Double-Anti-Spy
Encyclopedia
Double Anti-Spy is a spyware
and malware
removal product for Microsoft Windows
developed by Avanquest Software.
and malware
. It is normally purchased as a yearly subscription which includes new versions and updates, and is available online as well at retail stores.
License Avanquest sells multiple-license subscriptions, allowing users to install their product on multiple computers using a single subscription, by purchasing either single computer or 3-computer versions.
Double Anti Spy uses a signature-based method, heuristic
analysis of internal file characteristics and behavior of executing programs to monitor a computer.
Double Anti Spy scans email messages and attachments to find spyware and other threats that can spread through email. It supports Microsoft Outlook
, Microsoft Outlook Express and Windows Mail
, as well as any email program that uses POP3 and SMTP, such as Mozilla Thunderbird
, IncrediMail and Eudora
.
, Windows Vista
32-bit and 64-bit editions, and Windows 7 32-bit and 64-bit editions.
Spyware
Spyware is a type of malware that can be installed on computers, and which collects small pieces of information about users without their knowledge. The presence of spyware is typically hidden from the user, and can be difficult to detect. Typically, spyware is secretly installed on the user's...
and malware
Malware
Malware, short for malicious software, consists of programming that is designed to disrupt or deny operation, gather information that leads to loss of privacy or exploitation, or gain unauthorized access to system resources, or that otherwise exhibits abusive behavior...
removal product for Microsoft Windows
Microsoft Windows
Microsoft Windows is a series of operating systems produced by Microsoft.Microsoft introduced an operating environment named Windows on November 20, 1985 as an add-on to MS-DOS in response to the growing interest in graphical user interfaces . Microsoft Windows came to dominate the world's personal...
developed by Avanquest Software.
Versions
Version Avanquest Software produces two versions of Double Anti-Spy: a free, “spyware scan-only” version and a full version that allows for the removal of spywareSpyware
Spyware is a type of malware that can be installed on computers, and which collects small pieces of information about users without their knowledge. The presence of spyware is typically hidden from the user, and can be difficult to detect. Typically, spyware is secretly installed on the user's...
and malware
Malware
Malware, short for malicious software, consists of programming that is designed to disrupt or deny operation, gather information that leads to loss of privacy or exploitation, or gain unauthorized access to system resources, or that otherwise exhibits abusive behavior...
. It is normally purchased as a yearly subscription which includes new versions and updates, and is available online as well at retail stores.
License Avanquest sells multiple-license subscriptions, allowing users to install their product on multiple computers using a single subscription, by purchasing either single computer or 3-computer versions.
Features
Double Anti-Spy uses two separate anti-spyware scanning engines integrated into the same user interface that work together to detect spyware and other malware in one application. Double Anti-Spy scans a computer for spyware and malware, checking files on the hard drive, objects in memory, the Windows registry and cookies, and then quarantines any suspicious or recognized threats for potential removal.Double Anti Spy uses a signature-based method, heuristic
Heuristic
Heuristic refers to experience-based techniques for problem solving, learning, and discovery. Heuristic methods are used to speed up the process of finding a satisfactory solution, where an exhaustive search is impractical...
analysis of internal file characteristics and behavior of executing programs to monitor a computer.
Double Anti Spy scans email messages and attachments to find spyware and other threats that can spread through email. It supports Microsoft Outlook
Microsoft Outlook
Microsoft Outlook is a personal information manager from Microsoft, available both as a separate application as well as a part of the Microsoft Office suite...
, Microsoft Outlook Express and Windows Mail
Windows Mail
Windows Mail is an email and newsgroup client included in Windows Vista, that was superseded by Windows Live Mail. It is the successor to Outlook Express. Microsoft previewed Windows Mail on Channel 9 on October 10, 2005....
, as well as any email program that uses POP3 and SMTP, such as Mozilla Thunderbird
Mozilla Thunderbird
Mozilla Thunderbird is a free, open source, cross-platform e-mail and news client developed by the Mozilla Foundation. The project strategy is modeled after Mozilla Firefox, a project aimed at creating a web browser...
, IncrediMail and Eudora
Eudora
Eudora may refer to:Places*Eudora, Arkansas, a city*Eudora, Kansas, a city*Eudora Township, Douglas County, Kansas*Eudora, Mississippi, an unincorporated community*Eudora, Missouri, an unincorporated community*217 Eudora, an asteroidOther...
.
Operating Systems
Double Anti-Spy is designed for Windows XPWindows XP
Windows XP is an operating system produced by Microsoft for use on personal computers, including home and business desktops, laptops and media centers. First released to computer manufacturers on August 24, 2001, it is the second most popular version of Windows, based on installed user base...
, Windows Vista
Windows Vista
Windows Vista is an operating system released in several variations developed by Microsoft for use on personal computers, including home and business desktops, laptops, tablet PCs, and media center PCs...
32-bit and 64-bit editions, and Windows 7 32-bit and 64-bit editions.