Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about End of Life and End of Support
 

Solution ID:

EN-1053729

Product:

PC-cillin Internet Security - 2006, 2007; Trend Micro AntiVirus - 11; Trend Micro AntiVirus plus AntiSpyware - 2007, 2008, 2010; Trend Micro Internet Security - 2008, 2010; Trend Micro Internet Security Pro - 2008
Operating System:
Windows - 7, Vista - SP1, Vista (32- and 64-bit), Vista SP2, XP - SP2, XP - SP3

Published:

9/7/2010 8:25 PM 
 

Problem:

This article provides answer to your questions about the End of Life (EOL) and End of Support (EOS) of the Trend Micro product you are using.

 

Solution:

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Below are some frequently asked questions concerned with Trend Micro Home and Home Office products’ end of life and end of support:

 

General Inquiry

 

1.

What do “end of life” (EOL) and “end of support” (EOS) mean?

2.

What products have reached end of life or end of support and to what versions can they be upgraded?

3.

When will the product I am using reach its end of life or end of support?

4.

What should I do if I receive an email saying my product has reached its end of life or end of support?

5.

How can I tell if the end-of-life email I received is legitimate?

 

System Requirements

 

1.

I want to upgrade to the 2010 version, but how do I know the new program will run on my computer?

2.

Do the 2010 products support Windows 2000, Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows ME, or Windows 7?

 

License / Subscription / Installation

 

1.

Can I get a free upgrade to the latest version if my product is not yet expired?

2.

Can I upgrade to the latest version if I have a multi-user subscription for PC-cillin Internet Security 2006?

3.

How do I upgrade to the latest version of my product?

 

 

Note: If your question is not among those listed, try searching our Knowledge Base for solutions to your issue.

 

 

 

What do “end of life” (EOL) and “end of support” (EOS) mean?

 

 

A product’s end of life marks the date that particular program version is retired to make way for the latest available version.

 

End of support, on the other hand, refers to the date the program stops downloading updates. In addition, Trend Micro will no longer offer technical support for the product after its end-of-support date.

 

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What products have reached end of life or end of support and to what versions can they be upgraded?

 

See the table below to see the list of products that have passed their end of life or end of support dates and the program versions they can be upgraded to if your subscription is still current. You can click on the solution link to view instructions on how to upgrade.

End-of-Life and End-of-Support Products

Latest Versions for Upgrading

Solution Link

Trend Micro Internet Security Pro 2008

Trend Micro Internet Security Pro 2010

EN-1054199

Trend Micro Internet Security 2008

Trend Micro Internet Security 2010

EN-1054206

Trend Micro AntiVirus plus AntiSpyware 2008

Trend Micro AntiVirus plus AntiSpyware 2010

EN-1054207

PC-cillin Internet Security 2007

Trend Micro Internet Security 2010

EN-1039041

PC-cillin Internet Security 2006

Trend Micro Internet Security 2010

EN-1039041

Trend Micro AntiVirus plus AntiSpyware 2007

Trend Micro AntiVirus plus AntiSpyware 2010

EN-1039039

Trend Micro AntiVirus 11 (2004)

Trend Micro AntiVirus plus AntiSpyware 2010

EN-1039039

PC-cillin Internet Security 14 or 14.7 for Dell

Trend Micro Internet Security 16.6 for Dell

EN-1053956

PC-cillin Internet Security 12 (2005) for Dell

Trend Micro Internet Security 16.6 for Dell

EN-1054146

 

 

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When will the product I am using reach its end of life or end of support?

 

Please find the entry for your product in the table below to see its end-of-life and end-of-support dates:

 

Product End-of-Life (EOL) Roadmap

Product Name

Date of General Availability

End of Life Date

End of Support Date

Trend Micro AntiSpyware

June 20, 2005

July 31, 2008

July 31, 2008

Trend Micro PC-cillin AntiVirus 11

November 30, 2005

December 31, 2007

December 31, 2008

PC-cillin Internet Security 2004

October 27, 2003

December 31, 2005

December 31, 2006

PC-cillin Internet Security 2005

October 11, 2004

December 31, 2006

December 31, 2007

PC-cillin Internet Security 2006

October 31, 2005

December 31, 2007

December 31, 2008

Trend Micro AntiVirus plus AntiSpyware 2007

September 18, 2006

December 31, 2008

June 30, 2009

Trend Micro PC-cillin Internet Security 2007

September 18, 2006

December 31, 2008

June 30, 2009

Trend Micro AntiVirus plus AntiSpyware 2008

September 26, 2007

December 31, 2009

December 31, 2010

Trend Micro Internet Security 2008

September 26, 2007

December 31, 2009

December 31, 2010

Trend Micro Internet Security Pro 2008

September 26, 2007

December 31, 2009

December 31, 2010

Trend Micro AntiVirus plus AntiSpyware 2009

September 15, 2008

December 31, 2010

December 31, 2011

Trend Micro Internet Security 2009

September 15, 2008

December 31, 2010

December 31, 2011

Trend Micro Internet Security Pro 2009 (version 2.0)

September 15, 2008

December 31, 2010

December 31, 2011

Trend Micro AntiVirus plus AntiSpyware 2010

September 24, 2009

December 31, 2011

December 31, 2012

Trend Micro Internet Security 2009

September 24, 2009

December 31, 2011

December 31, 2012

Trend Micro Internet Security Pro 2009 (version 3.0)

September 24, 2009

December 31, 2011

December 31, 2012

 

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What should I do if I receive an email saying my product has reached its end of life or end of support?

 

If you still have a valid subscription, all you need to do is upgrade to the 2010 version of your program.

 

If your license has expired, you will need to purchase an upgrade from the online store or from a retail store near you.

 

Note: If you are not sure whether your subscription is current or expired, you can check your license expiry date on the Program Information page of your main console.

 

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How can I tell if the end-of-life email I received is legitimate?

 

The email notifying you of your product’s approaching end of life is legitimate if it was sent from info@newsletters.trendmicro.com.

 

If you receive this email from a different source, the message you got is probably not legitimate. Please verify this by sending a copy of the email to Trend Micro Technical Support.

 

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I want to upgrade to the 2010 version, but how do I know the new program will run on my computer?

 

Before you install the latest version of your Trend Micro program on your computer, make sure your computer meets the product’s minimum system requirements. If your system specifications do not meet these requirements, the program may not be able to install or run properly.

 

To view the list of system requirements for the 2010 versions of Trend Micro products, select the product you are planning to upgrade to:

 

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Do the 2010 products support Windows 2000, Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows ME, or Windows 7?

 

While Windows 7 is supported by the latest versions of Trend Micro Home and Home Office products, this is not true for Windows 95, 98, 2000, or Millennium Edition (ME). If you are running any of these unsupported systems, you will need to upgrade to Windows XP (at least Service Pack 2), Windows Vista, or Windows 7.

 

For more information on upgrading your operating system, refer to the articles listed below:

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Can I upgrade to the latest version if I have a multi-user subscription for PC-cillin Internet Security 2006?

 

If you have a current multi-user subscription for PC-cillin Internet Security 2006 (i.e. if your serial number begins with PXXP, where X represents any letter) and your license was provided by your company, contact your system administrator or human resources department, who will contact the appropriate reseller or account manager for you.

 

Otherwise, prepare your Maintenance Agreement and Order Confirmation Letter (if you received any) and contact Trend Micro Email Support.

 

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How do I upgrade to the latest version of my product?

 

The following products have reached their end of life or end of support dates. For instructions on how to upgrade to the latest version, please click on the version you are using:

 

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Can I get a free upgrade to the latest version if my product is not yet expired?

 

Yes, you can upgrade for free to the latest Trend Micro Titanium Security Suite 2011 if your subscription is not yet expired. Check the table below to know what version you can upgrade to:

 

Your current product

Latest Version to upgrade to

Trend Micro Internet Security Pro 2008

Trend Micro Titanium Maximum Security 2011

Trend Micro Internet Security 2008

Trend Micro Titanium Internet Security 2011

PC-cillin Internet Security 2007/2006

Trend Micro Titanium Internet Security 2011

Trend Micro AntiVirus plus AntiSpyware 2008/2007/2004 (11)

Trend Micro Titanium AntiVirus+ 2011

 

Note: Trend Micro Titanium 2011 is recommended for users with unlimited broadband or high-speed Internet connection.

 

For products bundled with your Dell Computer:

 

Your current product

Latest Version to upgrade to

PC-cillin Internet Security 14/14.7 for Dell

Trend Micro Internet Security for Dell

PC-cillin Internet Security 12 (2005) for Dell

Trend Micro Internet Security for Dell

 

Click your program below to view instructions on how to upgrade to the 2010 version:

 

Trend Micro Internet Security Pro 2008

Trend Micro Internet Security 2008

Trend Micro AntiVirus plus AntiSpyware 2008

PC-cillin Internet Security 2007 or 2006

Trend Micro AntiVirus 2007 or 11 (2004)

 

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