Trend Micro HouseCall

If you're looking for a straightforward, no fuss way to check your Windows PC for viruses and malware, Trend Micro HouseCall is a tool worth knowing about. It’s completely free, doesn’t require installation, and works alongside your existing antivirus so you can use it as a second opinion scanner whenever you feel something’s off.

One of the best things about HouseCall is how easy it is to use. You don’t need to be tech savvy to run it. Just download, open, and choose between a quick scan or a deeper system check. It’s designed to be light on your computer’s resources, so you can keep working while it runs in the background. It even supports older versions of Windows, like XP, which is great if you’re still running legacy systems.

I’ve personally used it a few times when my main antivirus missed something, and it picked up traces of adware and potentially unwanted programs that were slowing things down. It’s not meant to replace your everyday antivirus, but as an on demand cleaner, it’s reliable, simple, and gets the job done without any hassle.