Microsoft Security Essentials: good product!

BiGBrOwNPimpsta · Oct 5, 2009, 06:27 PM

I just downloaded the new Microsoft Security Essentials and it's pretty solid. I am really careful with my crap, but somehow it found a dormant virus in a WMA file I ripped off a CD maybe 5 yrs ago. In the last 5 years I have used Norton and AVG (recently) never popped up. In addition, a regular site I visit tried to install a trojan through a popup I never expected. Very low usage, not too nagging and easy to use. Finding it better than AVG (it had issues with IE8)

try it out!

Tyrsonswood · Oct 5, 2009, 07:34 PM

I've got it on one of my systems. Simple easy setup, no system slowdowns, but can't speak about it's real-time protection, I rarely go anywhere I run into malware/virus crap so it's kind of a non-issue for me. Good to note it does something, thanks man.

BiGBrOwNPimpsta · Oct 5, 2009, 07:35 PM

yeah real time looks very good, im sure theres better stuff on the market but this seems really good for the free shit!

**MIG-31** · Oct 5, 2009, 08:09 PM

This was working for very well from my last install when this was released.

I am currently up and running from a fresh install of Vista 64 bit.. 100 % Legit copy and activated..Which was done yesterday.

No im getting this error message and im not having much luck finding the solution..

Any one have any ideas ?

BiGBrOwNPimpsta · Oct 5, 2009, 08:13 PM

might be something running in the back conflicting with it?

or check this i just googled quickyl..0x8007064a error code during install

**MIG-31** · Oct 5, 2009, 08:27 PM

Thanks.... As i have a pre-Built system from Packard Bell,The Damn software pre-Installs Nortans anti-Viras which i removed yesterday..

I googled that code but i must of missed the important part.. Looks as though i need to get hold of a clean up tool.. to remove some of the hidden files...

Thanks again.

mmd_danish · Oct 5, 2009, 08:38 PM

i got this....really good and lite weight for free..

Erroneus · Oct 5, 2009, 10:03 PM

Looks decent, but I don't see any reason why not to use Avast instead

BiGBrOwNPimpsta · Oct 5, 2009, 10:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MIG-31

Thanks.... As i have a pre-Built system from Packard Bell,The Damn software pre-Installs Nortans anti-Viras which i removed yesterday..

I googled that code but i must of missed the important part.. Looks as though i need to get hold of a clean up tool.. to remove some of the hidden files...

Thanks again.

wow Packard Bell, I thought they died or something lol. Haven't seen once since Windows 98 lol

BiGBrOwNPimpsta · Oct 5, 2009, 10:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Erroneus

Looks decent, but I don't see any reason why not to use Avast instead

this is a new solution, I've never tried avast. But I assume windows integration might be better with this new software (as most feel a bit weird). I am actually really impressed with the stuff coming out of Redmond nowadays!

comp_ali · Oct 5, 2009, 10:58 PM

Will it conflicts with Kaspersky anti-virus installed on my system or can they work together.

BiGBrOwNPimpsta · Oct 5, 2009, 10:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by comp_ali

Will it conflicts with Kaspersky anti-virus installed on my system or can they work together.

usually best to remove any other antivirus solution

comp_ali · Oct 5, 2009, 11:20 PM

Damn , can't download it . Says time out either from Microsoft or Softpedia sites.

Oct 5, 2009, 06:27 PM	#1
BiGBrOwNPimpsta HH's #1 Hustla and Pimp Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: The Dirty Dot Posts: 7,717 Rep Power: 107 System Specs	Microsoft Security Essentials: good product! I just downloaded the new Microsoft Security Essentials and it's pretty solid. I am really careful with my crap, but somehow it found a dormant virus in a WMA file I ripped off a CD maybe 5 yrs ago. In the last 5 years I have used Norton and AVG (recently) never popped up. In addition, a regular site I visit tried to install a trojan through a popup I never expected. Very low usage, not too nagging and easy to use. Finding it better than AVG (it had issues with IE8) try it out! __________________ Sound Blaster X-Fi Xtreme Music \| Logitech Z-5500 THX 5.1 Surround Sound Speakers \| 2 Lite-On 20x S-ATA Burners \| Logitech G700 Mouse \| Logitech MX5500 Bluetooth Keyboard

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BiGBrOwNPimpsta HH's #1 Hustla and Pimp Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: The Dirty Dot Posts: 7,717 Rep Power: 107 System Specs	Re: Microsoft Security Essentials: good product! yeah real time looks very good, im sure theres better stuff on the market but this seems really good for the free shit! __________________ Sound Blaster X-Fi Xtreme Music \| Logitech Z-5500 THX 5.1 Surround Sound Speakers \| 2 Lite-On 20x S-ATA Burners \| Logitech G700 Mouse \| Logitech MX5500 Bluetooth Keyboard

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BiGBrOwNPimpsta HH's #1 Hustla and Pimp Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: The Dirty Dot Posts: 7,717 Rep Power: 107 System Specs	Re: Microsoft Security Essentials: good product! might be something running in the back conflicting with it? or check this i just googled quickyl..0x8007064a error code during install __________________ Sound Blaster X-Fi Xtreme Music \| Logitech Z-5500 THX 5.1 Surround Sound Speakers \| 2 Lite-On 20x S-ATA Burners \| Logitech G700 Mouse \| Logitech MX5500 Bluetooth Keyboard

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MIG-31 HardwareHeaven News Mod Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Nottingham,UK Posts: 56,782 Rep Power: 471 System Specs	Re: Microsoft Security Essentials: good product! Thanks.... As i have a pre-Built system from Packard Bell,The Damn software pre-Installs Nortans anti-Viras which i removed yesterday.. I googled that code but i must of missed the important part.. Looks as though i need to get hold of a clean up tool.. to remove some of the hidden files... Thanks again. __________________ Please Post Your News Submissions Here

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