Spyware Doctor

Spyware Doctor 5.5 is a software program developed by PC Tools Software that is designed to protect and secure computers from spyware and malware. Upon installation, the program adds a startup registration point in Windows to automatically start when the user boots their PC. It also creates a Windows Service that runs continuously in the background. Manually stopping the service may cause the program to stop functioning properly. Additionally, the software adds a background controller service that is set to automatically run, but the start of this service can be delayed through the service manager. The primary executable file for Spyware Doctor 5.5 is named pctsgui.exe, and the setup package generally includes about 35 files with a total size of approximately 74.48 MB (78,094,489 bytes). The program also includes an auto-update component called Update.exe, which checks for software updates and notifies users to apply them when new versions are discovered. It is important to note that most users who have installed Spyware Doctor 5.5 on their PCs are using Windows XP and Windows Vista (SP2). The software is most widely used in the United States, but it also has a considerable user base in the Netherlands and Italy.