Thanks. I checked the file association for .msi and as shown in your clip it is associated with Windowsinstaller. I can download the .msi OK as offered in the Microsoft site, and I get in Programs the usual list of individual sub-files. I open the sub-file newversion and get a download address but when I click on it I get "Address not valid". (Attached clip).
Odd!
I get that as well. I'm not sure why you want to open that file. The link points back to the same file:
Hi,
I don't use Avast but a lot of people here do and any antivirus would self update definitions otherwise they wouldn't have much of a product :)
I would however look into F-Secure first or Panda
Some have said the adds and popups in Avast are very annoying in the free version
Some really trusted users here like F-Secure best
But they also use Malwarebytes Premium too it is where most threats are as you even stated Malware
Antivirus programs try to block malware but don't depend on that
They specialize in viruses/ Trojans ...
F-Secure offer two products: F-Secure Anti-Virus; and F-Secure Internet Security 2015. The second is more expensive but I can't get a clear idea what the difference is. I am a solo desktop user, no network nor smart devices(!)
Computer Type: PC/Desktop System Manufacturer/Model Number: Gigabyte ATX case with 500 W power supply GZ-M1 OS: Windows 7 Home Premium 64bit CPU: Intel Pentium Edition G3220 3.0 GHz Motherboard: Gigabyte Socket 1150 MicroATX Mot Ultra Durable, GA-H81M-S2H Memory: 8 GB DDR3 1600 MHz DIMM Graphics Card: Not Known Sound Card: Not known Monitor(s) Displays: Samsung LS24D590 23.6" Screen Resolution: 1920 x 1080 Keyboard: Accuratus 301 USB Compact, white. Mouse: Microsoft Basic Optical Mouse v2.0, two-button, tethered PSU: 500 W Case: Gigabyte ATX case Cooling: Several fans! Hard Drives: 256 GB Solid State Drive (C: on which Windows 7 is installed)-
1 TB internal conventional HD (X:)-
Two WD "Elements" " 2TB USB drives as backups Internet Speed: 10 to 12 Mb per second Browser: Firefox (ocassionally Safari) Antivirus: Kaspersky Internet Security 2016, Malwarebytes (paid) Other Info: The 256 GB SSD (C:) also has Adobe Photoshop CS6 and InDesign CS6, MS Office, Adobe Lightroom, and other small programs.
Hi,
I requested a user of it to join us here
Please stand by
I assumed it has a free version too but I've never used it I just read it was good and I trust this user :)
I do know Panda has a free version,
Cheers.
As far as I'm aware F-Secure Internet Security offers services such as Banking Protection, online security, phishing blocking, harmful website blocking etc. I think all of this is on top of the AV. Personally I use F-Secure SAFE and would highly recommend it. It offers a single device package which is ideal for you. It works well in 7, 8 and 10, I've tested it in all three on different hardware configurations.
They have an offer on for a single device at the moment for £23.99 per year. It's a shame this wasn't posted a couple of months back as I had a promo code from them which I could have forwarded to you. It's expired though now unfortunately.
Computer Type: PC/Desktop System Manufacturer/Model Number: Gigabyte ATX case with 500 W power supply GZ-M1 OS: Windows 7 Home Premium 64bit CPU: Intel Pentium Edition G3220 3.0 GHz Motherboard: Gigabyte Socket 1150 MicroATX Mot Ultra Durable, GA-H81M-S2H Memory: 8 GB DDR3 1600 MHz DIMM Graphics Card: Not Known Sound Card: Not known Monitor(s) Displays: Samsung LS24D590 23.6" Screen Resolution: 1920 x 1080 Keyboard: Accuratus 301 USB Compact, white. Mouse: Microsoft Basic Optical Mouse v2.0, two-button, tethered PSU: 500 W Case: Gigabyte ATX case Cooling: Several fans! Hard Drives: 256 GB Solid State Drive (C: on which Windows 7 is installed)-
1 TB internal conventional HD (X:)-
Two WD "Elements" " 2TB USB drives as backups Internet Speed: 10 to 12 Mb per second Browser: Firefox (ocassionally Safari) Antivirus: Kaspersky Internet Security 2016, Malwarebytes (paid) Other Info: The 256 GB SSD (C:) also has Adobe Photoshop CS6 and InDesign CS6, MS Office, Adobe Lightroom, and other small programs.
MBSA is a system analyzer tool and is excellent for new users as well as old. It ranks right up there with SFC as a useful utility to run on occasion. It is NOT a malware detector or scanner. How this thread drifted off to AV software shows a misunderstanding of what MBSA does or the information it provides. It's used to inform you of possible security "leaks" in your system settings as well as many more areas including update status. Below is a portion of my run of version 2.2 a couple of years ago. (The only image I saved.)
Yea the thread drifted a bit because he couldn't download it :)
I figured it was avg blocking the active x in the download so I was attempting to get avg out of the picture
Plus I was mildly curious why he needed it there was no mention of what security was in place in the first few replies or system spec's
If money is an issue I believe mbam premium is a better place to spend
MSE or Panda is good for a free a-v.
Just not avg imho.
Yea the thread drifted a bit because he couldn't download it :)
I figured it was avg blocking the active x in the download so I was attempting to get avg out of the picture
Plus I was mildly curious why he needed it there was no mention of what security was in place in the first few replies or system spec's
If money is an issue I believe mbam premium is a better place to spend
MSE or Panda is good for a free a-v.
Just not avg imho.
I wanted to know what MBSA was. Thanks for the info. I will run it when Microsoft, having warned not to use the old version, wake up and repair the link for the new one.
My system specs are in the left bottom corner of the posts.
Computer Type: PC/Desktop System Manufacturer/Model Number: Gigabyte ATX case with 500 W power supply GZ-M1 OS: Windows 7 Home Premium 64bit CPU: Intel Pentium Edition G3220 3.0 GHz Motherboard: Gigabyte Socket 1150 MicroATX Mot Ultra Durable, GA-H81M-S2H Memory: 8 GB DDR3 1600 MHz DIMM Graphics Card: Not Known Sound Card: Not known Monitor(s) Displays: Samsung LS24D590 23.6" Screen Resolution: 1920 x 1080 Keyboard: Accuratus 301 USB Compact, white. Mouse: Microsoft Basic Optical Mouse v2.0, two-button, tethered PSU: 500 W Case: Gigabyte ATX case Cooling: Several fans! Hard Drives: 256 GB Solid State Drive (C: on which Windows 7 is installed)-
1 TB internal conventional HD (X:)-
Two WD "Elements" " 2TB USB drives as backups Internet Speed: 10 to 12 Mb per second Browser: Firefox (ocassionally Safari) Antivirus: Kaspersky Internet Security 2016, Malwarebytes (paid) Other Info: The 256 GB SSD (C:) also has Adobe Photoshop CS6 and InDesign CS6, MS Office, Adobe Lightroom, and other small programs.
Provides a quick and easy way to analyze Microsoft Office programs for known configurations that cause problems.
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