Trend micro smart keeps requesting changes...why?

I have Trend Micro Smart Surfing on my Macbook Pro, and its been active since I bought it with the laptop in Fall 2011. Recently, it started asking me to type in my password to allow changes. It will occur randomly without a set time or specific website. For example...
I was just wondering is this normal/common? It may be a coincidence becasue I recenlty renewed my subscription, but I know I have been having troubles with Finder, so I don't know if these are related or if there is a different reason. (My Finder issues can be found here for more information https://discussions.apple.com/thread/5456640)
I really don't want to take a trip to the Apple store, so any information is grealty appreciated.
Thank you :3

I uninstalled so need help needed anymore with this question. Thank you anyway.

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