![]() ![]() ![]() The Android app is a lot more straightforward, with all of the main options listed on the dashboard. Finally, the Family tab is where parents can access parental controls. The Data tab lets you protect folders from ransomware, plus there’s also a digital shredder, password manager, and password vault here. Privacy is where you’ll find social network, transaction protection, and other privacy settings, included data-theft prevention, which is off by default. ![]() The Device tab lets you configure, enable, or disable real-time scanning, web filtering, PC optimisation, and even a neat feature called Mute Mode that stops non-critical notifications. The scan offers an analysis of threats and device optimisation.īack on the main screen, there are four tabs to click through. Optionally, you can choose to shut the computer down after it’s done if you’re logging off for the day. Alternatively, hover over the down arrow to choose a full scan or create a custom scan. Tap the big main scan button for a quick scan, which should finish in a couple of minutes. As for the main software, there’s a longer tutorial if you want it or you can click through the basics the first time you open it up. On Windows, Trend Micro encourages you to install the Trend Micro Toolbar, which protects against threats and scams, plus it safeguards financial transactions. You’ll know it’s done when the installer offers to send a monthly email report to keep you up to date with your security status and then prompts you to create a user account. Overall, installation isn’t particularly speedy, unlike most antivirus competitors, so go make a coffee while it does its thing. That is, unless, you have incompatible antivirus software, as I did with Spybot – Search & Destroy, which is something other antivirus programs don’t tend to flag.Īdmittedly, Trend Micro did automatically uninstall the incompatible software. After a quick additional download within the installer, Trend Micro should do the rest without input or hassles. During installation, you’ll also be prompted to install the free Trend Micro password manager. On Windows, the installer guides you through the relevant steps, asking whether you want to input an activation code or use a free trial. For my tests, it prompted me for an account as well as the activation code, so you’re better off creating an account instead of having to double-up. The Android version lets you try Trend Micro for free alternatively, you can use credentials or an activation code to log in. Once you’ve found the version you want, signing up, paying, and downloading Trend Micro is all straightforward.įor my tests, I bought a two-device version of Trend Micro Device Security Basic to test on Windows and Android. Set a calendar reminder if you don’t want to be stung with an unintentional renewal fee.įour options is pretty tame compared to other antivirus competitors, but be prepared to pay more for Trend Micro products based on how many devices you want. You can pay with major credit cards or PayPal.ĭuring my sign-up tests, auto-renewal was enabled by default, seemingly with no way to disable it. Certain Trend Micro plans charge extra for additional support features, which isn’t ideal. Finally, Device Security Ultimate starts with a $228 first-year fee to protect three devices (six and 10 also available). Trend Micro Device Security Basic starts at $69 for two devices but supports up to six, while Device Security Pro costs $89 for the first year to protect three devices (six and 10 also available). Trend Micro Maximum Security is the first, costing $49.95 to protect one Windows, MacOS, Android, iOS, or Chrome OS device before reverting to its typical $69.95 annual fee. Speaking of packages, Trend Micro offers four, and they’re all relatively straightforward. Looking at the pricing structure on the Trend Micro website, you’ll see four options, with first-year prices starting at $49.95 for one device and stretching up to $298 for 10 devices on the priciest package. ![]() In every comparable category against seven other popular antivirus services, Trend Micro doesn’t take out the top spot for cheapest first-year pricing or ongoing fees. ![]()
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