programs.
Our test computer ran noticeably faster after we have deleted the infections, all the annoying pop-up's and toolbars were also removed.
Updates
The software is updated frequently, at least twice a week. When a new update is available you will be prompted to download it or just set the program to automatic downloads.
The updates contain the latest spyware definition files, these files are essential as new spyware and adware are being released onto the internet every week.
Free Technical Support
The program comes with phone and email technical support. The main website also contains a large support section. A test email was sent to the support staff, the email was responded to in just under 3 hours.
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Summary
Paretologic - Antispyware provides precise spyware and adware detection. The program has a user-friendly interface and offers plenty of features that are missing on other antispyware applications. Active Protection and regular software updates will keep your PC secure when using your computer on or offline.
