Windows 7 - Is Microsoft Security Essentials and Windows Firewall enough Security?

Is the above enough security or should I be going for an anti-virus program as well?

MSE is fine.
If you need extra security, Malware Bytes works well with MSE.

Microsoft Security Essentials provides basic protection unlike other suites
It may be enough for some persons but I'll suggest getting a full suite if you do a lot of online activities

Hello stilli and welcome to Seven Forums.

I've been using that exact combination since MSE was first released and it's worked well for me. Some here would say the same thing. Others would say that MSE is too basic, doesn't update often enough, scans too slow, misses too many things, etc. Ask 100 people what's best and you might get 100 different responses.

If you use common sense when surfing, know what sites you're visiting, don't click on unexpected email attachments, I think it will serve you well. I also use the free Malwarebytes for on-demand scans just in case MSE misses something (which it hasn't.)

Thank-You.
I do be careful with what I do on the net. It sounds like Malware Bytes is a good program. I shall give it a go. Thanks for the replies people

Malwarebytes is a good program. If you decide to try it, be careful where you download it from. There are some copycat sites that actually install malware on the unsuspecting user. You can download the official version from either CNET or Major Geeks.

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Once installed make sure you update it before running a scan.

Microsoft Security Essentials is probably the best free anti-virus software available. I don't have any comment on Windows Firewall though, as for me, it's being managed by another software firewall (Norton). Though you don't have web-protection, Internet Explorer's SmartScreen Filtering is apparently amazing. Otherwise, Google Chrome has amazing malicious .php blocking. I've heard good things about Mozilla Firefox too,
Hope you find this information somewhat helpful.

stilli1988, what will you be using with Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware?
That is not everyone's opinion.

Just windows firewall and MSE

Add Sandboxie and you will be fine