What's wrong with MSE competitors?

blackzero

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My Computer

OS
Windows 7 Ultimate 32 bit
CPU
Intel Core2Duo E8400 2.7 Ghz
Motherboard
Gigabyte G31M-ES2C
Memory
Corsair 3 GB DDR2 PC6400
Graphics Card(s)
XFX Radeon 4850 512 MB
Sound Card
Onboard
Monitor(s) Displays
GTC 16'
Screen Resolution
1024x768
Hard Drives
SATA Western Digital 750 GB
PSU
Simbadda 500w
Case
Generic
Keyboard
Logitech Keyboard
Mouse
Logitech USB
Internet Speed
2 mbps adsl
Antitrust case against Microsoft over AV would be 'long shot,' says expert - Computerworld

Wouldn't it be better for the to compete and trash MSE in terms of quality then? Show the customers what's the best suite to protect the system from malware instead of doing radical approach everytime they're threatened from competition.

Jealousy much?


A lawsuit very similar was filed by Netscape when MS started putting Internet Explorer on their OS. How many people use Netscape now? Next to none is the answer. That is what the latest lawsuit is about.
 

My Computer

Computer type
PC/Desktop
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Custom Build
OS
Windows 7 Home Premium 32-Bit - Build 7600 SP1
CPU
Intel Core i3-2120 3.30Ghz
Motherboard
Asus P8Z68-V LX Intel Z68 Socket H2 ATX
Memory
Kingston 4 GB DDR3 1333 mhz
Graphics Card(s)
AMD Radeon HD6670
Sound Card
Sound Blaster Audigy SE 24-Bit
Monitor(s) Displays
Asus VE228
Screen Resolution
1440 X 900
Hard Drives
OCZ Vertex 3 120 GB Sata 3 SSD ==
Kingston SH103/S3 120 G Hyper X 120 GB SSD ==
Western Digital 500 GB Caviar Green 7200 RPM ==
PSU
Corsair CX600M == 600 Watt
Case
NZXT Apollo - Silver with Clear Side Panel
Cooling
Three 120 mm Fans
Keyboard
Microsoft Natural 4000
Mouse
Microsoft Custom Optical 3000
Internet Speed
AT&T Fiber Optic Wireless Network
Antivirus
Microsoft Security Essentials
Browser
Chrome
Other Info
120 mm Blue LED Fan -- Three Blue LED Lazer Light Sticks
By having the installed desktop base as they do, MS when they include specific type software, can render many third parties as irrelevant....even when the third parties have a much better product.
 

My Computer

Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Self-Built in July 2009
OS
Windows 7 Ultimate x64
CPU
Intel Q9550 2.83Ghz OC'd to 3.40Ghz
Motherboard
Gigabyte GA-EP45-UD3R rev. 1.1, F12 BIOS
Memory
8GB G.Skill PI DDR2-800, 4-4-4-12 timings
Graphics Card(s)
EVGA 1280MB Nvidia GeForce GTX570
Sound Card
Realtek ALC899A 8 channel onboard audio
Monitor(s) Displays
23" Acer x233H
Screen Resolution
1920x1080
Hard Drives
Intel X25-M 80GB Gen 2 SSD
Western Digital 1TB Caviar Black, 32MB cache. WD1001FALS
PSU
Corsair 620HX modular
Case
Antec P182
Cooling
stock
Keyboard
ABS M1 Mechanical
Mouse
Logitech G9 Laser Mouse
Internet Speed
15/2 cable modem
Other Info
Windows and Linux enthusiast. Logitech G35 Headset.
MSE is not bundled.
 

My Computer

Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Desktop, built by me. Laptop, built by ASUS
OS
Vista HP, Vista Ultimate, XP Pro, Seven Ultimate x2
CPU
Desktop, AMD Athlon X2 6400+. Laptop, Intel C2D T9400
Motherboard
Desktop, K9N Diamond. Laptop, Asus G50VT
Memory
Desktop, 4 GB PC2 6400. Laptop, 4 GB PC2 6400
Graphics Card(s)
Desktop, Nvidia 8800 Ultra OC. Laptop, Nvidia 9800M GS
Sound Card
Desktop, intergrated. Laptop, intergrated
Monitor(s) Displays
Sharp Aquos, In built Laptop, Dell ultra sharp
Screen Resolution
46 inch 1920x1080, 15.4 inch 1680x1050, 24 inch, 1920x1200
Hard Drives
Desktop, Veloci Raptor, Raptor X, WD 500GB. Laptop, 250 GB seagate and 320 GB Western Digital both at 7200 RPM. Plus one 320 GB external passport.
PSU
Desktop, Ultra X3 600 watt modular PSU, Laptop, a brick PSU
Case
Desktop, Ultra eXo Aluminum Chassis. Laptop, It's a laptop
Cooling
Desktop, 2 120mm ball bearing fans, ChillTec Thermo Electric
Keyboard
Desktop. Microsoft Natural Ergonomic Keyboard 4000
Mouse
Desktop, Logitech track ball wired.
Internet Speed
10 Mb I think
Other Info
There is no truth to any of our reality but what we want to believe.

LPR
MSE is not bundled.

True, but it's coming down as an automatic update.....thus to third parties it's almost equivalent to being bundled and they aren't happy about it.
 

My Computer

Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Self-Built in July 2009
OS
Windows 7 Ultimate x64
CPU
Intel Q9550 2.83Ghz OC'd to 3.40Ghz
Motherboard
Gigabyte GA-EP45-UD3R rev. 1.1, F12 BIOS
Memory
8GB G.Skill PI DDR2-800, 4-4-4-12 timings
Graphics Card(s)
EVGA 1280MB Nvidia GeForce GTX570
Sound Card
Realtek ALC899A 8 channel onboard audio
Monitor(s) Displays
23" Acer x233H
Screen Resolution
1920x1080
Hard Drives
Intel X25-M 80GB Gen 2 SSD
Western Digital 1TB Caviar Black, 32MB cache. WD1001FALS
PSU
Corsair 620HX modular
Case
Antec P182
Cooling
stock
Keyboard
ABS M1 Mechanical
Mouse
Logitech G9 Laser Mouse
Internet Speed
15/2 cable modem
Other Info
Windows and Linux enthusiast. Logitech G35 Headset.
If most people weren't so ignorant/careless and didn't leave their machines unprotected, we wouldn't have seen so many malware issues and MSE wouldn't have to be pushed as an update (and an optional one at that). MS is damned if they do, damned if they don't.

On the other hand, I see no harm in MS putting up a browser-style ballot selection - even if the browser one hasn't really done squat.
 

My Computer

Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Self-built rig
OS
Win7 Pro x64
CPU
Koa i5-2550K
Memory
8 GB
Graphics Card(s)
Sapphire ATI 6870 1GB GDDR5
Sound Card
RealTek HD Audio / ATI HDMI Audio
Monitor(s) Displays
Samsung HDTV Monitor T23A350
Screen Resolution
1920 x 1080
Hard Drives
- SSD (C:)
- HDD (D:)
- BD-ROM (E:)
Keyboard
Logitech G110
Internet Speed
Unifi home (5mbps)
MSE is not bundled.

True, but it's coming down as an automatic update.....thus to third parties it's almost equivalent to being bundled and they aren't happy about it.
Automatic? It is never installed automatically. Users must decide to install it.
 

My Computer

Computer type
Laptop
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Toshiba P775-S7100
OS
Windows 7 Professional SP1 64-bit
CPU
Intel Core i5-2450M @2.5 GHz
Memory
6 GB DDR3 1333MHz
Graphics Card(s)
Intel HD 3000
Monitor(s) Displays
Built-in 17.3" LED; 22" Insignia NS-L22Q-10A
Screen Resolution
1600x900; 1360x768
Hard Drives
750 GB Hitachi
1TB Seagate FreeAgent External
Internet Speed
Verizon DSL Speed(Down/Up): 3360 Kbps / 800 Kbps
Antivirus
MSE and MBAM Pro
Browser
IE10
There's still the freedom of choice here. Microsoft isn't force feeding anyone to use their product.

That said, since using MSE I've had no need to shell out $30-50 bucks a year. That's what these competitors are crying about :cry:

You just got to love capitalism :D

And oh BTW.... MSE just happens to get the job done.... just like the pay for versions ;)
 

My Computer

Computer type
PC/Desktop
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Custom built by me.
OS
Windows 10 Pro
CPU
Intel Core i7-4770K (3.5Ghz)
Motherboard
Gigabyte G1 Sniper 5 (F10 Bios)
Memory
32 gig Corsair Dominator Platinum (4x8Gig)
Graphics Card(s)
Sapphire Tri-X R9 Fury
Sound Card
Soundblaster ZXR
Monitor(s) Displays
NEC PA242W 24" LCD Monitor
Screen Resolution
1920 x 1200
Hard Drives
Primary - Samsung 850 Pro (512gig), Samsung 840 Pro (256gig), 2TB WD Caviar Black.
PSU
EVGA Supernova 1000 G2
Case
Cooler Master HAF X
Cooling
Corsair H100i with Corsair Air Series SP120 Quiet Fans
Keyboard
Logitech Wireless Wave
Mouse
Logitech Performance MX
Internet Speed
High Speed Cable
Antivirus
Norton Security
Browser
IE11
Other Info
Memory Timings - 1866MHz @ 9-9-9-27-1T @ 1.5 volts
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