MSE vs Other security software

MSE and Windows Firewall all the time, and I have Hitman and Superantispyware that I can run on demand.

Maybe we should produce a mouse left click finger condom to help us stay safe on the web. Just a little reminder that it can get you into more trouble than almost anything else.

With windows 7 most viruses and harmful things need your permission to install themselves. Common sense is the best antivirus out there.



I had a boss that used to describe this to upset customers that got viruses while running antivirus software: "if you have a deadbolt and peephole on your house door yet you open the door to the axe-murderer and invite him in, well yea hes gunna kill you."

It may just be me but MSE seems to have the basic stuff to keep you safe. Personally I don't feel safe just having the basic stuff (W7 is also pretty basic). I opted to get Norton AntiVirus 2011 (Norton has stepped up their game since 09) and Comodo Firewall. I use MBAM and SAS as my two On Demand Scanners. Along with common sense my PC is fine as far as I can tell, I haven't had Norton pick anything up, and I do a lot of stuff 7F tells you not to do, especially when my GF is out of town.

My mind works in Video Game mode. So I guess you can say MSE and W7 Firewall are Leather Armor while Norton and Comodo are Iron Armor (if you're going by WoW)

the dummy said:

Ive read more malware comes from social networks, news and so called safer sites then from porn. But i could be wrong.

You can check any listed website in Norton safe web: Norton Safe Web, from Symantec

Apart from Norton's official review, people also post feedbacks there.

File sharing websites (Rapidshare, Hotfile etc), Adult websites, Hack/Crack supplying websites do harbor malicious softwares.

Gornot said:

I am currently using MSE and Avast5, though considering adding Malwarebytes, not sure. Maybe it would be a bit too much?

yes. I personally think having more than 1 anti-virus is too much, as they may conflict. I recommend only using MSE

I have never seen complaints about MSE. I tried it in conjunction with a Kaspersky Internet Security, Norton Internet Security, Panda Internet Security and Bitdefender Internet Security. There was not a problem. )))