Full Disk Access Error for Trend Micro on Mac: How To Fix

Encountering a "Full Disk Access required to protect your files" error after installing Trend Micro Antivirus on your Mac? Here’s how to fix it.

Why do I need Full Disk Access for Trend Micro on Mac?

Full Disk Access is a macOS security feature that lets applications like Trend Micro access your protected files for thorough scanning.

How can I grant Full Disk Access to Trend Micro Antivirus?

1. Open Trend Micro Antivirus on your Mac.
2. Click the Allow Full Disk Access button.
3. A window will open. Click Open Full Disk Access.
4. Check the boxes for Trend Micro Antivirus and Trend Micro Antivirus Extension.
5. If you can't find these items, click Don’t see these items? link:
   1. Click Open File Location 1 button, then drag the Trend Micro Antivirus entry to the Full Disk Access window.
   2. Click Open File Location 2 button, then drag the com.trendmicro.icore.es.systemextension entry to the Full Disk Access window.
6. Enter your Mac username and password, then click Unlock to allow changes.
7. Click OK once finished.