Solved MSE updates?

[jsmoline]

MSSE Not Updating

Hello,
I am using MSSE and I noticed that it said that last update was three days ago. I thought this was suppose to update at least once a day. I have windows updates set to fully automatic. Am I missing something? Doesn't Microsoft just update on Tuesdays? Thanks,
John

 

[Jonathan_King]

MSE will update every time you run a scan, if you tell it to do such. Other than Windows Updates, it is not updated daily, unless you run a scan daily.

 

[jsmoline]

Ok, do people normally run daily scans? I'm not opposed to it at all, just wondered. By the way, someone wants to be my friend on here. Is this common practice?

 

[Jonathan_King]

I do, personally, although I'll be honest, I cancel most of them after they start.

It really doesn't take up much resources, so you might as well. Your option, no one can say you should do it a certain way.

 

[Corrine]

Hello,
I am using MSSE and I noticed that it said that last update was three days ago. I thought this was suppose to update at least once a day. I have windows updates set to fully automatic. Am I missing something? Doesn't Microsoft just update on Tuesdays? Thanks,
John

Hi, John.

Yes, MSE will update daily, particularly since you have Windows Update set to Automatic. However, there was a problem with the update server the last few days. During that period of time even clicking the Update link was unsuccessful.

By the way, someone wants to be my friend on here. Is this common practice?

Yes it is common. This is a friendly site. However, if you have not interacted with the person or are uncomfortable for any reason, there is no problem ignoring the request.

 

[Jonathan_King]

Thanks Corrine. Corrine is a security expert, and knows much better than I do.

 

[Corrine]

Only in one area, J_K. You have expertise in areas I'd never go near.

 

[Jonathan_King]

You don't want to learn BSODs, Corrine?

 

[Corrine]

No thanks. I'll stick to backdoors, trojans, worms, rootkits, keyloggers, browser hijackers, and the like. In addition to the satisfaction of helping someone recover their computer, what I enjoy most about what I do is (hopefully) teaching the person I help that keeping their computer secure isn't just about an A/V, firewall and MS Security updates but 3rd party software that need to be updated as well.

 

[jsmoline]

Thanks for the info. I have noticed on several occasions that it had not been updated for a couple of days. Not just the last few. By the way, Corrine, where do you stand on third party firewalls? I'm using MSSE and Windows 7 firewall with no outbound protection. I am also behind a router firewall with NAT enabled. I tried Zone Alarm free, but I got BSOD. MSSE and ZA don't seem to get along.

 

[The Howling Wolves]

I use MSSE and Comodo Firewall and no problems.
I am not sitting behind a router firewall though.

 

[jsmoline]

I tried comodo. Great firewall but talks way too much and uses way too much resources for me. Online Armor worked much better but I don't like any of the third party firewalls.

 

[hackerman1]

hi !

Hello,
I am using MSSE and I noticed that it said that last update was three days ago. I thought this was suppose to update at least once a day. I have windows updates set to fully automatic. Am I missing something? Doesn't Microsoft just update on Tuesdays? Thanks,
John

if you mean Microsoft Security Essentials, then it´s commonly known as MSE.

there is already a thread about the latest update problems, with some info on how to "fix it" temporarily:
http://www.sevenforums.com/system-security/91892-mse-updates.html

 

[jsmoline]

Sorry about the MSSE. MSE from now on. I never got errors and was always able to update with just a click. I have set MSE to scan daily now so it will update daily. It's as good as solved to me. Thanks,
John

 

[The Howling Wolves]

Sorry about the MSSE. MSE from now on. I never got errors and was always able to update with just a click. I have set MSE to scan daily now so it will update daily. It's as good as solved to me. Thanks,
John

I have no one to blame on the MSSE but me.... Stand corrected MSE!

 

[jsmoline]

Must be where I got it.

 

[The Howling Wolves]

Must be where I got it.

See your first post!
Nobody else corrected it until just recently..
I stand corrected and I resemble that statement.:roflmao::roflmao:

 

[Corrine]

Thanks for the info. I have noticed on several occasions that it had not been updated for a couple of days. Not just the last few. By the way, Corrine, where do you stand on third party firewalls? I'm using MSSE and Windows 7 firewall with no outbound protection. I am also behind a router firewall with NAT enabled. I tried Zone Alarm free, but I got BSOD. MSSE and ZA don't seem to get along.

You're welcome.

On Windows 7 Ultimate (64-bit), I'm using MSE, Windows 7 Firewall, router and UAC at Default. I also have my favorite WinPatrol PLUS installed. Since I'm a safe surfer (Windows 95 to date, never infected, knock on wood), I am happy with that combination.

I have personal reasons for not wanting to use Comodo software on my computer and have seen many posts here at 7Forums where people have had major problems with ZA.

I suggest you include an alternate anti-malware software in your setup, if you haven't yet. My preference is Malwarebytes Anti-Malware because I know and respect the developers and researchers. However, another good program is Super AntiSpyware.

 

[The Howling Wolves]

Thanks for the info. I have noticed on several occasions that it had not been updated for a couple of days. Not just the last few. By the way, Corrine, where do you stand on third party firewalls? I'm using MSSE and Windows 7 firewall with no outbound protection. I am also behind a router firewall with NAT enabled. I tried Zone Alarm free, but I got BSOD. MSSE and ZA don't seem to get along.

You're welcome.

On Windows 7 Ultimate (64-bit), I'm using MSE, Windows 7 Firewall, router and UAC at Default. I also have my favorite WinPatrol PLUS installed. Since I'm a safe surfer (Windows 95 to date, never infected, knock on wood), I am happy with that combination.

I have personal reasons for not wanting to use Comodo software on my computer and have seen many posts here at 7Forums where people have had major problems with ZA.

I suggest you include an alternate anti-malware software in your setup, if you haven't yet. My preference is Malwarebytes Anti-Malware because I know and respect the developers and researchers. However, another good program is Super AntiSpyware.

I use everything you suggested in last paragraph along with MSE AV and Comodo Firewall only.
I am almost on the same page you are except the firewall.
Corrine,
Which FW do you use?

 

[Corrine]

Corrine,
Which FW do you use?

I use the Windows 7 Firewall.