Is Microsoft Security Essentials any good? ANSWERED
Monday, December 13, 2010 at 11:42 pm
I was going to install AVG on my new PC but I noticed Windows 7 comes with Microsoft Security Essentials, an anti-virus.
Is it any good? Or good enough?
Update: Yes, it seems good. I’ll use it.
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on December 13th, 2010 at 11:56 PM
If there’s one thing people have told me it is that nothing that comes prepackaged with Windows is good enough, at least as far as antiviruses are concerned. A lot of them recommended Avast! to me, too.
on December 14th, 2010 at 12:44 AM
I advice Avast! too, it’s free and i never had serious virus problems since i began using it.
on December 14th, 2010 at 12:50 AM
I’d go for Avast also. I used to use AVG till they overhauled it. Then it wouldn’t intall on my XP. I’ve heard MSSE is good but I don’t really trust free MS stuff. I also use Malware Bytes antimalware scanner for a second opinion. All free cause I’m broke.
on December 14th, 2010 at 12:58 AM
As long as it’s not awful, even if not the best, I’ll just be lazy and leave it there.
on December 14th, 2010 at 1:10 AM
I use it. came to advised b my friend who works with computers for a living. hadnt had any problem really.
on December 14th, 2010 at 1:55 AM
I helped my friends to get computer with window 7 last year. My opinion is that Windows 7 is not a perfect one because it keeps getting errors then repaired them itself often so I think security may not perfect as it may receive an error so hackers can find weakness. Window 7 shows a lot of weaknesses so I better to buy which is more security than window 7. Aol offered mcafee but I think they offer Norton which I am not sure. Comcast offers too.
on December 14th, 2010 at 6:19 PM
mse is highly recomended on (g) and my best friend who is a pc geek told me to get it,thats all the advice i can offer
on December 14th, 2010 at 6:20 PM
i use it and it catches virus’s and such pretty well, it allways autoupdates it’s self and does not slow down your computer when you scan
on December 14th, 2010 at 9:47 PM
Do what I do; system restore after every use of the internet. Then set up a new check point. Repeat. No virus protection neccasary.
on December 14th, 2010 at 9:47 PM
I think Windows Defender is sufficient. You don’t really risk getting viruses unless you’re downloading programs from random persons so you don’t really need anti-virus except to check anything you’re not sure is okay…I mean, I don’t really get viruses.
on December 14th, 2010 at 11:59 PM
It’s good. Detects viruses on thumb-drives automatically, which is more than other anti-virus software does, it’s easy to set-up, and I’ve had no problems since I’ve installed it.
on December 15th, 2010 at 2:59 AM
i dont trust anything that microshaft creates unless its been tried and true for 5+ years(XP/2000) ive been using win7 for about 6monts now(on my laptop) and i still dont feel comfortable with it as for security goes get COMODO internet security (fire wall,anti-virus,file monitor(defense+),and sandbox) best of all its free
on December 15th, 2010 at 11:16 AM
I use free AVG, and it’s fine for me. Can;t say for sure for Essentials. I only have XP pro.
on December 15th, 2010 at 11:20 PM
You’re kidding, Caddie?
on December 16th, 2010 at 1:03 PM
Yeah MSE is great. I use it all the time with my clients.
on December 16th, 2010 at 1:05 PM
Another comment:
Research. U’ll find MSE has one of the best detection rates around (even beating most paid products)… Much better than Avast! or AVG.
on December 16th, 2010 at 4:52 PM
Research….
http://www.pcworld.com/products/software.html
on December 16th, 2010 at 4:55 PM
Also
http://www.pcworld.com/reviews/product/compare?p=730544&p=730543&p=730546
MSSE not for me.
If your’e lazy just get a second scanner and maybe spyware blaster, also free but it’s an easy manual update. Just click.
on December 16th, 2010 at 7:24 PM
You researched or you’re telling me to Google it?
Cuz I did, I just wanted opinions from here.
on December 19th, 2010 at 2:15 PM
I got my results from PCWORLD I was answering SNODONGZ comment about you having to “research” it. I did it for you.
In my opinion and PCWORLD MSSE is good just not as good as AVAST. Even with Avast I have
Malware bytes antimalware scanner
http://www.malwarebytes.org/mbam.php and
Spywareblaster
http://www.javacoolsoftware.com/ and
Galry Utilities
http://www.glaryutilities.com/
All free versions, caveat about Glary during installs I always opt out of toolbars and the other stuff.