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swdoctor.exe file information

The process Spyware Doctor or PC Tools GUI Application belongs to the software Spyware Doctor or swdoctor.exe by PCTools (www.pctools.com) or PC Tools Pty Ltd or PC Tools Research Pty Ltd.

Description: File swdoctor.exe is located in a subfolder of "C:\Program Files" (typically C:\Program Files\Spyware Doctor\). Known file sizes on Windows XP are 2115728 bytes (13% of all occurrence), 1506544 bytes, 1695504 bytes, 2128016 bytes, 1992928 bytes, 1976544 bytes, 1466368 bytes, 1469680 bytes, 2083040 bytes, 960000 bytes, 2078944 bytes, 1947872 bytes, 763392 bytes, 2001120 bytes, 2362368 bytes, 2076160 bytes, 1781760 bytes, 2390528 bytes, 2111632 bytes, 1691648 bytes, 1503232 bytes, 2348544 bytes, 2777088 bytes, 2074848 bytes, 25600 bytes, 2387456 bytes, 2510664 bytes, 2511688 bytes, 3375104 bytes, 920064 bytes, 2386512 bytes, 2391120 bytes.
There is an icon for this program on the taskbar next to the clock. The program has a visible window. The file is not a Windows core file. It is a Verisign signed file. The file has a digital Signature. Program is loaded during the Windows boot process (see Registry key: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run, HKEY_USERS\.DEFAULT\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run). swdoctor.exe is able to record inputs, manipulate other programs, hide itself, monitor applications, connect to Internet. Therefore the technical security rating is 14% dangerous, however also read the users reviews.

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If swdoctor.exe is located in a subfolder of the "My Files" folder then the security rating is 5% dangerous. File size is 2078944 bytes (50% of all occurrence), 1698016 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_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run, HKEY_USERS\.DEFAULT\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, monitor applications.

If swdoctor.exe is located in a subfolder of "C:\Documents and Settings" then the security rating is 34% dangerous. File size is 3686400 bytes (50% of all occurrence), 960000 bytes. The program has a visible window. swdoctor.exe is not a Windows core file.

If swdoctor.exe is located in a subfolder of C:\ then the security rating is 6% dangerous. File size is 1810432 bytes.

External information from Paul Collins:

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

Important: Some malware camouflage themselves as swdoctor.exe, particularly if they are located in c:\windows or c:\windows\system32 folder. Thus check the swdoctor.exe process on your pc whether it is pest. We recommend Security Task Manager for verifying your computer's security. It is one of the Top Download Picks of 2005 of The Washington Post and PC World.

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.
  repair agent anon nz  

It`s a great spywaretools from PC TOOLS
  Even  

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

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  

Meinem PC hat Spyware Doctor das leben gerettet und es gibt täglich Updates
  Klaus Koniferski  

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

Rechner wird immer langsamer, reagiert oft nicht
  binx  

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  

Util to remove spyware,adware,garbage ware
  Crotalus  

trojan horse
  weeyng  

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

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.
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