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How do I set a password in Trend Micro Internet Security / Trend Micro AntiVirus plus AntiSpyware?

Solution IDLast Updated
1036430Date : 2011/05/11 Time: 9:41 PM (PST)


Product/VersionPlatform
Trend Micro AntiVirus plus AntiSpyware - 2008; Trend Micro Internet Security - 2008, 2009; Trend Micro Internet Security Pro - 2008, 2009
Windows - Vista 32-bit, XP Home

Problem Description

 

Solution

Select the Trend Micro Consumer product you are using:

 

Trend Micro Internet Security Pro 2009 or Trend Micro Internet Security 2009

Trend Micro AntiVirus plus AntiSpyware 2009

Trend Micro Internet Security Pro 2008 or Trend Micro Internet Security 2008

Trend Micro AntiVirus plus AntiSpyware 2008

 

For Trend Micro Internet Security Pro 2009 or Trend Micro Internet Security 2009:

 

1.

Open the Trend Micro Internet Security main console by doing any of the following:

 
 

Click Start > Programs or All Programs > Trend Micro Internet Security > Trend Micro Internet Security.

 

 
 

Double-click the Trend Micro Internet Security icon on the lower right corner of your screen.

 

 

2.

Click Other Settings on the left panel of the window and click Password on the right. Click Settings under that.

 

 

3.

Put a checkmark in the Activate password protection checkbox. Type your desired password then re-type it to confirm.

 

 

Note: The password should be at least six (6) characters long. It is also useful to set a hint that you can use in case you forget your password (This is optional).

 

4.

Click the OK button when you are done.

 

5.

Close the Trend Micro Internet Security main console.

 

Important: Do not forget your password. Without your password, you cannot uninstall the program or change its settings. You will only be able to use the following features:

 

Scan Now from the main console Overview screen

Update Now

Check Network function of the Wireless Home Network Monitor

Disconnect from network (Network Cutoff Switch)

Help & Support section

 

back to top

 

For Trend Micro AntiVirus plus AntiSpyware 2009:

 

1.

Open the Trend Micro AntiVirus plus AntiSpyware main console by doing any of the following:

 
 

Click Start > Programs or All Programs > Trend Micro AntiVirus plus AntiSpyware > Trend Micro AntiVirus plus AntiSpyware.

 

 
 

Double-click the Trend Micro AntiVirus plus AntiSpyware icon on the lower right corner of your screen.

 

 

2.

Click Other Settings on the left panel of the window and click Password on the right. Click Settings under that.

 

 

3.

Put a checkmark in the Activate password protection checkbox. Type your desired password then re-type it to confirm.

 

 

Note: The password should be at least six (6) characters long. It is also useful to set a hint that you can use in case you forget your password (This is optional).

   

4.

Click the OK button when you are done.

   

5.

Close the Trend Micro AntiVirus plus AntiSpyware main console.

   

Important: Do not forget your password. Without your password, you cannot uninstall the program or change its settings. You will only be able to use the following features:

 

Scan Now from the main console Overview screen

Update Now

Help & Support section

 

back to top

 

For Trend Micro Internet Security Pro 2008 or Trend Micro Internet Security 2008:

 

1.

Open the Trend Micro Internet Security main console by doing any of the following:

 
 

Click Start > Programs or All Programs > Trend Micro Internet Security > Trend Micro Internet Security.

 

 
 

Double-click the Trend Micro Internet Security icon on the lower right corner of your screen.

 

 

2.

Click Other Settings on the left panel of the window and click Password on the right. Click Settings under that.

 

 

3.

Put a checkmark in the Activate password protection checkbox. Type your desired password then re-type it to confirm.

 

 

Note: The password should be at least six (6) characters long. It is also useful to set a hint that you can use in case you forget your password (This is optional).

 

4.

Click OK when you are done.

 

5.

Close the Trend Micro Internet Security main console.

 

Important: Do not forget your password. Without your password, you cannot uninstall the program or change its settings. You will only be able to use the following features:

 

Scan Now from the main console Overview screen

Update Now

Check Network function of the Wireless Home Network Monitor

Disconnect from network (Network Cutoff Switch)

Help & Support section

 

back to top

 

For Trend Micro AntiVirus plus AntiSpyware 2008:

 

1.

Open the Trend Micro AntiVirus plus AntiSpyware main console by doing any of the following:

 
 

Click Start > Programs or All Programs > Trend Micro AntiVirus plus AntiSpyware > Trend Micro AntiVirus plus AntiSpyware.

 

 
 

Double-click the Trend Micro AntiVirus plus AntiSpyware icon on the lower right corner of your screen.

 

 

2.

Click Other Settings on the left panel of the window and click Password on the right. Click Settings under that.

   
 

   

3.

Put a checkmark in the Activate password protection checkbox. Type your desired password then re-type it to confirm.

   
 

   

Note: The password should be at least six (6) characters long. It is also useful to set a hint that you can use in case you forget your password (This is optional).

 

4.

Click OK when you are done.

   

5.

Close the Trend Micro AntiVirus plus AntiSpyware main console.

   

Important: Do not forget your password. Without your password, you cannot uninstall the program or change its settings. You will only be able to use the following features:

 

Scan Now from the main console Overview screen

Update Now

Help & Support section

 

back to top

 


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