How to remove PcCtlCom error

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PcCtlCom.exe file information

The process PcCtlCom Module belongs to the software Trend Micro Internet Security or Trend Micro Central Control Component by Trend Micro Incorporated (www.trendmicro.com).

Description: PcCtlCom.exe is located in a subfolder of "C:\Program Files" or sometimes in a subfolder of C:\ - generally C:\Program Files\trend micro\internet security 2005\. Known file sizes on Windows XP are 864,338 bytes (26% of all occurrence), 880,722 bytes, 880,719 bytes, 950,354 bytes, 1,544,192 bytes, 1,472,104 bytes, 950,351 bytes, 880,723 bytes, 1,922,576 bytes, 860,239 bytes, 1,475,936 bytes, 1,930,768 bytes, 1,471,840 bytes, 1,468,008 bytes, 864,335 bytes, 868,434 bytes.
The program has no visible window. The file is not a Windows core file. The application uses ports to connect to LAN or Internet. PcCtlCom.exe is able to hide itself, monitor applications. Therefore the technical security rating is 52% dangerous, however also read the users reviews.

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External information from Paul Collins:

• "PcCtlCom" must run at start up. Trend Micro PC-cillin Internet Security

Important: Some malware camouflage themselves as PcCtlCom.exe, particularly if they are located in c:\windows or c:\windows\system32 folder. Thus check the PcCtlCom.exe process on your pc whether it is pest. We recommend Security Task Manager for verifying your computer's security. It is one of the Top Download Picks of 2005 of The Washington Post and PC World.

Links: PcCtlCom.exe, PcCtlCom.exe

Type: [Memory Resident] Association: [Trend Micro anti-spyware or anti-virus products (including Internet Security)] Purpose: [Monitors memory to prevent infections] Risks: [None, sometimes uses high RAM - this is normal] Recommendation: [Leave unless using over 80% CPU for over 1 min]
  StonedChipmunk  

Necessary process of Trend Micro Internet Security program
  BJB  

Trend micro software... Internet security...
  Craig  

its trend mica's .exe update searcher checks for most recent updates.
  jason  

This is a component of Trend Micro PC-cillin Internet Security. PC-cillin Internet Security gives you protection from viruses, spyware and hackers. It also features spam filtering of your e-mail and adds protection on Wi-Fi connectivity.
  Tony.  

Eats a lot of memory...about 29mb
  Folderu  

PcCtlCom.exe is a process belonging to the Trend Micro Internet Security suite. It offers your computer security against Internet bound threats such as trojans and spyware. This program is important for the stable and secure running of your computer and should not be terminated..
  Brassy   (further information)

Anti-virus software. Trend Micro PC-Cillin critical system file.
  ChainsawDooM  

Memory-resident portion of TM - detects and blocks trojans and spyware
  winX  

Part of Trend PcCiullin Anti Virus
  Rob  

i belive its the file that PC-Cillin Internet security V12 uses to check for an AV update
  TheWraith  

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