How To Use Trend Micro OS Protection

Trend Micro is a Japan-based developer and seller of computer software and computer security. Established in 1988, Trend Micro started doing business in the Los Angeles. After a few years, Trend Micro became the leading brand in providing security.

* Functions and products. Ultimately, Trend Micro develops and sells products to protect computers from viruses. Corporate clients, to protect their network from any possible threats, are using Trend Micro.
* Trend Micro OS Protection. Trend Micro OS Protection is an add-on feature for the Trend Micro Internet Security or more commonly known as PC-cillin. There are two components that make up the Trend Micro OS Protection: the Firewall Booster and the Pre-Startup Scan. Both components attribute to a better performance in your computer. Before you are able to install Trend Micro OS Protection, you need to check if your computer already has the Internet Security installed, and that your computer is running on Windows Vista. You also need to free up at least 300mb worth of space on your hard drive. Trial version of OS Protection is available from the official website of Trend Micro.
* Firewall Booster. A firewall works like an imaginative wall to protect networks from possible attacks. To common computer users, you will encounter firewall when you attempt to access forbidden sites when your computer is connected to a network. Firewalls are typically used to prevent unnecessary Internet browsing and accessing of files. Trend Micro OS Protection adds a booster to the existing firewall, to add protection. When you install the OS Protection, you won’t be seeing significant changes on the interface of your firewall, but rest be assured that the function is there.
# Pre-Startup Scan. Most viruses are well acquainted with Windows as an operating system. As such, the vulnerability of Windows users is very high. Virus authors are able to create viruses that are almost invisible to Windows. By installing a pre-startup scan, you can run a scan on your computer, even before Windows is launched. Once you install the OS Protection, you will see a new icon on your desktop. Double click on the icon to launch the scan. You can also access configurative settings by clicking on the icon.
# Schedule your scan. As Trend Micro will perform a scan while starting up your computer, it may take some time, especially if you choose to run a full scan. You can schedule your according to your desired date. You will be prompted to run a scan when your computer recognizes that you haven’t scanned for quite a while. Another key feature of Trend Micro OS Protection is that it creates an automatic backup in case your computer detects an invasion.
# Additional tips. Pre-startup scan will only run when your computer is booting. In case you need to launch the scan, choose to restart your computer. If you encounter any problems while installing and using Trend Micro OS Protection, feel free to leave a feedback message in the Trend Micro website. Browse through the available topics in the FAQ section to maximize your knowledge on the product.