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Sunbelt Software Counterspy 2.0 Beta

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Pros
Great threat detection
Cons
Lackluster disinfection

Full Specifications
Price when reviewed	Average $26 ($20 download)
Cost of renewal when reviewed	$10
Performance	Good
Adware and spyware detection rate	80%
Adware disinfection rate	35%
Spyware disinfection rate	35%
Detection of inactive adware and spyware samples	32%
Detection of inactive rootkits	22%
Detection of active rootkits	22%
Rate of false positives when installing legitimate toolbars	75%
Detected additions to HKCU Run keys	Yes
Detected additions to HKLM Run keys	Yes
Detected additions to Windows Startup	Yes
Detected changes to Internet Explorer Search page	Yes
Detected changes to Internet Explorer Home page	Yes
Detected changes to Hosts file	Yes
Features	Fair
Real-time protection	Yes
Scheduled scan	Yes
Scan custom files and folders	Yes
Startup scan	No
Antiphishing	No
Antiphishing real-time analytics	No
Can save log files	Yes
Can quarantine individual items	Yes
Can set system restore point	Yes
Support policies
Weekday support hours	9
Free phone support	Yes
Saturday support hours	11
Sunday support hours	11
Toll-free support	Yes
E-mail support	Yes
Live chat	No

Sunbelt Software CounterSpy 2.0 Beta Review

by Narasu Rebbapragada

- The beta version of Sunbelt Software's CounterSpy 2.0 didn't fare as well as we had expected in our October 2006 issue's roundup. This perennial top contender performed weakly in disinfection tests, but it offers solid real-time protection, a well-designed interface, and useful privacy utilities.

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