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Spyware Doctor

Manually Search for Updates

SUMMARY: Force Spyware Doctor to go online to see if updated definition files are available to help battle malware.

Ensure that Spyware Doctor has the latest definitions so it can track the newest spyware, adware, keyloggers, and other threats. To do so, after running Spyware Doctor, click the "Live Update" link near the top of the window. Follow the on-screen prompts to search for updates and download them, if applicable.

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