Opinions about MS Security Essentials

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  1. Posts : 27
    Windows 7 Ultimate x64/Windows XP Pro SP3 Dual Boot
       #1

    Opinions about MS Security Essentials


    Hi,
    I recently switched to MSE, and I'm curious what your opinions are about Security Essentials, and whether you would recommend it.
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  2. Posts : 7,878
    Windows 7 Ultimate x64
       #2

    Yes, I use it. Yes I recommend it. Unless you are a hardcore web downloader who is going to put yourself continuously into risky situations, I don't think it's necessary to pay for a stronger product.
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  3. Nem
    Posts : 375
    Win7 Home Premium x64 SP1, Archlinux x86_64. Elementary Luna
       #3

    pparks1 said:
    Yes, I use it. Yes I recommend it. Unless you are a hardcore web downloader who is going to put yourself continuously into risky situations, I don't think it's necessary to pay for a stronger product.
    +1...
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  4. Posts : 2,686
    Windows 8.1 Pro w/Media Center 64bit, Windows 7 HP 64bit
       #4

    I have tried it and from various testing organizations it has high ratings. I now use Avast! Free which also has high ratings but I just like the interface to the setup better. Gives me more control on what it is doing. Both do a good job and I recommend both. I do use a few other programs as supplements. I believe in safety, I wear a Belt and Suspenders.

    Jim
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  5. Posts : 195
    Windows 7 Ultimate x64 SP1
       #5

    pparks1 said:
    Yes, I use it. Yes I recommend it. Unless you are a hardcore web downloader who is going to put yourself continuously into risky situations, I don't think it's necessary to pay for a stronger product.
    +1

    I personally team it up with the Comodo Firewall now & I'm happy with how it works.

    Others before have suggested using Malwarebytes Anti-Malware as a on-demand scanner just as a back-up which is what I currently do too.

    Overall I really like MSE, I've used Avast Free & a few of the paid stuff before but I just like the simplicity of MSE.
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  6. Posts : 2,963
    Windows 7 Professional SP1 64-bit
       #6

    Even if you are a "hardcore web downloader" I feel you better off with MSE than some subscription AV products. I've used McAfee (and should kill myself for being dumber than a retarded squirrel by doing so), AVG, Avast!, and a couple others I can't remember the name of. Compared to the other ones I have tried, MSE wins hards down for me. Of course, everyone has there own opinions and knows what is best for them.
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  7. whs
    Posts : 26,210
    Vista, Windows7, Mint Mate, Zorin, Windows 8
       #7

    It is pretty good and not at all invasive. Plus it is guaranteed compatible with Windows. Avira and Avast are viable alternatives. Although I personally prefer NIS2010 which I use on some systems, MSE on some others.
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  8. Posts : 2,528
    Windows 10 Pro x64
       #8

    I prefer it because it's simple, does everything someone would actually need and nothing more, and stays out of the way (and updated, unlike most of the PCs that you run across with "issues" with expired A/V trials and of course infections). If you're a power user it might seem a bit lacking in the configuration department, but for you there are applications like Avira, Avast, etc. However, for the vast majority of Windows users out there, MSE is all they'll ever need.
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  9. Posts : 6,857
    Win 7 Ultimate 64-bit SP1 (desktop)
       #9

    MSE seems to have protected me just fine so far.Opinions about MS Security Essentials-fingers-crossed.gif
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  10. Posts : 27
    Windows 7 Ultimate x64/Windows XP Pro SP3 Dual Boot
    Thread Starter
       #10

    THANK YOU FOR YOUR RESPONSES, I read a few tests and reviews about MSE, and there were some, which said MSE is not as good as it had to be, so I wanted to know what You think about it, what's your user experience.
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