Installation Stopped, Run as Administrator Error on Trend Micro for Windows

LAST UPDATED: JAN 21, 2025

You've encountered the following error message while installing Trend Micro on your Windows computer:

"Installation Stopped.
Run the installer as an Administrator."

Why Did This Happen?

You ran the installer using a standard account.

Do the following:

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