eScan Virus Control (VC) is a desktop anti-virus software for Windows. It scans all incoming data for viruses and other offensive material. You are protected from infection via email, websites, networks, disks, CDs, etc.

Anyone who uses email and the Internet on a regular basis must have a valid anti-virus facility in place, and to update it regularly. Without eScan your PC could get corrupted and infected by viruses and worms, your phone bills will increase due to spreading of viruses, and your friends could also get infected.

The costs of re-installing operating systems, and loosing your data outweigh the reasonable price.

eScan VC Benefits

· It scans all file types for viruses in real time
· Automatically downloads anti-virus updates when internet connection available
· You can choose to pay monthly, quarterly or annually
· A 15 day free trial period is available
· Technical support from the Call Centre on 083 919 4377

eScan Internet Security Suite (ISS) is a desktop anti-virus, content security and anti-spam software for Windows. It scans all incoming data for viruses and inappropriate content and also allows you to exercise parental control over the use of the Internet.

eScan ISS Benefits

· You get all the features of eScan VC:
· You can choose to pay monthly, quarterly or annually
· A 15 day free trial period is available
· You are protected from infection via email, websites, networks, etc

And in addition, with Escan ISS:
· You get protected from spam and pop-up adverts
· You can configure ISS to disallow browsing of adult or racist websites.
· You can protect your privacy by automatically removing traces of websites visited
· Technical support from the Online Direct Call Centre on 083 919 4377

NB After installing eScan for the first time, it will download the full list of virus update files. When you restart your PC, it will perform a full virus scan. Both these tasks will take a long time and slow your machine down. Once complete, virus update downloads will be quick and your PC will operate normally.

System Requirements

For Windows 95/98

Pentium Processor
32 to 64 MB of RAM
50 MB of free hard-drive disk space (100 MB for eScan ISS)

For Windows ME/NT/2000/XP

Pentium II Processor or better
64 to 128 MB of RAM
50 MB of free hard-drive disk space (100 MB for eScan ISS)

What does it cost?

EScan VC -
R 25 per month, or R 75 per quarter, or get 1 month free by paying R 275 per annum.

EScan ISS -
R 35 per month, or R 105 per quarter, or get 1 month free by paying R 375 per annum.
Prices include Vat.

Compared to other anti-virus products, this is affordable and award winning.

How do I get eScan?

Go to http://www.webmail.co.za/dialup/Downloads.htm and download Escan VC or Escan ISS, or obtain a CD by phoning 011-507-3030 (only available from mid-November 2004)

How do I subscribe to eScan?

Go to https://portal.icl-za.com/webmail and select 'Manage My Account' and enter your Main email address and password. Select 'Manage My Services' and then subscribe to the relevant Escan option.
If you are not yet a Webmail ISP subscriber, go to https://portal.icl-za.com/webmail and choose to 'Register a New Account'.
Then ‘Manage my Services’ and subscribe to the relevant Escan option.