How to remove an PcCtlCom error

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PcCtlCom.exe file information

The process known as PcCtlCom Module belongs to software Trend Micro Internet Security or Trend Micro Central Control Component or Trend Micro PC-cillin Internet Security by Trend Micro (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 7/XP are 880,722 bytes (22% of all occurrences), 880,719 bytes and 18 more variants.
The program has no visible window. The file is not a Windows core file. The application uses ports to connect to a LAN or the Internet. PcCtlCom.exe is able to hide itself and monitor applications. Therefore the technical security rating is 50% dangerous, however also read the users reviews.
If you are having problems with PcCtlCom.exe, you may want to uninstall Trend Micro PC-cillin or Sibelius Compass software via Windows Control Panel/Add or Remove Programs (Windows XP) or Programs and Features (Windows 7/Vista).

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External information from Paul Collins:

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

Important: Some malware camouflages itself as PcCtlCom.exe, particularly when located in the c:\windows or c:\windows\system32 folder. Therefore, you should check the PcCtlCom.exe process on your PC to see if it is a threat. We recommend Security Task Manager for verifying your computer's security. This was one of the Top Download Picks of The Washington Post and PC World.

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User Comments

Trend Micro Central Control Component, uses about 6% or RAM

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)

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Summary: Average user rating of PcCtlCom.exe: based on 22 votes with 9 reviews.

18 users think PcCtlCom.exe is essential for Windows or an installed application. 2 users think it's neither essential nor dangerous. 2 users think PcCtlCom.exe is dangerous and recommend removing it. 3 users doesn't grade PcCtlCom.exe ("not sure about it").

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