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- While reviews are mixed on its accuracy at catching viruses, some reviewers say Trend Micro AntiVirus plus AntiSpyware is easy to use. It's a fairly light program, so it won't hog your system resources.
- When it comes to performance, most reviewers say Trend Micro AntiVirus plus AntiSpyware has serious shortfalls compared to the competition.
Trend Micro is a distant third in security software sales. In the past, its products have received more favorable reviews than market leaders Symantec (Norton brand) and McAfee. In all direct comparisons, Trend Micro AntiVirus plus AntiSpyware 2007 fails to match other software at catching and removing viruses. However, experts do say that Trend Micro AntiVirus doesn't conflict with other software as much as the leading antivirus titles. If you want a package that combines antivirus and antispyware, we found better reviews for Webroot Spy Sweeper with AntiVirus (*est. $25), but this program has trouble with software conflicts.
Good comparative reviews of Trend Micro AntiVirus plus AntiSpyware 2007 can be found at Computer Shopper, PC World and CNet.com. The reviews don't cover all issues relevant to consumers, but they evaluate performance and reach decisive conclusions. TopTenReviews.com's review of Trend Micro AntiVirus plus AntiSpyware 2007 does not adequately address performance, or cover use of resources or compatibility at all.
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British magazine Computer Shopper directly compares a dozen antivirus programs, including Trend Micro AntiVirus plus AntiSpyware 2007. Performance is evaluated, but the reviews do not address compatibility with other security programs and rarely mention affect on system resources. Trend Micro AntiVirus plus AntiSpyware is judged to be less accurate than any other tested commercial antivirus product.
Review: Labs: Anti-virus software, Simon Edwards, Feb. 2007
2. PC World
In conjunction with AV-Test.org, PC World tests eight antivirus applications, including Trend Micro AntiVirus plus AntiSpyware 2007. The reviews are comprehensive and detailed, but compatibility with third-party security programs isn't tested. Trend Micro AntiVirus ranks last among the tested programs due to poor malware detection.
Review: Trend Micro AntiVirus plus Anti-Spyware 2007 Review, Ryan Naraine, Apr. 23, 2007
3. CNET
CNet's reviews are often uneven, but this evaluation of Trend Micro AntiVirus plus AntiSpyware is detailed and compares performance results with scores for other antivirus software. CNet uniquely concludes that Trend Micro is good at stopping spyware, but agrees with other sources that virus prevention is sub-par.
Review: Trend Micro Antivirus plus Anti-spyware 2007 Review, Robert Vamosi, updated Mar. 16, 2007
4. PC Advisor
The PCAdvisor.co.uk review is an abridged version of PC World's review, with the same author. Ryan Naraine says, "Trend Micro's low score was primarily decided by its lackluster performance at detecting malware samples," but the magazine's score seems too high given that assessment.
Review: Trend Micro Antivirus plus Anti-Spyware 2007 Review, Ryan Naraine, Apr. 26, 2007
This website compares 17 antivirus programs, but the majority of the reviews are uniformly good and non-critical. TopTenReviews' reviewer cites no testing methodology or data, but says, "PC-cillin antivirus software detected and blocked all viruses during our tests." The shallow review concludes that the top programs are equal.
Review: Anti-Virus Software Review 2007, Editors of TopTenReviews.com
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