Solved Quick, but probably stupid

[EchoX860]

I'm using Kaspersky as my Default Protection. Could I download MSE and disable the Realtime Protection? I did a quick test on my old PC and noticed that the MSE Scanner picked up some stuff that neither Kaspersky or Malwarebytes picked up.

 

[richc46]

Trust me, uninstall what you have and use MSE in conjunction with Malwarebytes. You will have great protection with no problems.

 

[Orbital Shark]

If you're using a 'paid for' version of Kaspersky then you can disable the realtime protection of MSE in the settings page.



If, however, it's a free version you might want to replace Kaspersky with MSE but that's just my personal preference, the decision is entirely yours


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[CarlTR6]

Trust me, uninstall what you have and use MSE in conjunction with Malwarebytes. You will have great protection with no problems.

+1 Richard is spot on.

 

[EchoX860]

I still have at least 300 days or so left on my current 2011 license. Seems kind of a waste of money, I had no plans to renew unless the 2012 edition is lighter on resources and ditches the awful green UI.

 

[Orbital Shark]

I still have at least 300 days or so left on my current 2011 license. Seems kind of a waste of money, I had no plans to renew unless the 2012 edition is lighter on resources and ditches the awful green UI.

If that's the case I'd go with turning MSE real-time protection off as it's the more viable with your current licence.

   Note

Having 2 AV software installed can cause incompatibility issues

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[richc46]

The money is gone. Now the choice. Good protection, money gone, or potential problems money gone.

 

[Corrine]

I still have at least 300 days or so left on my current 2011 license. Seems kind of a waste of money, I had no plans to renew unless the 2012 edition is lighter on resources and ditches the awful green UI.

Hi, EchoX860.

Unless you are having problems or an unlimited budget, I personally never recommend removing a licensed antivirus program with time remaining on the license for a free program. When it is renewal time, make your decision then on what you want for protection.

 

[EchoX860]

Is there a Tutorial on how to block programs from accessing the internet using Windows Firewall, I had JUST learned how to do it using KIS2k11

 

[Corrine]

Hi, EchoX860.

With all the tutorials here at SevenForums, you need ask that question? LOL

See Windows Firewall - Add or Remove an Exception

 

[EchoX860]

I seemed to miss that Tutorial! I did a search, my apologies lol.

 

[Corrine]

No apology necessary, EchoX860. With so many tutorials, it is no wonder you missed it.

 

[EchoX860]

Thanks! Sweet, I have a new Rank.

 

[Orbital Shark]

Well, we're glad you're happy and congrats on the new rank

 

[CarlTR6]

Is there a Tutorial on how to block programs from accessing the internet using Windows Firewall, I had JUST learned how to do it using KIS2k11

There is an addon to Windows Firewall that makes this simple. Someone here will know the name of it. I thought I had the link; but I can't find it.

 

[Lomai]

Is there a Tutorial on how to block programs from accessing the internet using Windows Firewall, I had JUST learned how to do it using KIS2k11

There is an addon to Windows Firewall that makes this simple. Someone here will know the name of it. I thought I had the link; but I can't find it.

Sphinx Firewall (Free Version available)

 

[EchoX860]

Okay Kaspersky is gone

MSE1 or MSE2 Beta?

 

[Orbital Shark]

Okay Kaspersky is gone

MSE1 or MSE2 Beta?

Honestly i'm supprised you ditched a licenced software but i'd go for MSE 1. MSE 2 is still beta and could be prone to failure or attack, the same as any BETA software. It's entirely up to you

 

[tw33k]

I agree totally with Orbital Shark. I think it was a bad decision but it's your choice. If you do some research you'll find that MSE ranks mid-range at best with all the reputable AV testing sites. However, it's your machine. If you choose MSE, I'd avoid the beta.

 

[Orbital Shark]

I'll say again just to hit home, go for MSE 1 as it will no doubt the the most stable