Setup and Interface
The installation of the software takes 300mb space and performs the system scan to check for compatibility. The users have an option to go for the 30 day trial version at zero cost. The paid version comes with the license key. Once verified, it takes approximately 15 to 20 minutes to install the complete setup.

The screen interface of Trend Micro is not resizable. However, it can be moved around the desktop. The user interface uses a grey and white background scheme with a large circle in the middle denoting the security status of the computer system. The green circle indicates a safe computer system, yellow indicates that the system needs to be quarantined, and a computer system under threat is denoted by a red circle. It allows the user to manually scan your PC and opt for automatic system scan once the system starts.

Features
Trend Micro offers three levels of antivirus security- Trend Micro Antivirus+ Security, Internet Security, and Premium Security. These three antivirus software support one, three, and five-ten devices respectively. The three variants offered by Trend Micro are supported by Windows 7 through Windows 10 operating system. The Premium and Internet security versions can be bundled with other platforms such as iOS, macOS, and Android.

The basic variant of Trend Micro includes features such as firewall booster, anti-spam, and Ransomware protection. The base variant comes with a single user license, priced at around $40.
The Internet Security consist of three other features mentioned in the basic security with added features such as file shredder, system optimizer, privacy scanner, data theft shield, and parental controls. This variant is available at $80. This variant can be bundled with macOS and comes with a multi-device license for three devices.

Trend Micro has included all the features from the basic Antivirus and the Internet version in its Premium security with added features such as file encryption, password manager, secure browsing, and cloud storage scanner. Premium Security can be bundled with macOS, Android, iOS and offers a multi-device license for 5-10 devices. The antivirus is priced between $90 and $100 based on the number of devices.

Antivirus Protection
Trend Micro blocks malicious URLs and provides protection against social networking sites, offering real-time antivirus protection. Like many antivirus software, it performs heuristic checks for newly installed software in the system. It allows users to protect specific folders from system threats. Trend Micro flags a website in real-time based on its authenticity. This makes it one of the distinct protection layers offered by Trend Micro. The feature helps the user keep off malicious activity from their system even before entering the system.

Trend Micro adds a security layer, helping the user block objectionable content and limit screen time to curb the usage of the computer system. The firewall booster strengthens the operating system’s pre-installed firewall by adding protection against the botnet activity and monitoring suspicious traffic. It also blocks selected applications for limited usage of the system. However, the program does not offer a separate browser for online banking and purchases. However, it does offer virtually encrypted keyboard safeguarding user’s password from malicious agents on the Internet. As a stand-alone application, Trend Micro offers password manager that works for macOS, Windows, Android, and iOS devices. It does not offer webcam protection. This can be a cause of concern in case of identity theft.

Trend Micro has the anti-ransomware module, the Folder Shield, making it a useful feature, as it blocks unknown programs from accessing the system’s contents. This extra layer of protection helps in blocking current and brand-new discovered threats. Trend Micro does not mention it as one of its distinctive features, but offers anti-spam to block emails with poor credibility and questionable content. However, the feature only works with email services using POP and SMTP protocols.

Trend Micro’s malware detection engine has a considerable impact on the system. Users might experience a lag in their system when the antivirus scans the entire system in the background.
Trend Micros has a user-friendly UI. The computer system might slow down a bit because Trend Micro provides one of the best anti-malware engine to protect your system against the cyber threats lurking on the Internet. It could be the right choice if you are looking to protect multiple PCs at a reasonable price. Set up a 30-day free trial and get a first-hand experience of the software to make sure Trend Micro is the right choice for you.