Ease of Setup/Use:  

CounterSpy is extremely easy to use. The program is divided into four categories, which are separated into sub-categories. This arrangement helps lead you intuitively through the program.

There is plenty of customization available in CounterSpy. We feel that one sign of well-developed software is its ability to bend to the needs of its users, regardless of their skill level; CounterSpy does better than most. For example, a novice can use features like Active Protection with the program’s default settings and receive excellent protection. A more advanced user can select exactly what the program will protect against and what it will ignore, depending on preference.

Detection Effectiveness:  

CounterSpy is among the most effective spyware products on the market today. The program finds just about all the spyware and adware out there. It successfully removed any spyware we tested.

The program also offers Active Protection, which runs in the background while your computer is on to shield your system from spyware and adware continuously. This feature won’t slow down the speed of your computer and is especially useful for people who are always connected to the Internet. Active Protection provides real-time protection by facilitating on-access scanning whenever files are accessed.

CounterSpy features a hybrid engine that combines spyware and malware protection. The software also utilizes FirstScan, which effectively scans your computer before the Windows OS loads to detect and remove deeply rooted malware and rootkits.