The Good
Easy Launcher is a cute and mini application allowing users to enjoy its amazingly easy-to-use utility of managing all the shortcuts or other files as they like. In stead of wasting time to seek for a shortcut, an application, a file or a folder from a number of others on the desktop or disks, users can simply turn to Easy Launcher on the bottom right desktop to get what they want within seconds. Of course, users should firstly design and arrange their Easy Launcher, but it is absolutely easy! They can just simply drag the icons of shortcuts, applications, files or even a whole folder which they would like to get to immediately, into the grid spaces within the tabsheet (also called drag-and-drop operation).
With 6 most-used programs and 6 last click Icons automatically ranking at “Easy Tab” tabsheet for a quick way to run them again, Easy Launcher is also well-designed to enable users to view the frequency report and export the report to an Excel file.
What’s more, Easy Launcher allows customizing the tabsheet appearance, managing the tabsheet column and the hot keys. It can be specified to run at the startup, always show on the top, show the settings at a separate tabsheet, resolve dropped shortcuts, create desktop shortcut, pin the shortcut to the Start Menu and ignore click on the blank button; the maintenance options allows to back up the settings or restore the settings if needed.
The Bad
Some features of Launcher, such as adding more tabsheets, etc, can be used only after paying for an official version, which is indeed a little disappointing. Still, users may take advantage of the 30-day trial before they decide to take 15 dollars out of their pocket for the full version with no restrictions. But actually, this little and nice program is absolutely worth that money.

The Bottom Line
Very easy, intuitive and effective to use, it’s what Easy Launcher impresses users most. Managing and organizing all the shortcuts and some other files most efficiently, so as to save time and keep the desktop beautiful, it’s what we benefit most from Easy Launcher. It is indeed a perfect tool being professional designed, handsome and fashionable, practical and convenient.

The Good

Recoveryer 2008 looks intuitive at our first glance. The design and layout is the easiest one among any of the data recovery programs reviewed. With only one simple click, Recoveryer 2008 will have all storage devices like hard drives, USB drives and even the Windows Recycle Bin scanned for any deleted files. What really surprises us is that there are definitely all types of files included within this fantastic tool: quite different from its competitors who can only perform E-mail recovery or Image recovery within single program, Recovery 2008 offers all E-mail, Image, Media files and Text recovery in one program! This is the comprehensive solution that gives users access to the lost files.

Besides, Recoveryer 2008 can manually apply the file types for most file options. At the Setting tab, users are allowed to define any file types in the forms provided to meet their demands, including: Doc, Image, Media and Others. This is becoming a necessity in order to compete with any other data recovery programs available in the market. What’s more, to confirm whether the file is correct or not, you can preview it before any further operation.

The Bad

The Bottom Line

What the Recoveryer 2008 comes down to is a high performing data recovery program with solid functions. It is obvious to see how it beats the rest as what Recoveryer 2008 provides is more detailed and sophisticated on its scanning and recovering capabilities. With the wide-range scanning extensions as well as allowing the users to add the the file type if needed, there are still a few decent features that will add the attractiveness of Recoveyer 2008. Therefore, if you are looking for a data recovery program to recover your deleted files, Recoveryer 2008 can take the cake. We highly recommend Recoveryer to any regular users.

The Good
Advanced PC Tweaker is the outstanding system utility software that can detect and repair a large amount of PC errors. With the most powerful maintenance package, diagnostic, repairing and optimizing tools available together with an easy-to-use interface, this program is undoubtedly among the top products we have reviewed so far.

As for PC system maintenance, this program is able to repair not only common registry errors that might lead to system freezing and crashing, but also Internet Explorer and block ActiveX controls to safeguard your PC from being infected by malicious programs，thus to ensure a stable and sufficient performance. To boost PC performance, Advanced PC Tweaker really does a good job. The user can effectively optimize PC system with the built-in Tweak Memory and System Optimizer. Advanced PC Tweaker also offers program uninstaller to uninstall unwanted applications while cleaning up all the registry keys left over. The File Shredder is another unexpected feature, with which any specific file can be permanently removed from hard drives.

The technical experts put a lot of efforts in designing this program, and it really pays off their hard work with the user-friendly interface designed for both newbie and advanced users.

The Bad
Although Advanced PC Tweaker is very powerful on repairing, fixing PC errors and optimizing system performance, it still disappoints us a little bit for not having Update button within the main interface. When there are any updates available, we can only update Advanced PC Tweaker via the Option window.
The Bottom Line
Advanced PC Tweaker is a great program to clean and repair your PC system. It will easily and effectively improve system performance to get your computer running more stably and free from errors all the time. This is what really matters most when people are looking for solid products for their needs.

Convert Genius has been manufactured as a solid, flexible and format-rich conversion package that converts between most popular video/audio formats, such as MP3, AAC, M4A, AVI, MPEG, WMV, MOV, MP4, RM, RMVB, VOB, DivX, easily and effectively with high quality, making the files ready for playing in your devices like iPod, Zune.

The Good
Convert Genius is effective in helping you convert media files between various formats. The first impression we get is the intuitive and clean interface where the users can easily find the common features like adding media files, removing files, setting the parameters and other useful functions, which can usually be found in other solid products, to convert your media files.

Convert Genius can be used to convert most popular formats available in the industry, such as RM, SWF, MPEG, and MP4. What’s more, this amazingly easy-to-use software is very well designed for the computer newbies since Convert Genius has all the default settings build for every common conversion, with which the users can have their files converted very easily and quickly without any complex operation; in addition, Convert Genius also allows further customization for the advanced users who want to best suit their individual needs.

Last but not least, to run Convert Genius, you can finish all operation with a few clicks. It is the easiest multimedia converter we have even seen in this category.

The Bad
The drawback of Convert Genius is that the output formats is not as many as other leading products.

The Bottom Line
We consider Convert Genius is a top-notch product with an excellent audio/video conversion capability. It empowers almost all the most popular conversion formats and allows the users to convert a bundle of media files at one operation.

Convert Genius is an easy and intuitive audio/video conversion program that supports almost any popular media files formats (MP3, AAC, M4A, AVI, MPEG, WMV, MOV, MP4, RM, RMVB, VOB, and DivX). This program runs at a very fast speed and provides an effective way to handle conversion between those different media formats regardless their source formats and target formats.

It contains various default settings and advanced parameters. It is also easy to navigate and the one-click operation will allow you to conveniently convert your files. With the user-friendly interface and stable performance, Convert Genius is really good to use.

Feature set
Convert Genius is a flexible multimedia conversion package. It offers the ability to add either audio or video files to its files list from hard drives or other storage devices. After converting, you can save your files into devices respectively like MP3, Ipod, Zune, CD player and many more. If you do not want to convert a specific item within the file list, select that item and then click “Remove” icon to delete it with ease.

This program gives users all critical features that a comprehensive converter should have set. Within this program, it is possible to customize thread option, log level, real video 3/4 decoder and others from the function of settings. Another feature which impresses us a lot is that all output options Convert Genius provides are the most popular ones, including RM, AVI, WMV, DVD, 3GP, MP4 and so on.

Input & Output
Convert Genius can easily extract media files like movies, songs, home videos, DVDs into its files list for converting. This program covers almost every type of sound and video files, more than you can expect.

There are 9 output options provided and the converted video and audio files are all in high quality as we have tested. Audio and video are always in Synchronization every time when you extract and convert. The sound is clear and the effect of pictures is as good as the source files.

Conversion speed & quality
Each time converting files with Convert Genius, we find that the time it takes on converting a media file is 30% less than other products. Besides, the conversion quality is high; all converted files can be performed fluently and clearly.

Ease of Use
The interface of Convert Genius is well-organized. By placing all frequently-used features on the main interface, there is no complexity in using Convert Genius with help of its intuitive interface.

Help & Support
Like many other media converters, Convert Genius also offers quite a few means to help users. The E-mail support is always helpful whenever we test and the responses from it are really nice and timely. Besides, most people will find their answers from the parts of FAQ and Online Help.

Summary
Convert Genius does a good job in converting music and audio files like MP3, RM, MPEG and MOV. We highly recommend all PC users who want to convert media files to take Convert Genius because of its excellent conversion. In total, Convert Genius is very powerful to convert almost any media file simply and effectively.

Are you enthusiastic about online entertainment, such as online games, online movies, online music broadcasting, real-time chat, and so on? Well, we are just sorry to say that the distance between you and “spy” has been greatly closed for these applications are usually most favored by advertisers who will make great effort to implant spyware in those programs.

Do you like fashionable blog and RSS? On the Gartner IT security summit held recently, security experts had pointed out that these applications were gradually becoming “the future paradise” of spyware because of the extensive use of JavaScript and ActiveX.

We consider the choice of suitable anti-spyware program can be very important under various circumstances. This is not only essential to computer protection, but can also save a lot of time. Therefore, we decided to process a simple test against those popular online anti-spyware programs for your reference.
Content of test:
① range of scan: scan memory, system installation directory (default as C), and registry documents
② the styles of malicious software the program detects
③ offer abilities to clean or ignore threats found
④ check out whether the program protects real time or not
Environment of test:
CPU: AMD-850M MEMORY: 256M SDRAM
HARD DRIVE: 20GB SYSTEM: Win XP Home SP2
Result of test:
① almost all of the software can detect infected files, but some of them fail to indentify all spywares
② most of them have the ability to automatically update to the latest version
③ there are various help and support offered
④ some applications are free
Ps: Due to the limited time I haven’t conducted a comprehensive test. I just made a simple test on whether they could detect and remove malicious spyware and adware or not. The order here does not relate to the products themselves.
Product list:

＊ Windows Defender

＊Spyware Doctor 5.5

＊ Ad-Aware 2007

＊SpyBot Search & Develop

＊ XoftSpySE

＊CounterSpy

＊ SpyCatcher

＊Ashampoo AntiSpyware

＊CA eTrust PestPatrol Anti-Spyware

＊ SpyZooka

＊ Sophos Anti-Rootkit

＊KeyScrambler Personal

＊ZeroSpyware

＊StartGuard

＊ Prevx 2.0

＊Adware Spyware Be Gone

＊ LinkScanner Pro

＊CA Internet Security Suite 2008

＊Max Spyware Doctor

＊Spinach AntiSpywar

＊Spy Emergency

＊SpywareNoMore

＊AVG Internet Security

＊Spyware Terminator

＊SUPERAntiSpyware

＊SpyStopper Pro

＊BPS Spyware/Adware Remover

＊SpywareBlaster

＊Spy Sweeper

＊Trend Micro AntiVirus plus AntiSpyware

1. Windows Defender

There is plenty of software published by Microsoft, in addition to some popular programs, such as Windows operating system, Office word processing and any other business software which need to spend money in buying them. In fact, apart from business software, Microsoft also publishes some free and useful software. This Windows Defender from Microsoft is one of them.

Real-time protection: Yes

Windows Defender is automatically installed with Windows Vista. As for computers running Windows XP with SP2 or Windows Server 2003 with SP1, Windows Defender must be installed manually. Windows Defender runs as a local service.
It can help your computer block spyware and other unwanted software to prevent malicious pop-ups and other security threats. Windows Defender conducts real-tine protection. It can also recommend users to adopt different measures while detecting out any spyware.
Like most products, Windows Defender needs to update frequently. The best frequency is once a month. It works well in systems of Vista, XP SP2 and Server 2003, 2000 SP4, but it does not work with Windows 98.

Download:http://www.microsoft.com/athome/security/spyware/software/default.mspx

2. Spyware Doctor 5.5

Spyware Doctor is a spyware remover that provides real-time protection against spyware, adware, Spyware Trojan, keyloggers, Identity Theft, Hijackers, Tracking Threats, Rogue Anti-Spyware, Unwanted Software, Phishing, Pop-ups and Bad Websites. It is a tool specialized in detecting and removing spyware. This program will install Google Toolbar for Internet Explorer when setting up.

Real-time Protection: Yes
Spyware Doctor Trial version allows you to free remove, ignore or quarantine detected threats. However, this trial version is not completely functional—a fact you will find after downloading. It has the feature of On Guard Protection which acts as real-time monitor. When you activate Windows, Spyware Doctor always conducts a rapid inspection for potential threats and shows you with a list to remind you taking measures, but  sometimes it may flag several harmless cookies as potential problems. Besides, we can not learn more about the detected item but the threat level within this program.
Spyware Doctor is designed for Windows Vista 32-bit, XP and 2000. Windows 98 users need to download another version of it.
Download: http://www.pctools.com/spyware-doctor/

3. Ad-Aware 2007

Lavasoft’s Ad-Aware is another famous anti-spyware among the market place. It is a compact and easy-to-use security tools which can scan your memory, registry, hard drives and external storage while quickly finding out those adware tracking documents and related components, and then delete them if you require. With this program, you can easily clean up your system to highly protect your privacy.

Real-time protection: Yes
The advertising services Ad-Aware can search and delete include: Web3000, Gator, Cydoor, Radiate/Aureate, Flyswats, Conducent / Time Sink and Comet Cursor. This program launches another icon for real-time protection, but only in paid version can be available. There are three versions offered: Free, Plus and Pro. Within the Free version, all the features are turned off except basic anti-spyware scanning and removing feature.
However, since the threats become more sophisticated, the real-time protection available with the Plus and Pro versions should be a strong consideration.
Download: http://www.lavasoftusa.com/products/ad_aware_free.php

4. SpyBot Search & Develop
SpyBot Search & Develop is a tool designed to clean up spyware. So far, it can detect more than 10,000 kinds of spyware, and is able to make immunization treatment to more than 1,000 kinds of threats. It is powerful antivirus software among so many products on market. Moreover, this software is completely free.

Real-time Protection: No
Before starting this program, SpyBot Search & Develop will alert you to backup registry information in case of any error operation. That is, you can restore any files and applications even though removing them with error. This is one feature that does not exist in others. SpyBot Search & Develop also allows users to take preventive measures against spyware by using its Immunization feature. If you want to take this program, a smooth system is necessary, for the sluggish one might crash SpyBot Search & Develop sometimes. The installation of SpyBot Search & Develop is really requiring your patience.
Since it is free software with more than 2o different languages support, SpyBot Search & Develop is still worth recommending anyway.
Download: http://www.safer-networking.org/en/index.html

5. XoftSpySE

XoftSpySE is a popular anti-spyware product made by Paretologic, one of the famous computer security software publishers in USA. This program claims to be the most advanced spyware detection and removal application on the entire internet. Well, does it really live up with these claims? Everyone has different ideas. As we see it, this application’ s comprehensive scan settings allow you to scan your files, system registry, active processes, system folders. The scan of XoftSpySE seems unlikely to miss anything out on your system.

Real-time Protection: No

XoftSpySE is a tool designed for quarantine and removing spyware and malicious applications. It contains advantages like powerful functions, large virus database, automatic updates, quick search and easy to use. But it conducts no real-time protection that allows protecting every now and then. Instead, you have to make a scan schedule to promise your computer can be detected frequently.
Download: http://www.paretologic.com/products/xoftspyse/

6. CounterSpy

CounterSpy detects and removes adware and spyware from your computer, and also features a real-time protection that alerts you whenever potential dangers arise, so as to stop most spyware before they can even install. The program includes a variety of security agents that act as bodyguards to protect areas of your system that are commonly used by malware to hijack your settings, add menu items, change your home page, modify your HOSTS file and much more. If any adware or spyware items are detected during a scan, you are provided with detailed information about the offender and can choose to delete or quarantine the item(s). In addition, CounterSpy includes tools to erase Internet tracks, securely delete files, and explore advanced system settings, automatic database updates, scheduled scans and more. The program also integrates with an online community (optional) to report new spyware findings.

Real-time Protection: Yes
Generally, CounterSpy is a tool that monitors and deletes spyware and adware on your system to protect your privacy. In addition, it can also eliminate the use of history. However, we found this software can not restore and view those erased files, which is quite inconvenient for anyone who delete files careless. Besides, CounterSpy has no feature to edit the startup program.

7. SpyCatcher

This program detects spyware, adware, Trojans and other threats, and updates itself automatically. SpyCatcher includes Reinstall Shield to defend against aggressive spyware programs that silently reinstall after deletion. It watches your PC for running spyware and alerts you before new spyware is installed. The Protector also blocks phishing scams, which try to dupe you into entering your credit card information on false Web sites, typically posing as banks. It includes a Parachute feature, which automatically detects advanced spyware programs that install themselves at continually higher levels in the boot process of your PC, enabling these programs to watch you even when you aren’t online. When such activity is detected, SpyCatchers Parachute reboots the PC in Safe Mode, deletes whatever spyware it has found and then reboots the computer again normally.

Real-time Protection: Yes
SpyCatcher is an advanced antispyware tool. It detects and disables tens of thousands of spyware, adware and Trojans, and defends against phishing sites. SpyCatcher also stops spyware reinstallation, protects your browser settings and more. But there seems no restore point available. This program is suitable for commercial use.
Download: http://www.tenebril.com/consumer/spyware/spycatcher.php

8. Ashampoo AntiSpyware

Ashampoo AntiSpyware contains more than 260,000 various spyware and malicious software codes to monitor and protect your computer from being invaded and broke. There is a back-end procedure that specializes in detecting any potential danger of suspicious files built in Ashampoo AntiSpyware. Therefore, malicious procedures like Trojans is hardly to install on user’s computer. Meanwhile, this program can even recognize Rootkits, which is considered to be one of the most dangerous spyware,  while others seldom do it well as Ashampoo AntiSpyware does. What’ more, Ashampoo AntiSpyware can also scan compressed file.

Real-time Protection: Yes

Ashampoo Antispyware takes the most essential parts from Ewido (more than 20,000 characteristic database and Ewido’s excellent scanning engine) while adopting its own creating (files deletion, Rootkits detection tool and trace remove). This program is called the luxurious edition of Ewido while taking even less resources than Ewido. It protects your PC with advanced new technology and backs it up with an additional suite of security tools.

Download:http://www2.ashampoo.com/webcache/html/1/product_2_0049__.htm

9. CA eTrust PestPatrol Anti-Spyware

Published by CA (the Computer Associate), eTrust PestPatrol Anti-Spyware is a powerful tool that designed for both business and personal computer. This application can actively detect and remove spyware program and non-viral malicious codes to prevent users’ computer from non-authorization and access to personal or business information theft.

PestPatrol Anti-Spyware has as many as tens of thousands of Spyware database for comparison, which can effectively detect the global flow of spyware and remove them rapidly while automatically updating the Spyware definition files to detect at least 55 different types of 10,000 kinds of Spyware, including spyware, Trojans, illegal adware, password theft, surveillance programs, mail bombs, keyboard and surveillance, hacking tools and so on.

Real-time Protection: No
CA eTrust PestPatrol Anti-Spyware (pest patrol soldiers) is the best prevention to protect business computer software, which can prevent enterprise network sabotage and attacks from Trojans, hacking tools, keyboard monitor, spyware, and other harmful tools. It can also rapidly identify and eliminate hacking tools, Trojans and surveillance procedures in your personal computer and enterprise Network. CA Pestpatrol provides three major product categories; they are respectively Pestpatrol Enterprise, Pestpatrol version of SMEs and Pestpatrol personal version. Pestpatrol Enterprise provides centralized control and a variety of anti-spyware defense management based on business needs, so it is suitable for enterprises and network operated under complexity.
Download: http://www.ca.com/us/products/product.aspx?ID=5222

10. SpyZooka

This software is a very good removal of illegal software tools including most spyware, adware, hijacking software, keyloggers, unwanted toolbars, dialers, Trojans and other clutter. SpyZooka uses its SpyGuard function to prevent transmission of virus and Trojan as well as its AutoScan to browse your computer automatically as you schedule. When a threat tries to violate your computer, its SpyGuard will quietly detect them in the background and inform danger to you in time. This software also includes features like virtual paper mill, scan report and directory, rapid and thorough scanning.

Real-time protection: Yes
SpyZooka offers a full scan that only takes us less than 2 minutes to finish, which is quite faster than all its competitors. However, we are still skeptical when an anti-spyware product completes a scan at such rapid speed as it usually means it will skip certain items. We find that what this product scan mostly is test information. Minimized this program, you can only restore it from the system tray, for it will completely disappear from your desktop.

Download: http://www.spyzooka.com/

11. Sophos Anti-Rootkit
Sophos Anti-Rootkit provides users with multi-level testing to clean up those running procedures and processes hidden on your system while safely detecting and removing almost every Rootkit files installed on system. This is an easy-to-use program. In addition, it is completely free software.

Real-time Protection: No
Like many security tools, Sophos Anti-Rootkit returns the occasional false positively. The interface is simple with a few built-in functions.

Download: http://www.sophos.com/products/free-tools/sophos-anti-rootkit.html
12. KeyScrambler Personal

KeyScrambler PersonalKeyScrambler Personal is a free plug-in for your Web browser that protects everything you type from keyloggers. It defeats keyloggers by encrypting your keystrokes at the keyboard driver level and depth within the operating system. When the encrypted keystrokes reach your browser, KeyScrambler then decrypts them so you see exactly the keys you’ve typed. Keyloggers can only record the encrypted keys, which are completely indecipherable.

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Real-time Protection: Yes
Different from any other anti-virus and anti-spyware software which protect your PC by removing keyboard record they detected, KeyScrambler protects your PC from being attacked by unknown keyboard recorders. In addition, it provides protection without getting in your way. With KeyScrambler your important personal information will be a whole lot safer.
Download: http://www.qfxsoftware.com/

13. ZeroSpyware

With an easy-to-use interface, ZeroSpyware provides users with comprehensive spyware removal and protection. It has an intelligent scan engine which finds and removes forms of malware that may be hiding in your system. In addition, its intrusion detection systems will consistently monitor sensitive operating system and browser as well as alerting you if suspicious activity is found to block unwanted changes to your PC.

Real-time Protection: Yes

We appreciate its attractive and straightforward interface. However, it isn’t quite as nimble as many other competitors in terms of performance. This application detects some but not all adware installed on PC. Although it does scan files, applications and registry, it misses some spy Cookies. The good news is that it takes less time and there is no noticeable system slow. Before deleting, the utility backs up in case of error operation.

Download: http://www.fbmsoftware.com/pmain.aspx?id=3

14. StartGuard

StartGuard can detect spyware on your PC with ease. It uses a unique spyware detection process (without the use of spyware definitions). This program can also immunize your system against thousands of threats, perform automatic scans on Windows startup and alert you as soon as new threats are found with its real-time protection.

Real-time protection: Yes, but only Pro version available
Totally different from most anti-spyware tools that miss quite a lot of spyware due to incomplete or outdated databases, StartGuard protects your PC and privacy by blocking any possible entry points spyware exploits to run or install without your knowledge, which acts as a “firewall” to your system. Besides, you can also manage the startup programs as well.
Download: http://www.startguard.net/

15. Prevx 2.0

Prevx2.0 is a computer monitor tool and PC real-time protection program that prevents installation of Trojans, spyware, startup programs, Keyloggers and other harmful components on your system. If the software encounters a suspicious activity, it will put this item to a “Jail”, where you can move the file to a separation or exclusion zone for further observation. Prevx2.0 can also prevent harmful events like implementation of malicious code, hacker attacks, registry changes and so on.

Real-time protection: Yes

Traditional security measures do not stop newly launched attacks. They rely on being able to recognize the specific characteristics of individual threats, which they defend against after the event. However, Prevx2.0 provides immediate protection during this critical period when your PC is most vulnerable. There are three types of versions available: Home & Home Office, Business, Banks & eCommerce.

Download: http://www.prevx.com/products.asp

16. Adware Spyware Be Gone

Adware Spyware Be Gone detects spyware and adware and hidden programs which relates to malware, dangerous tracking cookies, etc. Adware Spyware Be Gone also removes Keyloggers, Browser Hijackers, and Trojans as well as monitoring for home page protection and favorite protection. Whether to enable homepage protection or advanced computer startup hijack protection, Adware Spyware Be Gone will back up for you. Once a change is detected, the menu will be restored to the last configuration.

Real-time protection: Yes

Adware Spyware Be Gone is a senior ads, spyware, malware, virus, memory, and registry scanner. It contains an IE pop-up windows blocker that protects your system security. It can also perform both comprehensive and specific path scan. The extra includes processes monitor, host manager and computer analyzer.

Download: http://www.adwarespywarebegone.com/

17. LinkScanner Pro

LinkScanner Pro is a security vulnerable testing tools that can effectively detect the firewall. It includes features of real-time analysis of network traffic, detection of site content and automatically cease malicious content, etc, to conduct a comprehensive and detailed analysis and assessment.

Real-time protection: Yes

LinkScanner Pro is an exploit blocker. Using combination research technologies and an understanding of anti-malware techniques, the software is able to block exploits from entering your computer, regardless of the time it takes for the vendors of vulnerable applications to issue patches or for you to install those patches. LinkScanner Pro is the higher version of the original SocketSheid program, which is a great way to prevent exploited websites from delivering drive-by downloads. LinkScanner Pro still provides this main functionality while adding much more benefits.

Download: http://www.explabs.com/products/

18. CA Internet Security Suite 2008

CA Internet Security Suite2008 is the comprehensive network security solution for family. Once being installed, it will be able to provide users with comprehensive protection so that users can be far away from Hackers virus, identity theft, spyware and spam, and other network security threats. Together with other functions such as easy-to-use feature, industry-leading technology and automatic update, CA Internet Security Suite2008 can easily avoid various uncertainties during protection.

Real-time Protection: No

In the year of 2006, the IT industry considered MySecurityCenter Antispyware to be the best antispyware program on the marketplace! CA, the maker of MySecurityCenter Antispyware, is considered to be the largest procedure of security software in the world. From this CA Internet Security Suite2008, you can get even more benefits along with antispyware function.
Download: http://www.mysecuritycenter.com/products/?language=en&site=shop1

19. Max Spyware Doctor

Max Spyware Detector is a solution for individuals, professionals and home users to scan, detect and delete spyware to get rid of the malware, pop-up adware , keyloggers and Trojans instantly. It keeps your computer protected all the time when you are online surfing.

Real-time protection: Yes

The scanning of Max Spyware Detector is fast after the first full scan, because it doesn’t rescan unchanged files. It offers real-time protection. Once there is any spyware try to install on your system, it will detect and prevent them immediately.
Download: http://www.maxpcsecure.com/spywaredetector.htm

20. Spinach AntiSpyware

Spinach AntiSpyware protects your PC against spyware, adware, Trojans, keyloggers, tracking cookies, browser hijackers and other security threats. It does this by combining three layers of protection: Live Protection provides 14 real-time agents that guard your system - blocking spyware threats before they infect your PC; System Scanning scans your PC for infections and eliminates them fast - typical scans take only minutes to complete; System Immunization actively immunizes your system against thousands of known threats so you can surf the web safely. Importantly, its free Web Update service protects you and your PC with the latest and greatest spyware updates frequently.

Real-time protection: Yes

The product has a nice interface and great icons. There is no noticeable system slowing down while operating, but no backup and restore capabilities available, either.

Download: http://spinach.com/

21. Spy Emergency

Spy Emergency is anti-spyware and anti-malware software that fast and securely removes spyware, adware and other internet infections from your computer. Program includes: Protection against latest spyware, adware, Trojans, worms, viruses, rootkits, phishing, spam and other internet infections; Resident shield protection; Ability to quarantine and restore items that have been removed; Automatic update of infection database; Intuitive and clear user interface for spyware removal; Skin support; Multi language support; Technical support…

Real-time protection: Yes

Spy Emergency is one software product from Slovakia. It focuses on killing spyware, Trojans, keyboard and other records. The meaningful name and the cool interface both highlight the theme of its powerful killing capability. Spy Emergency contains a large database which now has already collected more than 10,000 signatures of malicious software, the comprehensive testing technology and real-time protection and more. To operate it is easy for it pays lot of attention on user experience.

Download: http://www.spy-emergency.com/

22. SpyNoMore

SpyNoMore’s Spyware Research Team is committed to providing you with the latest protection updates against spyware. We continually thrive to keep SpyNoMore a step or two ahead of spyware programs by dedicating a full research team whose purpose is to update the protection databases so that your computer will always be protected against the latest threats. SpyNoMore anti-spyware gives you perfect spyware protection.

Real-time protection: Yes
The program offers wonderful Custom Fix. If your PC is infected with spyware which just can not be removed by conventional anti-spyware methods, with its Custom Fix function, you are allowed to upload a report to experts for manual review. After the report reviewed by their technical support staff, you will be issued back a “fix” that is tailored to solve your problem!
Download: http://www.spynomore.com/

23. AVG Internet Security

AVG Internet Security is a comprehensive protection that can immediately detect any documents and prevent your computer from being infected. By scanning e-mail and additional documents, there can be much less possibilities for your computer to be infected by the spread of virus through them. As for anti-spyware and anti-virus, AVG Internet Security scans disk files, hard drives, and even the whole network as well as individual scan. If there is any infected file found during scanning, AVG Internet Security will automatically isolate it to AVG Virus Vault for detoxification. Besides, it also scans compressed files.

Real-time protection: Yes

AVG installs Yahoo as the default search engine in up to two locations within your Internet browser, depending upon your installation choices. We were able to download and install AVG Internet Security 8.0 without difficulty and rebooting. We find this program takes up heavy resource. AVG provides a fully 30-day trial.

Download: http://www.grisoft.com/ww.download-trial

24. Spyware Terminator

The usage of most spyware killing tools is similar. Aiming to operate easily, many tools use a simple interface to provide users with rapid response capability. Take Spyware Terminator for example. This is an easy-to-use malware detecting and deleting tool with an interface that looks like Microsoft Windows Defender. Spyware Terminator is an anti-spyware program with excellent real-time protection. More importantly, this is another completely free product!

Real-time protection: Yes

Spyware Terminator has a signature database of malicious codes, which can update frequently to protect your computer from both new and old threats. It takes up few CPU resource and scans at a rapid speed. This spyware scanner and removal tool does work, but enabling some functions may cause slight slowdowns.

Download: http://www.spywareterminator.com/

25. SUPERAntiSpyware

SUPERAntiSpyware scans your computer for known Spyware, Adware, Malware, Trojans, Dialers, Worms, Keyloggers, HiJackers and many other types of threats, and allows you to remove or isolate them. This program offers daily manually update feature as well as homepage protection and scan schedule options. In addition, the program includes a Repair feature that allows you to restore various settings which are often changed by malware programs, but usually not corrected by simply removing the parasite. The free version lacks real-time protection and any other advanced options.

Real-time protection: No

SUPERAntiSpyware provides an easy-to-understand interface, which is mainly divided into computer scanning, management of the immunization program, scan scheduling, system settings and malware codes online update. You can easily detect and remove spyware on your system. SUPERAntiSpyware’s home version is free.

Download: http://www.superantispyware.com/

26. SpyStopper Pro

In real time, SpyStopper Pro blocks spyware, Web bugs, worms, cookies, ads, scripts, phishing sites, and other intrusive devices to protect you from being profiled and tracked. When you are online, you may be monitored or tracked without your knowledge or explicit permission. Hackers and advertisers may use Web bugs, spyware, cookies, worms, ads, and scripts to gain access to your information and invade your privacy. SpyStopper Pro is designed to block those devices and phishing sites that are used without your knowledge. It functions like a firewall and block spyware and phishing sites from reaching your computer.

Real-time protection: No

SpyStopper Pro can block invasive spyware, worms, cookies, advertisements, adware and scripts by filtering and redirecting HTTP requests. This software uses Windows HOSTS files to redirect those suspicious connections to a “dead zone” and prevents any harmful ActiveX files to be installed on your system. You can also add or remove items via filter list and temporarily disable the application. Whenever SpyStopper Pro blocks an object, you can hear an optional warning.

Download: http://www.itcompany.com/spystop.htm

27. BPS Spyware/Adware Remover

BPS Spyware/Adware Remover supports many languages. It is a tool that blocks ads, spyware, Trackware, Thiefware, Big Brotherware and many other malicious procedures by detecting memory, registry, and drives to find out hidden spyware and Scum-ware components, and then unload them.

Real-time protection: Yes

Besides removing the usual spyware, this program also includes a pop-up blocker and a real-time spyware protection.

Download: http://www.bulletproofsoft.com/spyware-remover.html

28. SpywareBlaster

SpywareBlaster Prevents the installation of spyware, adware and other potentially unwanted software! SpywareBlaster doesn’t scan and clean for so-called spyware - it prevents spyware from being installed in the first place. It achieves this by disabling the CLSIDs of popular spyware ActiveX controls, and also prevents the installation of any of them via a webpage. This allows you to run Internet Explorer with enabled Active-X , but it will never download or even prompt you for any of the known ActiveX controls. All other Active-X controls or plug-ins will work fine.

Real-time protection: No

SpywareBlaster is a freeware. The program doesn’t scan or work in the background.

Download: http://www.javacoolsoftware.com/spywareblaster.html

29. Spy Sweeper

Spy Sweeper safely detects and removes more traces of spyware including Trojans, adware, keyloggersand system monitoring tools. If items are found during a scan, the program offers a short description, as well as recommendations on how to protect yourself and your PC. You can choose to remove or quarantine the infected items. In addition to malware scanning, SpySweeper also offers a variety of real-time protection shields that prevent new malware from being installed, as well as unauthorized system changes to your browser settings, startup programs, Hosts file and more. You can run spyware scans automatically, on a regular schedule, and the program can automatically update itself with the latest definition files.

Real-time protection: Yes

This product runs on Vista smoothly, but be sure to uninstall any other third-party antivirus products in case of any conflicts.

Download: http://www.webroot.com/En_US/consumer-products-spysweeper.html

30. Trend Micro AntiVirus plus AntiSpyware

Trend Micro AntiVirus plus AntiSpyware 2008 is the essential security you need to safeguard all your data and files. With automatic scans, updates and outbreak alerts, you can rest easy knowing you have systematic, ongoing protection against the latest malicious viruses, worms, Trojan horse programs, and spyware.

Real-time protection: Yes

Compared with Trend Micro Internet Security, Trend Micro AntiVirus plus AntiSpyware 2008 just offers features of anti-virus and anti-spyware. The memory is surely much smaller. Trend Micro AntiVirus plus AntiSpyware 2008 can effectively block various viruses, spyware, worms, Trojans and protect your privacy.

Download: http://us.trendmicro.com/us/products/personal/antivirus-plus-anti-spyware/

The Good: Lavasoft’s Ad-Aware 2008 will have you making a lot of benefits on detecting malicious adware and spyware applications before they sneak into your system and do any harm to your personal information. Not only the on-demand scanner protects your computer against malware, but also a real-time monitor runs in the background which plays the role of tracking registry changes, installation of malware, and some other things like unfavorable cookies.

Lavasoft’s Ad-Aware 2008 has much emphasis on real-time spyware scanning and tracking. He puts this theory to use whether in the case of scanning those ads tracking documents and relative documents sent by the sites on your computer, or removing them completely to ensure the security of your system. Among all the software we received and tested, this software scanned at a fairly rapid pace and finished with generating detailed reports. The advertising service processes this program to be able to search and delete including: Web3000, Gator, Cydoor, Radiate/Aureate, Flyswats, Conducent / Time Sink and Comet cursor.

There are three ways of scanning available: Smart Scan that scans most crucial parts of your system, Full Scan that conducts a thorough scan of your entire computer and Custom Scan that scans according to your personalized requirements. Besides this, Lavasoft’s Ad-Aware 2008 also comes with the features of process watch which can be used in viewing and ending up all running processes on your computer, and hosts file edition that allows you to block advertisement sites, reverse browser hijack entries, create navigation shortcuts as well as assist with parental controls.

The Bad: Lavasoft’s Ad-Aware 2008 has three versions totally: Free, Plus and Pro. Within free version, only the feature of antispyware scanning is available while all others are only provided in paid versions. The higher price you paid, the more features you can gain, and the Pro version is more advanced than the Plus version.

The Bottom Line: Lavasoft’s Ad-Aware 2008 is very rich in adware scanning and extremely specific on the real-time system monitoring. The great detail of scanning content is what truly makes it stands out as one of excellent antispyware products. The support was also very prompt on replying and quite helpful.

Lavasoft’s Ad-Aware 2008 is one of the first applications built to detect and delete malicious adware and spyware with great reputation that justified for years. With this program, you are able to scan your RAM, Registry, hard drives, and external storage devices to keep your data safe. This program is continually updated to beat off existing threats and potential ones.
This application provided three versions, and all versions of Lavasoft’s Ad-Aware 2008 run on Windows 2000, XP and Vista (32-bit)

Feature Set

For the basic scanning feature, you can promptly scan your system by three different scans: Smart scan that can partial scan the most important segments on your system; Full scan that can completely scan your whole computer and Custom scan that can fit your personal favorite. Ad-Aware 2008 will finish finding out problems with a detailed report that helps you decide which measure should be taken.
Ad-Aware 2008 also provides users with the feature of real-time monitor and useful tools like process watch and hosts file editor. To fulfill the aim of protecting your privacy better , you can also erase the tracks left behind after you surf the web by its Track sweep feature so that others will not be able to view what you have done on your computer. However, since Lavasoft’s Ad-Aware 2008 offers three different versions, including Free version, Plus version and Pro version, you can not enjoy all the features until you choose the Pro version. Otherwise, you will not be allowed to take all features offered. That is, the more money you paid the more features you get.

Ease of Setup/Use

Lavasoft’s Ad-Aware 2008 is very easy to use and has a well-designed interface with six tabs for all major functions. This application makes protection of your security with user-friendly settings and alerts users when there is any update offered.

Detection Effectiveness

This program does a fairly good job at detecting and removing most malware components. But it still fails to find out a few adware samples we set for test such as password stealer, and sometimes even crashes when too many applications are running at the same time.

System Performance

When using this app, we couldn’t help noticing that even though the installation of this program is easy and quick, the integration with whole system is not as smooth as we expect.

Scan Performance:

Lavasoft’s Ad-Aware 2008 drops a second desk icon for its real-time Ad-Aware monitor and it looks like another piece of software, so you can operate this feature separately. But if your system is slow enough, full scan will take around half an hour to finish.

Support/Documentation

Lavasoft’s Ad-Aware 2008 provides online FAQ and E-Mail support. But there is no telephone support available.

Summary

In this app, you can get automatic signature updates, schedules scans, and real-time protection features and more customizations. All in all, Lavasoft’s Ad-Aware 2008 is a good defender and can protect your computer from threats, but with some hesitation, we do not recommend it as your primary choice.

The good: PC Tools has recently updated their program Spyware Doctor and makes some amazing improvements. At the newly released Spyware Doctor 5.5, we find less annoying software glitches we experienced with its former version while picking up more malicious malware and potential ones that its competitors may miss.

Spyware Doctor offers a great amount of blocking from large content. No one program will detect everything, but this program detects more than the competition. In addition, Spyware Doctor offers lots of scan details for users’ reference, even more than you could expect. You can create “restore point” before any removal as well as receiving the OnGuard Protection that always does a very good job in protecting your system.

The settings are very clear for you to customize things such as, whether or not you want it to start when beginning your computer. The scheduled tasks of this program are also easy to figure out as there is a helpful step-by-step wizard walks you through all this process.

The bad: This program includes most aspects we are looking for in an anti-spyware program. In out trial scans, we found that Spyware Doctor flagged several harmless cookies as potential threats, something that are legitimate but may be undesirable to certain people. The frequency of it is much higher than any other anti-spyware products.

The bottom line: Spyware Doctor has a very appealing interface (it makes the operation easier for both novice and advanced users), and now performs even stronger protection since it has been updated. The update shows PC Tool’s thoughtful care to users even though many software companies just worry about making it great but not keeping it great. Clicking the browser default on the interface, you can learn more about the detected threat on PC Tool’s web.

Feature Set When comparing with any other similar products, you will easily find that the features in Spyware Doctor are not as many as products like Ad-Aware2008, (which also included on out Top Brand Reviews). However, the features Spyware Doctor provided are the ones you need mostly when killing malwares.

For example, the feature of OnGuard protection will leave your computer protected against spyware, virus and other malicious attacks real-time while the Computer Immunization feature protects your computer from being attacked again.

Ease of Setup/Use Spyware Doctor is extremely easy to use. The program is divided into four main categories, which help lead you intuitively through the program. When setting up, Spyware Doctor pops up a tab enquiring whether to install Google Toolbar or not. If you’d like to install it, just select the item and press next button to continue installing. The installation of Google Toolbar is optional.

Detection Effectiveness The great detection effectiveness is another reason why Spyware Doctor ranks so high. This program detects all the spyware and adware and removes them successfully as we tested. Besides, it offers all details of those items detected for your reference, by every time clicking each threat to open our default browser to a generic threat page of the PC Tools’ site.

System Performance During testing, we found no noticeable system slowdowns.

Scan Performance The whole scan of Spyware Doctor took around 10 minutes. Before any removal, you can create “restore point” to better protect your system. There is no partial scanning available.

Support/Documentation Spyware Doctor offers wonderful Smart Update and Help support on the interface. Almost all the functions of Spyware Doctor can be updated through the Smart Update process, and the frequent advanced updates also ensure that you are always protected.

Summary Spyware Doctor is a spyware remover and offers real-time protection against hundreds of malicious software. It can protect your PC easily and work well with Vista.

The Good: RegSweep is a registry repair program specifically designed for those with little experience using the registry. Novices to the registry will find this program is easy for their registry repair needs.

One outstanding feature included in this application is the Start-Up Wizard, which grants instant access to programs which start automatically when you logon to your computer. This allows you to remove registry entries of start-up programs. Another convenient feature included in RegSweep is the ability to perform backup list, restoring them to their original state if you remove any file with carelessness.

RegSweep scans the registry and delivers a list of detected errors. This list is not divided into convenient categories, like many of the top-of-the-line registry repair utilities. Although you do not have direct access to the errors, the location as well as an description of the errors is described for you.

The help manual, FAQs, an Online Support Forum and email support of RegSweep superb

The Bad: However, RegSweep has no ability to uninstall programs found in the Windows add/remove list. it dose not allow you to remove registry entries of start-up programs. Besides, RegSweep can’t ignore any individual file when you are about to remove files.

The Bottom Line: RegSweep is a utilities package designed both for advanced users and people with littile experience on the Windows registry. However, if you are advanced with the registry, and the features may not appeal to you, this product may not be the one for you. If you are new to the Windows registry and are searching only for a registry cleaner or repair tool, RegSweep is enough for your need.

RegSweep offers novice with easy-to-understand negotiations. Even users with little acquaintance to registry could operate this software under following steps: make a registry backup list at the beginning, click the scan button, at the result this application provided, click the fix button to finish repairing, and that’s all you can do to this program. RegSweep repairs corrupted registry files that may damage your computer to speed up your PC as well as prevent crashing and freezing effectively, and it separates errors into several main categories while offers description to each item. With the data provided, you can make a better decision, but we considered that this software should gives threat level and repair advice to each suggestion.

Ease of Use

RegSweep would scan automatically at the moment you start your computer if you choose, besides, you can also select both the paths that should be scanned and the errors that should be repaired respectively.

Feature Set

RegSweep is a fairly useful registry repair tool. It is able to do a fast scan of your file system and registry in less than 2 minutes, then automatically repair those infected items to improve your PC functions. This application does not contain as many paths to be scanned as products ranked No.1 on our Top Brand Reviews, so it is less effective on performance. This program offers manager startup at the utility package; it allows users to enable or disable items which should be performed when computer is started. That’s really convenience for novice to customize. When you begin scanning, it is better for you to backup first in case that you would  remove any important files without conscious. This backup capability helps restore your information to previous state.

Ease of Installation

To install RegSweep, you can download this application from its official website freely; click open on the dialog box to follow instructions, and all this process will not take you more than 1 minute.

Help/Support

There are FAQ’s and support site available in RegSweep, either registration problems or technical assistance can be easily solved. To better service users, RegSweep provides live chat as well.

Security

RegSweep is safe enough when operating on your PC. It can effectively find out the infected files it tested and repair them in time as well as prevent potential threats from installing on your system. What’s more, this program takes up so little memory that it will not slow down your computer at all when it is running.

Summary

This application has a well-organized main screen, so it is easy for novice to understand and use, but there are no additional features such as uninstall options and ignore capabilities to meet command of advanced users.

Registry Smart allows you to view, edit, and clean the registry. One feature offered by Registry Smart is its instant access to programs which are automatically started when you logon to your computer. This shows what is running on your machine and allows you to delete or disable items you want to remove from your startup.

There is an excellent backup system allowing you to backup any delete material. This enables you to restore changes you have made to the material.

The Bad: This program lacks the ability to rate the severity of each error. Therefore, it is difficult to make an informed choice of which errors to fix and which should be deleted. The backup system, however, does not allow you to undo a registry fix individually or all at once.

The Bottom Line: Overall Registry Smart is an excellent program for editing and cleaning your registry no matter you are an advanced user or an novice. This program falls short on the area of scanning when compared with other advanced products, and it just does not cover as large field as other programs do. You are looking for proper products that will help you clean your registry; there is one that can be used in scanning and removing errors in your registry, it is Registry Smart.

Registry Smart by C-NetMedia is a registry cleaning and securing tool with smart diagnostic technology. It can scan almost every file within two minutes, then the corrupt files, paths, and registry keys would be analyzed and automatically repaired to greatly improve your PC’ s performance. This product easily works on all Windows platforms, which covers: Windows 95or 98, XP, 2000, NT and Windows Vista as well.

Ease of Use

This application contains four main utility packages on the interface, including scan, settings, backup capability and startup manage. With a simple two-click, you can run it in the way you like easily.

Feature Set

Registry Smart offers some features of great use. Besides fixing various errors of Windows Installation, Windows Startup, Internet Explore and Runtime, Registry Smart also restores Correct File &Registry Paths to prevent your PC from freeing and crashing. Registry Smart has the ability to scan startup manage with purpose to enable or disable certain applications when begin computer. Along with all these, Registry Smart has the feature of backup as well. However, Registry Smart misses several important features as we concerned. During the whole test, we can not find any scan schedule options to fix which allows us to schedule an automatic scan during the hours we use our computer. The ability of ignore items is another missing feature in Registry Smart.

Ease of Installation

To install Registry Smart is quick and easy, and there are no complications or any other problems come out during installation.

Help/Support

The help file and support section of Registry Smart are helpful. You may use the help button on its main screen to get an instant access to have your problems solved. You can have a live chat with them either.

Security

Safety is the issue users most concern. Registry Smart gives users many safety features including back up ability which promising restore data to previous state and startup management. Although there is a detailed description provided after scanning, Registry Smart lacks severity level that shows dangerous level on system to let users make wise decision when dealing with those infected items.

Summary

Registry Smart is an effective registry scanning and cleaning application, but it is not comprehensive enough to be an excellent tool without building scans schedule capabilities. If you are just looking for some products to simply scan and repair your PC, Registry Smart can be your choice.

The Good: Registry Fix is a simple and easy to use registry scanning utility. It will scan your system registry and hard drive for invalid file and system references, which may cause system instability, PC errors, constant crashes, and general system slowdowns.Registry Fix includes options and features that will help keep your computer running lean and mean, such as a well equipped registry scanner, startup program manager, add/remove program manager and registry backup utility. All of these options are easy to use and accessible within 2 clicks of the main menu. Registry Fix has some advanced options that many people will want in a registry scanning utility; most options in the program are simple and intuitive.

The Bad: It can be difficult to find the backup options because they are located in two different areas of the program, and there is no automatic backup when repairing. That is to say, this application is not convenient to run for its complexity for those who know little about registry.

The Bottom Line: Registry fix will scan for errors related to ActiveX controls, DLL issues, Windows explorer errors, Windows installer issues, Internet Explorer errors, System32 errors, Runtime errors, Outlook and Outlook Express Errors, EXE errors, Svchost errors and a wide variety of other system issues. The software will inform you where the errors exist, and what potential errors they might cause as well. But it lacks common safety features like automatic backup and error severity. In the overall scheme of things, this is a good product that will help keep your computer clean and run well.

Our No.3 ranked product winner on Top Brand Reviews is Registry Fix. Registry Fix is an efficient scanning tool to your system registry and hard drive, when your system runs slowly, receive regular error message or even frequently crashes. Registry Fix offers 16 paths to scan as well as 3 advanced options to customize. The addition of detailed description after scanning would improve the feasibility of this software.

Ease of Use

Registry Fix does not have a well-designed interface although it separates functions into several segments, especially for novice. However, there are many customization options for the advanced users.

Feature Set

Registry Fix give users an instant access to scan and clean system registry for invalid file and system references, which may cause system instability, general system slowdowns, and consistent crashes. Clicking the button on the main screen and beginning a scan, Registry Fix finishes the whole process by offering you a tab that reads the total problems found. There is a description that shows introduction of detected files and a warning that advises you to take measure against those infected items. Registry Fix compounds its useful registry cleaner with an outstanding utility package, including Browse Help Object Manager, Startup Program Manager, Add/Remove Program Manager and Full Registry Backup Utility. Those powerful additional product features contain help to boost your system’s performance. This application needs to simplify ignore list to allow users better control it.

Ease of Installation

To install Registry Fix is a piece of cake. Double-clicking the download and coming to the setup screen, you can easily install Registry Fix on your system by following the instruction.

Help/Support

The help support of this program is useful. You can write them an E-mail when come to any doubt concerning with Registry Fix, and they will write back to you as soon as possible. There are no FAQs as well as an update button that delivers the latest version available.

Security

Registry Fix performs a thorough scans of your registry. It gives a general description of the error and where it occurs. You may do either a general or a specific scan on areas such as Shared DLLs and Shell Extensions.

Summary

Generally speaking, Registry Fix is a powerful registry-cleaning tool. As for the unregistered version, there are only 3 specific areas handled by Registry Fix: System Service, File Associations and Windows Fonts. The interface of Registry Fix is not well-designed enough for a novice to operate even though it is an effective tool.