is windows security essentials, a complete antivirus software
I use only the windows security essential as long as my anti virus. is that what I should buy another program antivirus for the protection of the internet and full protection?
MSE is a pretty good protection AV. And it is free :)
If you downloaded it from MS - http://windows.microsoft.com/en-GB/windows/products/security-essentials its origin.
If you click on its icon in the taskbar (green icon - all OK) tab
Personally, for the protection of the VA, if you have the MSE installed, ongoing execution and up to date, then you are basically covered. However, make sure you have a firewall is installed and running and you can check the firewall here - https://www.grc.com/x/ne.dll?bh0bkyd2 ,
However, not every AV program will catch all the viruses, so it is advisable to have a back up. Malwarebytes (free) is a good backup. Download, install and keep up-to-date (right click on its icon and 'run as administrator' to update) and manually run a scan of the PC from time to time or if you think that something can be a problem. Also after that update you can right click on any file and check trust individual, it's good for all the downloads you make (from known sites of security of course) Also, very important to keep your PC up-to-date both the W7 itself and the programs you use i.e. to keep FireFox, java, flash etc. updated IF you use them.
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Security Center does not recognize the Windows Security Essentials
Windows Security Essentials does not seem to register with Security Center. Security Center reports that no Virus protection is enabled.
1. I installed Windows XP 32 - bit WGA, activated the product and updated to SP3.
2 security Center starts giving Windows security alerts for Virus protection, because none has been installed.
3. I installed McAffee VirusScan.
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5. I uninstalled McAffee VirusScan.
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7. I installed Windows Windows Security Essentials and rebooted.
8. I tried to uninstall and reinstall Windows Security Essentials with no joy.
Windows Security Essentials installation did not prevent Windows security alerts. No Windows Security Essentials registry entry will appear in HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE/Software/Microsoft/Security Center and monitoring. If Microsoft consider essential security to be an antivirus product, then how to Windows Security Essentials register with Security Center?
I understand that this is an information and alert issue only. I understand that Windows Security Essentials works actually ok. I am particularly concerned by the reports. It conditions my deployment of Windows Home Server. Deactivation of surveillance or the alert is not a solution, just a poor quality work around.
In a previous thread, the author of this question even abandoned and has not requested additional assistance. An explanation was given (relevant for Windows 7), but no solution has been offered. Windows XP has not been addressed. http://answers.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows/Forum/Windows_7-security/the-Security-Center-has-not-recorded-an-anti-virus/15ae2383-7ced-4850-A863-f7eb8cc90ee5
I had the same problem for a while now (I'm on xp) and have searched the Internet for a solution but found nothing at the moment.
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Windows Security Essentials with Kaspersky Internet Security 2011
Dear Forum members
I just received email from Microsoft on Windows Security Essentials installation, but I have Kaspersky 2011, which was given to me by my Bank, those two would work together or should I just continue with what I have.
I also have full Advance PC system supported and I just got my computer running the best I got a PC of my own work.
I hope you can confirm that I can continue or if I can add the two together.
Hope to hear from you all soon.
Yours Sincerely
JTValerie
On Saturday, August 14, 2010 00:39:08 + 0000, JTValerie wrote:
Dear Forum members
I just received email from Microsoft on Windows Security Essentials installation, but I have Kaspersky 2011, which was given to me by my Bank, those two would work together or should I just continue with what I have.
I also have full Advance PC system supported and I just got my computer running the best I got a PC of my own work.
I hope you can confirm that I can continue or if I can add the two together.
You should never run more than one anti-virus program. Two
at the same time can affect your performance and exposes you to the
risk of conflicts between them.Which of the two should run? Personally, I think that Microsoft Security
Essentials is the best choice.Regarding Advance PC support system, I strongly suggest that empty you
She immediately. Registry cleaning programs are all snake oil.
The registry cleaning is not necessary and dangerous. Leave the
Only registry and do not use any registry cleaner. Despite what a lot
people think, and try to which suppliers of software record cleaning
convince you to have used really doesn't hurt registry entries
you.
The risk of a serious problem caused by a registry cleaner by mistake
delete an entry you need is much greater than any potential benefit
It can have.
Read http://www.edbott.com/weblog/archives/000643.htmland http://aumha.net/viewtopic.php?t=28099
Let me stress that neither me nor anyone else who warns the
use of registry cleaners never said that they always cause
problems. If they have always caused problems, they would disappear from
the market almost immediately. Many people have used a registry
cleaner and never had a problem with it.The problem with a registry cleaner is that it carries with it
the risk of a significant problem. And since there is no
benefits of using a registry cleaner, running that risk is a very bad
good deal.Ken Blake
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I use Windows Security Essentials. The HP Total Care Advisor on my laptop says that I don't have current anti-virus protection of my machine. Why the Advisor does not recognize the essential security elements?
Hello
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Kind regards
DP - K
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analysis of missed Windows Security Essentials
I have installed Windows Security Essentials on many PCs - Vista, XP and 7 - to my friends. I noticed that when WSE is missing a scheduled scan (maybe the computer is turned off), it does not catch and preform analysis effectively. For example, my Windows 7 PC is now in its 3rd week after missing a weekly scan. WSE should not go ahead and perform the analysis subsequently, or is it necessary to scan manually?
Ask in the MSE forum:
http://answers.Microsoft.com/en-us/protect
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I upgraded my ram and since then I have to the notifaction of non-genuine windows and can not use my PC, but a few weeks before this happened, I installed Windows Security Essentials, I read someware that if I had a none genuine product, then I wouldn't be able to uploaded this, is this true? If so, what is my next moves to make my PC work again as I don't have the product key.
Concerning
Ken
* original title - Hello, am I right in saying that if I had a non - Genuine Windows XP installed on my PC I would have not been able or allowed to install Windows Security Essentials program? *
Hi tozer,.
As you have installed windows security essentials before upgrading the RAM, you were able to install the same.
You can check the article: Genuine Windows: frequently asked questions: (Section: if my computer is running non-genuine Windows can he yet to receive critical security updates?): http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows/help/genuine/faq
Also, follow the steps in the below link which will help you validate your version of Windows: Validation is as easy as 1-2-3! : http://www.microsoft.com/genuine/validate/validatenow.aspx
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Windows Security Essentials disabled
I had Windows Security Essentials installed and running on my computer for a couple of years or more with no problems. The Security Essentials icon in the taskbar at the bottom of my screen. Tonight, I was looking at on the internet. When I clicked on a link to a site found by Google (almost any site) I would be redirected to another site - usually a site saying that there is something wrong with my computer. When I looked for the icon Security Essentials in my taskbar, what it was not there when I went to my list of programs and open Security Essentials it would start but then immediately closed. Any thoughts on what is happening? On what do I do?
It seems that you have inadvertently installed a browser redirection that has disabled Microsoft Security Essentials.
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I uninstalled Windows Security Essentials
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The McAfee that blocks, see McAfee help/support
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Windows Security Essentials problems
I have MS Windows Security Essentials installed on a laptop running Windows 7 64-bit. As much as I know it worked very well, but in the last day or two, my system slowed down and I'm taken to strange Web sites when I click on the links for some of my research. I tried to open the Essentilas of security programs, it flashed open for a little while and then disappears. I uninstalled and reinstalled and get the same results. When I go through the control panel and check where it says the Service Windows security can not be started.
See if this helps: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2519899
J W Stuart: http://www.pagestart.com
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Windows Update - Windows Security Essentials or any update of the failure of Microsoft.
I tried to update Windows 7, when obtaining the opinion that I have updates installed. However, it will not be updated. I get 10 updates important installation (0 KB, 0 total % complete) and I've tried 4 times. Even turning off the computer, unplug my modem to reset and leave it running overnight, but no luck. What is the problem? An Advisor on what do I do?
I would be recognizing any input to solve these problems. My outdated calculation with Windows latest update 11/06/16, even with Microsoft Security Essentials. I just update my computer.
Windows 7 update problems? First read this.
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Gel - MS Security Essentials Scan complete and during backup
Hello
Virgin of forum here!My machine is freezing during the full analysis using Microsoft security essentials and everything by making a backup.
I tried to make a backup to make sure that if I had a failure while setting the security essentials that I could restore it.I don't get any errors, I have to restart the machine every time, and I'm sure that's not good for the laptop.
It doesn't seem to be information about the event viewer in order to document the error.
I am able to do a quick scan, but I am sure that the problem is deeper.I spyware rum to check the system and everything seems fine. I am at a loss here.
I would like to know what model of laptop you have exactly?
Another question: don't him freezes system running only Microsoft Security databases or have you noticed the problems of system running tools and other utilities?
I can't say with certainty what is causing it: it may be a system/software problem and in this case he would recommend to refresh/reinstall the system again.
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Cannot install Windows Security Essentials
0x8004FF1F error msg
This is the Forum for Windows Update .
http://social.answers.Microsoft.com/forums/en-us/msestart/threads
"Install and upgrade of Microsoft Security Essentials program".
They will help you in the MSE Forum above.
See you soon.
Mick Murphy - Microsoft partner
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How is good compared to windows security essentials windows Defender I run vista ultimate 64 bit
When I run security essentials on my vista ultimate 64 bit pc that I do not in the Add Remove programs and stop some programs from running at startup to the top is normal, because it is not happened on my old windows xp,
MSE (microsoft security essentials) stops Windows | Defender.
Therefore, you will not be able to access Windows Defender in order to change some startup programs.
If this is your problem, here's another way to go to start programs...
Start > Search box, type msconfig > press enter > at the top, click on start > here is the list of startup programs.
To disable, uncheck the box in front.
Press OK when finished.
> I can't enter in Add Remove programs...
Why not?In Vista, it called programs and features, not add/remove.
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DEFENDER OF DOSEN'T WORK. WITH THE HELP OF SECURITY ESSENTIALS. MAY NOT KNOW WHAT PROGRAMS ARE UNDERWAY.
Hello
and if you need to change startup programs read this information on the other methods of doing it without using defender
using msconfig read this tutorial;
How to use MSCONFIG in Windows Vista
Here's how to use MSCONFIG in Windows Vista to disable some unnecessary programs that load automatically at startup
http://netsquirrel.com/Msconfig/msconfig_vista.html
and also try this program;
This utility, which has a knowledge of auto-starting locations of any startup monitor, shows you what programs configured to run at system startup or login and that the entries in the order of processing windows. These programs include those in your startup folder, Run, RunOnce, and other registry keys. You can configure Autoruns to show other locations, including Explorer shell, toolbar extensions, helper objects to the browser, Winlogon notifications, auto and many start-up services more
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I could not find if it has been requested. Machine to Vista with Microsoft Security Essentials installed a few weeks ago. MSE became Windows defender off on install. OK, I get that.
But the Defender being off is displayed in security alerts give me a red in the status bar. How to remove alert so point ray Windows Security Center stays green like should be' W Defender seems not installable.
Thanks in advance
Try to update Windows and then upgrade Microsoft Security Essntials and then update it and the full scan. Restart your PC and the problem should be fix otherwise contact the support team: https://support.microsoftsecurityessentials.com/
Windows Defender must be turned off when the MSE is installed in Windows Vista.
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