Trend Micro HouseCall

8.0

Software information

License:

Freeware (Free)


Updated:

21 Oct 2013


Publisher:

Trend Micro Inc

Website:

http://trendmicro.com

Software Screenshots

Size: 1.91 MB


Downloads: 3843


Platform: Windows (All Versions)

Review by Frederick Barton (Cybersecurity Editor)

on 21 Oct 2013

If you suspect that your system is infected with a virus or you need a "second opinion" from another antivirus tool, you could look for online scanning services. A better solution is to use Trend Micro HouseCall, which is independent from any web browser. It can be downloaded and launched like any lightweight application, so you won't have any issues regarding browser compatibility. You can use it to perform quick scans, to make sure that your antivirus program does not miss anything.

HouseCall doesn't need to be installed. You only need to download and run a launcher, which is almost 2 MB. The application works on Windows XP, Vista and Windows 7 and it is absolutely free. It doesn't ask for any additional tools and it won't conflict with other antivirus programs on your computer.

As previously suggested, all you have to do is run a small launcher. Before it displays the main user interface, Trend Micro HouseCall will download a few components, including a virus signature library. When you run the application again, it will only check the library and it will download new components if the library is not up to date.

Scanning the system is a three-step operation. First, you need to select a scan type and start it, then you have to wait until the actual scanning process is complete and finally, you can review the scan results. Trend Micro HouseCall can perform a quick or full scan and it also allows you to set up a custom scan if you wish to check specific folders on your hard drive.

Pros

You can scan your computer for viruses in just a few minutes. Trend Micro HouseCall doesn't need to be installed. It allows you to perform quick, full or custom scans.

Cons

There are no serious drawbacks to mention. With Trend Micro HouseCall, it takes only a few minutes to check the entire system for any known virus or malware threats.

Trend Micro HouseCall
8.0

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Trend Micro HouseCall Editor’s Review Rating

Trend Micro HouseCall has been reviewed by Frederick Barton on 21 Oct 2013. Based on the user interface, features and complexity, Findmysoft has rated Trend Micro HouseCall 5 out of 5 stars, naming it Essential

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