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Comment on Why TrendMicro Sucks by Scott

Scott — Wed, 12 Nov 2008 19:53:42 +0000

Same thing happens here. I notice a charge for $45.90 USD twice on my AMEX within two days of each other from a company http://www.digitalriver.com. I thought after reading several articles that it was Norton only to find out it's Trend. I called Amex - 'we can't help you'. Well, you can cancel my card for one since you just issued me a new number not 3 months ago and there's a charge on it? How did they get my new number ?? Currently typing with the phone to my ear listening to shit music attempting to talk to someone at digitalriver. Better get answers. Filing a report with City Police this afternoon.

Comment on Why TrendMicro Sucks by Laura

Laura — Sat, 08 Nov 2008 06:31:38 +0000

I boutht this peace of crap software this past summer also. The week I install it, I get infected with a nasty maleware type virus. Something that looks like another anti virus program trying to warn me of my system not being protected…I had very limited access to my computer and no ability to restore. Finally re-imaged. Tried in September to reinstall the Trend Micro Internet Security (my ass) but could not, don't really remember why, I just didn't have time to deal with it. Tried to install the product again tonight, three hours later and I am still not able to install it. I called the 1800 number but they are not available, searched their site, tried the chat option, even wrote them with my problem, now I have to wait 48 hours for a response.

I am however, thankful I bought it in the store, after reading all your comments, I dont see this program working on my system, or me ever buying it again. It's too bad that I can't return this garbage back. Oh by the way, I had that rebate deal also, sent it in and never received my $10.

Lesson learned here; Never feel bad for companies when I hear they are going out of business again…these type of business practices put them out. I own 5 computers in my house, there was a great opportunity for trend micro for years to come.

Norten is crap too though. I've been using Panda on one of my other systems and it seems to be holding tight and not bother me with all the crap other anti virus products pop up.

Thanks for letting me vent.

Comment on Why TrendMicro Sucks by paul

paul — Wed, 05 Nov 2008 11:45:06 +0000

i have been trying to uninstall trend micro 2008 for the past 2 days no real help from support team . i get down to two items and then i cant remove them says i need authority to do so . anybody got any answers

Comment on Google Android and Grand Central by Ricky

Ricky — Mon, 03 Nov 2008 18:16:51 +0000

I actually have the T-Mobile G1 phone and own a Grand Central number. I think those guys can do wonder if they take your ideas.

Please google do something with Grand Central and Android!

Comment on Flat Organization: This Doesn't Feel Agile by Andrew Clay Shafer

Andrew Clay Shafer — Sat, 25 Oct 2008 19:06:02 +0000

I've lived that cartoon… more than once.

http://stochasticresonance.wordpress.com/2008/04/06/dropping-hits-of-agile/

Comment on Flat Organization: This Doesn't Feel Agile by People Over Process » When Agile and Cloud Computing Meet

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Comment on Why TrendMicro Sucks by Juggles

Juggles — Tue, 30 Sep 2008 23:23:43 +0000

I agree with Jason G I have had a similar problem using Trend Micro, I have also noticed this in some other antivirus programs I particularly avoid packages that make use of network and firewall protection. All though it may seem neat at first glance, software that is overly complex is riddled with problems. As we speak I am testing BitDefender under Vista it can't seem to update itself without a reboot, makes me wonder what sort of antivirus company would design a package that requires a software user to reboot their system. If it were a real epidemic and lets say I had malware running around my system, then suddenly I get a reboot message from BitDefender so my natural response is to reboot and on reboot find myself locked out of my own system.

Real smart idea makes you wonder if they even bother testing the software they built to begin with!!

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Comment on Why TrendMicro Sucks by Bill

Bill — Thu, 25 Sep 2008 01:05:09 +0000

Same deal with me today. They sent the email about I have 2 days before it's billed… AGAIN! We did the same f&** thing a year ago! At that time we had to tell AMEX to cancel the charge as we could NEVER get to a live voice or even an email about this scam. On footnote: if you use amex, they can put a block on any future charges from a billing company. We did send an email to the FTC about the issue and will again today.

As the other person said about uninstalling… Trend Micro IS a virus. I had to go into the registry to dig all the crap out of there.

Btw, I've been using Panda since then with a MUCH smaller footprint and less system resources.

Comment on Why TrendMicro Sucks by Jonin

Jonin — Mon, 15 Sep 2008 14:14:13 +0000

Well,I find trend micro 2008 the best!!!
Fuck everything else…
trend micro 2008 does a good job of looking after the pc…and itself!!!
CA security is the worst package i have worked with…
maybe you guys should read a manual…