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PC Optimizers
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Windows only; discontinued, no official
SCORE
1.0 / 10, editors' rating
FILED
Oct 9, 2026
1.0
Review · PC Optimizers
Restoro Cyprus Limited
PC Optimizers
Restoro Review 2026: FTC Case, PUP Flag, Uninstall, Refund review
Restoro review 2026: no longer sold after a $26M FTC case. Why Malwarebytes flags it as a PUP, how to uninstall it, stop charges and get FTC refunds.
Our rating 1.0/10 · 2-Spyware Editorial Team ·
Oct 9, 2026
CLASS
PC Optimizers
RUNS
Windows 10 and later (Fortect for Mac is
SCORE
9.2 / 10, editors' rating
FILED
Jun 15, 2023
9.2
Review · PC Optimizers
Fortect
PC Optimizers
Fortect Review 2026: Free Scan, Repair, Prices and Safety review
Fortect review 2026: what the Windows repair tool does, whether it is safe, what the free scan covers, prices, renewal, refunds and how to uninstall it.
Our rating 9.2/10 · Lucia Danes ·
Jun 15, 2023
CLASS
Antivirus software
RUNS
macOS 12.4 or later (Intel and Apple Sil
SCORE
8.4 / 10, editors' rating
FILED
Feb 28, 2023
8.4
Review · Antivirus software
Intego
Antivirus software
Intego Review 2026: Intego ONE, VPN, Prices and Safety review
Intego review 2026: what Intego ONE for Mac does, lab results, the VPN, prices and renewals, refunds, the Windows antivirus and how to uninstall it.
Our rating 8.4/10 · Olivia Morelli ·
Feb 28, 2023
CLASS
Internet security suite
RUNS
Windows 11 and 10; plans also cover Mac,
SCORE
8.0 / 10, editors' rating
FILED
Apr 27, 2021
8.0
Review · Internet security suite
Norton
Internet security suite
Norton Internet Security Review 2026: Now Norton 360 review
Norton Internet Security is now Norton 360. What changed, 2026 plans and renewal prices, lab test scores, the 60-day refund and how to uninstall it.
Our rating 8.0/10 · Jake Doevan ·
Apr 27, 2021
CLASS
Anti-Malware
RUNS
Windows 10 (64 bit) and newer; macOS 11
SCORE
7.2 / 10, editors' rating
FILED
Apr 27, 2021
7.2
Review · Anti-Malware
Emsisoft
Anti-Malware
a-squared Anti-Malware Review 2026: Now Emsisoft Anti-Malware review
a-squared Anti-Malware is now Emsisoft Anti-Malware Home. What changed, 2026 features, prices, lab tests, privacy, the free Emergency Kit and decryptors.
Our rating 7.2/10 · 2-Spyware Editorial Team ·
Apr 27, 2021
CLASS
Antivirus
RUNS
Windows 11 and Windows 10 (built in); De
SCORE
8.7 / 10, editors' rating
FILED
Apr 19, 2021
8.7
Review · Antivirus
Microsoft
Antivirus
Microsoft Defender Review 2026: Is Windows Defender Enough? review
Our rating 8.7/10 · Julie Splinters ·
Apr 19, 2021
CLASS
Anti-Malware
RUNS
Windows 7 to 11 (incl. ARM), macOS 10.13
SCORE
8.6 / 10, editors' rating
FILED
Mar 5, 2021
8.6
Review · Anti-Malware
EnigmaSoft
Anti-Malware
SpyHunter 5 Review 2026: Is It Safe, Free and Worth It? review
Our rating 8.6/10 · 2-Spyware Editorial Team ·
Mar 5, 2021
CLASS
Mac Antivirus and Cleaner
RUNS
macOS and Windows; separate apps for And
SCORE
8.4 / 10, editors' rating
FILED
Dec 28, 2020
8.4
Review · Mac Antivirus and Cleaner
RCS LT
Mac Antivirus and Cleaner
Combo Cleaner Review 2026: Is It Safe, Free and Worth It? review
Our rating 8.4/10 · Linas Kiguolis ·
Dec 28, 2020
CLASS
Driver Updaters
RUNS
Windows only; discontinued, no official
SCORE
3.0 / 10, editors' rating
FILED
Oct 14, 2020
3.0
Review · Driver Updaters
DriverFix.com, Inc.
Driver Updaters
DriverFix Review 2026: Discontinued, Safe or Not, Uninstall review
Our rating 3.0/10 · 2-Spyware Editorial Team ·
Oct 14, 2020
CLASS
Antivirus
RUNS
Windows 10 and 11 (incl. ARM), macOS 12+
SCORE
8.6 / 10, editors' rating
FILED
Sep 5, 2020
8.6
Review · Antivirus
Malwarebytes
Antivirus
Malwarebytes Review 2026: Free vs Premium, Tests and Prices review
Malwarebytes review 2026: what the free scanner does, what Standard, Plus and Ultimate add, AV-TEST and AV-Comparatives results, privacy and prices.
Our rating 8.6/10 · 2-Spyware Editorial Team ·
Sep 5, 2020
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VPN
RUNS
Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS, Chr
SCORE
8.0 / 10, editors' rating
FILED
Jun 17, 2020
8.0
Review · VPN
Private Internet Access
VPN
Private Internet Access Review 2026: Audits, Prices, Refund review
Private Internet Access review 2026: Kape ownership, Deloitte no-logs audits, 104 countries, prices, the 30-day refund, how to cancel and uninstall it.
Our rating 8.0/10 · Linas Kiguolis ·
Jun 17, 2020
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VPN
RUNS
Windows 10 and 11, macOS 10.13 or later,
SCORE
8.5 / 10, editors' rating
FILED
Apr 1, 2020
8.5
Review · VPN
CyberGhost
VPN
CyberGhost VPN Review 2026: Prices, Audit, Refund, Safety review
CyberGhost VPN review 2026: Kape ownership, Deloitte no-logs audits, 100 countries, prices, the 45-day refund, how to cancel and uninstall it.
Our rating 8.5/10 · 2-Spyware Editorial Team ·
Apr 1, 2020
CLASS
Malware Scanners
RUNS
Windows 11, 10, 8.1, 8 and 7; Windows Se
SCORE
7.8 / 10, editors' rating
FILED
Jun 27, 2018
7.8
Review · Malware Scanners
Microsoft
Malware Scanners
Microsoft Safety Scanner Review 2026: Free msert.exe Tested review
Microsoft Safety Scanner review for 2026: what the free msert.exe tool does, is it safe, the 10-day limit, and how it compares with Defender and Malwarebytes.
Our rating 7.8/10 · Lucia Danes ·
Jun 27, 2018
CLASS
Web Browser
RUNS
Windows 10+, macOS 13+, Linux, Android 1
SCORE
8.1 / 10, editors' rating
FILED
Feb 27, 2018
8.1
Review · Web Browser
Brave Software
Web Browser
Brave Browser Review 2026: Shields, Price, Privacy review
Brave browser review 2026: what changed since 2018, Shields blocking, free vs VPN price, privacy policy, system needs and how to uninstall it.
Our rating 8.1/10 · 2-Spyware Editorial Team ·
Feb 27, 2018
CLASS
Web Browsers
RUNS
Linux packages; Windows, macOS and Linux
SCORE
6.2 / 10, editors' rating
FILED
Jan 25, 2018
6.2
Review · Web Browsers
The Chromium Project
Web Browsers
Chromium Browser Review 2026: Is It Safe, and Is It Chrome? review
Our rating 6.2/10 · Jake Doevan ·
Jan 25, 2018
CLASS
Anti-Malware
RUNS
Windows XP, Vista, 7, 8, 10 and 11, 32 a
SCORE
5.6 / 10, editors' rating
FILED
Jan 18, 2018
5.6
Review · Anti-Malware
Zemana Ltd.
Anti-Malware
Zemana AntiMalware Review 2026: Is It Still Worth Using? review
Our rating 5.6/10 · Lucia Danes ·
Jan 18, 2018
CLASS
Antivirus
RUNS
Windows 8.1, 10 and 11, macOS 14 and new
SCORE
7.0 / 10, editors' rating
FILED
Jun 26, 2015
7.0
Review · Antivirus
Webroot
Antivirus
Webroot Review 2026: Essentials, Price, Tests, Uninstall review
Our rating 7.0/10 · Jake Doevan ·
Jun 26, 2015
CLASS
Anti-Spyware
RUNS
Windows 7, 8, 8.1, 10 and 11 (older buil
SCORE
6.4 / 10, editors' rating
FILED
Feb 25, 2015
6.4
Review · Anti-Spyware
Safer-
Networking Ltd.
Anti-Spyware
Spybot Search & Destroy Review 2026: Still Worth It? review
Our rating 6.4/10 · Jake Doevan ·
Feb 25, 2015
CLASS
Malware Removal
RUNS
Windows 7, 8, 8.1, 10 and 11 (HitmanPro
SCORE
6.9 / 10, editors' rating
FILED
Jan 30, 2015
6.9
Review · Malware Removal
Sophos
Malware Removal
HitmanPro Review 2026: Is It Still Worth It? review
HitmanPro review 2026: HitmanPro and HitmanPro.Alert by Sophos, prices from $24.95, free 30-day trial, Windows 11 support, renewal and how to uninstall.
Our rating 6.9/10 · Linas Kiguolis ·
Jan 30, 2015
CLASS
Anti-Spyware
RUNS
Windows 7, 8, 8.1, 10 and 11
SCORE
6.6 / 10, editors' rating
FILED
May 15, 2014
6.6
Review · Anti-Spyware
RealDefense LLC
Anti-Spyware
SUPERAntiSpyware Review 2026: Free vs Professional X review
SUPERAntiSpyware review 2026: who owns it now, Free vs Professional X Edition, price, lab tests, privacy, install and how to uninstall it.
Our rating 6.6/10 · Linas Kiguolis ·
May 15, 2014
CLASS
Anti-spyware (historic)
RUNS
Windows 2000, XP and Server 2003; discon
SCORE
3.0 / 10, editors' rating
FILED
May 7, 2014
3.0
Review · Anti-spyware (historic)
Microsoft (originally GIANT Company Software)
Anti-spyware (historic)
Microsoft AntiSpyware Beta 1 Review 2026: History, Status review
Microsoft AntiSpyware Beta 1 review: the 2005 beta built on GIANT AntiSpyware, how it became Microsoft Defender, and why old downloads are unsafe in 2026.
Our rating 3.0/10 · Julie Splinters ·
May 7, 2014
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