MS Secutity

[runestaff]

Hi Guys
I am curious to hear what you think of using Windows internet security, would you trust it alone to protect your computer from the evils of the internet. I have heard conflicting reports and would appreciate any advice.
Thanks

 

[Tews]

Do you mean Microsoft Security Essentials??

Read this thread first .. http://www.sevenforums.com/system-security/72070-whats-best-anti-virus.html

 

[Francis93]

Hi Guys
I am curious to hear what you think of using Windows internet security, would you trust it alone to protect your computer from the evils of the internet. I have heard conflicting reports and would appreciate any advice.
Thanks

Yes! Of course I trust Microsoft Security Essentials.

 

[whs]

It is OK, not perfect, but it does a pretty good job - and for the price you pay

 

[runestaff]

Okay thanks guys, I think I just find it hard to believe that they (MS) is offering something for nothing. It begs the question why do the other antivirus people bother to keep going if they offer no better protection than MS security essentials

 

[whs]

Okay thanks guys, I think I just find it hard to believe that they (MS) is offering something for nothing. It begs the question why do the other antivirus people bother to keep going if they offer no better protection than MS security essentials

To a large degree, the security matter is in the head. There are many people who think they found the golden solution and then like to stick with it. E.g. myself I am a fan of NIS which I run on a few systems but I also use MSE on a few others.
The problem is that do not really know from your own experience whether your solution is any good. If nothing ever happens, it could be because your AV program is perfect - but it could also be because you never got attacked.
With NIS, I never caught a virus but I got a couple of false positives. With MSE I caught a bugger a couple of times. But since I image my system every morning, there was no problem fixing it.
Btw. If you really want to protect yourself so that you can bail yourself out of any tight spot, do imaging ( http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/73828-imaging-free-macrium.html?ltr=I ) Nothing beats that in terms of securing your system.

 

[CarlTR6]

Okay thanks guys, I think I just find it hard to believe that they (MS) is offering something for nothing. It begs the question why do the other antivirus people bother to keep going if they offer no better protection than MS security essentials

MSE is not the only free antivirus out there. Avast works very well with Win 7. Paying does not necessarily mean better. Many times you are paying for bells, whistles and bloat that you do not need.

 

[The Howling Wolves]

MSE works fine for me along with a good firewall and MBAM, SAS, and CCleaner.
The most important ingredients are you and common sense.

 

[ishmael9100]

Okay thanks guys, I think I just find it hard to believe that they (MS) is offering something for nothing. It begs the question why do the other antivirus people bother to keep going if they offer no better protection than MS security essentials

MSE is not the only free antivirus out there. Avast works very well with Win 7. Paying does not necessarily mean better. Many times you are paying for bells, whistles and bloat that you do not need.

Avast! has kept my PC going for a long time. I cannot use my computer without it, It has never failed me and my PC still remains free of viruses thanks to Avast!

 

[codyw]

I'd say one reason that Microsoft offers Security Essentials for free is because they know that there are a lot of Windows users out there. The reason that a lot of people recommend it and use it is just because it's simple to use. There are some out there though that would rather pay just because companies like Norton, McAfee, etc. offer a firewall and other behavioral blockers against malware. It's always good to do research on a company and their products before actually buying the product. That way you can see if the product lives up to what the company says it does.

 

[pparks1]

Okay thanks guys, I think I just find it hard to believe that they (MS) is offering something for nothing. It begs the question why do the other antivirus people bother to keep going if they offer no better protection than MS security essentials

There are lots of things out there offered for nothing, from many companies, including Microsoft. The intention of MSE was to provide "basic" A/V protection for a person who would be otherwise unwilling to pay for it. However, it seems that the product has worked better than anticipated and scores very well and is endorsed my many techies. It's the product that I use for a number of reasons...mainly because I don't put myself into risky situations so I don't need super strength and because it's not in your face at all.

There is still marketspace without a doubt for the commercial pay for products. Some people need more functionality or more protection. Businesses often use these products for their centralized management functionality. Finally, 3rd parties might purchase lower cost licenses and include these products with their offerings. Like McAfee or Norton from an ISP.

 

[Dampkring]

MSE works fine for me.
The most important ingredients are you and common sense.

same here

 

[JMH]

Hi runestaff,
To protect yourself from the evils of the internet your basic protection should include

*Anti Virus Program [ MSE is popular & is used by many people here]
*Anti Malware Program
*Firewall
*Router / firewall

It is important you update programs & scan regularly.

You are advised to exercise caution with what you click on.
Don’t engage in activities such as file sharing, warez cracks, adult content, online gambling or other high-risk behaviors.

Jan.

 

[Borg 386]

MSE caught several things my "paid" McAfee did not.

MSE & Malwarebytes are good programs. A good firewall is also a must have.

For Gods sake, do NOT get McAfee.....if you need convincing, see the following post

http://www.sevenforums.com/system-security/103003-mcafee-update-8-9-10-causes-win-7-problems.html

 

[whs]

MSE caught several things my "paid" McAfee did not.

MSE & Malwarebytes are good programs. A good firewall is also a must have.

For Gods sake, do NOT get McAfee.....if you need convincing, see the following post

http://www.sevenforums.com/system-security/103003-mcafee-update-8-9-10-causes-win-7-problems.html

I fully agree that the McAfee AV program is for the birds. In contrast, the McAfee Site Advisor does a very good job and is in no way a pain.

 

[1Bowtie]

As was said before, system restore if your a noob and backup, backup, backup will get you back when all else fails.

 

[Borg 386]

As was said before, system restore if your a noob and backup, backup, backup will get you back when all else fails.

Not in McAfee's case when they released their last "update".

I rolled the system back 2 days before it hosed my system and their "update" damaged the files so bad, that when I launched the "Security Center", only 2/3 of it was showing & I couldn't get to any of the buttons to reset it.

That's pretty bad!

 

[cluberti]

And it's not the first time McAfee's products have done something like, I dunno, corrupting a system by thinking perfectly normal system files are viruses, etc. To top it off, sometimes their workarounds are crap too after they've broken your system. I am not a fan of McAfee or Symantec (and a few others, like Trend) after watching them bloat over the years and cause numerous problems with their filter drivers, script scanners, kernel hooks, etc., but if you *had* to choose one or the other I would still recommend Symantec (not Norton, Symantec). However, if you have more choice, products like Avast, Microsoft SE or Forefront, Kaspersky, Panda, etc. are all much better than these. MSE is my personal preferred package (because they offer support above and beyond a newsgroup or forum, and the detection rates are very good), but you should use the one that suits you. I used to use Avast and it was a great product, but MSE is just easier to use, does as good a job, and costs the same .

 

[Dampkring]

just get away from Norton and McAfee imho

 

[JMH]

just get away from Norton and McAfee imho

Well said Dampkring.
This thread has gone way off topic.


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I wake up, I think of you.
I watch the ceiling, I think of you.
I open my eyes, I think of you.
I close my eyes, I think of you.

I want to do nothing.
To stay in my bed and to say nothing.
Because nothing can explain
How I miss you, my darling.

Life is sad without you.
And I realize you are a plant
Which grows in my heart.
A reason to live.

This morning my silence is gold.
Because you are in my thoughts,
I smile because we are in love.
But in fact I cry, you are not here.

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