Microsoft Security Essentials
Thread Starter
|
Hotshot
Joined: Aug 2006
Posts: 17,398
Likes: 317
From: Whittier, CA
Microsoft Security Essentials
Who has tried it? Opinions?
For those who don't know, Microsoft now has their own anti-virus-malware-spyware suite. Google Microsoft Security Essentials and you will find it. It's a free download.
I just installed it on my first machine. Haven't found a problem yet. It's a clean interface. The realtime scanner seems as fast as the CA AV that it replaced, maybe a little bit faster. Handled the huge network folders without fuss. I'm totally fed up with CA shennanigans, so good ridance.
If you try it and have any issues, let's use this thread to discuss.
MAC users, no gloating needed or desired. This is a PC topic.
For those who don't know, Microsoft now has their own anti-virus-malware-spyware suite. Google Microsoft Security Essentials and you will find it. It's a free download.
I just installed it on my first machine. Haven't found a problem yet. It's a clean interface. The realtime scanner seems as fast as the CA AV that it replaced, maybe a little bit faster. Handled the huge network folders without fuss. I'm totally fed up with CA shennanigans, so good ridance.
If you try it and have any issues, let's use this thread to discuss.
MAC users, no gloating needed or desired. This is a PC topic.
Thread Starter
|
Hotshot
Joined: Aug 2006
Posts: 17,398
Likes: 317
From: Whittier, CA
I've installed this on about 20 machines over the last few weeks. I must say I am impressed thus far. I've had zero compatibility issues. The initial scans picked up a bug on 3 machines that CA had ignored, and more importantly it successfully cured all 3. None of them were active infections, but still CA should have seen them.
I have to give it a
I have to give it a
Cargo Master
Joined: Apr 2003
Posts: 3,476
Likes: 224
From: Frequently frozen MN
Just read a relatively positive wiki about it. Supposedly it's designed for those who won't pay for AV.
Be aware that when you install it, it will change your Windows update to automatic ( I don't like that option). Apparently you can switch it back, but I wonder if it won't periodically 'fix' it for you.
Also, it valildates that you have genuine Windos(tm). No big deal, just a comment.
Be aware that when you install it, it will change your Windows update to automatic ( I don't like that option). Apparently you can switch it back, but I wonder if it won't periodically 'fix' it for you.
Also, it valildates that you have genuine Windos(tm). No big deal, just a comment.
Thread Starter
|
Hotshot
Joined: Aug 2006
Posts: 17,398
Likes: 317
From: Whittier, CA
Good thing to know. And if you disable AU, then I'm not sure you will get the AV updates, which you really need daily. So kind of a catch-22. I use AU anyway, so not an issue for me.
Posting Guru
Joined: Oct 1999
Posts: 1,832
Likes: 0
From: McRae, AR
I'm a bit surprised they didn't build it into Windows 7 though, or atleast give you the option when you install it.
I found something that bugs me a tad; If you don't do a manual scan every so often the status of the icon changes orange.
I don't need to do manual scans after I establish a baseline.
This could be a good feature for the average user though.
Trending Topics
Thread Starter
|
Hotshot
Joined: Aug 2006
Posts: 17,398
Likes: 317
From: Whittier, CA
I just let it do an automatic quick-scan once a week, and it seems happy with that. And the scan is very fast so you may not even notice when it happens.
FTE Stories
Ford Trucks for Ford Truck Enthusiasts
3 Best / 3 Worst Parts of Modern Ford Ownership
Brett Foote
10 Amazing Upgrades That Solve Common Ford Truck Owner Headaches
Pouria Savadkouei
Every 2026 Ford Engine Explained
Brett Foote
10 Ugly Ford Trucks That We Still Kinda Love
Joe Kucinski
10 Things Every Truck Owner NEEDS (2026 Edition)
Michael S. Palmer
Rezvani's Latest Post-Apocalyptic Monster Is a Ford F-150 Raptor Underneath
Verdad Gallardo
Top 10 Most Expensive Ford Trucks Ever Sold on Bring a Trailer
Joe Kucinski
2027 Ford Super Duty Buyer's Guide (Every Model, Engine, & Package)
Brett Foote
Top 10 Ford Truck Tragedies
Joe Kucinski
Freshman User
Joined: Oct 2005
Posts: 44
Likes: 0
From: Warren, Oh
Am I the only one that had bad luck with it? I downloaded it yesterday, and after it installed my laptop locked up. Tried restarting, in normal mode but no luck. Tried safe mode and the laptop would actually start up. Ended up having to to a system restore from earlier in the day before I downloaded MSE. Laptop has Windows Vista 64 bit Home Premium version. 4 GB of RAM.
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
donjamer
General NON-Automotive Conversation
7
Oct 13, 2008 11:31 AM