PC Tools' software passes the 125 million download threshold

San Francisco, November 29, 2006- As worldwide attention highlights the unveiling of Microsoft's new Vista™ operating system, a key threshold has been crossed by PC Tools that offers market-leading anti-spyware and security products for protecting the Windows OS.

PC Tools announced today it is celebrating the execution of 125 million downloads of its award-winning products taking market share from established security giants like Symantec and McAfee.

"This vast number of downloads, along with an active user base, is a strong indication that PC Tools' products have been embraced by consumers and experts alike. There is a growing awareness of these enhanced "Virus 2.0" threats to personal information and Internet connected computer operating systems" said Simon Clausen, CEO of PC Tools.

PC Tool's centerpiece software—Spyware Doctor*—has been able to capitalize on an innovative approach that systematically utilizes both signatures and behavioral characteristics to identify spyware and other malicious software. PC Tools has constructed a streamlined engine to effectively kill troubling spyware before it damages a computer, and most importantly, remediate an infected PC thus avoiding the typical format and reinstall scenario. The system is not only fast and user-friendly, but the whole product can be updated or enhanced in real-time to protect against the rapidly changing attack vectors of new threats.

"We are approaching a new era in the marketplace. Viruses are diminishing and 90 percent of the new threats are spyware. We have the most effective tool for identifying and eliminating this threat. Forget the smoke and mirrors traditional security marketplace leaders are selling consumers. We blow them out of the water when we face them head-to-head in anti-spyware comparisons."

"It is the lack of a burdensome bureaucracy that allows us—unlike some of those mammoth anti-virus outfits—to nimbly respond to a rapidly changing security marketplace," added Clausen.

* Current awards include: PC Magazine Best Anti-Spyware 2005, Editor's Choice 2006; Windows XP Magazine, Editor's Choice; PC Pro Recommended 2006, A List product; PC Answers Editor's Choice 2006; PC Advisor Gold award 2006; PC User 'Top Buy' 2006; Computer Shopper Best Anti-Spyware of 2006.

ABOUT PC TOOLS™

PC Tools is a global security software leader with products including award-winning Spyware Doctor along with effective anti-spyware products. PC Tools is a leader in real-time anti-spyware, security, and utility technologies and has a number of key patents pending. PC Tools security products are available in major retail stores and have been downloaded over 125 million times.

The PC Tools Malware Research Center monitors trends and emerging spyware issues and provides security solutions for the consumer and enterprise marketplace. The malware database is highly integrated with Spyware Doctor's broad range of scanning and real-time system protection tools, making Spyware Doctor one of the most effective anti-spyware products on the market today. The company is headquartered in Sydney, with offices in San Francisco, London, Dublin, Melbourne and Kiev. PC Tools has a global network of distributors, resellers, and retailers.