- Quick specs
- Price: Free to try (30-day trial); $39.95 to buy (Buy it now)
- Operating system: Windows XP/Vista/7
- Date added: August 24, 2009
- Total Downloads: 434,628
- Downloads last week: 3,418
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- CNET editors' rating: stars
- Average user rating: stars out of 106 votes
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CNET editors' review
Reviewed by: Seth Rosenblatt on August 27, 2009
Trend Micro AntiVirus plus AntiSpyware is a stripped-down security option, offering only the most basic of protection. That's not a bad thing, but except for the Smart Protection Network, which leverages anonymous data from customers to block malicious threats that are manifesting on users' computers, we're not sure how this differs from its freeware competitors.
There is strong customer service, of course, and the user account-style lockdown to prevent unauthorized changes to programs. However, the program lacks consistent performance, and a lack of recent independent testing numbers on Trend Micro has made it equally hard to determine how effective it is. Unless you're a die-hard fan of Trend Micro, we'd advise staying away from the bare-bones AntiVirus and AntiSpyware version this year.
Publisher's description
From Trend Micro :Trend Micro AntiVirus plus AntiSpyware is an essential security you need to safeguard all your data and files. With automatic scans, updates, and outbreak alerts, you can rest easy knowing you have systematic, ongoing protection against the latest malicious viruses, worms, Trojan horse programs, and spyware. This product is powered by the PC-cillin Internet security engine, proven technology that protects your computer from unforeseen intrusions.
Key features include: prevent unauthorized changes, enhanced software history cleaner, improved Web browser cookie management, customizable security warnings, security activity report, fully compatible with Microsoft Windows Vista install trend, protection against viruses, protection against spyware, computer scans, real-time protection, quarantined file recovery rather than immediately deleting potential or uncleanable threats, Trend, automatic updates and outbreak alerts. Version 17.50 may include unspecified updates, enhancements, or bug fixes.
CNET Editor's Note: This product is the 32-bit version of Trend Micro AntiVirus plus AntiSpyware. Click here for the 64-bit version of Trend Micro AntiVirus plus AntiSpyware.
What's new in this version:
Version 17.50 may include unspecified updates, enhancements, or bug fixes.
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User reviews
- Average user rating: 3.6 stars out of 106 votes
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0 out of 2 people found this review helpful
Version: Trend Micro AntiVirus plus AntiSpyware (32-bit) 2010
"hard determine effective it is.Exception : the users."
Pros: since 2007 and at the beginning I had problems but since two years, nothing.
Cons: Small window wen it scans files.
I don' t know any other antivirals that gave me what I want.Summary: Perfect service on the numbers of calls wen I began in 2007. E-mail service takes time if your in a rush. It's a charm for written Chat that you can copy for proof... Many "Testers" on the market out there and some very good on this planet. But the ... read more >>
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0 out of 1 people found this review helpful
Version: Trend Micro AntiVirus plus AntiSpyware (32-bit) 2010
Pros: a friend of mine suggested
Cons: nothing at all
Summary: ? like it
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2 out of 2 people found this review helpful
Version: Trend Micro AntiVirus plus AntiSpyware (32-bit) 2010
Pros: there are no pros
Cons: Another program that won't unintstall.
Summary: Bottom line: I never voluntarily installed it, and i cannot voluntarily uninstall it. I had to use system restore to settle it' butt down. I was being harassed every 10 seconds. I counted. It stopped my work, and took over my computer every 10 seco... read more >>
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1 out of 1 people found this review helpful
Version: Trend Micro AntiVirus plus AntiSpyware (32-bit) 2010
"Low protection against Viruses & malware"
Pros: None,Microsoft Security Essentials,Avira ,Avast and AVG all free and better .
Cons: Trend Micro Antvirus + Antispyware always comes bottom end for detection of Viruses /spyware indepent test results,even the firewall on the more expensiveTrend Micro Internet Security 2010 scored a poor 27% in leak tests.
Summary: Google "Trend Micro Internet Security 2010 Wickepedia" this will give you more stats on this poor performing AV.
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0 out of 2 people found this review helpful
Version: Trend Micro AntiVirus plus AntiSpyware (32-bit) 2010
"I am satisfied with it. Works well far as I can see."
Pros: Never know its there till I see that scan results in the morning everyday. It don't slow the computer down like other antivirus software. Works flawlessly for me.
Cons: None that I can see thus far.
Summary: Has worked wonderfully so far. Had the computer for about 6 months when I renewed the subscription for a year at $31.95. It don't seem to slow my computer down whatsoever. Run a scan at 1am everyday. I really don't even notice it is there except... read more >>
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