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HouseCall (32-bit version)

Version: 7.1

Downloads Count: 196,273

License Type: Free

Price: Free

Date Added: Jan 28, 2010

Operating Systems: Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7

Requirements: 32-bit OS2 300MHz Intel™ Pentium™ processor or equivalent, 256MB memory, 200MB available disk space, 16-bit color, resolution of 1024x768 pixels

File Size: 1798 KB

Author: Trend Micro

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Editorial Review of HouseCall (32-bit version)

Trend Micro--one of the most respected companies in security software--offers HouseCall, a free Web-based utility that scans for and cleans your computer of all currently documented viruses, Trojans and other malware. In addition, HouseCall seeks out firewall problems and other vulnerabilities, and makes suggestions for correcting them. We do not recommend using HouseCall in lieu of an installed security program. But it has saved our computers numerous times, when all else failed. Its new version is not only compatible with Windows 7, but you can download either a 32-bit or 64-bit version of its launcher.

Setting up HouseCall is a breeze. You can choose to do a Quick Scan, Full Scan or Custom Scan (choosing which drives and folders-- including connected network drives--will be analyzed). If you're in a hurry, you may also want to check the option to have HouseCall fix all found problems. If you prefer to look at each problem found, and select which ones to fix, leave that option unchecked.

Then, click on Scan Now, and sit back and wait. Depending on the size and density of your drives, the type scan you choose, the speed of your computer, and the speed of your internet connection, it can take fifteen minutes (for a Quick Scan of critical system files) to several hours (for Complete or comprehensive Custom Scans). Our Custom Scan of all folders and files on two local and four network drives took five hours and four minutes.

Unlike previous versions of HouseCall, which ran completely online, this newest iteration uses a downloadable launcher. That means you no longer have to worry about browser compatibilities or having the latest Java installed. During the scan, the launcher first verifies that you have the latest version of the program, and automatically downloads any updates you might need, before actually launching. We feel that is an extra step that shouldn't be necessary, when you've just downloaded the launcher; shouldn't it be the newest version already? Once launched, HouseCall Then, it checks file patterns on your computer against Trend Micro's latest database of malicious files, via your Internet connection. A progress bar and timer tell you how much time has lapsed and the percentage of the job that is complete, so you can walk away and know approximately when to return.

When the scan is complete, HouseCall generates a report of all threats found and actions taken to fix the problems. It also provides information for any that were found but not repaired, so that you can investigate further. This time around, it found nothing on our test system--happily. Other times that we've used it, HouseCall has located and neutralized considerable threats to our systems.

Trend Micro is known for its aggressive and frequent updates of malware definitions, which means that HouseCall will catch the vast majority of active malicious files that might lurk in your system. But, because of its thoroughness, HouseCall can be time-consuming. 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 for those who just want to double-check that their installed security program is doing its job.

Note: This software comes in 32-bit and 64-bit versions. This is the 32-bit version. If your 64-bit PC is running a 64-bit OS, please download the 64-bit version instead.

-- Sally Wiener Grotta & Daniel Grotta

Description of HouseCall (32-bit version)

Scan your hard drive for viruses and spyware with this free online tool. You simply choose the drives you want to scan and click on the "Scan" button. HouseCall can check more than 17,000 files in five minutes. Unlike Symantec's online tool, which only scans for viruses, HouseCall scans and fixes any infected files.

The following link will take you to Trend Micro's Web site, where the vendor encourages you to register before using the tool.

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Reviewed by: brainpup

02-06-2010

Duration of ownership: 2 Days

Strengths: Found and removed a Trojan Horse thats crippled me for over a week, and I build comp's for a living so it really saved me.

Weaknesses: absolutely none

Overall Evaluation: I was using Avast Antivirus and started noticing my computer having boot problems, so I did a scan, it found nothing, ran 3 different anti-Malware programs, nothing, switched to Microsoft Essential Security, ran scan, nothing, and by now my problem has gotten worse and everytime I would try to boot my computer it would get to my Desktop and then my mouse would freeze. System Restore would not work, neither would my system Repair disk I made when I first installed Windows 7. This went on for a week, sometimes after about 5 tries I could get past my desktop and I do a antivirus scan or a spyware scan, ( Superantispyware, Malwarebytes' Antimalware, Spybot S&D, Windows Defender) nothing. Finally I got past my desktop freezing mouse in Safe Mode and Ran House Call and it found a Trojan Horse that was running on boot up. Saved my Bacon big time, now my Rigs flying again. Trend Micro makes House Call...I'm buying the best of what ever they sell today.
Reviewed by: vinczej

10-10-2009

Duration of ownership: 0 Months

Strengths: One hasn't to install Easy to use, doesn't requier much space

Weaknesses: Long scanning time

Overall Evaluation: I was looking for an antivirus software, that I can run without any installation, but has an update function. It has only a launcher, not reserves much space, and not scans realtime (that would make slow my PC). For this purpose is correct product this antivirus.
Reviewed by: MLStrand56

06-14-2009

Duration of ownership: 0 Days

Strengths: NONE. I live outside of USA, so I'm not allowed to download the program.

Weaknesses: ONLY available to people who live in USA. Apparently Trend Micro thinks that there are No Computers outside of USA.

Overall Evaluation: NONE. I live outside of USA, so I'm not allowed to download the program.
Reviewed by: daletd

12-28-2006

Duration of ownership: 1 Days

Strengths: none

Weaknesses: Takes a long, long time to scan and locks up after 45 min. of scanning.

Overall Evaluation: I tried to use this several times with the same results while using different browsers. It never finished the scan and locked up my computer every time resulting in having to restart the hard way. I would not recommend this tool.

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