Platinum Internet Security includes the following features and characteristics.
Status information at startup: When the Platinum Internet Security window is opened - when Platinum Internet Security is run- it will inform you of the current program status and the actions that it is advisable to carry out. You will always have up-to-date information about the level of protection, self-diagnosis, the date when the program was last updated, and the date when services expire. Platinum Internet Security will remind you when you should carry out a particular task, (scan the whole computer, update, create Rescue Disks, etc.).
Custom scans. You can set the characteristics of scan jobs (both on-demand and scheduled), configure, reset the configuration of a previous scan job, delete previous jobs, etc. This means that you can define a series of scan jobs that can be executed at a click.
Detection and removal of all types of malicious software (malware). Platinum Internet Security is not only effective against viruses. It is also an efficient tool against all kinds of software capable of causing detrimental effects on your computer (malware). It will protect your computer against dialers (programs that make calls to premium rate numbers without your permission), spyware (software designed to obtain confidential data), hacking tools (programs that allow hackers to access other computers remotely), jokes (software that pretends to have the destructive effect of viruses), hoaxes (e-mail messages with misleading content), Security risks (programs that might compromise your computer security), spam (unsolicited e-mail), vulnerabilities, popup ad blocking, etc.
Web content filtering. It allows you to prevent other computer users from accessing inappropriate web content, while they use the Internet. With this powerful filter you will be able to establish the type of web content that you wish to block (violent, pornographic, etc). In addition, you can also establish some specific web site addresses other users will, or will not be able to access, regardless of the filter that was applied to them. It is possible to apply different filters to each of the users using the Internet on your computer.
Information and configuration of automatic scans. You can view the current status of the scans being performed continuously without user intervention. Platinum Internet Security, also lets you carry out various operations on these scans: Enable/disable them, and set their characteristics. You can also obtain information about the functioning of the firewall (View network activity) incorporated in Platinum Internet Security and set its characteristics -configure it-.
Scan from the Windows File Explorer (pop-up scan): Platinum Internet Security, closely integrated with the operating system, lets you perform immediate scans from the Windows Explorer with just a click of a button and without having to open the program. From Windows Explorer you can select files directories and folders. By right-clicking on them, the option Scan with Platinum Platinum will appear. Through this option you can scan files or complete directories.
Report. All incidents occurred can be logged in a report. The amount of data that these reports contain is configurable. The information is kept from one session to the next, so that you can consult the data whenever necessary, provided that you have deleted this information (delete the content of the report).
Updates. The program can update itself automatically and intelligently via the Internet whenever it realizes that it is necessary. You can also carry out the updates manually whenever necessary and enable and disable the automatic updates.
Warnings: When a virus or other threat has been detected, a complete warnings system allows you to send a warning through a network (if you are connected to one) or send an e-mail message.
Hospital: You can isolated all infected files or files that you suspect to be infected, in order to prevent them from infecting the rest of the system. This benefit of Platinum Internet Security allows you to isolate or Quarantine files in order to prevent them from infecting others. You can also send these files to Panda Software, who will analyze them and send you a solution for each one (if they are infected).
The best Panda Software services. Your Platinum Internet Security includes an excellent range of Panda Software services. You will always have expert help on hand to advise you and resolve any problems you might have. Platinum Internet Security services include Updates, FAQs (frequently asked questions and answers, the sending of suspicious files (SOS Virus), Internet tech support, access to Panda bulletins, personal downloads area, the sending of inquiries and access to the suggestion box feature. For more information on all the services included in Platinum Internet Security, consult the Services section of this Help.
Note: 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.