If you have an older PC that isn’t running Windows 10, you may still have the option to install antivirus software. Thankfully, Trend Micro supports a wide range of operating systems and their antivirus software is available for download. In this article, we will show you how to install Trend Micro Antivirus on your PC running Windows 10 or Windows 11. There are several ways that you can accomplish this. The first method is via an installation disc or a bootable USB drive. Alternatively, you can also immediately update your existing antivirus program through the Microsoft Store in Windows 10 using a browser extension. Let’s get started with the steps on how to install Trend Micro right now. Keep reading for more details!
Installing Trend Micro on Windows 10
The first thing you will want to do is find out if your PC supports Trend Micro software. The easiest way to do this is by using the Trend Micro website. If you head over to the Trend Micro site, you can use their software compatibility checker to see if your PC supports Trend Micro. If your computer does support Trend Micro, then you can download the latest version of the Trend Micro software. If your computer doesn’t support Trend Micro, you will want to find out why first. You may have a version of Windows 10 that is no longer supported or a specific version of Windows 10 that is not supported by Trend Micro.
Installing Trend Micro on Windows 11
If your computer is running Windows 10, you can install Trend Micro on your PC. To do this, you will want to open the Microsoft Store in Windows 10 and then search for Trend Micro. The Trend Micro app is available in the Microsoft Store and is easily accessible. Once the Trend Micro app is installed, you will be able to find the Trend Micro icon in the Windows System Tray. Just click on the Trend Micro icon and then follow the on-screen instructions to install Trend Micro. You can also install Trend Micro from a bootable USB drive that you created beforehand. If you are installing Trend Micro on a computer running Windows 10, you will likely want to create a bootable USB drive. A bootable USB drive will allow you to install Trend Micro on Windows 10 without a disc in the drive. This is important because most PCs will not boot from a disc.
Download Trend Micro from the Microsoft Store
If your computer supports Trend Micro, you can right-click the Trend Micro icon and select “Get it on the Store”. The Trend Micro application is available in the Microsoft Store and can be easily downloaded. Once the Trend Micro app has been installed, sign into your account. You can also select “Sign in with a Microsoft Account” and then follow the on-screen steps to finish the installation. Once installed, Trend Micro will automatically update itself. You can also manually update Trend Micro by going to the Updates tab in the application and updating the antivirus software. Trend Micro provides a free trial for 30 days for new users. This allows you to test the product before making a purchase. You can also create a new account if you want to save your license information.
Create a bootable USB drive
If you are on a computer that does not support Trend Micro, you will want to create a bootable USB drive to install Trend Micro. To create a bootable USB drive, you will want to download Rufus. Rufus is a tool that allows you to create bootable drives like a USB drive. Once the Rufus tool has been downloaded, you will want to create a bootable USB drive that contains the Trend Micro installation files. To do this, simply launch Rufus and then create a new blank drive. Once a drive has been created, select the Trend Micro installation file and then click the “Write” button. After the drive has been created, you will want to install the Trend Micro application on the bootable USB drive. The Trend Micro app can be found in the Microsoft Store, and the application can easily be installed on the bootable drive. The installed antivirus software will then scan the Windows PC for viruses when the computer boots up, and then can be used as a secondary security measure.
Use an installation disc or USB drive
If you don’t already have a copy of the installation disc or USB drive, you will want to make sure to bring one with you before attempting to install Trend Micro. To install Trend Micro on a computer with no Internet connection, you will want to insert the installation disc or USB drive into the computer when it is turned on and then boot from the drive. From there, follow the on-screen instructions to install Trend Micro. If the computer has WiFi or an Internet connection, you will want to follow the same steps but make sure to install Trend Micro through the Microsoft Store. When using this method, Trend Micro will automatically update itself. You can also manually update Trend Micro by going to the Updates tab in the application and updating the antivirus software. Trend Micro provides a free trial for 30 days for new users. This allows you to test the product before making a purchase. You can also create a new account if you want to save your license information.
Conclusion
Trend Micro is one of the longest-standing antivirus software brands and many people choose to use them. Trend Micro is available for both Windows and Mac and is easy to install. If you are on a computer that does not support Trend Micro, you will want to create a bootable USB drive to install Trend Micro. You can also install Trend Micro on Windows 10 with an installation disc or through the Microsoft Store.