Specific Security Solution For Me

Hi,

I was wondering what your recommendations are regarding my specific needs for a security solution.

My current setup is Avira AntiVir Personal for my real-time and on-demand virus and spyware protection. Windows' default firewall and my Linksys router's firewall.

I did not have any threats for more than one year now but I'm growing tired of Avira. I like its options and its user interface but it can get kind of sluggish at times. Sometimes, I would have to update manually because it won't connect to the update server.

I have read that a combination of the three is the most popular here in SevenForums.

• Microsoft Security Essentials
• MalwareBytes
• Windows Firewall/Hardware Firewall

I have a couple of inquiries regarding this setup before trying it. I would also like to hear recommendations that would suite me better in certain situations.

My Questions

1. Does Microsoft Security Essentials work real-time in the background?
2. Does Microsoft Security Essentials work as a anti-spyware software as well? (Windows 7 requires Anti-Virus and Anti-Spyware)
3. Does Microsoft Security Essentials allow exclusions for real-time scanning and on-demand scanning? Is it limited to folders or files?

Basically those are all my inquiries. I'd be glad if you can answer them. Thanks!

Edit - Solved

oreo27 said:

Nem said:

Hello and welcome to the forums,

Take a look what i've posted here: More Security

Also check out: What's the Best Anti-virus?

as for your Questions

1. Yes
2. Yes
3.and yes and no i don't think it's limited.

Thanks for welcoming me mate. I joined in the quest to gain more knowledge in my favorite operating system, Windows 7. I am currently a moderator at a mobile phone related forum. Search my user-name for more information Speaking of which, where is a good place to properly introduce myself?

Thanks for the information mate. I have read those threads prior to posting this thread. I believe that's all I need to start testing this combination of security software out. Rep added mate.

I'd like to know exactly what you mean by "limited to folders or files" to make sure you get the exact information you need.

Nem said:

Hello and welcome to the forums,

Take a look what i've posted here: More Security

Also check out: What's the Best Anti-virus?

as for your Questions

1. Yes
2. Yes
3.and yes and no i don't think it's limited.

Thanks for welcoming me mate. I joined in the quest to gain more knowledge in my favorite operating system, Windows 7. I am currently a moderator at a mobile phone related forum. Search my user-name for more information Speaking of which, where is a good place to properly introduce myself?

Thanks for the information mate. I have read those threads prior to posting this thread. I believe that's all I need to start testing this combination of security software out. Rep added mate.

Petey7 said:

I'd like to know exactly what you mean by "limited to folders or files" to make sure you get the exact information you need.

Nem said:

I think it means if he can add files, folders are both in the exclusions list. Which yes he can.

Yes, that is what I meant mates.