The file is safe, so select to 'Open' the file, and click 'Continue' on the prompt that appears once the file opens. A window may pop up warning you that the file is downloaded from the internet.Double click to select 'Install Trend Micro Antivirus.' Trend Micro is available to help with any issues you may have installing the tool and setting up your account.

Note: If you encounter any issues with the installation or setup of Trend Micro past this point, please reach out to Trend Micro customer support for assistance. Select to Open the file once the download finishes. Click this link, and a download should start which will contain the most recent installer of Trend Micro for Mac.

Now that you've obtained your one-year license key, it's time to download the software and start the installation process.

You should receive an email in the next few minutes from containing your one-year license key.

Click the Trend Micro Maximum security button and agree to the license terms.

Navigate to the UW-Madison Software Library and select Trend Micro Maximum Security.

Instructions on uninstalling Symantec are available here. Note: If Symantec, or any other antivirus software is currently installed on your computer, you must uninstall it for Trend Micro to function properly. You can learn more about Windows Defender here.įirst-time Installation and License Activation of Trend Micro for Mac For personally owned Windows PC's, the Office of Cybersecurity's recommended solution is the built-in protection suite, Windows Defender. UW-Madison provides Trend Micro Maximum Security for Faculty and Staff with personally-owned Mac computers. This article describes the process of downloading and installing Trend Micro on a personally owned macOS device.

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