PC Tools joins the Google Pack

PC Tools to offer free exclusive Spyware Doctor 5.0 software to Google community

SAN FRANCISCO, CA March 27, 2007 - PC Tools today announced that multi-award winning Spyware Doctor is the latest addition to an impressive line-up of programs hand-picked and packaged together in the Google Pack - a "free collection of essential software".

"We are delighted to join the impressive mix of quality software available to Google users. As part of this partnership we are providing an exclusive version of the Spyware Doctor™ for Google Pack users,"; said PC Tools CEO Simon Clausen.

This free Google Pack edition offers comprehensive spyware detection and removal as well as powerful on-access real-time protection. The updated version of Spyware Doctor features File Guard™ to continually protect users as they download, work, and play, Clausen said. Google Pack users seeking a more comprehensive security solution can easily upgrade to the full version of Spyware Doctor.

PC Tools has just recently released an updated version of award-winning Spyware Doctor⁽¹⁾. The new version, Spyware Doctor 5.0, provides a faster and even more effective heuristic and signature-based scanning technology.

Those accustomed to Spyware Doctor’s intelligent design, rapid response, and easy-to-navigate features - won’t be disappointed with Spyware Doctor 5.0. Along with bulletproof detection and powerful plug-and-play design - it provides leading security designed especially for people, not just experts.

"We have re-engineered our anti-spyware approach," added Clausen. "Users can feel secure as Spyware Doctor 5.0 protects them from rootkits, Trojans, keyloggers, phishing, and other dangerous spyware and adware threats. We have created an effective and an efficient shield that uses a smaller footprint, but responds up to 25 percent faster to threats."

The Google Pack includes the Google software: Google Earth, Google Desktop, Picasa, Google Toolbar, Google Photos Screensaver, Google Talk and Google Video Player. It also includes the partner software Mozilla Firefox, Adobe Reader, Norton Security Scan, RealPlayer, GalleryPlayer HD Images, Skype - and now Spyware Doctor.

⁽¹⁾ 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 software leader with a cache of security and utility products, including the multi award-winning Spyware Doctor™. PC Tools is an industry leader in real-time anti-spyware and has a number of key patents pending.

The PC Tools Malware Research Center monitors trends and emerging spyware issues and provides security solutions for the consumer and enterprise marketplace. 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.

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Contact:

Michael P. Greene
Vice President
Product Strategy
PC TOOLS
M. +1 415 350 5084
F. +1 303 998 1699
E. mgreene@pctools.com
http://www.pctools.com/