Unable to Uninstall Trend Micro on Windows

Know what to do if you cannot complete the uninstallation of Trend Micro Security for Windows.

Why is this happening?

The uninstallation process of your Trend Micro Security may be hindered by a conflicting application or if the app itself is unresponsive.

What should I do next?

Stop all Trend Micro running processes and remove any conflicting apps.

End active Trend Micro processes

1. Press the CTRL + ALT + DELETE keys at the same time, then choose Task Manager.
2. Locate Trend Micro in the Processes tab.
3. Right-click on every Trend Micro process and select End Process.

Uninstall conflicting software

1. Click Start , then go to Settings > Apps > Apps & Features. You can also access it via the shortcut button below:

   Windows Apps & Features

2. Check for other antivirus or security apps installed, then click Remove or Uninstall.
3. Wait for the program to uninstall, then restart your computer.
4. Proceed with the Trend Micro uninstallation.