How to protect another device with Antivirus+ Security

Know how to download, install, and activate additional protection to your Windows computer using your Antivirus+ Security license.

Add another device with Trend Micro Antivirus+ Security

1. Open the Trend Micro Security main console:
   • Double-click the Trend Micro icon on your desktop.
   • Double-click the Trend Micro system tray icon at the bottom right of your computer, near the computer clock.
2. Click Protect Another Device.

   

3. Click Add a device, then click Windows.

   

4. Select how you want to share Antivirus+ Security:
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   Send email

   1. Type the email address you want to receive the email with the link to download the program.
   2. Click Send.

      

   3. Go to your other computer, then open your email.
   4. Click the download link from the email you received. Wait for the download to finish.

   Copy link

   1. To copy the download link, click Copy link.

      

   2. Open a browser, then paste the link in the address bar. Wait for the download to finish.

   Download

   1. Click Download. A new window will open.

      

   2. Choose a folder to save your download, then click OK.

      

   3. The download will start. Wait for the download to finish.
5. Double-click the TrendMicro_16.0_EL_Full.exe to run it.

   Click Yes when the User Account Control window appears.

6. Wait for the installer to extract the files needed for the installation.
7. Wait as Trend Micro checks if your computer is compatible for installation.

   

8. Type your serial number, then click Next.

   

9. Read the Privacy and Personal Data Collection Disclosure, then click Next.

   

10. Read the License Agreement, then click Agree and Install.

    

11. Wait for the program to install. This may take a couple of minutes.

    

12. Provide a computer name, then click Next.

    

13. Installation Completed window should appear. Click Finish.

    

14. Trend Micro main console should open. Your computer is now protected.