TrendProtect allows you to avoid sources of infection. If you inadvertently open a Web site rated unsafe by TrendProtect, scan your computer immediately. To get enhanced computer protection that includes the blocking of unsafe Web pages, you can install Trend Micro Internet Security (PC-cillin).

Using TrendProtect

TrendProtect adds a new button to your browser's toolbar area. The icon and color of the button changes to indicate whether the page currently open is safe, unsafe, trusted, or unrated, or whether it contains unwanted content.

TrendProtect also uses the same icon and color combination to rate the Web pages listed in your Google, MSN, and Yahoo search results. In the search results, moving your mouse over an advisory icon displays a page advisory, which has additional information about the rated Web page.

Click the TrendProtect button and select Options to customize the view, trusted pages, content categories, and connection settings. Select Check Your Computer's Security from the menu or click Scan computer for viruses in the page advisory to access free scanning and cleanup services from HouseCall.

If you have questions or encounter problems while installing or using TrendProtect, please visit the Help/FAQ page.

Although Trend Micro does not provide free technical support for TrendProtect, you may send your feedback to us. We will do our best to incorporate suggestions into future versions of TrendProtect.

System Requirements

Operating System

• Microsoft™ Windows™ XP Home (Service Pack 2)
• Microsoft™ Windows™ XP Professional X64 (Service Pack 1)
• Windows™ 2000 (Service Pack 4)

Web Browser

• Microsoft™ Internet Explorer 6.0 or 7.0
• Mozilla™ Firefox™ 1.5 or 2.0

Internet Connection

• High-speed (broadband) Internet access