Solved Microsoft Security Essentials

[sammy3417]

Hi all,

Just lately I have noticed that evertime I login to my Windows 7, Microsoft Security Essentials is telling me that I may be potentially unprotected! This never used to happen....I scan my pc and it always comes back clean..... just getting this potentially unprotected warning everytime doesn't seem right... I think It's been like this since the flame problem and since microsoft pushed out many security updates on the last patch Tuesday

Is anyone else getting this?

Thanks

Sam

 

[Borg 386]

Are you by chance using CCleaner? If so, you need to go to the applications tab & uncheck MS AntiMalware.

If that's not the cause, it probably wouldn't hurt to D/L Windows Defender Offline on another PC, make the disk & run it at boot up on your PC:

http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows/what-is-windows-defender-offline

 

[sammy3417]

Just running a full scan again....when it's done i'll post results......Thanks Borg386

 

[sammy3417]

Ok...not sure if this would have been a problem in MS Security Essentials, but I had some quarantined nastys...I've removed them now and I'll post results if the problem persists... Just one question! should you delete quarantined items?

 

[boohbah]

out of interest what version are you using, the current version is 4.0.1526.0
you can find the version number by the help dropdown /about security essentials

 

[sammy3417]

4.0.1526.0

I have version 4.0.1526.0...thanks

 

[karlsnooks]

Ok...not sure if this would have been a problem in MS Security Essentials, but I had some quarantined nastys...I've removed them now and I'll post results if the problem persists... Just one question! should you delete quarantined items?

Sammy,
Yes ,always delete the quarantined items.

karl

 

[Borg 386]

Hopefully that was the cause & it's sorted. If not, post back & let us know. Might be advisable to run a scan with Malwarebytes just to be sure, run a full system scan. The free version will work fine.

Malwarebytes : Malwarebytes Anti-Malware PRO removes malware including viruses, spyware, worms and trojans, plus it protects your computer

 

[sammy3417]

Still the same

Hi all,

still had the same problem with MS Security Essentials so I've now removed it and put AVG free on there.

Thanks

 

[karlsnooks]

Specifically, what problem do you have with MSE?

 

[sammy3417]

Every time I logged on to my PC MSE was telling me that I was potentially unprotected...this was eveytime..it never used to be like this...only since the recent secuirty updates on the last patch Tuesday!

 

[karlsnooks]

Thousands of people have installed those updates and haven't had that problem. This means we can rule out the updates being responsible for your problem.

I'm busy with another problem right now, but I'l ask for others to look at your problem.

 

[marsmimar]

Did you have any other security product(s) installed on the machine before you installed MSE? If yes, it's possible (actually, more like probable) that remnants were left behind that have interfered with MSE's proper operation. You may want to go through these two lists of uninstaller tools (some of the tools will be duplicated) and use those for any other products previously installed. First uninstall any product from control panel > programs and features and then use the uninstaller.

Security Software | SingularLabs

List of anti-malware product removal tools - Experts Community Wiki - Site Root - Windows Experts Community

Once you've used the uninstaller(s) try reinstalling MSE.

 

[Layback Bear]

If you have a left over 3rd party firewall it could turn off Windows built in firewall and you will get that warning.

 

[ignatzatsonic]

Every time I logged on to my PC MSE was telling me that I was potentially unprotected...this was eveytime..it never used to be like this...only since the recent secuirty updates on the last patch Tuesday!

I had a similar problem about a year ago.

I uninstalled MSE and reinstalled and the problem went away.

You might want to look at this FAQ from Microsoft regarding MSE and installation:

Microsoft Security Essentials - Installation Checklist and Frequently Asked Questions - Experts Community Wiki - Site Root - Windows Experts Community

 

[sammy3417]

I uninstalled MSE and reinstalled and the problem went away....this worked for me...thanks guys