PC Tools Internet Security<sup class='small'>®</sup> 2010

PC Tools Internet Security® 2010

Comprehensive tools to combat spyware, viruses & cybercrime

PC Tools Internet Security delivers powerful protection against online threats, incorporating antispyware, antivirus, antispam, and firewall components into an easy-to-use online security solution.

Integrated Behavior Guard blocks new threats faster than traditional antivirus products, while Browser Defender™ protects against web-based attacks - including phishing attempts, scare tactics and malicious automatic downloads. Additionally, its advanced spam filter and firewall guard you from information-stealing emails and cybercriminals trying to access your PC.

PC Tools Internet Security even displays threats in your search results using reactive blacklists and dynamic content analysis so that you can search and browse the Internet safely, while state awareness modes detect how you are using your PC to provide you uninterrupted protection whether you are at work, play, or on the go!


  • All-In-One PC Security
    PC Tools Internet Security offers powerful antispyware, antivirus, firewall and spam protection in one easy-to-use application.
  • Best Detection
    Detects, removes and blocks all types of spyware, adware, viruses, Trojans, worms, keyloggers and other online threats.
  • Powerful Protection
    Provides protection from hackers, cybercriminals, intruders and other unauthorized software or network attacks.
  • Free Support
    FREE support for all subscribers.
  • Spam Filtering
    Spam filtering guards against unsolicited email.
  • Latest Updates
    Smart Updates provide frequent, automatic updates in the background to keep you protected.

Comprehensive spyware, virus, spam and firewall protection, PC Tools Internet Security is trusted by millions worldwide.

PC Tools Internet Security includes Spyware Doctor with AntiVirus, the most awarded antispyware protection worldwide. Spyware Doctor with AntiVirus has been downloaded over 160 million times, with a million more downloads each week. Spyware Doctor with AntiVirus will protect your PC from spyware, adware, Trojans, keylogers, phishing attacks and other malicious online threats using proactive, reactive and automated protection to stop threats at every entry point. The advanced protection of Spyware Doctor with AntiVirus combined with Spam Monitor to filter out unsolicited identity-stealing email and Firewall Plus to keep out unwanted intruders, you can stay securely connected to your online world.

Spyware Doctor with AntiVirus has consistently been awarded Editors' Choice and Best of the Year awards by leading PC magazines and testing laboratories around the world, including the United States, United Kingdom, Sweden, Germany and Australia. Spyware Doctor continues to be awarded the highest accolades by many of the world's leading PC publications such as PC Magazine, PC World, PC Pro, PC Plus, PC Authority, PC Utilities, PC Advisor, PC Utilities, Computerbild, PC Welt, and PC Answers Magazine.

Detects, removes and blocks spyware and viruses.

Did you know that numerous antivirus software programs tested against Spyware Doctor with AntiVirus only detected a small fraction of spyware threats and were only able to completely remove an even smaller amount? Furthermore, most of these antimalware products were unable to effectively block spyware threats in real-time from being installed on users' PCs in the first place.

Spyware Doctor with AntiVirus safely connects you to your online world. ThreatFire™ Behavioral Intelligence blocks threats faster than traditional signature methods. IntelliGuard™ protection monitors for malicious activity involving viruses, spyware, tracking cookies, suspicious ActiveX® objects, browser hijackers, keyloggers, Trojans and more.

PC Tools Internet Security includes both antispyware and antivirus protection. It also features Smart Updates that will automatically keep your protection up to date at all times, ensuring the best spyware and virus detection, blocking and removal capabilities. As threats are becoming more complex to avoid detection, PC Tools Internet Security responds with new technology to stay one step ahead. With multilayered browsing protection, PC Tools Internet Security protects against web-based attacks including phishing attempts, scare tactics and silent automatic malicious downloads so you can stay online safely.

Easy-to-use comprehensive Internet security software

PC Tools Internet Security software is designed for all users, regardless of your level of computing knowledge. Automatically configured to provide optimal antivirus, antispyware and privacy protection with limited interaction, PC Tools Internet Security can be installed for immediate and proven ongoing protection without slowing you down with confusing features. Intuitive State Awareness Modes detect how you are using your PC, adjusting to minimize performance impact, keeping you securely connected to your online world.

PC Tools Internet Security has advanced IntelliGuard technology that only alerts users of a true spyware, virus or firewall intrusion detection while filtering emails for spam simultaneously. This means you are not interrupted by cryptic questions every time software is installed, a site is added to your favorites or your PC settings are changed. Messages like these can be confusing and may result in undesirable outcomes such as program errors, lost favorites or even spyware and viruses being allowed to install on the system. We've done the research so you don't have to!

Powerful antivirus, antispyware, firewall and spam protection to suit any need

Detection, blocking and removal of threats awarded top ratings by independent testing labs and recommended by reviewers worldwide.

  • Built on award-winning Spyware Doctor antispyware technology.

  • ThreatFire™ Behavioral Intelligence features technology to block new threats faster than traditional signature methods.

  • Advanced rootkit detection technology identifies and removes hidden threats from your PC.
  • NEW! Memory Scanner helps eradicate threats lurking on your PC.

NEW! Multi-layered browsing protection against web-based attacks including phishing attempts, scare tactics and silent automatic malicious downloads.

  • Uses a combination of reactive blacklists and proactive content analysis.
  • Site Guard blocks you from visiting potentially unsafe or phishing websites and from downloading threats through your browser, IM or email.
  • Cookie Guard automatically removes potentially malicious tracking and advertising cookies.
  • Browser Guard stops automatic downloads, fake AV and malicious files from compromised or exploit websites.

Constant real-time IntelliGuard™ protection monitors for malicious activity involving spyware, tracking cookies, suspicious ActiveX® objects, browser hijackers, keyloggers, trojans and more.

  • IntelliGuard™ technology stops potential threats before they infect your PC.

Intelli-Scan™ swiftly hunts and kills active spyware threats - utilizes patent-pending spider scanning technology to quickly identify and remove threats.

Intelli-Scan™ swiftly hunts and kills active spyware threats, utilizing patent-pending spider scanning technology to quickly identify and remove threats.

IMPROVED! Automated Firewall defends against cybercriminals seeking to gain access to your PC. It analyses network traffic and automatically makes intelligent decisions for you to reduce annoying alerts.

IMPROVED! Advanced spam filtering utilizes intuitive behavioral technology to detect spam and effectively block phishing, unsolicited and malware emails.

  • Includes AntiSpam toolbars for popular email clients including Microsoft® Outlook® and Mozilla® Thunderbird®.

Securely connecting you to your online world

ThreatFire™ Behavioral Intelligence features technology to block new threats faster than traditional signature methods.

Behavior Guard, built on ThreatFire’s patent-pending ActiveDefense technology intelligently scans and analyzes computer processes to accurately detect and block any malicious activity.

Smart Updates provide automatic updates to combat the newest malware by silently installing product updates and upgrades that keep you protected without interrupting your online activity.

24/7 Global Malware Research Center constantly tackles the latest threats and implements new technology to quickly combat cybercrime, keeping your online network safe.

Prevent network intrusions with an advanced firewall

Automatic protection ensures that your computer is continually protected against network intrusions during your subscription period.

Intelligent settings automatically adjust firewall behavior to suit your networking environment.

Network Awareness: Set “trust levels” for each network you connect to and let the firewall automatically adjust rules to match.

Designed to reduce impact on your PC system and your network - perfect for memory-intensive tasks such as playing games, watching movies and streaming content online.

Actively filter spam and junk email

Protect your identity from information-stealing emails.

Automatic protection plus a new customizable spam filter toolbar.

Improved AntiSpam features. Improved accuracy and performance give you better and faster filtering of unwanted email.

Integrated toolbars for Microsoft Outlook and Mozilla Thunderbird with easy-to-use training and configuration settings.

Intelligent multi-engine email filtering learns and increases in accuracy as you receive more email.

Stay protected without the slow down

Provides comprehensive coverage without being slowed down by confusing features.

Install, set and forget with our default settings that are automatically set to optimize protection.

State Awareness Modes intuitively detect how you are using your PC and adjust to minimize performance impact and reduce interruptions.

  • Game Mode automatically detects your PC switching into full-screen mode for games, movies or presentations and ensures an uninterrupted experience.

  • Power Saving Mode postpones power-intensive tasks until your laptop is plugged in, extending battery life.

IMPROVED! More scan control to optimize PC performance and get the essential coverage you need without the features you don’t.

  • NEW! The ability to disable idle scan for optimal PC performance.

  • Tweak advanced settings for each IntelliGuard™, history logs and more

Get more for your money

Powerful protection at a great price.

24/7 Help available in 9 languages during your subscription period. Select the most convenient option to you – reach our support staff by phone, email, live chat or web.

Additional antivirus, antispyware, firewall and spam features

NEW! Protection report card to keep you informed of how PC Tools has protected your PC over the last 30 days.

AOSS Rescue CD available

PC Tools Internet Security is available in 28 languages.

Additional Features

NEW! Protection Statistics Report informs you of how PC Tools has protected your PC over the last 30 days.

24/7 Support available. For full details and to access support, please visit http://www.pctools.com/support/

BETA! Alternate Operating System Scanner (AOSS) available.

  • December 1, 2009
    Windows® 7
    PC Tools Internet Security 2009

  • October 2008
    PC Tools Internet Security 2009

  • May 2008
    Internet Security 2008

  • Current Version: 7.0.0.545

  • File Size: 43,875 KB

  • Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 (32bit, 64bit), Windows Vista SP1+ (32bit, 64bit), Windows XP SP2+ (32bit)

  • Release Date: October 15, 2009

  • Protection Against: Spyware, Adware, Trojans, Viruses, Worms, Keyloggers, Identity Theft, Hijackers, Tracking Threats, Rogue Anti-Spyware, Unwanted Software, Phishing, Popups, Hackers and Bad Websites.

  • Trial Limitations: The trial version scans and detects threats, but does not remove them. The full version will remove all detected threats and comes with our 30-day, 100% money-back guarantee.