Solved Microsoft Security Essentials

[seven2]

Hello
Does anyone know if Microsoft Security Essentials can be installed in Wimdows 8 as a separate download. I have Win 7, love it and use MSE. I undestand it is not part of Win 8.
Thank you

 

[marsmimar]

It's my understanding that Windows 8 uses MSE. They just renamed it Windows Defender.

Protect your PC - Microsoft Windows

 

[Brink]

Yep, it's as Lee posted above. MSE is called "Windows Defender" in Windows 8 now.

 

[whs]

They made it easier because they made it default. I am amazed that they did not get sued yet - especially in the EU.

 

[seven2]

defender

If I am not mistaken, Defender used to be MS security program or part of it and when MSE came along it disabled defender it by default.
Now it is their security program again?
Is Defender like MSE and Win 8 has a firewall or dis it just a scanner and you need a new a/v program? Can you use MSE with it?

 

[marsmimar]

It's exactly like MSE is now for Windows 7. Instead of you having to download it from a Microsoft website, it's already included with Windows 8.

Microsoft has a bad habit of naming products with similar names. Yes, Defender used to be a stand alone anti-spyware. For those who installed MSE, Defender would be disabled. Now in Windows 8 Defender is MSE. Which is not to be confused with Windows Defender Offline (a bootable utility that can scan your computer for malware.)

 

[seven2]

MSE

Now that is good news -thank you for clarifying.

If you mess up with the iso file(need media in case require reinstallation later], what happens after you have paid?
I wonder if you get a key and can download again?

 

[marsmimar]

Very soon you should be able to get the official Microsoft ISO for Windows 8 from two websites (maybe more, but I'm not certain.) The two websites that have released official ISOs before for Windows 7 are Dell and Digital River. So I'm sure they'll also have ISOs for Windows 8 very soon.

Windows 7: Download legit disk images (SP1 included) - Microsoft OS Forum - Software & Operating Systems - Dell Community

Official Windows 7 SP1 ISO from Digital River « My Digital Life

You would download the ISO and then burn it to a DVD to make your own install disk. Then you would use your previously received Windows 8 Product Key to re-activate.

 

[seven2]

burners

Would you be good enough to recommend a reliable burner. I currently use Ashampoo but that is only becasue it works with the Flip camera's MP4 files.

I usually place MG in front of all of my dwnloads for protection so I placed MG IMG in a search box but was uncertain of the results. Would this do what is required, to the best of your knowledge?

 

[Brink]

seven2,

The Windows 7 USB/DVD Download Tool is a good one to use to create a bootable DVD or USB from an ISO.

Create Bootable USB or DVD with Windows 8 ISO

 

[sammy3417]

Hi All,

Just a few things about Windows 8 this looks awesome on the security side of things.. Check out this video on YouTube



Seems like rootkits and many other bits of nasty software my be a thing of the past

 

[seven2]

download

Thank you very much for the information which I have saved in a folder to use when I am ready.

 

[Indianatone]

Would you be good enough to recommend a reliable burner. I currently use Ashampoo but that is only becasue it works with the Flip camera's MP4 files.

I usually place MG in front of all of my dwnloads for protection so I placed MG IMG in a search box but was uncertain of the results. Would this do what is required, to the best of your knowledge?

I have always had Good Luck with image burn for burning DVD's and CD's.
It is free updated regularly and is as technical as you like or not. Will also verify the burnt disc to ensure it is not a coaster.
Get it from here The Official ImgBurn Website (website)
Download The Official ImgBurn Website from your nearest server.
Donations excepted if you like it enough.

 

[seven2]

burner

The compatibility test showd dvd failed. Will IMGBURN installed fix that?

 

[Indianatone]

The compatibility test showd dvd failed. Will IMGBURN installed fix that?

What do you mean? Image burn is burner software for optical media. If the ISO you burn is corrupted then no it won't fix that.

 

[seven2]

dvd

When a relative novice asks a computer question of a knowledgeable person, it may sound ridiculous.
However, it is the only way for one to learn. I thought that the compatibility test was telling me I had to have a dvd burning program not something else so I asked about it.
I discovered that neither of my pcs will be able to use Win 8 because they lack that "secure boot" among a few other things. When I bought these Dells I got an Intel i5 - 3.30 GHz, 1T, and all the hardware I thought would be good enough for an upgrade to avoid buying new pcs again. Now I have discoverd that I did not purchase pcs to allow for upgrades.
I won't pester again.

 

[Indianatone]

When a relative novice asks a computer question of a knowledgeable person, it may sound ridiculous.
However, it is the only way for one to learn. I thought that the compatibility test was telling me I had to have a dvd burning program not something else so I asked about it.
I discovered that neither of my pcs will be able to use Win 8 because they lack that "secure boot" among a few other things. When I bought these Dells I got an Intel i5 - 3.30 GHz, 1T, and all the hardware I thought would be good enough for an upgrade to avoid buying new pcs again. Now I have discoverd that I did not purchase pcs to allow for upgrades.
I won't pester again.

No problem, you mean the windows 8 upgrade compatibility test?
You don't need the secure boot feature to upgrade to Windows 8. The new OS just supports that feature in the new kind of computer bios. You can run 8 without that with no problem. Most computers in use do not have that feature so Microsoft would always support the regular bios for the foreseeable future.
What I would advise you to do is post a new question in the Windows 8 forum where they will be able to walk you through installing Windows 8 if you wish too on your machines. This thread has been marked closed so most of the guys don't see it any more.
Never be afraid to ask or post anything, there is always someone who knows something and everyone here wants to help. If anyone on this forum insults anyone they get banned.

 

[Lady Fitzgerald]

When a relative novice asks a computer question of a knowledgeable person, it may sound ridiculous.
However, it is the only way for one to learn...

I feel your pain. Trying to get complete answers and/or easily understood instructions from kowledgeable people is like pulling teeth with tweezers.