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Overview
Trend Micro AntiVirus plus AntiSpyware is a full-featured and well-equipped program that is geared towards keeping your computer free of viruses and spyware. It is easy to configure for nearly any antivirus need. It causes significant computer slowdowns occasionally, but makes up for these issues with thorough scanning and frequent updates.
Features
• Anti-virus Security
• Anti-spyware
• Email safety scan
• Protection against rootkits
• Proactive intrusion blocking
• Free phone, email, chat support (North America only)
System Requirements
• Pentium or equivalent 800MHz processor
• Intel Hyper-Threading and Dual Core processors supported
• 100MB of available hard disk space for installation
• 1024 x 768 (XGA) minimum display resolution
Effectiveness
Trend Micro has a history of producing effective products that have been used in homes and enterprises for years. The included virus scanner is well-equipped and has a high success rate on par with many other high end antivirus programs. Despite its high marks in scanning, Trend Micro Antivirus is slow when scanning and can cause problems with freezing and slowdowns. It also has a tendency to not play nice with Firefox and MSN Live Messenger.
Updates
Updates can be done automatically or manually depending on your needs. Automatic updates default to being done every 3 hours in the background.
Ease of Use and Installation
Trend Micro Antivirus plus AntiSpyware is extremely easy to use. Nearly all of the configuration options are set after the installation is finished. Scanning, updating, changing settings and configuring advanced settings is easy and each of the settings is clearly explained within the program. Installing Trend Micro Antivirus plus AntiSpyware is a simple task.
Pros and Cons
Trend Micro AntiVirus plus AntiSpyware is a solid solution for those that are looking for an antivirus program that is easy to configure and doesn't require much user interaction. It has a simple interface and some of the best customer support available in the antivirus market.
Despite its high marks in scanning, Trend Micro AntiVirus plus AntiSpyware is slow when scanning and can cause problems with freezing and slowdowns. It also faces problems with Firefox and MSN Live Messenger.