The Trend Micro Toolbar uses a rating system to tell you if sites you are searching for are safe or not. It will appear automatically in your web browsers if you select Display the Trend Micro Toolbar on supported web browsers in the Program Settings. You can also check this video on how to add Trend Micro Toolbar without using […]
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How Trend Micro Parental Controls works on Windows
You can make changes to the settings at any time. Just click Family on the main screen and then select Parental Controls. How does it work? Parental Controls uses Website Filters, Time Limits and Program Controls to specify how your kid can use the computer. With these features, you can: Block inappropriate websites. Limit Internet access. Prevent your children from opening specific programs at certain times. […]
How to set up a Trend Micro program password on Windows
When you set a program password, it must be provided first before making any changes with the program. This is not the same as your Trend Micro Account password. Open Trend Micro. Click the Settings icon. Click Other Settings. Select Password. Put a check beside Enable password protection to prevent unauthorized changes. Type your preferred password, then retype it in the Confirm password field. It must […]
Issues when updating Trend Micro Security for Windows
You may encounter issues updating Trend Micro Security for Windows. See below for some of the problems customers have encountered: Update hangs Open the Trend Micro Diagnostic Toolkit: On your keyboard, press the Windows + R keys. The Run window should be open. In the Open field, type supporttool.exe, then press ENTER. The Trend Micro Diagnostic Toolkit should open. Click the (C) Uninstall tab. […]
How to adjust scan settings on Windows (Trend Micro)
Trend Micro can search for threats in files and settings as well as check for suspicious behavior on your computer. It attempts to remove the threat from the infected file. If unsuccessful, it deletes the infected file along with the threat. Open Trend Micro, then click Settings . Click Security & Tuneup Controls, then click on Scan Preferences. Check or […]
How to scan for viruses on Windows (Trend Micro)
Trend Micro keeps your computer protected in real-time so you do not need to scan manually to remove viruses. If your computer performs poorly due to a possible infection, you can still run a scan at any time. Run a scan Open Trend Micro, then click the arrow beside the Scan tool and choose your preferred scan: Quick […]
How to adjust Trend Micro program settings on Windows
Configure, change and edit the settings of the latest program features of Trend Micro Security for Windows. Open Trend Micro, then click Settings . Configure your preferred settings: Clicking will give you the description of each feature to help you customize your settings. Select Security & Tuneup Controls > Scan Preferences to configure how the program will react to detected threats. Select Security & Tuneup Controls > PC […]
How to check for social network privacy risks on Windows (Trend Micro)
Trend Micro Privacy Scanner helps you adjust the right settings on your social media accounts to ensure your personal information stays private and protected. Open a web browser. Click the Trend Micro Toolbar, then choose Check your online privacy. Choose which Social Networking Sites you want to check, then click Sign In. Click See Scan Results to check for any privacy concerns. Click Fix […]
How to set up Trend Micro Folder Shield in Windows
Enabling Folder Shield helps protect your files from ransomware attacks that shields you from malware that can encrypt your files, including its subfolders. Open Trend Micro, then click the Data tab. Click Configure beside Folder Shield. Read the introduction, then click OK. Put a check beside Don’t show this introduction again before clicking OK if you do not want to see this window every time you configure Folder Shield. Click Protect […]
How to install Antivirus for Windows (Trend Micro)
Follow the easy steps below to install Trend Micro on your Windows PC. Download Trend Micro: Download Maximum Security Download Internet Security Download Antivirus+ Security Double-click the downloaded file to run the installer.If the User Account Control window appears, click Yes. Follow the instructions to complete the installation. Fill out the account information to activate your […]