pc cillin virus

PC-Cillin is an antivirus program that is manufactured by Trend Micro.

--Features--

In the latest version, PC-Cillin Internet Security 2006 includes a real-time virus scanner, virus outbreak warning, firewall, antispyware, antiphishing and content filter, web filter, Windows and Office vulnerability check and Wi-Fi intrusion detection.

History

Previous versions of the program from August 2006, are:

Only Versions from 2002 onwards are currently still being supported by Trend Micro

PC-Cillin 2002 and 2003 are stand-alone virus scanners, while the newer PC-Cillin Internet Security bundle offers more features such as anti-spam and an integrated firewall. After PC-Cillin 2003, Trend Micro did not offer a stand-alone antivirus program for the consumer market. Trend Micro Incorporated. However, upon installation of the Internet Security product, one can opt to install the virus scanner on its own without the other features.

Flaws with the program

Recent updates may cause Windows to crash after shutdown. This can cause network and software problems in the future. To prevent this, disable automatic updates on PC-Cillin. Amazoncom: PC-cillin AntiVirus 110: Software.

On some new PC-cillin updates, you will be advised that a Vulnerability has been found in some aspect of Windows. This is not a new virus, but a newly discovered flaw in Windows, and this should prompt you to visit Windows Update at: http:windowsupdate. microsoft. com/. Trend Micro Antivirus.

Also, in some cases, the PC-cillin Firewall may turn on the "Internet Lock" upon receiving one of these alerts.