| | |  | Thermocoolers & Compact Refrigerators | Home » » » » » Trend Micro Internet Security 3.0 Professional (3 User Edition) | | | | | | | Description: | | You need comprehensive protection against cybercriminals when you shop or bank online or travel with your laptop. Get Trend Micro Internet Security Pro so you can protect your personal data anytime anywhere when you shop bank or browse online. Shop bank and invest online with peace of mind Trend Micro Internet Security Pro safeguards your personal information from hackers and cybercriminals whether you are at home or away: Remotely secure confidential files and folders in case your computer is lost or stolen. Automatically check the legitimacy of Wi-Fi hot spots when using your laptop on the road. Prevents data thieves viruses SMS text message spam and other malware from invading your smartphone. Remotely erases data from your smartphone if it s stolen. Inspects web page content in real-time so you re protected even if you re the first visitor to a new unsafe website. Back up as much as 2GB of your critical data to a secure online site.Smart features tailored to your activities Trend Micro Internet Security Pro not only defends your computer from the latest spyware viruses and phishing scams and goes one step further: Keep your protection current with automatic updates. Prevent unauthorized users from changing your critical applications without impacting your PC s performance. Pause security updates or scans when you give presentations watch movies or play games. Automatically prevent suspicious software on USB devices from opening. Helps you to easily manage all the devices connected to your home network. Easily customizable parental controls to protect your children against inappropriate content. Get a complete and customizable snapshot of security activities on your computer.Optimized PC Performance Trend Micro Internet Security Pro includes powerful easy-to-use tools to keep your computer running smoothly: 20% smaller file size 20% faster scan time. Clean up registry and temp files and manage star | | | Features: | |
• Trend Micro Internet Security Pro 2010 provides the most comprehensive, easy-to-use protection for your personal data so you can shop, bank, or browse with confidence
• An award-winning anti-virus engine protects against computer viruses, worms, Trojan horse programs, and related security threats
• Enhanced parental controls help you to protect your children from inappropriate content when they go online
• Remotely secures confidential files and folders in case your computer is lost or stolen
• Enhance performance and privacy by recovering disk space, cleaning up your registry and startup settings, removing cookies, and clearing your browser history
| | | Product Details: | | | Product Weight:
| 0.15 pounds | | Package Length:
| 7.8 inches | | Package Width:
| 5.6 inches | | Package Height:
| 1.4 inches | | Package Weight:
| 0.25 pounds | | Average Customer Rating:
|  based on 94 reviews |
| | | System Requirements: | | | Platform:
| Windows Vista / Windows XP | | Media:
| DVD-ROM | | Item Quantity:
| 1 |
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43 of 43 found the following review helpful:
 Trend Micro's Internet Security Pro 3.0 delivers in speed and quickness!Oct 29, 2009
By Dennis A. Amith (kndy)
Having tested a good number of security software, I wanted to give Trend Micro's Internet Security Pro Version 3.0 a chance. With McAfee's Security program on one laptop, I wanted to see how Trend Micro's latest software compares on my other PC laptop.
I. INSTALLATION
When I install anti-virus or security programs, things usually take about 20-25 minutes but surprisingly Trend Micro's Internet Security Pro 3.0 took less than 10 minutes (and this on a laptop that is 90% full). Trend Micro advertises that the software is 20% smaller in file size and 20% faster in scan time and so far, that has remained to be true. Installation was easy, but it does require you to have an internet connection ready and also to enter your personal information before accessing the software (after installation). But this is probably the quickest Internet Security software I have ran thus far.
II. Interface
After installation, accessing the software is easy and quick. Updating the software is all within a click of a button. You get an overview, virus and spy ware controls, personal firewall controls, internet and e-mail controls, other settings and subscription and pro features. Interface is pretty basic and for newbies, it should be easy to navigate. When checking each section, there is a button that shows on or off. So, you know what is working immediately.
Where most of the sections are self-explanatory, the Pro Features is quite interesting as it allows you to go further into Internet Security with:
- Trend Micro Vault - Password-protected vault folder where you store sensitive files that seals if you lose your computer. I definitely like this feature, especially the fact that you can report your computer as missing/stolen and the vault where sensitive files are stored will automatically seal.
- System Tuner - Improve the performance of your computer, recover hard disk space/cleans up registry files and safeguard privacy on the Internet. Personally, I didn't want to mess with the registry using this function until I did a back of files.
- Trend Micro Toolbar that checks the safety of the websites, hyperlinks and wireless networks - I tested this and where McAfee's test of sites would take you to their webpage with user-based reviews, Trend Micro's toolbar gives you a color code if it's safe.
- Protection for mobile telephones and PDA's from span and viruses. Another good feature for those who want to protect their smart phones and PDA's.
III. Overview
The virus scan was definitely quicker than any anti-virus software that I have used before and that is definitely a positive. The software does what it says on the back of the box, protecting the PC from viruses and spyware, prevents unauthorized changes, blocks e-mail and image spam, malicious downloads and also via "My Home Network", you can see who is utilizing your computer.
At first I was wondering why they separated the pro features but after checking them out, it's something that you don't want newbies messing with especially if it deals with registry and a automatic sealing vaults. So, it makes sense to keep the pro feature as something you need to self-install and limits the user-errors.
So, which is better? McAfee or Trend Micro? Personally, I think that they are even but with McAfee, they have a better looking graphical interface, they've been around longer and the online checker has more integration with their website. But Trend Micro is quicker, faster and is quite simple for the beginning computer user. Quite simply both offer similar protection.
Similar to McAfee's Internet Security 2010, Trend Micro's Internet Security Pro 3.0 offers a 3-user license and a one year license agreement. Also, 2GB of online storage and ability to back up critical data to a secure online site.
Overall, Trend Micro's Internet Security Pro 3.0 is a solid release. Both are solid brands known for their security service. McAfee is known for anti-virus, Trend Micro for anti-spam. So, really it all comes down to which brand you prefer and price. But one thing that Trend Micro's Internet Security software does have an edge versus its competitors is speed. Install, scanning and registry/system cleanup is very quick. So, if speed is a factor in your decision-making, Trend Micro is the way to go!
9 of 9 found the following review helpful:
Good comprehensive protectionOct 29, 2009
By L A.
I have used Kaspersky anti-virus software for the last few years after using and being disatisfied with McAfee. I thought I would try Trend Micro Internet security for the first time. The setup was fairly easy and similar to the method Kaspersky uses. The software is comprehensive with virus and spyware protection, a firewall, internet and email protection. However, this software includes protection for mobile devices which my copy of Kaspersky anti-virus does not. Then again, Trend Micro Internet security is more expensive than Kaspersky anti-virus, so if you don't have a mobile device to protect, a less comprehensive software suite may be for you. Overall, this is a very good product and is recommended.
19 of 23 found the following review helpful:
 Beware: Trend Micro Deactivates ALL your virus protection after a yearMar 17, 2010
By Globetrekker
"Globetrekker"
Warning: Trend Micro's focus is getting you to renew, not on protection. When the renewal period ends, Trend Micro switches off ALL your virus protection (yes, you read that correctly; it doesn't just stop updating the program on you PC as in previous years - IT TURNS THE ENTIRE PROGRAM OFF. Leaving you totally exposed - the software you bought last year is inactive until you renew.).
Here is the warning email I received from Trend: "Tomorrow, your computer could stop running. Your data could go missing. Your personal information could be hijacked and used against you. All because your PC will be exposed to viruses, spyware and other malicious online threats when your subscription ends." Well, yes - since you, Trend Micro, turned off the software I own, now I am fully exposed to all those dangers, not just the small number of viruses and other malware that might be identified between the last daily software update and the subscription expiration.
A bit of background - I have been a long time Trend Micro User (5+ years). During this time I have avoided most virus infections, although we did have one on a family PC which the Trend Micro team helped us out a year or two ago. So I upgraded to Internet Security Pro last year. I bought the disk rather than the download in order to have a backup and as one of the 3 PCs to be protected is in another house where there is only a dial-up connection. So for 2009 paid for software in a box and to have it updated throughout the year...and now I have exactly...zilch!
I found the 2009 software to be a system hog, slowing down boot-up and then PC performance when it scans. I also had an issue with the firewall which their support ended up disabling (not an ideal solution).
But they claim the 2010 version is much less burdensome on system resources, and I was happy enough to plan to renew this year and planned to sort out my firewall issue with them. I received the regular "your subscription is about to expire" messages from Trend over the past few weeks, but being very busy (with work and a flooded basement following recent East Coast storms), I didn't really focus on renewing right away.
And then the expiry date arrives...and Internet Security Pro doesn't just stop receiving updates (as in past years). Instead they TURN OFF all the virus protection! I called the support line to check and was told that this is now the case with all of their internet security products. This is totally unacceptable.
I bought a software "product", not a "subscription". This is not a "cloud computing" application which sits on a server and which I run through a browser. If so, then I could accept no longer being able to use such a service. This is in fact software that resides on my PC/laptop and for which receives regular updates (just like Windows XP or Office).
I can just see the marketing meeting where they thought: "Hey, we can get our customers to sign up and reduce churn by de-activating their installed software when their yearly subscription runs out; this should have a great impact on our bottom line!" Well I plan to impact their bottom line at my level -- this forced renewal is getting the response it deserves. You better believe I'm focused on internet security now - as I check out the competing products, some of which are more highly rated.
6 of 6 found the following review helpful:
Slick! Works with Vista and Win 7 without reinstalling when you upgradeNov 25, 2009
By Michele
"Michele"
As a person who has been on the net for many years, I can honestly say that I have tried most of the popular internet security programs out there. I have had computers get viruses with Norton, McAfee, PC Tools, and a couple that are no longer on the market (for good reason). I most recently used AVG free as my son in law is an IT consultant and he uses it. I found it slowed my computer when running a scan plus I wanted a total security package. I looked at AVG's suite but was put off by their customer service people and the price. They were evasive when asked how many people get a virus anyway when using their product and what the remedy was if that occurred. AVG was also around a hundred dollars for the three computer option. Trend Micro Internet Security Pro is less than half the price for three computers. Can't beat that.
Before AVG, I had PC Tools and found it really cumbersome and maddening. It hogged my computers memory and totally bogged it down when doing a scan. It also never remembered the permissions I put in so that it was constantly asking me if I wanted stuff to run. I uninstalled that after the first week. That was on my Dell 17 with 4 GB of RAM and lots of drive space left. No reason for it to run so slow. It's sitting in a box on the shelf. I won't even give it away to someone I don't like.
I recently purchased two new computers. One a Dell Insiron 17 and the other is a Dell Studio 19. The 19 was a want, the 17 was to replace a pretty new Inspiron that didn't survive an ice water bath. Both came with Vista Home Premium and a free upgrade to Windows 7. What better way to test this product that to see how it would work on both systems.
I can tell you that I have NEVER had a security system install so easily. I didn't have to read about "known issues". There was no need for the work arounds that I had to do with Norton. I didn't have to spend hours on the phone with customer service, figuring out what program I have that was causing the problem. Set up took minutes, not hours. No headache, no migraine from hunching over the computer trying to figure out what else the problem could be. No hours scouring the forums for how someone else fixed the problem. WOW!! I almost cried.
Next I waited for my Windows 7 upgrade kit to arrive. That does take a couple of hours to install but it went really well. When I did the final reboot everything, including Trends, worked! WOOHOO!I almost cried again, I was so relieved. So it works for me on Vista and Win 7 and No problems.
This system is really easy to customize on Vista or Win 7. As you can see on the pictures above, the screens are self explanatory. I am a over middle aged mother of eight and grandmother of eleven. If I can do this so can you. When it runs a scan I have no sluggishness. I can tell it how fast or slow to run the scan. It remembers my settings and is not constantly putting up pop ups asking me for the 100th time whether or not I trust something. It knows better than I do if a sight is safe. If it's not a safe sight it lets me know. There are a lot of settings. They are easy to understand and use. One of the best things is the cell phone protection. You can't find that everywhere.
This product is wonderful. I have never used anything so easy to install and use. I have had no problems with viruses so far. It has not froze up or caused any problems so far. I will update this if I have any problems in the future.
5 of 5 found the following review helpful:
Trend Micro is BEST in its league!!!Nov 19, 2009
By Tarun Chachra
"Tarun Chachra"
A little bit of background. I have been in IT for well over 15 years and have always despised using BLOATED anti-virus/anti-malware software of any kind. That being said, I have chosen TREND's corporate products for most of the enterprises I have always supported. Naturally when this product was made available for review, I chose it so I could see what the experience would be for an end user that would purchase this product for their home or small business. Corporate products generally tend to be lighter since they are run in server environments and the load of their operation does not need to be on the end users pc but rather on the server. The packages that are sold by many vendors tend to be bloated in their nature and provide MORE then what is necessary for protection of computers.
The system used was a laptop with 4gb ram and Windows 7 x64 (64bit).
Now on to the review of this product, its pro's, con's, and performance.
Pros:
Windows 7 Compatible
32bit and 64bit Compatible
VERY low memory usage
Cons:
None as of this review
Details:
1. Once you insert the CD Rom for installation you are given a simplistic set of choices.
*Disable included Firewall (which may be something you would consider if you have a good router in place or you are comfortable with Microsoft's built in windows firewall solution)
*Scanning the system for malware/virus' before the product is installed
2. The installation is smooth and quick and immediately starts to protect your computer against known malware out in and around the internet. One thing to always remember is that after you have installed the product you should always run the updater (from the main console) to update the virus definitions so that it is updated against the latest and greatest. I can confirm that Trend is 99.999% on the ball and their updates are rather quickly made available after anything new shows up.....it helps you feel good knowing that the product developers are not sleeping on the job.
3. Once running, Windows 7 automatically recognizes that it has protection in place and does not notify you that you are lacking it. The Trend software uses a AMAZINGLY low amount of ram while running and sitting idle....852k...that is less then 1mb of RAM. I could not believe it myself and thus rebooted and tested on 3 other machines to find similar results...naturally the RAM usage was =/- 10mb on different machines..but that is IMPRESSIVE at the very least. Once the console is open it utilizes about 21mb of RAM..but the console is only required when running updates, changing settings, and or running manual scans etc.
4. One of the best features of this software is what are known as the PRO features. They include:
A) Trend Micro Vault - a password protected folder that allows you to save files which are encrypted and secure..only a user with the password can get to them.
B) System Tuner - a section which allows you to scan and clean the registry in Windows to get rid of old un-necessary entries, clean out temp files, adjust your start up programs, delete un-necessary instant messaging and browsing history, etc... A GREAT feature that helps you keep your system running at peak performance.
C) A toolbar which helps you as your browse to different websites by checking them against a blacklist that is maintained by Trend.
D) Trend Micro Mobile Security - this is a redirect to their website that allows you to download software for certain mobile devices that are supported. Excellent feature..although i worry about its necessity.
Overall this is a great product and I have no harm in recommending it to anyone with a 32 and or 64 bit operating system. It is a lean software and not bloated the way other commercial products tend to be.
My personal laptop has now been running this product for 2 weeks and I am quite satisfied with its performance and the fact that it does not interrupt my daily computing life. As with any antivirus product, you should remember that they are only 99.999% effective with the remainder being common sense and knowing what you are clicking on, viewing, etc.
I have no doubt that this product will win some accolades going forward and I stand behind it. I encourage you to ask me questions via comments so that I can answer them....
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