How do I Enable Foxfire Browser for Trend Micro HouseCall?

HouseCall could stop a virus infection from damaging your computer.

HouseCall is a free online virus scanning utility distributed by Trend Micro, the maker of PC-Cillin and Trend Micro Internet Security. Historically, HouseCall has been difficult to use with the Firefox web browser, requiring the installation of plug-ins and prompting some users to try other antivirus products or use Internet Explorer instead. Trend Micro has released a new version of HouseCall and it is designed to be easier to use with browsers such as Firefox. Once you have successfully downloaded HouseCall to your computer with Firefox, it runs as a separate application and no longer requires special steps to enable Firefox to work with it.

Instructions

1. Open Firefox and browse to the Trend Micro HouseCall website (see Resources). Click the "Download HouseCall 7.1 (32-bit)" link if you are running a 32-bit version of Windows. A 64-bit version of HouseCall is also available from this same page. After clicking the link, the browser changes to a new page asking if you want to try Trend Micro Internet Security as a free trial.

2. Click the "Get HouseCall Now" button, then click "Save File." The Firefox download window opens. Right-click the download window and then click "Open Containing Folder." This opens a Windows Explorer window in your default Firefox download folder.

3. Double-click "HousecallLauncher" when the download process is complete. If Windows displays a security warning due to the file's EXE extension, click "Run."

4. Allow HouseCall a few moments to download the most recent updates and virus definitions from the Internet. When the download is complete, the end user license agreement for HouseCall appears.

5. Read the end user license terms for HouseCall. You must agree to the terms to use the product. To signify agreement, click "I accept the terms in the license agreement" and then click "Next." The main window appears.

6. Click the blue "Settings" link. Change the radio button under "Scan Type" from "Quick Scan" to "Full System Scan" for the first virus scan. You can change it back to "Quick Scan" later if desired. Click "OK."

7. Click the "Scan Now" button to have HouseCall check your computer for infections.

References

• Trend Micro: Getting Started with HouseCall

Resources

• Trend Micro: HouseCall Free Online Virus Scanner