Released on = December 28, 2005, 12:12 am

Press Release Author = PC Tools

Industry = Software

Press Release Summary = Anti-virus package designed to protect your computer from
virus, worm and Trojan

Press Release Body = PC ToolsT expands suite of security offerings with launch of PC
Tools AntiVirus

PC Tools Software
Sydney, AUSTRALIA

New anti-virus solution protects against viruses, worms and Trojans with rapid
updates and OnGuardT technology

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

With one of the largest libraries of malware and threat definitions available, PC
Tools AntiVirus eradicates viruses and related threats that attempt to enter
computers and logs a record of all scan activity including information about
infections that were identified in a scan or by real-time detection.
The product features OnGuardT, advanced real-time background protection that
prevents threats from infecting consumers' computers while providing the ability to
quarantine and restore items that have been detected.

\"PC Tools' decision to join the fight against viruses is a direct result of the
rapidly increasing number and severity of malicious threats attacking computers
worldwide,\" said Simon Clausen, CEO of PC Tools. \"Our experienced team of
researchers and developers has successfully led the industry in combating spyware
and we are pleased to now offer a full suite of security options for consumers that
provides comprehensive protection against the most dangerous virus threats.\"

PC Tools AntiVirus features several tools to help customers easily detect and remove
viruses. Specific elements include:
Rapid sharing of technology to elude anti-spyware and virus technology
Regular updates to track the evolution of threats
Maintaining a database of scanned objects
A user-friendly Graphical User Interface (GUI) similar to other PC Tools products
PC Tools AntiVirus can be downloaded at the company's Website, www.pctools.com, and
is available for purchase at $29.95 per computer install, including free support and
live updates for a year.

ABOUT PC TOOLST

PC Tools is a global leader in innovative software products to protect the privacy
and 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 PC
Tools 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.com
OR
Beth Mayer, Text 100 for PC Tools, 206-267-2023, bethm@text100.com

Web Site = http://www.pctools.com/anti-virus/

Contact Details = Address: One Embarcadero Center, San Francisco
United States of America

Phone Number: 1111111
Email: submissions@pctools.com