Lavasoft Ad-Aware SE Personal Versus Spyware Doctor

Of all the problems that plague the common internet user, Spyware appears to be the most prolific. Those who simply browse their normal range of websites can be unknowingly exposed to hundreds of malwares without even noticing a single one. Luckily, developers are on our side and have developed a myriad of programs to deal with the influx of spyware. However, as with any industry there's a considerable difference between what's good and what's not. When it comes down to what program you're going to use to deal with your spyware issue, the general consensus is that it comes down to Spyware Doctor and Lavasoft Ad-Aware SE Personal.

Capabilities Before I went ahead and downloaded either of the installation executables, I checked to see what could be done with either program prior to paying for it. Ad-Aware SE Personal won on that front, hands down. If you're not looking to spend any money at all, you can just download Ad-Aware and be able to search for and remove Spyware without having to pay for a registration key, which is mandatory for Spyware Doctor if you're planning to remove anything. It's pretty shocking that Ad-Aware SE Personal allows the removal of malicious files on your computer for absolutely free. That does manage to explain the 200 million+ downloads that it has on www.download.com, though.

The latest edition of Spyware Doctor feels like a near complete overhaul when it comes to speed, however. Anyone who has performed a full scan of their computer has undoubtedly dealt with nearly an hour of waiting time to allow their computer to search every nook and cranny. Spyware Doctor improves on this fundamental aspect and makes the wait much more endurable, especially when it comes to the quick searches that simply scan the places where spyware is most likely to be hiding. If you're running Windows Vista on full power then you'll definitely appreciate the fan that your computer probably won't take any semblance of a hit while Spyware Doctor is running.