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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.
Hi,
I recently switched to MSE, and I'm curious what your opinions are about Security Essentials, and whether you would recommend it.
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.
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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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.