Trend Micro HouseCall for Windows

Suspect your PC is infected but your antivirus says it's clean? Trend Micro's free HouseCall scans Windows on demand for spyware, worms, viruses and other malware. Choose a quick, full-system, or custom scan for a second opinion alongside existing antivirus software.

Quick, full, and custom scans

A quick scan checks critical system files. For broader coverage, HouseCall offers a full-system scan; a custom scan lets you choose which scan to run. Scan duration varies with the selected scan, drive contents, computer speed, and internet connection.

Threat report and cleanup

After scanning, HouseCall provides a report of threats found on the device so you can take action. The scanner detects and cleans malicious software, including viruses, worms, and spyware. Its scan also looks for malicious software that may be hidden outside files.

• Use the results report to see which threats HouseCall identified.
• Run a scan when you want an additional check of the PC.

Using HouseCall with antivirus

HouseCall works alongside antivirus software already installed on the computer. It provides an on-demand scan, so you can check for threats without removing your existing antivirus program.

System requirements: Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 8.1, Windows 10, Windows 11 · 32-bit and 64-bit · At least 300 MHz Intel Pentium processor or equivalent · At least 256 MB memory · At least 200 MB available disk space · At least 16-bit high-color display and 1024×768 resolution

Can HouseCall run alongside another antivirus program?

Yes. HouseCall works with existing antivirus software, which does not need to be removed.

What scan options does HouseCall offer?

It offers quick, full-system, and custom scans. A quick scan checks critical system files.

What happens if HouseCall finds a threat?

HouseCall reports detected threats and can clean malicious software, including viruses, worms, and spyware.