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After a product release, Trend Micro often develops updates to the software, to enhance product performance, add new features, or address a known issue. There are different types of updates, depending on the reason for issuing the update.
The following is a summary of the items Trend Micro may release:
  • Hotfix—A hotfix is a workaround or solution to a single customer-reported issue. Hotfixes are issue-specific, and therefore not released to all customers. Windows hotfixes include a Setup program, while non-Windows hotfixes do not (typically you need to stop the program daemons, copy the file to overwrite its counterpart in your installation, and restart the daemons).
  • Security Patch—A security patch is a hotfix focusing on security issues that is suitable for deployment to all customers. Windows security patches include a Setup program, while non-Windows patches commonly have a setup script.
  • Patch—A patch is a group of hotfixes and security patches that solve multiple program issues. Trend Micro makes patches available on a regular basis. Windows patches include a Setup program, while non-Windows patches commonly have a setup script.
  • Service Pack—A service pack is a consolidation of hot fixes, patches, and feature enhancements significant enough to be considered a product upgrade. Both Windows and non-Windows service packs include a Setup program and setup script.
Check the Trend Micro Knowledge Base to search for released hotfixes:
Consult the Trend Micro website regularly to download patches and service packs:
All releases include a readme file with the information needed to install, deploy, and configure your product. Read the readme file carefully before installing the hotfix, patch, or service pack file(s).