Microsoft Security Essentials: Upgrade

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I've just had notification that a new version of MSE is availible. I'm downloading now so i'll report any issues (if any)...

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Downloading started without issue...

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No issues with installing...

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Finished as expected...

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Will comment if any issues arise during use :)
 

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NVIDIA GeForce 6150SE nForce 430
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1024x768
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150GB Sata
Additional: Once installed run an update, there seems to be a small 1 available ;)

Version info:

Microsoft Security Essentials Version: 1.0.2498.0
Antimalware Client Version: 2.1.6805.0
Engine Version: 1.1.6201.0
Antivirus definitions: 1.91.1643.0
Antispyware definitions: 1.91.1643.0
 

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In fact, most will receive a pop-up coming out of the system tray telling them that there is a MSE update.

Of course, zero problems encountered and I let the update run while running other programs.
 

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AMD Pumori (Socket FT1)
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What the local pub, local coffee shop offers.
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Also have an Asus ha1002xp netbook with Win 7 Ultimate installed.
karlsnooks said:
In fact, most will receive a pop-up coming out of the system tray telling them that there is a MSE update.

Of course, zero problems encountered and I let the update run while running other programs.
Click to expand...

That's how mine appeared but i didn't get a snip ;)
 

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Memory
3GB
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NVIDIA GeForce 6150SE nForce 430
Screen Resolution
1024x768
Hard Drives
150GB Sata
karlsnooks said:
In fact, most will receive a pop-up coming out of the system tray telling them that there is a MSE update.
Click to expand...

Yeah I just got my notification. Zero issues, even after the upgrade :)
 

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I did the upgrade as well no issues
 

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Updated... thanks Microsoft.
 

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Still using the Ongoing beta verison here, no issues here either. :p Though of course I didn't receive an update today.

Glad to see the public build hasn't had any problems though.
 

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Includes some type of WGA

This update includes some type of genuine validation check. One of my systems did not pass (ironically its a windows ultimate rec'd directly from MS). I rolled back via System Restore Points and will deal with it later.

So its still sneaky of them to include WGA Validator in an upgrade to MSE. Its not just an enhanced checker for MSE. It then puts a "this copy of windows is not genuine" message on the desktop lower right corner.
 

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3.0 MBPS (down) / 1.0MBPS (up)
Actually not sneaky, although not well-publicized that MSE would also be used to validate.
 

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MS Windows 7 Ultimate SP1 64-bitAMD A10-4600M6.00 GB Dual-Channel DDR3 @ 798MHz (11-11-12-28)AMD Radeon HD 7660G
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Toshiba Satellite S875D-S7239 laptop
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MS Windows 7 Ultimate SP1 64-bit
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AMD A10-4600M
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AMD Pumori (Socket FT1)
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6.00 GB Dual-Channel DDR3 @ 798MHz (11-11-12-28)
Graphics Card(s)
AMD Radeon HD 7660G
Sound Card
High Definition Audio Device
Monitor(s) Displays
Generic PnP Monitor (1600x900@60Hz)
Screen Resolution
1600x900@60Hz
Hard Drives
SSD 119GB Corsair CSSD-V128GB2 ATA Device
Keyboard
Standard PS/2 Keyboard
Mouse
HP Wireless Optical Mobile Mouse Model FHA-3410
Internet Speed
What the local pub, local coffee shop offers.
Other Info
Optical Drive:MATSHITA BD-CMB UJ160B ATA Device


Also have an Asus ha1002xp netbook with Win 7 Ultimate installed.
dockster said:
This update includes some type of genuine validation check. One of my systems did not pass (ironically its a windows ultimate rec'd directly from MS). I rolled back via System Restore Points and will deal with it later.

So its still sneaky of them to include WGA Validator in an upgrade to MSE. Its not just an enhanced checker for MSE. It then puts a "this copy of windows is not genuine" message on the desktop lower right corner.
Click to expand...


I saw no mention of a WGA Validator. Did you do an update or a first time install?

That was the only time I saw something about a validation check.

Weird
 

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    VERY FAST>>>!!!
  • Antivirus
    ESET Security Premium
eldinv said:
dockster said:
This update includes some type of genuine validation check. One of my systems did not pass (ironically its a windows ultimate rec'd directly from MS). I rolled back via System Restore Points and will deal with it later.

So its still sneaky of them to include WGA Validator in an upgrade to MSE. Its not just an enhanced checker for MSE. It then puts a "this copy of windows is not genuine" message on the desktop lower right corner.
Click to expand...


I saw no mention of a WGA Validator. Did you do an update or a first time install?

That was the only time I saw something about a validation check.

Weird
Click to expand...

You're correct :)

The upgrade has no mention or use of WGA. The only time it 'Validates' is when performing a new install of MSE on the 3rd screen you click 'Validate' then seconds later you have a 'This copy of Windows passed genuine validation'.

They may have made slight changes to the way it detects 'Genuine' software as a measure to counter piracy but there's nothing sneaky about that in a fresh install ;)

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Windows 7 Ultimate x64AMD Sempron Dual Core3GBNVIDIA GeForce 6150SE nForce 430
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Compaq Desktop
OS
Windows 7 Ultimate x64
CPU
AMD Sempron Dual Core
Memory
3GB
Graphics Card(s)
NVIDIA GeForce 6150SE nForce 430
Screen Resolution
1024x768
Hard Drives
150GB Sata
No issues for install, and it's scanning faster on a full scan for me :)
 

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LiquidSnak said:
No issues for install, and it's scanning faster on a full scan for me :)
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Not complaining, but it takes me less than one minute to do a quick scan. :D
 

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    WIN10
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    AMD Ryzen 5 3600 6-Core Processor 3.59 GHz
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    VERY FAST>>>!!!
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Lovely - I had a bad feeling I'd get an error and lo and behold. I have threatfire on my machine as well - could that be the problem?!?

wtf

Appears there are 12 critical security updates as well (as announced?)

Uninstalled - dl the file from MSE site and still no dice

why does this keep happening? And if it has anything to do with my windows installer - how do I fix that? Just poked into my registry and the install isn't prompting to update. The common user wouldn't know any better and would be completely lost. MS needs to fix this stupidity.

And the installion STOPS again. DEAD IN THE WATER
 

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Fixed!

How? I don't know - I just kept mashing buttons like Street Fighter

actually some steps I took - uninstalled threatfire (after downloading their uninstaller...geez!)

ran some random MS fixit tool I had sitting on my HD - reran the MSE install - same error, tried again and blam! It magically installed

:sarc:

I really wish there was a rhyme or reason to that error code - it appears there are many causes and possible fixes ( been there, done that before ). There must be a secret reg key somewhere....
 

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Orbital Shark said:
eldinv said:
dockster said:
This update includes some type of genuine validation check. One of my systems did not pass (ironically its a windows ultimate rec'd directly from MS). I rolled back via System Restore Points and will deal with it later.

So its still sneaky of them to include WGA Validator in an upgrade to MSE. Its not just an enhanced checker for MSE. It then puts a "this copy of windows is not genuine" message on the desktop lower right corner.
Click to expand...


I saw no mention of a WGA Validator. Did you do an update or a first time install?

That was the only time I saw something about a validation check.

Weird
Click to expand...

You're correct :)

The upgrade has no mention or use of WGA. The only time it 'Validates' is when performing a new install of MSE on the 3rd screen you click 'Validate' then seconds later you have a 'This copy of Windows passed genuine validation'.

They may have made slight changes to the way it detects 'Genuine' software as a measure to counter piracy but there's nothing sneaky about that in a fresh install ;)

OS
Click to expand...

I installed the update only, not a clean install. I rolled it back. I'll do it again and then take a screen shot to show you all.

EDIT: Just installed the upgrade again. Installed it through Windows Update -- didn't install any other updates, only the MSE Client Upgrade. Here's the screenshot...
 

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AMD Turion X2 RM-72 2.10 GHz Dual-Core Mobile Processor
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250GB (5400RPM)
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3.0 MBPS (down) / 1.0MBPS (up)
mr pc said:
Fixed!

How? I don't know - I just kept mashing buttons like Street Fighter
Click to expand...

Holy crap this cracked me up.

I'm glad you got it figured out :)
 

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W7 Professional x64
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244GB Western Digital WDC WD2500AAJS-65B4A0
488GB Western Digital WDC WD5000AAJS-00A8B0
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I've been running MSE 2 beta when I see they just updated version 1. Now what to do? 2 beta has been working well but now I wonder if I'm better protected with the updated v1 or the older 2 beta... :confused:
 

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