Introduction to Platinum Internet Security

 

Welcome to Platinum Internet Security. This program has been designed to be easy and comfortable to use. This Help contains detailed explanations of all the operations and actions you can carry out with Platinum Internet Security. Consult this Help whenever you have any problems or if you don’t know how to perform a certain task or operation.

 

Platinum Internet Security is designed to run under the following operating systems: Windows XP, Windows 2000 Pro, Windows NT, Windows Millennium, Windows 98 and Windows 95.

 

The main objective of Platinum Internet Security is to offer the latest technology to all users, combining powerful protection capabilities with ease-of-use. The ever-increasing threat of computer viruses and other types of malware and the constant use of new technologies by malicious users makes a latest generation security solution a must for all users.

 

Panda Software offers a wide range of services aimed at solving any problems that occur. The combination of a cutting-edge product and personalized services make Platinum Internet Security one of the best and most complete IT security solutions on the market.

 

New technology, new design

Platinum Internet Security includes a new technology capable of seeking out malware where others don’t reach. This makes Platinum Internet Security the ideal product for achieving high levels of security when connected to the Internet. It does all this without interfering with system processes, integrating with the system without reducing its capacity and resources.

 

The new design brings the program into line with the latest trends in the IT world, helping to make it comfortable and easy to use while still offering the power necessary.

 

Protection strategies

Platinum Internet Security offers a combination of protection strategies to ensure that the entry and exit points in your computer are protected.

 

·      On demand and scheduled scans. These allow you to scan any part of the computer (The whole system, Hard disks, E-mail, Memory, etc) at any time, using the on-demand scans that will take place immediately, or scheduled scans carried out when programmed by the user.

·      Automatic protection. This offers constant, complete protection. Platinum Internet Security offers multiple types of protection, thereby ensuring an optimum level of security at all times. These protections are the following: Antivirus protection: this type of protection continuously scans files and messages that you work with. Firewall protection: it allows you to control access (inbound and outbound access to your computer) through the network and the Internet. Anti-spyware protection: protects you against software that might compromise your data privacy. Anti-dialer protection: it protects you against programs that change, without your permission, the number you use to connect to the Internet (in the case of dial-up connections) to expensive premium rate lines. Anti-spam protection: it filters unsolicited e-mail. Web content filter: it denies certain system users access to certain Web pages with inappropriate content (pornographic, violent, etc.).

 

Hospital- Quarantine

Platinum Internet Security includes a new additional protection feature which offers greater security and closer control over the action to be taken on suspicious or infected files. The Hospital is made up of a series of functions and new tools that let you monitor all the files or items that Platinum Internet Security considers to be suspicious or infected. Back-up copies can be made of these elements and they can be kept in Quarantine or sent to Panda Software to be analyzed.

 

Firewall

This is an additional security system that is integrated in Platinum Internet Security. It is advisable to use it in order to guarantee the security of computers connected to the Internet or to a network. It consists of a defense system whose aim is to place a control barrier between your computer and the network. It only allows the data that you select to pass through, strictly adhering to the functioning policies that you define.

 

Anti-spyware protection

Spyware (or spy software) is a type of software capable of compromising your data privacy while you use the Internet. Certain applications might install spyware on your computer without your permission, in an attempt to obtain confidential information. With Platinum Internet Security you will be safe from spyware, thanks to its powerful and effective protection against this type of software.

 

Anti-dialer protection

The anti-dialer protection protects you against programs that make calls to premium rate numbers, without your knowledge. By enabling this protection you will be safe from the detrimental effects of this type of software.

 

Anti-spam protection

With the innovative anti-spam protection that Platinum Internet Security incorporates, you will be able to keep your e-mail Inbox free from unsolicited e-mail.

 

Web content filtering

This feature represents an extremely useful tool for parents, educational institutions, etc. This tool allows you to restrict access to web sites containing inappropriate material. This is achieved by applying filters to each of the users that use the Internet on your computer. As a computer supervisor, you can not only indicate the web content categories that other users will be able to view on your computer, but you can also establish some specific web site addresses other users will, or will not be able to access, regardless of the filter applied.

 

Services

Platinum Internet Security includes a complete range of services to help you in every aspect of malware protection. In addition to powerful detection and disinfection capacity, all good IT security solutions tools need to include these kinds of services. Panda Software is well aware of this and offers the following excellent services.

 

Automatic update: Platinum Internet Security uses a special file (called the virus signature file or virus definitions file) to recognize and detect viruses and other threats. Every day new threats appear, which means that their corresponding signatures need to be added to this file so that they can be detected by Platinum Internet Security. Panda Software makes sure that this file is updated daily and made immediately available to users. Platinum Internet Security can be updated everyday. You can also indicate that the program should carry out the updates automatically when it detects a connection to the Internet. If you are the registered user, you can also carry out manual updates from Panda Software's update area.

 

Send suspicious files to Panda (SOS Virus): With Platinum Internet Security, you can send any file that you think might be infected to Panda Labs. Our team of experts will analyze the files and send you a solution or certification that the file is in perfect condition. If a new threat is detected, within 24 hours we will contact you and offer a solution.

 

FAQs (Frequently asked questions and answers): If you have any questions about IT security or about the program, you can consult this Help or access the FAQs included with Platinum Internet Security. FAQs are a series of the most frequently asked question with their corresponding answers.

 

Send technical inquiries via e-mail: You can always find a solution to your problem using this Help, the manual, or the FAQs. However, Platinum Internet Security also allows you to send any technical questions or problems that you may have to Panda Software, using a simple wizard.

 

Suggestion box: Any ideas on how we could improve or products or services? Whenever you want you can send your suggestions to Panda Software.

 

Technical support: 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, qualified technicians will be on hand to help. We offer you all the means necessary to make it easy and comfortable to contact us: solving problems via e-mail, fax, postal mail, and through our website (www.pandasoftware.com). Internet tech support will help you to contact us and quickly find the solution to your problem, inquiry, etc.