What it does
Trend Micro HouseCall is a free malware scanner with quick, full and custom scan options and a threat report.
HouseCall lets the user choose a quick, full or custom scan. That distinction is useful when investigating a particular file location versus reviewing a whole Windows computer. The threat report gives a place to examine the findings before taking the next step. The product page says it can work alongside existing security software. Treat it as a focused check and cleanup workflow rather than assuming the downloadable scanner supplies all the ongoing controls of Trend Micro's commercial suite.
Strengths
- Quick, full and custom scan choices
- Threat-report workflow
Best for
- People choosing the scope of an on-demand malware scan