2007 Antivirus Review

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Trend Micro Internet Security 2007

Trend Micro Internet Security 2007 includes Antivirus, Antispyware, Firewall, Online Fraud Defense, WiFi Protection, Network Control. In the following review we only tested the ability of the antivirus application.

Installation:
The installation begins with a pop-up indicating we were missing a critical Microsoft Service Pack, and didn't explain exactly which one. When clicking on 'update now' we were brought to the Microsoft Windows update page, still not knowing what we needed to get Trend Micro to install. After installing XP Service Pack 2, Trend Micro allowed us to proceed with our installation.

After agreeing the license Trend Micro Internet Security 2007 automatically scans the memory and processes before moving forward with the installation. The program allows Full or Minimum (no firewall) installation, but no custom options. You’re asked if you want to activate "Software Rating Database Service" and "Web Site Filtering Database Service" that check an online database to identify dangerous programs, and websites based on your preferences. They are both selected by default. The installation completes with a reboot.

Configuration:
Trend Micro automatically updates the program, and all virus definition patterns immediately and displays a helpful status bar on it's progress, with an estimated time to completion which we found very helpful.

By default, Real-time monitoring is turned on and lists of scanning scheudles are already setup. Automatic updates are also set to automatic. You also have the option of password protecting Trend Micro Internet Security 2007 so no one else can change the settings and configuration of the program. Trend Micro is one of the only companies we found providing this extra security. Upon launching the control panel, it also offers you tutorials on how to use the program. Clicking on "Learn More" will take you to very explanative video demonstrations on the Trend Micro website.
roceed with our installation.

Resources:
The application suite took 300mb of hard drive space. A full system scan, of our 6gig drive, completed in 26 minutes while the pcscnsrv.exe process took very minimum CPU utilization (on average 30%). We identified ten system processes running in the background using total of 126mb of system memory.

pccguide.exe 6.5mb
pcchcms.exe 9.2mb
pccmain.exe 5.6mb
pcctlcom.exe 20mb
pccvscan.exe 7.5mb
pcscnsrv.exe 25.8mb
tmas_oemon.exe 2.1mb
tmntsrv.exe 4mb
tmpfw.exe 6.9mb
tmproxy.exe 38.4mb

Ability:

	Real Time	Full Scan
CyberTake Backdoor	Yes	NA
CryptoC Virus	Yes	NA
Ghostdog DoS	Yes	NA
Popcorn Exploit	Yes	NA
WebHack Hack	Yes	NA
Sinmsn IM Worm	Yes	NA
Bacterio61 Trojan	Yes	NA
Diablo21 Trojan	Yes	NA
VChain Virus	Yes	NA
Foxma Worm	Yes	NA

 (Real-Time: This is the preferred detection method. The virus was stopped as it entered the computer, before it planted itself onto any media such as the hard drive. Full Scan: The virus planted itself onto the media of the computer such as a folder on the hard drive and was found during a scheduled Full Scan. NA means the Full Scan was not needed.)

Price:
$49.95 for 1 year, or $84.95 for a 2 year subscription.

Support:
FREE phone support, and online resources.

Other Notes:
Access to TrendSecure, and online suite of security tools:

• Transaction Guard™ protects your online transactions conducted at Internet Cafes or other public wireless hotspots.

• Remote File Lock™ safeguards your private files in case your laptop is lost or stolen.

• Trend Micro Mobile Security protects your cell phone against viruses and other threats.

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