Should I remove Trend Micro TrendProtect for Internet Explorer?

Versions

Version	Distribution
1.2.1305	61.54%
1.2.1276	15.38%
1.2.1272	23.08%

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Remove Trend Micro TrendProtect for Internet Ex...

TrendProtect is a free browser plug-in that helps you avoid Web pages with unwanted content and hidden threats.

Trend Micro TrendProtect for Internet Explorer is a program developed by Trend Micro. The most used version is 1.2.1305, with over 98% of all installations currently using this version. The program adds a toolbar to Microsoft Internet Explorer. The main program executable is WRS.dll. Typically most users end up uninstalling this just after a few days. The software installer includes 5 files and is usually about 3.17 MB (3,319,014 bytes). TFUpdate.exe is the automatic update component of the software designed to download and apply new updates should new versions be released. In comparison to the total number of users, most PCs are running the OS Windows XP as well as Windows 7 (SP1). While about 70% of users of Trend Micro TrendProtect for Internet Explorer come from the United States, it is also popular in France and Australia.

URL: www.trendmicro.com

Installation folder: C:\Program Files\Trend Micro\TrendProtect\MSIE\

Uninstaller: MsiExec.exe /X{D5462C8A-D08C-4163-8293-82F2E11A2760}

Estimated size: 3.17 MB

1. On the Start menu (for Windows 8, right-click the screen's bottom-left corner), click Control Panel, and then, under Programs, do one of the following:
• Windows Vista/7/8/10: Click Uninstall a Program.
• Windows XP: Click Add or Remove Programs.
2. When you find the program Trend Micro TrendProtect for Internet Explorer, click it, and then do one of the following:
• Windows Vista/7/8/10: Click Uninstall.
• Windows XP: Click the Remove or Change/Remove tab (to the right of the program).
3. Follow the prompts. A progress bar shows you how long it will take to remove Trend Micro TrendProtect for Internet Explorer.

1. Open Internet Explorer and click the Tools button, and then click Internet options.
2. Click the Advanced tab, and then click Reset. Select the Delete personal settings check box if you would also like to remove search providers, Accelerators and home pages. When Internet Explorer finishes applying default settings, click Close, and then click OK.
3. The changes will take effect the next time you open IE.

1. At the top of the Firefox window, click the Firefox button, go over to the Help sub-menu and select Troubleshooting Information.
2. To continue, click Reset Firefox in the confirmation window that opens. It will close and be reset.
3. When it's done, a window will list the information that was imported. Click Finish and Firefox will open.

1. Open Chrome and click the Chrome menu on the browser toolbar.
2. Select Settings. In the "Search" section, click Manage search engine. Check if (Default) is displayed next to your preferred search engine. If not, mouse over it and click Make default. Mouse over any other suspicious search engine entries that are not familiar and click X to remove them.
3. When the "Show Home button" checkbox is selected, a web address appears below it. If you want the Homepage button to open up a different webpage, click Change to enter a link.
4. Restart Google Chrome.

OS VERSIONS Win XP 46% Win 7 8%

HOW DOES IT RUN? Plugs into Internet Explorer

USER ACTIONS Uninstall it 75% Keep it 25%

Which Windows OS versions does it run on?

United States	69.57%
France	13.04%
Australia	4.35%
DZ	4.35%
Venezuela	4.35%
Germany	4.35%

What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?

Trend Micro is a software security company that developes the Titanium Internet Security, Trend Micro Worry-Free Business Security, OfficeScan, and other security products and services.

Publisher URL: www.trendmicro.com

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