I have just installed the above and updated the latest definititons, and as someone who knows, not a lot re.computers,does that mean it takers the place of an anti-virus programme? I have AVG installed and I'm happy with it. I'm not sure if the above will conflict with AVG as it says MSE it is a virus and spyware scanner.
View 9 RepliesIs a spyware programme really neccessary if you already have an anti-virus installed?
View 9 Replies View RelatedThe Microsoft Security Essentials proved itself. My notebook started to run weird, lately. I was suspicious and start scan the whole system with McAfee, however it stopped on 11% of scan and showed me the error. I started it once more, but it was disabled again.
I have been using the Microsoft Security Essentials on the Windows 7 and because I was thinking about switching to this AV on the Vista at the end of this year, I got rid of the McAfee Total Security and installed the Microsoft, just to give it a try on Vista. Yes, it found and destroyed the trojan in the System32. Today, it blocked the another one during browsing the web.
The Microsoft Security Essentials beta is now available for download for Windows XP, Windows Vista, and Windows 7. The build number is 1.0.1407.00.
View 9 Replies View RelatedIs the a newsgroup for Microsoft Security Essentials? I've searched for security and found several newsgroups names with just 'security' but nothing specific.
View 5 Replies View RelatedI am concerned that Microsoft Security Essentials [MSE] is not performing as it should, because it doesn't appear to be activating and running a scan as scheduled under Settings.
If I open MSE and choose to click on the Scan Now button to carry out a Manual Scan on demand, then three events are clearly visible in 'real time' -
There is activity on the progress bar of the window that opens, and files being scanned are clearly seen. The MSE Icon in the Notification Tray shows rotational movement indicating that a scan is in progress. and, At the end, a summarised report window opens. Example here -
this shows how many items were scanned, and reports on the 'threats' status.
I have tried to verify my claim above, by carrying out a number of 'tests', primarily to try and determine if User scheduled scan settings, are actually initiating the automatic update and scan by MSE.
The scheduled 'test' scan times have come and gone, without any visual evidence to show that MSE has automatically activated and conducted the scan, as set by User settings. None of the following show any evidence of a scan either starting, being 'in progress', or ever being carried out;
The MSE Icon does not activate. There is no post-scan report [as shown above from the manual scan]. and, A check of Windows Update, shows that no further Updated Definitions for MSE, have been added to Update History. I am beginning to suspect that because I use Firefox as my default browser, somehow this may disable or immobilise the automatic scheduled scan function of MSE. I also wonder how many other Users are experiencing the same difficulties.
i have avg free antivirus on my computer and it updates and checks every time i turn my computer on but windows security centre is saying i don't have an anti virus. also is says windows defender is turned off but i can't work out how to turn it on.
View 6 Replies View RelatedThe AVG anti virus free trial has ended so I have tried to remove the program using the 'unistall a program' feature on my laptop. It seem to remove sucessfully but when checking the security, it still shows AVG as running. Is there anything you can suggest to remove the program before I install a new anti virus??
View 5 Replies View RelatedI'm currently using AVG free. Should I be utilizing an Anti-Malware program, also?
View 9 Replies View Related1. AVG Anti-Virus Free Edition 9.0 (Not Recommend): AVG Antivirus and Security Software - Download Free Antivirus
2. avast! Free Anti-Virus Edition: avast! Free Antivirus - Download Software for Virus Protection
3. Avira AntiVir Personal: Avira AntiVir Personal - FREE Antivirus
Please post if there are anymore free anti-virus editions. For #5 (Comodo Internet Security Suite), there is a bug. If you click the link, it will go to Comodo Anti-Virus, you can use Anti-Virus. If you want Internet Security, click it on the left side panel.
I have uninstalled MacAfee and Windows Mail now works fine. Do I need to install something else instead? My internet provider, British Telecom, claim to filter my mail for virus and I have the Mailwasher spam
programme.
Ive been searching everywhere for answers i have vista home premium with windows live care anti virus in perfect condition and it detected something trying to connect to the internet. This monster devil thing icon beside it told me right away...trouble and also the random numbers...By looking in the settings of my anti virus i found that i blocked 4 of them so far ive scanned with my anti virus 2 times and 3 times with spybot search and destroy AND ran a ccleaner.It's still there...I just want to get rid of this once and for all but what in God's name is it!
View 6 Replies View RelatedVista Home premium SP2, IE8, WLM. I have Avast! and Spybot Search&Destroy. Would like to hear opinions about MS Security Essentials. If I do decide to install MSSE, do I need to uninstall what?
View 8 Replies View RelatedHas anyone tried this program and if so, what do you think of it. I currently have the free Avast 5.0 and of course Windows Defender. I was wondering if I should stay with what I got or get Windows Live Essentials Security. I understand when you install it that it will turn off Windows Defender and I would have to uninstall Avast. I thought maybe some of you that are using it would be able to comment.
View 8 Replies View RelatedMy NIS 2010 runs out in 15 days, and instead of paying them $60 for another year I'm wondering if it's safe enough to just use MSE and the built in firewall.I never had any complaints with norton, it worked great, never noticed it at all, but I just can't justify spending $60 for something is MSE is at least or even almost as good.I haven't seen many independent tests of MSE,while I know that Norton is one of the best at detection and removal.
View 4 Replies View Related"If your system is a Microsoft product and you have your 20 digit registration number, you can go to the Microsoft web site, and they will do a free scan and most likely remove any known virus such as Trojan win32.murlo." Is this true, and where would I find my 20 digit registration and what is the web site?
View 9 Replies View RelatedI'm nearing the end of my subscription with Norton and I don't want to re-new it as i am not a fan of the software no more.
I am planning on using Windows Defender to scan my PC etc and using Windows Firewall.
Can anyone recommend free anti virus/spyware software for my laptop which is running Windows Vista Premium.
I want to download the Free anti virus for my Vista, but im wondering which is the best?
View 6 Replies View Relatedwhich anti virus is best and doesn't makes PC slower.the problem is disk cleaners or anti viruses sometimes removes some vital system files or registry keys or some programs after virus scan don't work.for example my Kasper anti virus deleted a file as torjen than blue screen started to comes after booting and couldn't able to boot vista again so had to format it.looking for a anti virus that has everything and doesn't have risk after deleting the files that it detects as virus or Trojan.
View 6 Replies View RelatedI am attempting to load AVG onto my computer, but every time I do, it tells me I'm already running an anti-virus program, and I know it's not a good idea to run two at the same time. I previously had the CA Anti-Virus Suite, but I've uninstalled that program successfully. The only other thing I can think of is the McAfee VirusScan which came with Vista, but I assume was just a free trial and is now out-of-date. How do I find out what the computer thinks I'm still running? And if it is this McAfee trial, how do I get rid of it? I don't see that option anywhere.
View 7 Replies View RelatedI addition to the problems I sent before, I can't install any Anti-Virus. For ex., I tried McCAFEE Total Protection 2008 and 2009 and Kaspersky 2009. The problem is when I install anyone of them, I can no more have Internet connection. HOw can I solve it?
View 5 Replies View RelatedAny idea if Windows 7 will have an anti-virus program?
View 9 Replies View RelatedMy McAfee package is soon to expire. I want to replace it with a good free package.
I was thinking about Avast.
I have a question about anti virus programs.
Recently I had some trouble with malware and came to realize how truly useless McAfee is, as my friend put it "its a DCS anti virus (doesn't catch ****)".
A few people recommended AVG and after doing some research it seems to be the way to go.
I was wondering what your opinions on AVG are and if there is anything else I could use to keep my comp safe. (I have ad block plus for firefox and malwarebytes but thats all. I feel bad for not being more careful with my poor machine, it's been abused)
Another thing. Would it be smart to just go ahead and remove McAfee from my computer completely after I get a new virus program?
I'm running Windows Vista Home Premium (SP2) (32-bit) on a Toshiba Satellite A215. I'm trying to install Symantec Endpoint Protection (32-bit) that I downloaded from the ACERT website for home use. (Unmanaged, typical install). For some reason, it gets to: Removing System Registry Values in the install process, then says, "Rolling back action," and cancels the install. It says, "The wizard was interrupted before Symantec Endpoint Protection could be completely installed. Your system has not been modified. To complete
installation at another time, please run setup again." I have restarted and tried again, same thing.
My new laptop arrived this afternoon. I turned it on, it was working fine. I'm using Vista Home Premium. I installed CA Anti-virus software and after the installation my computer restarted. Since then, I haven't been able to get to the desktop. I get the BSOD with an arrow. After about 30 seconds displaying the BSOD, it automatically reboots and repeats the cycle continuously. I've tried F8 upon restart and chose last known configuration but I get the same BSOD. I also tried to get into safe mode but after choosing the option it goes back to the BSOD.....................
View 6 Replies View RelatedI have found Bitdefender is slow on my machine, and would like to transfer it to another. If I put in the old code will it work?
View 4 Replies View RelatedThis application dropped in on my computer while my son (age 15) was on line. It offered a FREE a/virus scan which he accepted. However when it came to the remove part he found that this would cost money so he declined. Now I am desperately trying to rid myself of this curse. I cannot open any downloads or anything else without this warning me that I must remove viruses with this prog before any further progress can be made. I cannot be removed with my ununstallers, nor with its own. Equally I cannot get system restore to do its tricks,This is a really bad one.
View 9 Replies View Relateddoes anyone have any reviews on Kaspersky? I was running PCtools firewall plus - but my dell rep said that it will conflict with vista - running dell Inspiron 530 gateway. I also have avast running - would I need both (I disabled windows antivirus but have defender running)
View 6 Replies View RelatedMy computer keeps shutting down and destroyed everything in the Control Panel. I'm using (IE & FF3) and they keep shutting down. I ran AVG and it shows that I have an infected virus "win32/Heur". I don't have anthying important saved on my labtop that I care about. I basically use it for surfing the net. I purchased it 4 months ago. My questions are. It did not come with the Installation Disk(s), It was pre-installed. How can I re-install everything that if it was the same way when I purchased it? If I reinstall (reformat), will my labtop still be infected with the virus?
View 6 Replies View RelatedI had a problem with a virus. My anti-virus deleted a file named "wininet.dll". The only way i could solve the problem was instaling again te vista. But now i have two versions of it. With the second version i repaired the first one and i want to keep it because i have all the software installed on it. How can i uninstall te second version?
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