Microsoft Security Essentials is a great program!

[IggyAZ]

I have been using Microsoft Security Essentials on Windows 7 Ultimate and it have proven to me over many tests that it can hold its own against all the rest. I'm not saying it is better or worse but I have felt more confident each day I use it.

Trust me when I say I have tested it to the maximum in trying to comprimise my HD by downloading the really bad stuff. Each time it has stopped whatever came from outside dead in its tracks. Told me in easy to understand terms what MSE was doing and what I had to do to help. Many times I had to reboot because the virus was in memory and or hiding on my HD and couldn't be deleted while Win7 was running.

I'm sure many of you will burn me at the stake for saying that I like MSE. Let it go. I'm not telling you to change. I'm just making a statement that I believe is true.

I'd like to hear from folks that have more knowledge than I about how MSE works differently and uses less overhead to do it.

 

[AussieGuy92]

MSE is a great program and has passed all my tests i have done on it i feel safe when i download content from the web.

 

[richc46]

I have only heard great things about MSE, except that they are not the most current with virus updates.

 

[swarfega]

Nice report, I feel vindicated in using it.

 

[error]

Glad I'm not the only one using it

 

[Ch@n]

I have removed all my AV and installed this MSSE. One great AV from MS. I think, MS has rejuvenated drastically. Some wonderful software are on their shelves now. On the downside, MSSE has false positives and also lacks auto update for definitions. Is this true? or am I the only one missing the feature?

 

[Uber Philf]

Ahh, MSE, used to be an AVG fanatic, then went to Avira, and now stopped at MSE, does the job, and won't bother me unless it needs user input, one of the better AV's ive used. Fantastic piece of software, and runs on little crumbs of RAM.

 

[njnitehawk]

mse

on virus updates i have updated my definitions manually every day(see attached)

but my auto scan does not scan everyday

 

[IggyAZ]

I have removed all my AV and installed this MSSE. One great AV from MS. I think, MS has rejuvenated drastically. Some wonderful software are on their shelves now. On the downside, MSSE has false positives and also lacks auto update for definitions. Is this true? or am I the only one missing the feature?

So far I have not had any false positives while using MSE.
The updates are coming quickly sometimes multiple times during the day but I have to manually update. It says it gets updates automatically but I haven't seen it. I wish it would update like Win7 does.

Anyway great job everyone on adding your thoughts about MSE.

 

[neoasr]

I have removed all my AV and installed this MSSE. One great AV from MS. I think, MS has rejuvenated drastically. Some wonderful software are on their shelves now. On the downside, MSSE has false positives and also lacks auto update for definitions. Is this true? or am I the only one missing the feature?

So far I have not had any false positives while using MSE.
The updates are coming quickly sometimes multiple times during the day but I have to manually update. It says it gets updates automatically but I haven't seen it. I wish it would update like Win7 does.

Anyway great job everyone on adding your thoughts about MSE.

just use these setting for auto updates.. c the pic. its showing red because its in snoozed stage[realtime off]

 

[ignatzatsonic]

Iggy:

I am getting auto updates every 24 to 48 hours with NO auto scans:

 

[Ch@n]

Why do I want to run a scan for getting auto updates? Strange why MS thinks like this. I have never seen MSSE updating on its own. Same case with Malwarebytes too. Not an issue though, but thought of pointing it out.

 

[IggyAZ]

Iggy:

I am getting auto updates every 24 to 48 hours with NO auto scans:

The screen you show is for scanning schedule. Where does it control definition updates? That is my question.

I just manually checked for an update and it installed.
So the question is how and where is the updates for MSE controlled. I can't find it.
And I know I can add it to my task scheduler but that is so 20th century. lol

 

[wyldstallyns258]

I too have removed all AV software from my computer and replaced it with MSE. It is very streamlined and lightweight. It should be installed with Windows 7 and manufacturers should stop putting on that garbage Norton that bogs down your system.

 

[polarbear]

Try Malwarebytes, update the definitions and try a scan... You maybe surprised... gl

 

[ignatzatsonic]

Iggy:

As far as I know, there is no direct way to control when or how frequently you get updates other than by setting a scheduled scan or scanning manually.

But you DO get updates nonetheless--just not ALL of them. I have not done a scan or a manual update in several weeks. I am automatically updated about every 36 hours. I have never gone more than about 45 hours without an update and I don't think I have been updated more than once in any 24 hour period.

That's fine with me. I don't care if I don't get each and every update. I think they come out several times a day, but you don't get all of them by default. If you want all of them, you have to do a manual update or a scheduled scan.

Microsoft uses a cloud technology which is designed to protect you from threats not in your database. They say that this technology makes it unnecessary to get each and every update.

As far as I know, the cloud technology works fine--I have had no sign of any threats using just the auto updates.

If you insist on updating manually several times per day, then obviously you won't get any auto updates----you are already updated and there is nothing more to send over the wire to your PC.

I run Malware Bytes every couple of weeks and it has not picked up anything either.

 

[IggyAZ]

Try Malwarebytes, update the definitions and try a scan... You maybe surprised... gl

MSE is not the only thing I have. MSN is live but Malwarebytes, Search & Destroy are also available when I need them.
MSE is good but most of the problems people get into is they download garbage and go to sites that attack your computer. Most people that have common sense don't need any more.

Don't get me wrong, if you want another antivirus go ahead. I've used them all and at this moment I like MSE.

Have a great day and a super 2010

 

[zaine1]

mse

microsoft security essentials i will say is the best free one ive had so far very stable dropped avg free for it a while ago very happy with it indeed its on my hard drive to stay-would recommend if you don't have it i would say give it a whirl the best ive had yet and yes i have tryed them all -the free ones that is.

 

[The Howling Wolves]

Try Malwarebytes, update the definitions and try a scan... You maybe surprised... gl

MSE is not the only thing I have. MSN is live but Malwarebytes, Search & Destroy are also available when I need them.
MSE is good but most of the problems people get into is they download garbage and go to sites that attack your computer. Most people that have common sense don't need any more.

Don't get me wrong, if you want another antivirus go ahead. I've used them all and at this moment I like MSE.

Have a great day and a super 2010

I use the same set-up you do plus SuperAntiSpyware and SpywareBlaster.
I do a weekly update and scan and so far I have yet to have any problems.
It still comes down to the person sitting in front of the monitor and using good judgement of sites he/she visits.