Is Spyware Doctor safe?

[Vistalaloca]

I am very very concerned at this moment, because i tried uninstalling Spyware doctor from my Power spec Vista, and i got the BSOD. Spyware doctor wasnt really a concern at first, it would do random scans that slow my computer a bit, but that was about it. Now that i uninstalled, or excuse me, TRIED to uninstall, it would give me the BSOD. After that, i was afraid to try to uninstall it again! Please, if there in an expert out there, is it possible to get rid of this software safely?

Much obliged,
Vistalaloca
http://www.vistax64.com/member.php?u=171142

 

[richc46]

Welcome
Use their uninstall tool. If that does not work
Download and uninstall with revo if that does not work
http://www.revouninstaller.com/
Try to uninstall in safe mode
How to Uninstall Spyware Doctor with AntiVirus
Once uninstalled replace with microsoft security essentials and for a once a week scan malwarebyrtes.
Before trying anything make a system restore point, so you can go back in case of problems.
http://www.vistax64.com/tutorials/76332-system-restore-point-create.html

 

[Vistalaloca]

What does Revo do? And, if i get into safe mode, am i able to get out of it?

 

[richc46]

Revo is just software to help remove programs. If not comfortable with safe mode, dont try that yet. Actually, I think that if you use the official uninstall tool that I gave you that will be all that you need.

 

[Vistalaloca]

Revo is just software to help remove programs. If not comfortable with safe mode, dont try that yet. Actually, I think that if you use the official uninstall tool that I gave you that will be all that you need.

Oh my! Thank you so much! I finally got rid of that program with no trouble! It booted up normally, i log in normally, and no blue screen! I cannot thank you guys enough! i am not technically inclined at all, and this site saved my computer's life!
But just in case, now that i got rid of it, what is my next plan of action?

 

[richc46]

Now you have to get a good anti virus
Download microsoft security essentials, it will give you real time protection
download Malwarebytes, use it for a once a week scan. You will have what I use
Anti-Malware, Virus, Spyware Protection | Microsoft Security Essentials
Malwarebytes : Free anti-malware, anti-virus and spyware removal download
and because you seem like a nice person.

To maintain your computer

10 Tips on How to Properly Maintain Your Computer

Steps that I did not notice on the guide include:

Running a scan disc before doing a defrag

Using Microsoft Security Essentials and Malwarebytes.

Making System Restore points, at least once a week

Makaing a system Image once a month (varies by user)

Not relying on your A/V common sense, should prevail. You know of many sites can cause a problem.

Do not use any reg cleaning or optimizing software.

Download and use Ccleaner about once every two months. Untick any registry entries.
http://www.piriform.com/

If you follow these instructions, you will be trouble free for a long time to come.

Be sure to back up your hard drive about once a month (varies by user) and to keeep system restore points up to date.

Speed Up the Performance of Vista