CNET Editors' review
Trend Micro provides comprehensive security protection for your PC and home network. We only wish the trial didn't dominate our computer's resources while it did so. However, if you have the memory and CPU to handle the program's multiple processes, PC-Cillin 2007 is a great all-in-one solution for your security needs.
The PC-Cillin 2007 interface will be familiar to anyone who's used ZoneAlarm, Windows Update Manager, or any other app designed for mainstream PC users. Six clickable tabs on the left--Overview, Virus & Spyware Controls, Personal Network & Firewall Controls, Internet & Email Controls, Other Settings, and Help & Support--display settings and options in a main window on the right. Trend Micro's promised online security serve, TrendSecure, uses an expandable sidebar, but the message now only reads "Coming Soon..."
As mentioned, the PC-Cillin package is certainly comprehensive. Aside from the expected protection against viruses and spyware, the application also has customizable spam filters, phishing alerts, and new virus warnings. One of the more interesting is data-theft protection that will prevent specific private information such as social security and credit card numbers from being sent via Web, e-mail, or IM without your explicit approval.
The only unfortunate side effect of all this coverage seems to be the program's footprint. With antispam filters and real-time protection enabled, several Trend Micro processes each use more than 25MB of memory. The installation of the trial is also a bit dodgy, as the default selection creates two directories within Trend Micro's program folders, and the program inserts itself into your start-up menu with no obvious method of removing it. Though the trial seems to be a continuing work in progress, we can't complain about the PC protection it provides.
Publisher's Description
From Trend Micro:
Trend Micro PC-cillin Internet Security comprehensively safeguards your computers, home networks, and personal identity. E-mail, shop, share pictures, bank, and instant message, confident this security software helps prevent malicious attacks and reduces time-consuming interruptions. PC-cillin identifies and automatically removes known viruses and spyware, filters annoying spam, warns about unauthorized wireless network access, blocks objectionable content, and identifies fraudulent phishing scams. PC-cillin features TrendSecure that offers additional security software and service protection, while you are conducting common online activities. It also entitles you to free phone support.
Version 2007 includes anti-fraud protection against phishing and pharming and cellphone security.
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All versions:
3.2 starsout of 328 votes
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Current version:
3.4 starsout of 105 votes
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"This is the worse software I've ever purchased"
Version: Trend Micro PC-cillin Internet Security 2007
Cons
When purchased I was given outdated software. Trojans, bombarded my pc and of course no technical support. I was told to take it to the shop it wasn't their fault. $425 to repair damages. Couldn't register software I had already purchased and of course no tech support. I would not use this software if it were given to me, and it was by Best Buy. When I finally uninstalled it after getting out the shop (2months later) 3 trojans were on it that the software had not detected. Use at your own risk.
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"Installation only works as Administrator, even if there is only one user."
Version: Trend Micro PC-cillin Internet Security 2007
Pros
The antivirus software is the best.
Cons
Installing pccillin 15.3 in Vista runs into a problem: If you follow the instructions, you are asked to click on the installation program, but it fails with the message: "You have to be Administrator to run this program". I am the only user on a brand new HP 6405. Nowhere does it tell you that you have to right-click on the icon and "Run as Adminstrator". Then the installation proceeds. If you don't do this, the installer unpacks the files and stops. When you click on the unpacked programs, you get a variety of unrelated error messages from Vista.
The Vista user administration shows one user who is administrator. You cannot switch from regular user to administrator, or login as administrator.
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"Trend Micro rated as 4th best antivirus at"
Version: Trend Micro PC-cillin Internet Security 2007
Pros
Trend Micro rated as 4th best antivirus at Top Ten Reviews website
it's so light and doesn?t consume my memory. at the same time it's controlling all of my security issues even will show you Windows security updates if there is.
in addition, it's control my wireless network and will give you alert if there is any intruder.
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"Not bad, but it is still standalone - you should try OfficeScan!!"
Version: Trend Micro PC-cillin Internet Security 2007
Pros
As good as most of the others for what it does. Solid interface and good scanning
Cons
I have a small business and I prefered the OfficeScan managed service from download.com. This product cannot provide a managed service so if you want central manageability for several computers, maybe better with OfficeScan
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"I have to give it 3.5 stars."
Version: Trend Micro PC-cillin Internet Security 2007
Pros
Beleive me, I'd like to rate it higher and some time ago I would have. It's a full featured suite with everything you would expect and more built in. It has a very good, user friendly GUI, solid-anti virus and anti-spyware, anti spam. identity theft protection and it is a a good performer that updates often and automatically. "Trend Micro", unlike "Norton" provides excellent, free tech support no matter where you buy their software from. You can buy it at on line stores cheap and it's fully compatible with "Vista".
Cons
When all the suites modules are being used, it is a heavy resource user. "Trend Micro" had promised to address this issue and haven't done it yet. Maybe they are waiting for the 2008 version to address this problem.
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"Nice Interface, Stable, Convinient"
Version: Trend Micro PC-cillin Internet Security 2007
Pros
Very informative firewall (if thats what you like), easy and organized control center, light on system resources.
Cons
Doesn't have the best protection rating, and when I ran a webroot scan, I picked up a trojan I didn't even know was there. Firewall could use some more options to reduce popups for people that don't want to deal with it.
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"One of the best suites out there, period"
Version: Trend Micro PC-cillin Internet Security 2007
Pros
Detects virtually every piece of spyware, often in realtime, unlike Norton and McAfee which miss most malware unless doing a full scan. There are exceptions, but there aren't many. It works all the time, unlike Norton. It isn't a resource hog, unlike McAfee. And one license is good for 3 computers. It is a little over-zealous, but that is good.
Cons
2007 version is a small step back from the 2006 version. On some machines, the installation doesn't work. A simple un-install, reboot, and re-install fixes that problem. Still, it should work right the first time. Also, some legit programs get tagged as malware. When you tell the program to always ignore, it never does.
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"Trend Micro was rated #1 by Consumer Reports (Sept. 2007)"
Version: Trend Micro PC-cillin Internet Security 2007
Pros
I trust very highly in the objective opinions of Consumer Reports when I making my purchase decisions. Just this month consumerreports.org published its "Quick Picks" list of the top rated Internet Security Software Suites. Trend Micro was right at the top! Here's the whole list:
(1) Trend Micro ('PC-cillin') Internet Security 2007 (now referred to as "Trend Micro Internet Security 2007")
(2) Check Point ZoneAlarm Internet Security Suite 7.0
(3) McAfee Total Protection 2007
(4) McAfee Internet Security Suite 2007
(5) Microsoft Live OneCare
(6) BitDefender Internet Security 10
(7) F-Secure Internet Security 2007
(8) Symantec Norton 360
(9) Symantec Norton Internet Security 2007
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"THe BEST PRODUCTS WITH GREAT SUPPORT THANKS GUYS"
Version: Trend Micro PC-cillin Internet Security 2007
Pros
TTHe BEST PRODUCTS WITH GREAT SUPPORT THANKS GUYS
NO HASSLES PICKED UP EVERYTHING ,I WILL RECOMEND YOU TO ALL,
OVER 100.000 CUSTOMERS OF MINE IN AUSTRALIA ,THANKS AGAIN ,
DAZZA
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"Trend Micro: SO-SO"
Version: Trend Micro PC-cillin Internet Security 2007
Pros
was ok, detected 50% of viruses and couldn't detect the other 50%, from the 50% of viruses detected, trend micro could only remove 25% of them.
the real time protection is the only good thing about this product, the scanning is not that good
Cons
can't detect and remove the latest viruses out there,
get kaspersky anti virus, it is rated very high, free, and it doesn't hog up memory
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