Microsoft Security Essentials

Page 2 of 2 FirstFirst 12

  1. Posts : 131
    windows 7 home premium x64
    Thread Starter
       #11

    Every time I logged on to my PC MSE was telling me that I was potentially unprotected...this was eveytime..it never used to be like this...only since the recent secuirty updates on the last patch Tuesday!
      My Computer


  2. Posts : 10,200
    MS Windows 7 Ultimate SP1 64-bit
       #12

    Thousands of people have installed those updates and haven't had that problem. This means we can rule out the updates being responsible for your problem.

    I'm busy with another problem right now, but I'l ask for others to look at your problem.
      My Computer


  3. Posts : 10,994
    Win 7 Pro 64-bit
       #13

    Did you have any other security product(s) installed on the machine before you installed MSE? If yes, it's possible (actually, more like probable) that remnants were left behind that have interfered with MSE's proper operation. You may want to go through these two lists of uninstaller tools (some of the tools will be duplicated) and use those for any other products previously installed. First uninstall any product from control panel > programs and features and then use the uninstaller.

    Security Software | SingularLabs

    List of anti-malware product removal tools - Experts Community Wiki - Site Root - Windows Experts Community

    Once you've used the uninstaller(s) try reinstalling MSE.
      My Computer


  4. Posts : 25,847
    Windows 10 Pro. 64/ version 1709 Windows 7 Pro/64
       #14

    If you have a left over 3rd party firewall it could turn off Windows built in firewall and you will get that warning.
      My Computer


  5. Posts : 12,012
    Windows 7 Home Premium SP1, 64-bit
       #15

    sammy3417 said:
    Every time I logged on to my PC MSE was telling me that I was potentially unprotected...this was eveytime..it never used to be like this...only since the recent secuirty updates on the last patch Tuesday!
    I had a similar problem about a year ago.

    I uninstalled MSE and reinstalled and the problem went away.

    You might want to look at this FAQ from Microsoft regarding MSE and installation:

    Microsoft Security Essentials - Installation Checklist and Frequently Asked Questions - Experts Community Wiki - Site Root - Windows Experts Community
      My Computer


  6. Posts : 131
    windows 7 home premium x64
    Thread Starter
       #16

    I uninstalled MSE and reinstalled and the problem went away....this worked for me...thanks guys
      My Computer


 
Page 2 of 2 FirstFirst 12

  Related Discussions
Our Sites
Site Links
About Us
Windows 7 Forums is an independent web site and has not been authorized, sponsored, or otherwise approved by Microsoft Corporation. "Windows 7" and related materials are trademarks of Microsoft Corp.

© Designer Media Ltd
All times are GMT -5. The time now is 08:53.
Find Us