How to remove an swdoctor error

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Swdoctor.exe file information

The process known as Spyware Doctor or PC Tools GUI Application belongs to software Spyware Doctor or HijackThis by PC Tools Research Pty (www.pctools.com) or PC Tools (www.pctools.com) or PC Tools Pty (www.pctools.com).

Description: The file swdoctor.exe is located in a subfolder of "C:\Program Files" (typically C:\Program Files\Spyware Doctor\). Known file sizes on Windows 7/XP are 2,115,728 bytes (16% of all occurrences), 1,992,928 bytes and 39 more variants.
There is an icon for this program on the taskbar next to the clock. The file is not a Windows system file. Swdoctor.exe is a Verisign signed file. The file is certified by a trustworthy company. Program is loaded during the Windows boot process (see Registry key: HKEY_USERS\.DEFAULT\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run, HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run, HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run). swdoctor.exe is able to record inputs, manipulate other programs, hide itself, monitor applications and connect to Internet. Therefore the technical security rating is 16% dangerous, however also read the users reviews.
If you run into problems with swdoctor.exe, you could also uninstall Spyware Doctor or HijackThis software via Windows Control Panel/Add or Remove Programs (Windows XP) or Programs and Features (Windows 7/Vista).

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If swdoctor.exe is located in a subfolder of the "My Files" folder, the security rating is 5% dangerous. The file size is 2,078,944 bytes (50% of all occurrences) or 1,698,016 bytes. The program has a visible window. It is a Verisign signed file. The file has a digital signature. The application starts when Windows starts (see Registry key: HKEY_USERS\.DEFAULT\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run, HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run, HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run). It is not a Windows core file. swdoctor.exe is able to record inputs, hide itself, manipulate other programs, connect to Internet and monitor applications.
If you run into problems with swdoctor.exe, you could also uninstall Spyware Doctor software via Windows Control Panel/Add or Remove Programs (Windows XP) or Programs and Features (Windows 7/Vista).

If swdoctor.exe is located in a subfolder of "C:\Documents and Settings", the security rating is 34% dangerous. The file size is 3,686,400 bytes (50% of all occurrences) or 960,000 bytes. The program has a visible window. Swdoctor.exe is not a Windows core file.
If you run into problems with swdoctor.exe, you could also uninstall Spyware Doctor software via Windows Control Panel/Add or Remove Programs (Windows XP) or Programs and Features (Windows 7/Vista).

If swdoctor.exe is located in a subfolder of C:\, the security rating is 6% dangerous. The file size is 1,810,432 bytes.

External information from Paul Collins:

"Spyware Doctor" can run at start up. Spyware Doctor spyware remover

Important: Some malware camouflages itself as swdoctor.exe, particularly when located in the c:\windows or c:\windows\system32 folder. Therefore, you should check the swdoctor.exe process on your PC to see if it is a threat. We recommend Security Task Manager for verifying your computer's security. This was one of the Top Download Picks of The Washington Post and PC World.

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Spyware Doctor
A+ Certified (further information)

Spyware Doctor is a top-rated malware & spyware removal utility that detects, removes and protects your PC from thousands of potential spyware, adware, Trojans, keyloggers, spybots and tracking threats. Protect your privacy and computing habits from prying eyes and virtual trespassers with the help of Spyware Doctor.
jack leo (further information)

Using Memrory "Active Guard" can be a memory hog well worth the compromize
T-Man

trojan horse
weeyng

Util to remove spyware,adware,garbage ware
Crotalus

SWDoctor.exe creates the insidious and widespread Perflib_perfdata_1c.dat file. The numbers and letter before.dat change. The Pef lb_ Perfcata _ xxx.dat affects MS Word 2003 when you click on an MS Word 2003 .doc file. You cannot delete thr Perflib_ Pefdata _xxx.dat file unless you find tthe application that is creating it. After labourious working on the Peflib_ Pefdata__xxx.dat problem I discoverd that SWDoctor.exe causes it. Uncheck SWDoctor in Run\Msconfig
Arthur F. Billy , abuhtb

It's a great adware/spyware tool!
Chuck (further information)

It is only on my computer since I installed spyware doctor from a commercial store bought CD - problems with updating files but otherwise fine.
Clive Ryan

I have it installed and it crushes the CPU in normal operation. Do not install

It`s a great spywaretools from PC TOOLS
Even

this utility has not only hogged memory but the CPU on many computers that i have fixed. this utility should be avoided at all costs.
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Daniel

bad software, my Vista started chrashing after I thy to unistall this software
Helen G.

It was the root of the problems happening on my ssiter's computer. I would avoid this program at all costs.
WhoDaFreak

Summary: Average user rating of swdoctor.exe: based on 20 votes with 14 reviews.

11 users think swdoctor.exe is essential for Windows or an installed application. 1 user think it's probably harmless. 1 user think it's neither essential nor dangerous. 2 users suspect danger. 5 users think swdoctor.exe is dangerous and recommend removing it.

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