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How do I reinstall my Trend Micro Internet Security for Dell?

Solution IDLast Updated
1055396Date : 2011/05/10 Time: 5:56 AM (PST)


Product/VersionPlatform
Trend Micro Internet Security for Dell - 16.6
Windows - XP Home, Vista 32-bit, 7 32-bit

Problem Description

This article shows you how to reinstall your Trend Micro Internet Security for Dell if you are having issues with your program.

Solution

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To reinstall your Trend Micro Internet Security for Dell, please follow the steps below:

 

1.

Run the Trend Micro Diagnostic Toolkit to completely remove your program’s components. To do this, follow the steps below:

 

 

 

a.

Click on your Windows version below, then click Run:

 

 

 

 

 

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Windows XP

 

 

 

 

 

 

·

Windows Vista or Windows 7 (32-bit)

 

 

 

 

 

 

·

Windows Vista or Windows 7 (64-bit)

 

 

 

 

 

The Trend Micro Diagnostic Toolkit will appear.

 

 

 

 

b.

Click the Uninstall tab.

 

 

 

 

c.

Click 1. Uninstall Software.

 

 

 

 

d.

When prompted to take note of your serial number, write it down. You will need this when you install the program later.

 

 

 

 

e.

Tick I have finished writing down my serial number, then click Next.

 

 

 

 

f.

Click Uninstall.

 

 

 

 

g.

When prompted to restart your computer, click Yes.

 

 

 

 

 

The changes will now take effect.

 

 

 

 

2.

Once you log back in, install your Trend Micro Internet Security for Dell by following the steps below:

 

 

 

a.

Download and run the Trend Micro Internet Security for Dell installer.

 

 

 

 

b.

Click Save.

 

 

 

 

c.

Select Desktop as the location, then click Save.

 

 

 

 

d.

Once the download finishes, click Run.

 

 

 

 

 

The contents of the installer file will be extracted and the setup program will verify if your computer meets the program’s system requirements.

 

 

 

 

e.

Read the License Agreement, then select I accept the terms of the license agreement.

 

 

 

 

f.

Click Next.

 

 

 

 

g.

When prompted, type your serial number on the field provided, then click Next.

 

 

 

 

h.

Select Regular Installation, then click Next.

 

 

 

 

 

After the installation finishes, you will see a confirmation of your registration.

 

 

 

 

i.

Click Finish.

 

 

 

3.

Your program is now installed. Double-click the Trend Micro icon on your desktop or in your system tray beside your computer’s clock.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Windows XP

Windows Vista and Windows 7

 

 

4.

Click Update Now.

 

 

5.

After updating your program, click Scan Now.

 

 

 

Your Trend Micro Internet Security for Dell is now fully set.


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