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After upgrading my Mac to Monterrey OS, Trend Micro antivirus shows that it does not have full disk access. Geek Squad could not get Trend Micro show it has full disk access and continues to show set up is incomplete. Any suggestions?


Posted on Oct 29, 2022 11:44 AM

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Oct 29, 2022 1:44 PM in response to lincrain

https://discussions.apple.com/search?q=trend%20micro%20antivirus&page=1&content=filterDiscussions


Read some of the posting and arrive at your own conclusion.


There are no known Windows-like Viruses in the wild that self replicate and affect macOS, because of the underling UNIX  Foundation and Permission Limitation. 


Additionally, and specific to Big Sur macOS 11 and Monterey macOS 12, Ventura macOS 13, the Operating System resides in a Sealed and Read Only Volume that can not be opened by the User.


The Only thing this Antivirus software is protecting is the Bank Account of the Developers and for zero return to the User aside from the problems this software creates.


AntiVirus Developers purposefully Market their product to create a “ Fear Factor “. In so doing, creating a False Need for their Product.


The The Built in Security  is all that is required to protect the computer.


Oct 29, 2022 1:06 PM in response to lincrain

lincrain wrote:

After upgrading my Mac to Monterrey OS, Trend Micro antivirus shows that it does not have full disk access. Geek Squad could not get Trend Micro show it has full disk access and continues to show set up is incomplete. Any suggestions?

Do not install third party anti virus apps. They use system resources while providing no benefit. And they may cause problems.

Effective defenses against malware and ot… - Apple Community

macOS - Security - Apple

Security features for MacBook Pro - Apple Support

Protect your Mac from malware - Apple Support


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