Microsoft Security Essentials

How would you rate Microsoft Security Essentials 2?

  • 5 Stars (Excellent)

    Votes: 3 6.0%
  • 4 Stars (Very good)

    Votes: 8 16.0%
  • 3 Stars (Good)

    Votes: 14 28.0%
  • 2 Stars (Fair)

    Votes: 11 22.0%
  • 1 Star (Poor)

    Votes: 4 8.0%
  • I have never tried this product.

    Votes: 10 20.0%

  • Total voters
    50
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RDTatel

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Jan 1, 2012
37
well , i bought Kaspersky anti-virus 2012 like 5 days ago, and i was so angry with it because it is a 2012 anti-virus came on !! why it slow down my PC, i just take the anti-virus and threw it to the garbage ! then i saw this anti-virus from Microsoft, i downloaded it and i am more than happy with it !! Microsoft Security Essentials is my favorite !! :D
 

muhammadariif

New Member
Aug 3, 2011
138
Tom172 said:
muhammadariif said:
Im not talking about the setting or configuration, i just say, if you want better protection just go with CIS than MSE :rolleyes:

Better protection is dependent on who is using CIS. We've been through this many times, put CIS infront of a novice user and expect problems. MSE makes things simple and straightfroward.
I know, but what happen when the MSE can't detect some of the malware and the user did't know that their computer is infected? CIS not difficult to use but requires a little time to adapt.
 

McLovin

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Apr 17, 2011
9,224
muhammadariif said:
I know, but what happen when the MSE can't detect some of the malware and the user did't know that their computer is infected? CIS not difficult to use but requires a little time to adapt.

Then that is what Malwarebytes, HitmanPro and SuperAntiSpyware is used for.
 

win7holic

New Member
Apr 20, 2011
2,079
what for SuperAntiSpyware? since SuperAntiSpyware didn't good in detection rate and surely all detected by SuperAntiSpyware it will also detected by MBAM and HMP.
^^
 

muhammadariif

New Member
Aug 3, 2011
138
McLovin said:
muhammadariif said:
I know, but what happen when the MSE can't detect some of the malware and the user did't know that their computer is infected? CIS not difficult to use but requires a little time to adapt.

Then that is what Malwarebytes, HitmanPro and SuperAntiSpyware is used for.
Why choose MSE?, you can get better software for free and better protection:huh: CIS can work better even you leave it in default setting right?
 

McLovin

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Apr 17, 2011
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muhammadariif said:
Why choose MSE?, you can get better software for free and better protection:huh: CIS can work better even you leave it in default setting right?

We have all said that Microsoft Security Essentials is good for people that would like to install an AV and stay protected with out doing anything, Comodo on the other hand is more for advanced users. Yes you can leave Comodo on default setting but if you got Comodo you must know how an AV works to get an advanced AV Suite. So if you have know idea what you are doing with and AV and just want to be protected then go for MSE.
 

muhammadariif

New Member
Aug 3, 2011
138
McLovin said:
muhammadariif said:
Why choose MSE?, you can get better software for free and better protection:huh: CIS can work better even you leave it in default setting right?

We have all said that Microsoft Security Essentials is good for people that would like to install an AV and stay protected with out doing anything, Comodo on the other hand is more for advanced users. Yes you can leave Comodo on default setting but if you got Comodo you must know how an AV works to get an advanced AV Suite. So if you have know idea what you are doing with and AV and just want to be protected then go for MSE.
anyway i like Internet Security than antivirus:D
 

win7holic

New Member
Apr 20, 2011
2,079
ALL things is back to our common sense.
want giving challenge to AVs programs like go to malicious links or run malicious software?
if NOT, you should have good common sense. if yes, use GREAT AVs with Highest detection rate, and forget about common sense (rely on your AVs).
it will not make sense. since, no one AVs CAN 100% can protect system from malwares. it fact. all is have little vulnerable, no one perfect and no one can guarantee 100% secure. even Internet security suite. so, we can not blaming Antivirus programs.

sorry long words. but, I want give more details about people talk at this thread.
Correct me if I'm wrong.

thanks guys :)
 

moonshine

Level 7
Verified
Apr 19, 2011
1,264
Your Common Sense is what helps you make great choices and it's up to your security setup to keep you protected and then it's your knowledge that helps you keep wary with what's happening within the Internet.
 

win7holic

New Member
Apr 20, 2011
2,079
I think, knowledge will helps in great choices for security setup.
then, common sense helps you keep wary with what's happening within the Internet (it means , don't rely on AVs program)
In my opinion. both of them is not a BIG different.

this tip from our member (Mtips)
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moonshine

Level 7
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Apr 19, 2011
1,264
Let's just keep it this way. Both common sense and knowledge helps you keep aware of what's happening and helps you make great choices for a security setup at the same time. It works for me. :p
 

win7holic

New Member
Apr 20, 2011
2,079
Okay back to topic.
this is MSE review.
I dont likes MSE because; slow when removing threats.

thanks Guys and especially Justin for review MSE.
 

McLovin

Level 76
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Apr 17, 2011
9,224
Well the new MSE Beta was good at removing them.
 

enaph

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Jun 14, 2011
1,790
MSE is very good, but as a one of the layers of security setup ;)
 

jota13

Level 2
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Dec 18, 2011
200
I never tried Microsoft Security Essentials...

From free antivirus I know only Avast, Avira, Clam AV (once I install it in Spyware Terminator).

From commercial antivirus I know AVG, Avira, NOD32, Norton Internet Security and Returnil System Safe Pro (with F-Prot).
 
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