PC Tools expands suite of security offerings with launch of PC Tools AntiVirus

PC Tools expands suite of security offerings with launch of PCTools AntiVirus

PC Tools SoftwareSydney, AUSTRALIA

New anti-virus solution protects against viruses, worms and Trojans with rapidupdates and OnGuard technology

Sydney, Nov 9, 2005 Â PC Tools, creator of award-winning spyware removal andreal-time protection software, today introduced PC Tools AntiVirus, a new anti-virussoftware offering for consumers. PC Tools AntiVirus will include frequent liveupdates that will locate and eliminate the latest harmful computer viruses on aconsumerÂ's computer drive.

With one of the largest libraries of malware and threat definitions available, PCTools AntiVirus eradicates viruses and related threats that attempt to entercomputers and logs a record of all scan activity including information aboutinfections that were identified in a scan or by real-time detection. The product features OnGuardÂ, advanced real-time background protection thatprevents threats from infecting consumersÂ' computers while providing the ability toquarantine and restore items that have been detected.

"PC ToolsÂ' decision to join the fight against viruses is a direct result of therapidly increasing number and severity of malicious threats attacking computersworldwide," said Simon Clausen, CEO of PC Tools. "Our experienced team ofresearchers and developers has successfully led the industry in combating spywareand we are pleased to now offer a full suite of security options for consumers thatprovides comprehensive protection against the most dangerous virus threats."

PC Tools AntiVirus features several tools to help customers easily detect and removeviruses. Specific elements include: Rapid sharing of technology to elude anti-spyware and virus technologyRegular updates to track the evolution of threatsMaintaining a database of scanned objectsA user-friendly Graphical User Interface (GUI) similar to other PC Tools productsPC Tools AntiVirus can be downloaded at the companyÂ's Website, www.pctools.com, andis available for purchase at $29.95 per computer install, including free support andlive updates for a year.

ABOUT PC TOOLSÂ

PC Tools is a global leader in innovative software products to protect the privacyand security of Windows computer users.PC Tools publishes software and provides technical resources for securing,protecting and maintaining the Windows operating system. More information about PCTools can be found at www.pctools.com.

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Press Contacts: Carol Rogalski, Text 100 for PC Tools, 206-267-2024, carolr@text100.comORBeth Mayer, Text 100 for PC Tools, 206-267-2023, bethm@text100.com

Source: Express-Press-Release.com

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