PC-cillin Internet Security 2007 [AntiVirus- Firewall- Spam- Spyware- Wi-Fi Patrol] Description:

PC-cillin Internet Security 2007 [AntiVirus, Firewall, Spam, Spyware, Wi-Fi Patrol] review:
1 stars (The jury is still out on this one) - I've been very happy with the security package, but installing took days. Even the updates are slow. My computer has been slower since installing this program. I might have been better off getting Norton. This program offered free telephone service for problems and Norton charges for each call.
5 stars (Finally, an affordable easy-to-use all-in-one solution) - After years using first McAfee then Norton, I finally found a solid alternative. Trend Micro's PC-cillin is comprehensive PC protection that's easy to use, affordable and doesn't prevent critical applications from running as they were meant to -- and costs less than it's counterparts. Gone are the many many pesky "alerts" from Norton's security product (that, at times, a user has no idea how to answer and, if answered wrong, some things don't even work anymore). I've happily made the switch and I'll never go back again.
5 stars (Switched from Norton, McAfee and ZoneLabs) - I decided to standardize on a single anti-virus/firewall solution for the three computers in our house. This fit the bill.



First, the competitive rebate makes it very affordable. They also offer a home three-pack, which costs what two individual licenses would.



Second, the impact on my systems seems very negligible - I can't notice a performance difference when it's turned on or off.



Third, using their Home Network feature you can manage installations of the product on other computer on your network. So I can administer all three of my computers without running around the house.



Fourth, the firewall allows you to configure the types of access that are permitted (unlike the free ZoneAlarm firewall, which makes you explicitly permission each program you want in/out access).



On the downside, the firewall configuration could be easier to understand. Once you have it setup you never notice it's there, though.



One additional bit of advice - you have to register the software after you install it. You go through an activation process during the install which makes you think you did, but then after a few days you notice you're not getting updates any longer. There's no message saying "You are using an unregistered product" or anything - it just doesn't update. This cost me a couple of hours and a call to support (who quickly diagnosed the problem).