Trend Micro Antivirus+ Security Review

 

Trend Micro Antivirus+ Security Review

To even be considered a full-scale , a program must sweep away all existing malware infestations and protect the system against new attacks. That’s the minimum. Trend Micro Antivirus+ Security goes way beyond that minimum. The "plus" in its name refers to a wealth of bonus features, among them a firewall booster, layered ransomware protection, and a hardened browser for online banking. Add those to an effective core antivirus system and you've got a product that's well worth a look.

For $39.95 per year, you can protect one PC with Trend Micro. That's a normal price for a single license; Bitdefender, Kaspersky, and Webroot (among others) come in on or about this price point.  costs $59.99 per year, but that lets you protect all your Windows, Android, iOS, and macOS devices, not just one PC.

Unlike most competitors, Trend Micro doesn't offer a three- or five-device antivirus subscription. If you want a volume discount, you must upgrade to which lists for $79.95 per year for three licenses that you can use on Windows or macOS devices. At the highest level, Trend Micro Maximum Security comes in five- and 10-license packs, and offers protection for devices running Windows, macOS, Android, and iOS.

The installer performs a check for active malware, just in case, and asks for your license key. To complete installation, you create or log into an online account. And you get a chance to enable Trend Micro's Folder Shield ransomware protection (more about that below)

Trend Micro's main window doesn’t look much like other antivirus products, though it’s had the current look for some years. A big, round Scan button dominates the window, with an indicator below to display security status. Above are four icons for Device, Privacy, Data, and Family. No, the presence of a Family button doesn’t mean this antivirus includes  although its macOS counterpart offers a simple

A lightbulb icon at the main window’s top encourages you to explore more features. It’s a little bit like the recommendations from Bitdefender’s AutoPilot. When you click the icon, it presents a few questions and points out components that relate to your answers.