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HouseCall

Downloads Count: 187,150

License Type: Free

Price: Free

Date Added: Mar 23, 2009

Operating Systems: Windows XP, Macintosh, Windows 2000, Windows Server 2003

Author: Trend Micro

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Editorial Review of HouseCall

Your ailing PC might not need a trip to the computer ER. Free Web-based utility HouseCall scans for and cleans your computer of all currently documented viruses, Trojans and other malware. In addition, it seeks out firewall problems and other vulnerabilities, and makes suggestions for correcting them. We do not recommend using HouseCall exclusively; an installed security program is important for any PC's health. But HouseCall has saved our computers numerous times, when all else had failed.

HouseCall, a product from respected security software company Trend Micro, works in most major Internet browsers. The user has a choice between running HouseCall under ActiveX or Java VM Core Engine. To use ActiveX, you need to be sure that your browser’s security level is such that it won’t block it, and that signed ActiveX objects are enabled. To use the Java engine (which is easier), your system has to have Java installed; if it doesn't, it's a free download from www.java.com.

Trend Micro is known for its aggressive and frequent updates of malware definitions, which means that HouseCall catches the vast majority of malicious files that might lurk in your system. But, because of its thoroughness, HouseCall can be time-consuming and sometimes bogs down. It's best to run it at a time when you aren’t planning to use your computer, such as overnight.

HouseCall is a great resource for anyone who suspects that their computer woes may be related to malicious files or security vulnerabilities--or for those who just want to double-check that their installed security program is doing its job.

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-- Sally Wiener Grotta & Daniel Grotta

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