CounterSpy (software)

Windows-platform based spyware removal tool

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CounterSpyDeveloper(s)| Sunbelt Software

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Stable release|

4.0.3275 / April 2010 (2010-04)

Operating system| Microsoft Windows
Type| Anti-spyware
License| Proprietary
Website| www.sunbeltsoftware.com

CounterSpy is a proprietary spyware removal program for Microsoft Windows software developed by Sunbelt Software.

## Features[edit]

CounterSpy scans a PC for spyware, examining files on the hard drive, objects in memory, the Windows registry and cookies and it has a capability called DNR (Do Not Resuscitate) that, according to Sunbelt, improves the chances of killing off resuscitators.[1] In the past, the tool was based on and used GIANT AntiSpyware's engine. The program is currently at version 3.1. Sunbelt Software released version 2, which includes a revamped interface and smaller memory footprint.[2]

It was available for download as a 15-day trial version, but effective May 23, 2011, CounterSpy was discontinued and is no longer available for purchase.[3]

## References[edit]

1. ^ "Spyware Stoppers Still Improving". 22 June 2005. Archived from the original on 2006-01-08.
2. ^ "CounterSpy V2 Questions".
3. ^ "CounterSpy Anti-spyware Software End-of-Life". Archived from the original on 2008-12-19.

## External links[edit]

* Official site

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