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10-21-2009, 08:18 PM (This post was last modified: 10-21-2009, 08:38 PM by Viciousness.)
Microsoft Security Essentials


Hey guys!

This is a new Anti-Virus from Microsoft. After using it for a couple weeks, I have to say, I really like it. MSE is extremely easy to use, low on resources, and best of all, it will keep you protected. You won't find any crazy unnecessary features here. MSE doesn't offer a phishing site blocker, a firewall or anything like that. This is for computer users who just want a low resource Anti-Virus that will detect and remove malware, and it does just that.

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MSE isn't stubborn like other AV's (AVG comes to mind). You can easily turn off real-time protection and exclude file types and locations with one click if needed. Also, as a bonus; the malware database is called Microsoft Spynet, which I thought was pretty cool. Big Grin MSE is completely free and updates with your Windows updates.

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10-21-2009, 10:41 PM
Thanks for the info, but one question.

How good is it while detecting files, and also does it give false positives?
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10-21-2009, 11:09 PM
Quote:How good is it while detecting files, and also does it give false positives?

I can answer these ^^
It's great at detecting files. I'd even go as far as to say that its detection rates are up to par with kaspersky's. It also hasn't given me ANY false positives in the time that I've used it. I really recommend it.
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10-22-2009, 12:11 AM
Hmmm I think I'll try it and see how good it is Smile thanks
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10-23-2009, 04:50 AM (This post was last modified: 10-23-2009, 09:07 AM by Viciousness.)
(10-21-2009, 10:41 PM)Acekidd01 Wrote: Thanks for the info, but one question.

How good is it while detecting files, and also does it give false positives?

By the way, MSE has one of the lowest false positive rates of compared to the most popular anti-viruses.
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10-23-2009, 08:35 AM
Nice, I will dowload it later.

MREGSX Wrote:low on resources

What do you mean by resources ?
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10-23-2009, 09:06 AM
(10-23-2009, 08:35 AM)immi Wrote: Nice, I will dowload it later.


What do you mean by resources ?

I mean it uses very little RAM.
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10-23-2009, 09:49 AM
(10-23-2009, 09:06 AM)MreGSX Wrote: I mean it uses very little RAM.

hmm thats nice then. Thankyou for clearifying the 'Resources'. Tongue

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11-01-2009, 09:39 PM
I was looking for this antivirus a couple day ago! Thanks!
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11-04-2009, 07:24 PM (This post was last modified: 11-04-2009, 07:25 PM by Viciousness.)
You guys are welcome.

Just to let everyone know, I am still using this software, it is a personal favorite for my Windows 7 machine. Worth trying at least.
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