Trend Micro Internet Security

Personal computers are under constant attack & users nowadays need a product that will keep their pc protected 24/7 without fail. Trend Micro Internet Security is a product designed 2 act as a watchdog 4 your computer; keeping unwanted spyware, dangerous viruses, & identity thieves away from your personal computer so that it maintains the integrity of your personal information & runs smoothly without errors.

I haven't had many issues with computer viruses, but I have had problems with Spyware & I am always wary of internet identity theft. These latter two problems are the main reasons I decided 2 give Trend Micro Internet Security a try. I like that Trend Micro Internet Security is there, protecting my computer & I like that I can schedule it 2 run updates & a full scan at the time of my choosing. It will run in the background on its own regardless, but scheduling it 2 run at regular intervals is best because you have control over when it will run & when you will get updates. This provides greater peace of mind, in my opinion, & it lets me control when it runs 2 better ensure that it won't run when I have important internet work 2 complete.

The most important quality of any internet security product is its ability 2 protect from viruses, spyware, cookies, & other potential hazards. From my use so far, I can honestly say that this protect is flawless in this regard. It quarantines spyware, viruses, & other harmful intruders & it displays them on a report that is available 4 view at any time. Just a few minutes ago, I opened up my Trend Micro Internet Security & looked at my latest stats. It tells me that a full scan was conducted earlier today & no instances of any threats were discovered. It also tells me that, in the past seven days, my computer has been protected against 31 incidents. I can also look at a log that will tell me exactly what problems were prevented. I like this statistical report because it lets me see, at a glance, what viruses, spyware, etc., have tried 2 attack my computer. I like keeping a step up on these things because, considering the amount of time I spend on my computer, infections are something I cannot afford 2 have.

One common complaint that consumers have with internet security software is that they slow down computers and/or interfere with the usage of certain web sites or features. I have had some bad luck with other brands with slowness, but Trend Micro Internet Security causes no such problems. Of course, I schedule the scans 4 those times of day when I won't be using my computer, but even if a scan starts while I'm using the internet, the interference is minimal. There is an ever-so-slight slowdown, but it is too insignificant 2 matter. And with interference with web sites, I have only experienced one small problem thus far: The tendency of Trend Micro Internet Security 2 block certain features in web sites. Sometimes, it will prevent me from watching a video & I am forced 2 lower the protection level temporarily 2 get past this interference.

Taken as a whole, however, Trend Micro Internet Security is a very useful product & I am happy 2 report that it has held down all forms of spyware, viruses, & other problems while keeping my peace of mind at a record high level. It is a nice, all-in-one package that offers multiple levels of protection & multiple features in a single package. I like it better than Norton & some of the other brands & it has plenty of positive qualities 2 earn it an easy recommendation.

was easy 2 install & set up. It is so nice 2 have a product that will run on three computers instead of knocking up fees each time you add a computer. Did a good job, easy 2 understand, & a good program 4 internet security.

Easy 2 install, & hasn't slowed my computer at all. I definitely prefer it over Norton, simply because Norton has caused me some headaches in the past. So far, this works well on my computer (Windows XP). The scan takes about as long as Norton's did, & it blocks sites well. I've only used it 4 about a month, but so far I'm very happy, & glad I have an alternative 2 Norton. The price is great as well!

I get this software 4 free through my university & find it does a good job providing protection from phishing & viruses. I have used Norton, McAfee, & Zone Alarm in the past & find the Trend Micro interface the most efficient & easy 2 use. I have it installed on two PCs, both running XP. One system is pretty spartan in applications installed & the other system has tons of apps & lots of extra hardware. Trend Micro plays well on both systems.

However, there are three things I have come across that bring the rating down 2 three stars.

1. This is a really slow scanner. It takes the better part of an HOUR 2 scan my hard drive with only 12 gigs of data on it.

2. It really slows down a wireless connection. I liked the fact that it uses a higher level of security 4 wireless connections but was not too happy with the subsequent performance degradation.

3. If you set it up 2 prompt you 4 permission before sending your identified personal information over the internet - a great feature - it always asks twice & requires you 2 put your password in twice (a small annoyance). But, it also puts a warning page in your browser window which requires one 2 use the back button 2 get 2 the previous web page. Some HTTPS pages do not allow this action & once I had 2 shut down the program 2 complete a transaction because Trend Micro would not allow it even after clicking the "allow" button.

If these things are not a hindrance 4 you, give Trend Micro a try. For me, it is more of "the price is right" issue.

This software was an update 2 what I had. It loaded quickly & without any problems. It blocks unwanted sites so if you have children I recommend this. I does seem 2 update a lot more than the 2008 edition.

With Trend Micro Internet Security you no longer need 2 choose between computer performance & maximum protection. Get smart proven security that never sleeps guarding your PC from the latest threats while giving you the freedom 2 browse & shop online. Safeguard your PC & your personal information without compromise. Smart security features in Trend Micro Internet Security protect the computers in your home as you email & browse online. Enhanced parental controls help you take charge of where & when your children go online. Protection 4 up 2 3 PCs per household.Format: WIN XPVISTA Genre: UTILITIES UPC: 733199436205 Manufacturer No: TIS096205

With Trend Micro Internet Security, you no longer need 2 choose between computer performance & maximum protection. Get smart, proven security that never sleeps, guarding your PC from the latest threats while giving you the freedom 2 browse & shop online. Safeguard your PC & your personal information without compromise.

Enhanced parental controls help you take charge of where & when your children go online. Click 2 enlarge.

Maximum Security. Online Freedom.

Why worry about malicious downloads & dangerous web pages?

Trend Micro Internet Security provides smart, up-to-date protection 4 your home network against present & future threats without slowing down your PC. Protection 4 up 2 3 PCs per household.

Home Network Map lets you see all the devices connected 2 your network at a glance, manage the security of other network computers remotely, & block wireless home network intruders from accessing yours. Click 2 enlarge.

You can block websites with inappropriate content, prevent access at specific times, & even stop children from typing personal information in webpages. Click 2 enlarge.

Surf the web without worry
Smart security features in Trend Micro Internet Security protect the computers in your home as you email & browse online:

• Prevents email & image spam from reaching your inbox
• Halts access 2 dangerous web pages
• Stops websites from installing dangerous downloads on your computer

Manage your children's online activity
Enhanced parental controls help you take charge of where & when your children go online:

• Block websites with inappropriate content based on specific categories
• Choose what times & 4 how long your children are allowed 2 go online
• Monitor online activity reports 2 fine-tune your controls if necessary

Essential protection 4 your home PCs
Trend Micro Internet Security safeguards your computer & personal information against latest threats:

• Detects & removes viruses, spyware, & other malicious threats from your computer, email, instant messages & downloads
• Prevents unauthorized users from changing your critical applications, without impacting your PC's performance
• Secures your home network with a personal firewall & Wi-Fi patrol

Home Network Protection. Online Safety 4 Families.
Trend Micro Internet Security secures your home network from the latest threats while protecting your family from unsafe & inappropriate web sites.

New & Improved Features:

• New--Worry-Free Click protects you from malicious or untrustworthy links from email, websites, or instant messages.
• Improved--Home Network Map lets you see all the devices connected 2 your network at a glance, manage the security of other network computers remotely, & block wireless home network intruders from accessing yours.
• Improved--Parental Controls lets you take charge of when & where your children go on the Internet. You can block websites with inappropriate content, prevent access at specific times, & even stop them from typing personal information in webpages.
• Improved--Powerful anti-spyware technology guards your personal information & privacy against spyware, rootkits, & other malicious software.
• Improved--An award-winning anti-virus engine protects against computer viruses, worms, Trojan horse programs, & related security threats.