Microsoft Security Essentials vs. Kaspersky, Avast, BitDefender, Avira

[brianzion]

latest news from softpedia on security systems put to test, microsoft is up there with the big boys>Microsoft Security Essentials vs. Kaspersky, Avast, BitDefender, Avira, Symantec, McAfee, AVG, Panda - - Softpedia

 

[marsmimar]

Great info. Thanks for sharing. I have good feelings about the new MSE 2.0 in beta testing. It should be even better.

 

[brianzion]

thank you,
yes im very impressed with Microsoft on the security at the moment it works great with windows 7 too.
It is the best out there in the free categorical stakes softpedia are good with there reports there are many sites reporting feedback on the web also many good reports to come im sure

 

[fireberd]

Only one person that I know that disses MSE, the security "guru" on another forum that pushes Trend Micro.

 

[brianzion]

trend micro did not fair so good? but i suppose its all down to personal preference but on the basic principal what stops threats coming into your machine and ease of use of the security software you use is a good factor to some people who just install the software and leave in the background who are novice about security.

 

[CarlTR6]

Good post, Brian; thanks for the link.

 

[brianzion]

hi carl my pleasure,
i think all windows 7 users should give it a trial and see how they fair with Microsoft Security Essentials against there own

 

[CarlTR6]

I concur. I am going to try the MSE 2.0 beta as soon as I get through playing with Avast.

 

[brianzion]

cool im sure it will be ok they have some top people at the Microsoft development team, things have changed a lot since bill gates handed over things (a long time ago now!) im glad i took the advice and all the reviews i have read so far about MSE i find it a great security option not just because its free but the fact it works so well with windows 7

 

[marsmimar]

In case anyone might be interested in trying the new Beta, you can find out what the new features are and download from this site:

Beta for Next Version of Microsoft Security Essentials Now Available

Or you can go directly to Microsoft Connect. In either case you need a Windows Live ID to log in and access the download.

I've been using the Beta since it was released and I'm very pleased. It has a smaller footprint on my Win 7 Pro laptop compared to the original MSE 1.0 which is running on my XP Pro machine. Scans are faster, too.

 

[brianzion]

thanks marsmimar that helps the thread im glad its shown interest so far

 

[toxicbob]

Thanks for the post. I searched ms security before I installed it. I read they were serious and hired a few anti virus experts to help the project. I am happy with the ease of use but I wish it updated automatic. I was going to run nod32 if I did not like it. I am use to my anti virus updating between 1 to 4 times a day without me doing one click of the mouse.

 

[brianzion]

Thanks for the post. I searched ms security before I installed it. I read they were serious and hired a few anti virus experts to help the project. I am happy with the ease of use but I wish it updated automatic. I was going to run nod32 if I did not like it. I am use to my anti virus updating between 1 to 4 times a day without me doing one click of the mouse.

im sure it updates automatically have you been through the settings? i am always getting definition updates through the day and if i update windows manually it gives the latest definitions too

 

[CarlTR6]

In case anyone might be interested in trying the new Beta, you can find out what the new features are and download from this site:

Beta for Next Version of Microsoft Security Essentials Now Available

Or you can go directly to Microsoft Connect. In either case you need a Windows Live ID to log in and access the download.

I've been using the Beta since it was released and I'm very pleased. It has a smaller footprint on my Win 7 Pro laptop compared to the original MSE 1.0 which is running on my XP Pro machine. Scans are faster, too.

Thanks for the review. Very good.

 

[toxicbob]

Thanks for the post. I searched ms security before I installed it. I read they were serious and hired a few anti virus experts to help the project. I am happy with the ease of use but I wish it updated automatic. I was going to run nod32 if I did not like it. I am use to my anti virus updating between 1 to 4 times a day without me doing one click of the mouse.

im sure it updates automatically have you been through the settings? i am always getting definition updates through the day and if i update windows manually it gives the latest definitions too

Perhaps I am mistakin. I read on the update page of MSE stating it updates automatic. It just seems half the time I check for updates there is one for it. My machine is new so I check often I am still in the process of getting all my programs set up.

 

[brianzion]

definitions come all the time in most security software because of the threats all over the world to machines having definition updates are a good sign for the security it shows the software is working and protecting you

 

[brianzion]

no worrys and welcome to the best windows 7 forum site on the net! you can trust peoples opinions here and everyone is happy to help

 

[CarlTR6]

Other folks have reported problems with the automatic updates. I just check everyday to make sure mine is updated.

 

[brianzion]

good advice carl always best to check for updates in all software and drivers does no harm to manually update

 

[toxicbob]

Running nod32 it would update between 1 to 4 times a day.