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Healthcare (NAPSA)—Regularly scanning your computer can sweep out any viruses that may be harming your system—and getting the bugs out can be easier than you might think. mists} ler svoyg PC-cillin2003 Complete Personal Virus Protection andinternet Security Need a virus check-up? Scan your computer with a click of the mouse. New types of virus detection and prevention systems are Internet-based, which means users need only log on to a Website to protect their PCs. For instance, people can access a Web-based system by Trend Micro called HouseCall. The technology checks a PC while its owner surfs the Web. Infected files that are found can be cleaned, moved, deleted or sent to Trend Micro for disinfecting. The company also makes an Internet security suite called PCcillin that can be used to protect computers after the online scan is complete. This software comes with an integrated personal firewall and protects from viruses, worms, and Trojans, keeps hackers out, and provides basic URL blocking from undesirable Web sites. The system can be used to protect desktops and laptops, as well as Palm and Pocket PC handhelds and WiFi-connected computers. In addition, Trend Micro uniquely offers both e-mail and toll-free phone support for PCcillin users. For more information visit www.trendmicro.com.