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• How can I get Microsoft Security Essentials antivirus security?

  After another year of Norton 360, I got the stupid games of Symantec, tired of the ot, uninstalled and downloaded Microsoft Security Essentials.  I restarted my computer (Dell Dimension 8200 running Windows XP Pro 2002).  After that, I ran services.msc impatiently as my program of service to show that my antivirus security worked and I had nothing to fear.  Imgine my grief when my service center reported that my computer was always subject to viruses, worms, Trojan horses and other forms of malware.  I thought, perhaps, I had reduced the activity of some vital download too quickly and, therefore, have prevented a good download.  So I tried again, this time with a lot more patience...   This time, I received a message that the program was already on my computer, asking if I wanted to replace it with the new download.  Because the first time I acted in a hurry, I replied that I tried the second download try replacing the Lerna, this time with a lot more patience.  There is no apparent change that showed the Security Center: no protection against the virus.  How can I get Microsoft Security Essentials to act as my antivirus program and my Security Center to recognize it as such?

  Hi David,

  Glad to hear thiings are better. Do not forget to chek that MSE will automatically update the definitions that every 24-48 hours and regular tests are carried out. Also suggest that you go to settings > default Actions and change to quarantine all. don't forget to 'Save changes'. This is recommended to avoid problems such as potentially unwanted programs and the removal of the odd false positive.

  You are definitely not alone in your skepticism about Norton and other paid for antimalware solutions.

  Feel free to mark my initial response as response and/or useful.

  Have a day without malware.

  Kind regards

  rhabdomantist

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  For more information on how to protect you and your computer, I refer you to the following:

  Safety & Security Center
  http://www.Microsoft.com/security/default.aspx

  Virus and Security Center
  http://support.Microsoft.com/contactus/cu_sc_virsec_master?ws=support#TAB0

  Malware Protection Center
  http://www.Microsoft.com/security/portal/default.aspx

• I was not able to get Microsoft Security Essentials to work.

  After I installed Windows 7 Pro, I did have much of chance things will work properly or even to make the computer recognize the hardware, etc... But my biggest concern is that I have not been able to get Microsoft Security Essentials to work. I was not able to remove the non-working existing out of my system M.S.E.... I would greatly appreciate any good suggestions... Thank you

  Original title: Microsoft 7 Pro problems

  Hi Gordonaumick,

  I apologize for the inconvenience. I appreciate if you could help me with more information.

  1. What is the exact problem you face on Microsoft Security Essentials (MSE)?

  2. you receive an error message/code when using MSE?

  3. what equipment you are unable to recognize on Windows 7?

  Check that you have removed all other anti-malware real-time products that were already installed on your PC, including free products / trial that were installed when the PC was purchased (Norton, McAfee, TM, AVG, OneCare, Malware bytes (paid), etc.).

  Note: If you use more than one antivirus or antispyware program at the same time, your PC may know a decrease in performance, become unstable, or restart unexpectedly. Before you install Microsoft Security Essentials, or if you want to solve problems with Microsoft Security Essentials, including the update of issues, you must first completely remove your PC Internet security programs.

  You may have to uninstall/reinstall MSE. You should be able to remove MSE of the Control Panel. Uninstall problems see: http://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/protect/forum/protect_start/uninstalling-mse/a63b8c4b-58ed-437e-8086-fa08d80725a4

  Note: This section, method, or task contains steps that tell you how to modify the registry. However, serious problems can occur if you modify the registry incorrectly. Therefore, make sure that you proceed with caution. For added protection, back up the registry before you edit it. Then you can restore the registry if a problem occurs. For more information about how to back up and restore the registry, click on the number below to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base. How to back up and restore the registry in Windows:
  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/back-up-the-registry

  Recommend that you restart the computer to ensure that the uninstall is complete. You can download a new Installation of MSE file from http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows/security-essentials-download

  Response with more information to help you.

• Uninstall and re install microsoft security essentials

  in the reliability and performance monitor Security Center doesn't monitor the basics of microsoft as my product anti anti-virus security. It is already installed in my computer. now what do I do if I uninstall mse and re install again? would that be good? Please help me on the 'how' to uninstall and re install microsoft security essentials...

  Microsoft Security Essentials questions should be directed to the MSE Forums:

  http://social.answers.Microsoft.com/forums/en-us/msestart/threads

  Installing and upgrading Microsoft Security Essentials program.

  See you soon.

  Mick Murphy - Microsoft partner

• Impossible to get Microsoft Security Essentials open after installation

  I installed security essentials and can not opening after installation.  I've uninstalled and reinstalled twice.  Why can't I open?

  To uninstall MSE, follow these steps: http://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/protect/forum/protect_start/uninstalling-mse/a63b8c4b-58ed-437e-8086-fa08d80725a4, or try to http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2483120.

• What do I need to uninstall the program AVG Anti Virus before installing Microsoft Security Essentials?

  I have an ADVENT 7083 laptop Windows XP, there installed AVG Anti Virus (now expired). Do I need to uninstall AVG, before installing Microsoft Security Essentials?

  Yes, it's a good idea to remove it if you don't plan to use at a later date... Also I suggest that you run the removal tool (Cleanup utility).

  AVG removal utility

  http://www.Avg.com/us-en/utilities

  Disable the Antivirus AVG.

  http://www.ehow.com/how_5052104_disable-AVG-Antivirus.html

  Good luck

• Computer problems since the installation of Microsoft Security Essentials

  Since the installation of Microsoft Security Essentials, my computer will stay only in mode "sleep" for a minute or two and then turns back on. Also when I turned off the computer, Microsoft Security Essentials also stops, and I have to turn it back on when I start the computer. I had the two trend micro PC-cillan and Macafee security on this computer. But I uninstalled them before installing Microsoft Security Essentials.Also my computer is supposed to go to mode after half an hour of not used but he is staying on.

  Hello

  You should never have 2 AVs installed at the same time

  you say you had trend and McAfee all both installed

  only, cause you system problems that

  Make sure that the trend and mcafee have beeen completely removed using their removal tools

  McAfee removal Tool

  http://service.McAfee.com/FAQDocument.aspx?ID=TS100507

  Trend removal tool

  http://eSupport.trendmicro.com/1/How-do-I-remove-old-or-new-versions-of-trend-micro-products-in-my-comp.aspx

  For more MSE questions please repost the link below in the MSE forums

  http://answers.Microsoft.com/en-us/protect

• Should I Norton and Microsoft Security Essentials Virus protection?

  I downloaded Microsoft Security Essentials for a long time; but I keep getting popup windows telling me that they cannot provide protection against viruses because they did not have a virus to day something - or - others.

  Two windows appear, one after the other, both have an error number. If I followed the instructions I always come back to a selection of Norton anti packages of virus which must be repaid, which I don't want. That's why I installed Microsoft Security Essentials, because I was sick of seeing these things and try to follow the instructions always with the same results.

  Recently, I clicked on something in laptops and has seen a long list of time that requests had been made by Norton get me their updates - it was very very long.

  I don't know what it is all about - what it means? I find it more than an irritation. These pop-ups will light up whenever I start the computer. Can I stop this?  Do I have Norton and Microsoft - I realized that any previous protection system would be obsolete when I downloaded Microsoft Security Essentials.

  Hello

  NO.

  You must have AN antivirus installed

  If you have more then AN installed anti-virus you will most likely system issues because there is a conflict between norton and MSE

  Uninstall norton using the below norton removal tool

  http://us.Norton.com/support/kb/web_view.jsp?wv_type=public_web&docURL=20080710133834EN&LN=en_US

• Is it possible to stop or interrupt the Microsoft Security Essentials instead of uninstall / reinstall whenever there is a problem?

  I'm on my computer Toshiba Satellite phone, Windows Vista Home Premium x 86 32-bit Intel Core 2 Duo CPU T5250 1.80 gh 2 GB RAM with Service Pack 2, when using windows firewall regular and Malwarebytes anti-malware.

  I am trying to get into Windows Defender to remove the stuff start menu because my computer is running way to slow down. About 6 months ago I had a problem with Microsoft Security Essentials by turning and stay Orange (at risk) and say it wasn't scanning, but it has been. At the time, I was not aware that Windows Defender would be put off. Now, it seems that it is disabled automatically. There no way to disable MSE, if I try to change my start up programs in Defender, or even when I am trying to download programs, I always end up having to uninstall MSE, download the program and then reinstall MSE. It takes a long time and really makes me want to go back to AVG or even a different program. Help and faq are unclear and seem to leave a lot of information on. I left on the 'default' settings, for when something is happening, but I'm not quite sure this is the correct setting.

  I need instructions in plain language, and it's really hard to find. Since I left my computer unprotected for download or try to change things, I'm afraid that something got. I just went through a clean installation due a person with remote access in my system and I lost a lot of pictures, records, etc., I'm always worried about security now and don't know if I should stay with MSE or not.  I used the care a before Scan and he had difficulty my registry keys, that having people tell me I shouldn't have let microsoft fix my computer. (this was before the clean install). It's just confused and contradictory and not enough information. Windows Defender has a 'stop', does MSE?

  This is probably not the right area, but I specifically ensured that when I signed into hotmail the box 'Save password' was unchecked. I am registered on another forum, then signing in this one, he had my password registered and logged in me full?  Same thing with contacts - my old msn contacts have a way for this 'hacker' enter my computer through MSN messenger, he gave her the permission above my permission admin, so I couldn't get out. Although I asked that the old account closed a bunch of time - I guess there is still there waiting for like a year? Now I have a new email in hotmail, the clean computer, and the dang thing starts my old top loading details is on his own... - Anyway, my main concern is can I pause or stop the MSE? Can I use the Scan a care after I had no protection? and is there a place explaining MSE in regular normal verbiage with more information then what is on the help and information and download page?

  Thanks for your time,

  Nanette

  Microsoft Security Essentials questions should be directed to the MSE Forums:

  http://social.answers.Microsoft.com/forums/en-us/msestart/threads

  Installing and upgrading Microsoft Security Essentials program.

  http://social.answers.Microsoft.com/forums/en-us/msescan/threads

  Analysis, detection and removal of threats

  http://social.answers.Microsoft.com/forums/en-us/mseupdate/threads

  Update the definitions of spyware and viruses

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  Mick Murphy - Microsoft partner

• Error code 0 x 80073601: cannot run or uninstall Microsoft security essentials or install new version

  cannot run or uninstall Microsoft security essentials or install new version

  Original title: what is error code ox80073601

  Hi DavidValentine,

  Check that you have removed all other anti-malware real-time products that were already installed on your PC, including free products / trial that were installed when the PC was purchased (Norton, McAfee, TM, AVG, OneCare, Malware bytes (paid), etc.).

  Note: If you use more than one antivirus or antispyware program at the same time, your PC may know a decrease in performance, become unstable, or restart unexpectedly. Before you install Microsoft Security Essentials, or if you want to solve problems with Microsoft Security Essentials, including the update of issues, you must first completely remove your PC Internet security programs.

  You may have to uninstall/reinstall MSE. You should be able to remove MSE of the Control Panel. Uninstall problems see:http://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/protect/forum/protect_start/uninstalling-mse/a63b8c4b-58ed-437e-8086-fa08d80725a4

  Note: This section, method, or task contains steps that tell you how to modify the registry. However, serious problems can occur if you modify the registry incorrectly. Therefore, make sure that you proceed with caution. For added protection, back up the registry before you edit it. Then you can restore the registry if a problem occurs. For more information about how to back up and restore the registry, click on the number below to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base. How to back up and restore the registry in Windows:
  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/back-up-the-registry

  Recommend that you restart the computer to ensure that the uninstall is complete. You can download a new Installation of MSE file fromhttp://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows/security-essentials-download

  Response with more information to help you.

• After XP SP1 installation, activation of windows and upgrade to SP3, Microsoft Security Essentials said that I need to get Windows Genuine?

  My brother-in-law gave me his laptop Dell Latitude D610 to work on. It was loaded with virus and almost completely non-functional. I installed an old windows XP Home Edition SP1 upgrade disk (I had to insert my plu too Windows 98 disc) on it because I had no original disks supplied with the computer. I am therefore perfectly legal with that.  I installed it and I activated it until I went through updates. When I finished updates of service pack to download SP2 to the execution of the method to update to SP3. I tried to install Microsoft Security Essentials however it would not load and said I had to VALIDATE windows. I already got it activated prior to all other updates. How can I fix it? When I try to validate windows all I see is a white screen, so I can't go any further!  So basically I have 2 problems I need to validate (the computer says that Windows is already activated when I click on the button "Activate Windows"). And I get the white screen when I try to validate... Please help I know it's legal software, just old.

  Hello

  
  Method 1:
  
  Visit the genuine Microsoft software Site of diagnosis and start the Diagnostics.
  http://www.Microsoft.com/genuine/diag/
   
   
  Method 2:
  Also, follow the steps in troubleshooting the Microsoft KB article and check if it works.
  Windows Genuine Advantage does not validate a copy of Windows XP
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/916247
   
   
  You can also perform validation again at the http://www.microsoft.com/genuine/validate

• Impossible to uninstall and reinstall Microsoft Security Essentials - said already on my computer

  I downloaded Microsoft Security Essentials, after a few days, it says that I need an upgrade when I tried to download the upgrade, it wouldn't let me, it said to uninstall and reinstall the program, I can't uninstall it is when I try says that something is missing. Help

  I downloaded Microsoft Security Essentials, after a few days, it says that I need an upgrade when I tried to download the upgrade, it wouldn't let me, it said to uninstall and reinstall the program, I can't uninstall it is when I try says that something is missing. Help

  That said it is missing? Try to uninstall with Revo Uninstaller Portable. Use the "Advanced" mode If MSE is complaining about a missing file, just click on 'Ok', then continue with the Revo.

  How to use Revo Uninstaller

• Microsoft Security Essentials uninstall when it does not appear in my Add / Remove programs but it is always in Program files on my computer.

  I have McAfee Total Protection 2011 installed on my laptop, and he had a conflict with Microsoft Security Essentials. The McAfee Installer supposed to run add & remove programs to uninstall MS Security Essentials. After you have uninstalled the MS Security Essentials program seen listed in Add & Remove Programs, I discovered another instance of Microsoft Security Essentials in my program files and it does not appear in my Add / Remove programs. I can't perform an installation of McAfee Total Protection 2011 until it is deleted, but it's still in Program files on my computer. How to rid my computer of the MS Security Essentials (clean) program

  After you have uninstalled the MS Security Essentials program seen listed in Add & Remove Programs, I discovered another instance of Microsoft Security Essentials in my program files and it does not appear in my Add / Remove programs.  How to rid my computer of the MS Security Essentials (clean) program

  To remove completely Microsoft Security Essentials from the computer try to run the fixit cleaning tool by clicking on the following link: