Windows 7 on HP Desktop Security Advisory

Hello, I receive a message from HP Support Assistant that my computer is not protected against fraud, identity theft, Hackers, etc. He tells me that I don't have a good Internet security. I use Windows Security Essentials. Is that what someone else got this message from HP? I find it odd that the computer manufacturer is slamming the operating system pre-installed on his desktop computer. If I click on the link to HP for more information, need me a McAfee Internet Security product purchase page. Is this really necessary? Microsoft is not the best place for the security of their own operating system and IE? Should I really go somewhere else for the best protection? Please advise me the Microsoft Support experts.

Hello

HP Support Assistant is a HP software and so we have nothing to do with what actions it recommends that you follow.

Microsoft Security Essentials is a good FREE Antivirus, which, in my opinion, you should use in conjunction with a good Antimalware FREE program...

It's very good:

http://www.Malwarebytes.org/products/malwarebytes_free

Internet security suites normally use their own firewalls, etc. While Microsoft Security Essentials uses the internal order of the Windows Firewall.

Antivirus programs are a personal choice as to what you are happy with the help and what does not work to protect your computer.

_______________________________________

Here is the information from HP on this Sofftware and also how to use / contact HP if you have any questions on this subject:

http://WWW8.HP.com/us/en/campaigns/hpsupportassistant/hpsupport.html

You could also ask in the Forums of HP's Support.

http://h30434.www3.HP.com/PSG/

See you soon.

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