First look: Microsoft Security Essentials impresses

My Computer

OS
Windows 8 Professional x64
CPU
Intel Core i7-3770K @4.5 GHz
Motherboard
Asus Sabertooth Z77
Memory
16GB G.Skill Ripjaws DDR3-1600
Graphics Card(s)
Gigabyte GeForce GTX 670 OC
Sound Card
Realtek
Monitor(s) Displays
HP 2711x 27" LED
Screen Resolution
1920 X 1080p
Hard Drives
Crucial m4 256GB SSD (system)
Seagate Barracuda XT 2TB 7200 RPM (storage)
PSU
Strider Gold Evolution ST1000-G
Case
Raven RV01
Cooling
Noctua NH-D14
Keyboard
Logitech K800
Mouse
Logitech Performance Mouse MX
Internet Speed
FIOS - 75/35 Mbps
Other Info
Pioneer black internal CD/DVD/BD read/write
Logitech Z506 5.1 speakers
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Alienware X51/i7-3770/EVGA GTX 660ti FTW/16GB 1600/Blu-ray/2TB SATA III HD
A the risk of reopening a dead thread, if you have MSE, give it at least one run at the "full scan" setting.

The installation defaults to "quick scan" mode and, in my case, quick scan mode did not detect an instance of Trojan.js.Agent.fa although a subsequent "full scan" did identify and remove the infestation.
 

My Computer

Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Self-built
OS
Ubuntu Lunix and Windows 7
CPU
Intel Core2Quad QX9700
Motherboard
Gigabyte GA-EP45-UD3P
Memory
8 GB Corsair Twin-X
Graphics Card(s)
Sapphire/ATI Radeon HD5850
Sound Card
Embedded or Bose Companion System V
Monitor(s) Displays
Apple 23 Inch Cinema Display
Screen Resolution
1920 X 1200
Hard Drives
1 X 120GB Intel Series 320 SSD
2 X 1TB Western Digital WD1002 FAEX internal hard drives
1 X 1Tb Seagate 7200.11 SATA (external, for backup)
PSU
Corsair 750TX
Case
Lian-Li V2120B
Cooling
Zalman CNPS ZX10C
Keyboard
CVT Avant Prime
Mouse
Logitech wireless trackman
Internet Speed
Comcast 8M/sec
Other Info
Also use MacBookPro (1st gen Intel w/ OS X 10.6) and a second desktop built upon an Intel D975XBX with Intel E6600 multi-booting Ubuntu, SuSE and Fedora Linux and 32-bit Windows 7 Home Premium..
I set mine to do a weekly fullscan and rely on it to catch anything else in the meantime.
 

My Computer

Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
self built
OS
Windows 7 Professional 64-bit
CPU
Intel E8400 3GHz
Motherboard
Intel DX48BT2
Memory
Kingston PC3-10700H 4Gb
Graphics Card(s)
XFX Radeon HD 5850 BlackEd.
Sound Card
Asus Xonar DG
Monitor(s) Displays
2x Samsung SM-T220HD 22"
Screen Resolution
1680x1050 on two monitors
Hard Drives
OCZ Vertex 2 120gb 3.5" (OS)
Seagate Momentus XT 500gb
Samsung F3 1Tb (games)
2x Samsung F1 1Tb
PSU
Thermaltake ToughPower 850w
Case
Thermaltake Armor
Cooling
Scythe Mugen II
Keyboard
Microsoft Comfort Curve USB
Mouse
Razer Diamondback 3G
Internet Speed
8128/443
I LOVEEE MSE!!! I havent seen any decrease in speed on startup or anything :D
 

My Computer

Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
HP dv6000t CTO Entertainment Lappy |My Desktop @ Bottom
OS
7 x64/ Back-Track 4
CPU
Intel Core 2 Duo CPU 8300@ 2.4 Ghz
Motherboard
HP's Own
Memory
4096 MB DDR2
Graphics Card(s)
Nvidia 8400M GS
Sound Card
Altec Lansing (The usual on Laptops )
Monitor(s) Displays
Laptop Screen. 17' Wide.
Screen Resolution
1280 x 800
Hard Drives
150 GB HDD.
Cooling
2 External Fans, Undervolted, Coolant
Keyboard
Norm. Cheap Random Keyboard
Mouse
Norm. Cheap Random Mouse
Other Info
This is my Homemade Desktop :)
HDD: Western Digital Caviar Blue 320GB 16MB 7200RPM SATA2
And more to come in a bit! :D
... "No, MSE will not scan emails inbound or outbound. It will watch memory if you attempt to launch an attachment." and also it is my understanding MSE scans inside your Outlook PST file for infected attachments...combined with using some common sense when opening emails...
This is consistent with what I have read today.

It is a bit vague isn't it.....when you look at Real Time scanning setup it says it scans all downloaded files and attachments....which to me says it will scan any E-mail attachments....so far on the 2 PC's I have it running on I haven't had any hits....so I guess until I do....I won't know...:)

At least I know on my Eset Security Suite if something comes in on my e-mail which is suspect as it goes straight into the Infected folded....makes it pretty obvious then.
 

My Computer

Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Home Build
OS
Windows 7 RTM Ultimate - Activated (Technet)
CPU
Athlon 4800+
Motherboard
Gigabyte M56S-S3
Memory
2 gig
Graphics Card(s)
ATI Radeon 2400+
Sound Card
On board
Monitor(s) Displays
Samsung 22" LCD
Screen Resolution
1680 x 1050
Hard Drives
WD 250 gig Sata
PSU
550 w
Case
Antec LS100
Keyboard
Logitech MX5000 BT
Mouse
Logitech MX 5000 BT
Internet Speed
ADSL 2+
How about the internet?
 

My Computer

Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Zen Productions
OS
Windows 7 Ultimate x64
CPU
Intel i7-860
Motherboard
Gigabyte GA-P55A-UD4P
Memory
Corsair Dominator 1600Mhz, 8-8-8-24 1.65v 2x2GB
Graphics Card(s)
ATI Radeon 5770 HD
Sound Card
Intel High Definition Sound
Monitor(s) Displays
Samsung P2570HD
Screen Resolution
1920x1080
Hard Drives
Western Digital Caviar Black 500gb
PSU
Corsair CMPSU-750HX 750W
Case
Antec p183
Cooling
Corsair H50 Water Cooler
Keyboard
Logitech G110
Mouse
Logitech MX Revolution
Internet Speed
768 mb/s
Yes, the light is much brighter over here.

I searched for Windows 7 license - it is just that easy!
 
The Eicar virus test file is something that any anti virus will detect.
 

My Computer

Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Samsung NP530U4B-S02IN
OS
Windows® 8 Pro (64-bit)
CPU
Intel® Core™ i5 Processor 2467M (1.60GHz, 3MB L3 Cache)
Motherboard
Samsung Electronics
Memory
6GB DDR3 System Memory at 1,333MHz (on BD 4GB + 2GB x 1)
Graphics Card(s)
AMD Radeon™ HD7550M 1GB DDR3 (Ext. Graphic)
Sound Card
Realtek High Definition Audio
Monitor(s) Displays
35.56cm (14.0) SuperBright 300nit HD LED Display
Screen Resolution
1366x768
Hard Drives
1TB S-ATA II Hard Drive (5400RPM) with ExpressCache 16GB SSD
Internet Speed
sucks
Antivirus
Microsoft Security Essentials
Browser
Google Chrome (Sync enabled)
The Eicar virus test file is something that any anti virus will detect.

Party Pooper!!!
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My Computer

Computer type
PC/Desktop
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
LENOVO K450 @3.0GHZ
OS
64-bit Windows 8.1 Pro
CPU
Core(TM) i5 CPU 4330 Haswell @ 3.20GHz
Motherboard
LENOVO
Memory
12.00 GB
Graphics Card(s)
Intel(R) HD Graphics
Sound Card
Intel HD integtrated
Monitor(s) Displays
HP 25' ISP Monitor
Screen Resolution
1900/1020
Hard Drives
(1) ST1000DM003-1CH162 (2) Generic STORAGE DEVICE USB Device (3) Generic STORAGE DEVICE USB Device
Internet Speed
100mb down/10mb up

My Computer

Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Samsung NP530U4B-S02IN
OS
Windows® 8 Pro (64-bit)
CPU
Intel® Core™ i5 Processor 2467M (1.60GHz, 3MB L3 Cache)
Motherboard
Samsung Electronics
Memory
6GB DDR3 System Memory at 1,333MHz (on BD 4GB + 2GB x 1)
Graphics Card(s)
AMD Radeon™ HD7550M 1GB DDR3 (Ext. Graphic)
Sound Card
Realtek High Definition Audio
Monitor(s) Displays
35.56cm (14.0) SuperBright 300nit HD LED Display
Screen Resolution
1366x768
Hard Drives
1TB S-ATA II Hard Drive (5400RPM) with ExpressCache 16GB SSD
Internet Speed
sucks
Antivirus
Microsoft Security Essentials
Browser
Google Chrome (Sync enabled)
does it do web scanning? Like on avast, when u click a dodgy link like on google, it comes up that it contains something nasty and then cuts of that webpage before it can enter your computer
 

My Computer

Computer type
PC/Desktop
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Custom Build
OS
Windows 8 Pro 64 bit
CPU
Intel Core i7 3770K @ 4.2 GHz
Motherboard
Gigabyte Z77X-D3H
Memory
8GB Corsair XMS3 1333mhz 2x4GB
Graphics Card(s)
Gigabyte Radeon HD 7970 OC WindForce
Sound Card
VIA High Definition Audio
Monitor(s) Displays
Dell S2740L
Screen Resolution
1920x1080
Hard Drives
Samsung 250GB 840 Pro (2.5) (OS+Aps)
Toshiba DT01ACA100 1TB 7200RPM (3.5) (Games)
PSU
Coolmaster Silent ProM 600W
Case
Coolermaster HAF 912 Plus
Cooling
Cooler Master Hyper 612S
Keyboard
Logitech Wireless Keyboard
Mouse
Thermaltake TteSPORTS Theron Gaming Mouse
Internet Speed
50-60Mbs (DL) 12-20Mbs (UL) BT Infinity FTTC
Antivirus
Bitdefender Anti Virus Plus 2015
Browser
Google Chrome
Other Info
Samsung SH-B083L 8x Blu-Ray Reader
Yes, It has actually BLOCKED entire Pirate Bay links...:shock:
 

My Computer

Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
HP Compaq Presario C762NR
OS
Windows 7™ Home Premium x64/Sony PS3 XrossMediaBar™ FW 3.30/Sony PSP XrossMediaBar™ FW 6.20
CPU
Intel Pentium Dual-Core T2370 (1.73GHz/533MHz FSB/1MB Cache)
Motherboard
HP 30D9
Memory
Kingston HyperX 2GB/Hyundai 512MB (2.5GB/667MHz)
Graphics Card(s)
Intel GMA X3100 (GM965 Express/384MB VRAM)
Sound Card
Conexant HD SmartAudio 221
Monitor(s) Displays
Samsung 15.4" WXGA HD BrightView
Screen Resolution
1280*800
Hard Drives
Hitachi TravelStar 160GB (5400RPM/1.5GB)
Keyboard
HP MultiMedia Keyboard
Mouse
Microsoft Wireless Notebook Optical Mouse 3000
Internet Speed
Comcast (16MB)
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