To know what to do next, click the status and follow the instructions shown on it.
Not Yet Resolved
- Restart required. Reboot to empty computer memory so it will completely remove the threat.
- Access denied. Cannot remove or clean an infected file since the logged-in user account did not have full read/write access to where the threat was found (such as a CD-ROM or network drive).
Threats Resolved
- Cleaned. Trend Micro removed the security threat from an infected file.
- Removed. Trend Micro deleted an infected file with an unremovable security threat or a suspected spyware program.
Web Browser Cookies Deleted
- Removed. Trend Micro deleted a website tracking file called a cookie.
Fix security vulnerabilities
- Windows Updates Disabled. Enable this feature to help Windows update automatically to prevent attackers from taking advantage of outdated security loopholes.
- Firewall Protection Disabled. Enable this feature to help prevent attackers from sending malicious software or data to your computer.
- User Account Control Settings Too Weak. Limit what a software can do. Apply the correct settings to stop malicious programs from infecting your computer.
- Flash Player Update Disabled. Enable this feature to help Flash Player regularly update to fix problems and add security patches.
- Java Version Outdated. Enable this feature to help the Java platform regularly update to fix problems and add security patches.
- Acrobat Reader Version Outdated. Enable this feature to help Acrobat Reader regularly update to fix problems and add security patches.
Click Make additional improvements to see suggestions for optimize your computer in reducing potential vulnerabilities.
Reduce computer startup time
Trend Micro checks programs that start up automatically and identify which ones can safely start later to help the computer start quickly. Click Save even more time to see recommendations for more ways to boot up your computer faster.
Regain disk space
Trend Micro finds recoverable disk space on your computer. Click Regain even more space to see tips for more ways to free up even more space.
Clean privacy data
PC Health Checkup deletes these data to help protect your privacy:
- Cookies. Websites use these small text files to identify or authenticate your computer and provide personalized content.
- Google Toolbar Search History. This toolbar keeps track of searches you conducted on the web.
- Web Browser History. Your web browser keeps a record of websites you access so it will load faster if you revisit them.
- Microsoft Windows and Office. Microsoft remembers which files you opened before so you can get back to them again more quickly.
- Media Players. Realplayer, Flash Player, QuickTime, or Windows Media Player keep lists audio and video files you opened.
- Instant Messaging. Skype, Yahoo!Messenger, or IP Messenger store information about your previous chats.
Remove all this information to prevent others from monitoring your activities on the Internet. Click Make optional improvements to see suggestions for even more privacy improvements.