eTrust PestPatrol 2005 Anti-Spyware

by Computer Associates

Product Features

• Detects and removes spyware, adware, and other non-virus threats
• Protects PC from unauthorized access, info theft, and diminished performance
• Remove pests in real-time; conveniently schedule regular scans
• Automatic updates for proactive protection against new threats
• Spyware research group provides comprehensive pest database

Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 12 ounces
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B0006IJ13I
• Date first available at Amazon.com: November 10, 2004
• Average Customer Review: 2.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #13,108 in Software (See Top 100 in Software)
  • #17 in Software > Computer Security > Anti-Spyware
  • #85 in Software > Networking > Security
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

eTrust PestPatrol Anti-Spyware detects and removes a wide variety of sp yware to protect your PC from unauthorized access, information theft, and dimin ished system performance. Spyware, adware, and other non-virus threats are rapi dly spreading, and represent a major security and privacy risk. eTrust PestPatr ol Anti-Spyware reduces this risk and provides an added layer of protection for safe Internet connectivity.

Key Features:

• Comprehensive Spyware Detection and Removal
  eTrust PestPatrol detects and removes a wide range of spyware threats, incl uding:
  • Spyware that "phones home" information about you, your computer, and your s urfing habits
  • Adware that displays unwanted advertising and can slow your PC to a crawl
  • Keyloggers that can record every keystroke you make, then steal your passwo rds and other personal data
  • Browser hijackers that change your home page and search results
  • Remote Access Trojans (RATs) that allow an attacker to remotely control you r computer
• Real-time Protection
  eTrust PestPatrol does more than just detect and remove spyware, it proacti vely protects you against new spyware threats.
  • When pests are found, eTrust PestPatrol generates an alert, logs the event, and enables you to remove the pests from your computer in real-time
  • Active Protection kills active pests in memory and zaps spyware cookies bef ore they can phone home about you
  • For continuous security protection, you can schedule regular scans to meet your needs
• Automatic Updates
  New spyware threats emerge every day and eTrust PestPatrol makes sure youre covered.
  • Extensive pest database is continually updated to provide proactive protect ion against new threats
  • Conveniently downloads and installs updates automatically, whenever theyre available
  • Frequent updates insure youre protected against the most current threats
• Security you can Trust
  eTrust PestPatrol by Computer Associates is backed by the industrys largest research team, the CA Security Advisory Team.
  • Supported by the largest spyware research group in the world, providing the most comprehensive pest database
  • Your scan results tell you the specific threat level of any pest found, and allow you to link to our pest database for more information
    Spyware threats are tracked through a global network of rapid response centers that quickly relay relevant security information to customers.

Product Description

Detects and removes a wide variety of spyware to protect your PC from unauthorized access, information theft and diminished system performance. Its easy-to-use interface, automatic updates and extensive pest database make eTrust PestPatrol an effective defense against a wide range of spyware threats.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Snowman, January 7, 2006

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Student of Cisco "CCNA Pursuer" (Troy, MI) - See all my reviews

This review is from: eTrust PestPatrol 2005 Anti-Spyware (CD-ROM)

I installed Pest Patrol last year and it was fairly easy to use but I found the interface to be lame and the instructions confusing at times. When my subscription expired I tried CounterSpy which detected nearly 200 Spyware/Adware infections immediately after a Pest Patrol scan. CounterSpy also removed several hijacking problems that Pest Patrol did not. The CounterSpy interface is easy to use and understand is way ahead of Pest Patrol in this regard. I also use the free version of Ad-Aware and my PC has been running great. I run XP and have had no problems although I have heard of problems with other OS's.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Good Product Gone Bad, September 28, 2005

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W. Knudsen "cyclops" (USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: eTrust PestPatrol 2005 Anti-Spyware (CD-ROM)

This was once the best Antispyware program by far, but now that Computer Associates bought it and produced version 5. I must now try to find a new program to use. The user interface is now absolutly terrible and licensing checks every time the program is started is totaly annoying. This should now be put in the dumper along with CA's EZtrust products. Stay Away!!

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Blows away the competition, June 2, 2005

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Paul "Pauli" (United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: eTrust PestPatrol 2005 Anti-Spyware (CD-ROM)

I have installed this on multiple occasions, many times on PC's which were virtual "typhoid Marys" with many instances of spyware. Some PCs had "Spybot" or "Adaware" or some other such product which was having no positive effect in either identifying, let alone eliminating, the threats.

After installing and running this, the program provides very specific instructions and explanation of what's going on. You can set up automatic updates for complete protection going forward. Great software, great price.