Spyware is any application that is installed on users’ computers without their knowledge or permission. Spyware and adware infections can cause problems for PC users ranging from slow Internet access and unusual computer problems to banking and identity theft. According to a recent survey by the National Cyber Security Alliance, nearly 80 percent of users have spyware installed on their computers.
Macrovision’s commitment to its consumers has three distinct dimensions: (1) do not interfere with the consumer’s audio/video experience, (2) provide the highest-quality, most stable PC experience, and (3) carefully respect consumer privacy and rights. Macrovision has pursued, and will continue to pursue, rigorous, third-party certification of our products across these dimensions, including current THX Verified status for RipGuard DVD (audio/video experience), current Microsoft "Designed for Windows® XP" certification for CDS-300 (high-quality consumer computing experience), and now Spyware Doctor Spyware Safe certification for all Macrovision entertainment and software media products (consumer privacy).
"Macrovision’s software technology focus is expanding to the content owner’s customer – making digital content more compelling and easier-to-use for consumers," said Steve Weinstein, executive vice president and general manager of Macrovision’s Entertainment Technologies Group. "Building great consumer software means laying a foundation that first does no harm to consumers, and in this arena privacy is paramount. We are pleased that our state-of-the-art development efforts have resulted in the first-ever Spyware Safe certification for an entire line of media-based entertainment software solutions."
Spyware Safe Certification for Macrovision products can be confirmed at the following PC Tools web links:
CDS-300: CDS-300 SpyWare Safe Certification.
RipGuard DVD: RipGuard DVD SpyWare Safe Certification.
ACP: ACP SpyWare Safe Certification.
SafeDisc Advanced: SafeDisc Advanced SpyWare Safe Certification.
About PC Tools
PC Tools is a global leader in innovative software products to protect the privacy and security of Windows® computer users. PC Tools publishes software and provides technical resources for securing, protecting and maintaining the Windows® operating system. PC Tools is a member of the Anti-Spyware Coalition. More information about PC Tools can be found at www.pctools.com.
Spyware Doctor, PC Tools' award-winning flagship product, is one of the most technologically advanced and widely-used anti-spyware software solutions in the world. Over the past year, more than 25 million copies of Spyware Doctor have been downloaded, and the product is regularly ranked in the Top 10 most downloaded products on CNET’s Download.com. Spyware Doctor has received numerous accolades from third parties, including the Windows Shareware Hall of Fame from Microsoft and WUGNET, and most recently the prestigious PC Magazine Editor’s Choice Award. More information about Spyware Doctor can be found at http://www.pctools.com/spyware-doctor/.

About Macrovision Solutions Corporation
Macrovision Solutions Corporation is focused on providing a uniquely simple digital home entertainment experience by delivering solutions to businesses to protect, enhance and distribute digital goods to consumers across multiple channels. Macrovision's technologies are deployed by companies in the entertainment, consumer electronics, cable and satellite, and online distribution markets to solve industry-specific challenges and bring greater value and a more robust user experience to their customers. The result of deploying Macrovision's solutions is a simple end user experience for discovering, managing and enjoying digital content. Today, Macrovision provides connected middleware, media recognition, interactive programming guides, copy protection and rich media, data and metadata on music, games, movies and television programming. The company also operates an entertainment portal which can be found at http://www.allmusic.com/. Macrovision holds over 4,100 issued or pending patents and patent applications worldwide.

Macrovision is headquartered in Santa Clara, California, with numerous offices across the United States and around the world including Japan, Hong Kong, Luxembourg, and the United Kingdom. More information about Macrovision can be found at http://www.macrovision.com/.

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Forward Looking Statements
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For more information, contact:
Linda Quach 
Macrovision Corporation
+1 (408) 562-8504
lquach@macrovision.com