You may see this error while installing Trend Micro Antivirus for Mac:
"This serial number is for another Trend Micro product"
Why Did This Serial Number Error Occur?
This error appears if the serial number entered is intended for a different Trend Micro product.
How to Correct the Serial Number Error
Follow these steps to download the correct installer based on where you purchased your Trend Micro product:
- Identify Your Purchase Source:
Check where you bought Trend Micro Antivirus:
- Online or retail store
- Best Buy
- Internet Service Provider (ISP)
- In Japan
- Download the Correct Installer:
Based on your macOS version and purchase source, select the right installer from the following options:
- Online or Retail:
- macOS Sequoia (15.0): Download Antivirus for Mac version 11.8.1283
- macOS Sonoma (14.0): Download Antivirus for Mac version 11.8.1283
- macOS Ventura (13.0): Download Antivirus for Mac version 11.8.1283
- macOS Monterey (12.0): Download Antivirus for Mac version 11.5.1437
- macOS Big Sur (11.0): Download Antivirus for Mac version 11.5.1437
- macOS Catalina (10.15): Download Antivirus for Mac version 11.5.1437
- Best Buy:
- macOS Sequoia (15.0): Download Antivirus for Mac version 11.8.1287
- macOS Sonoma (14.0): Download Antivirus for Mac version 11.8.1287
- macOS Ventura (13.0): Download Antivirus for Mac version 11.8.1287
- macOS Monterey (12.0): Download Antivirus for Mac version 11.8.1098
- macOS Big Sur (11.0): Download Antivirus for Mac version 11.8.1098
- ISP:
- macOS Sequoia (15.0): Download Antivirus for Mac version 11.8.1287
- macOS Sonoma (14.0): Download Antivirus for Mac version 11.8.1287
- macOS Ventura (13.0): Download Antivirus for Mac version 11.8.1287
- macOS Monterey (12.0): Download Antivirus for Mac version 11.8.1160
- macOS Big Sur (11.0): Download Antivirus for Mac version 11.8.1160
- Japan:
- All supported versions: Visit ウイルスバスター for Mac
- Online or Retail:
If your macOS version is macOS Mojave or older, consider upgrading your Mac to access the latest antivirus features.