Windows Security Essentials

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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

• 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.

  4 security Center stopped giving Windows security alerts for Virus protection.

  5. I uninstalled McAffee VirusScan.

  6 security Center has resumed giving Windows security alerts for protection against the viruses as before.

  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.

• 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.html

  and http://aumha.net/viewtopic.php?t=28099

  and also
  http://blogs.technet.com/markrussinovich/Archive/2005/10/02/registry-junk-a-Windows-fact-of-life.aspx

  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

• If I had a non - Genuine Windows XP installed on my PC I would install Windows Security Essentials program?

  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

• 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.

  See this compliments of Malwaretips http://malwaretips.com/blogs/remove-browser-redirect-virus/ removal guide

• I uninstalled Windows Security Essentials

  Recently, I uninstalled WSE as I already have McAfee and told two security systems could be dangerous? Now, I have a number of programs in my download folder with blue/gold screens on them. One of the ones I tried to re load is Realplayer (even with their help) and the desktop icon is back with this "shield" above and the program will not download any videos from any source. Is this security shield the problem and how do I get rid of him. I thought uninstall Windows Security Essentials that would result all existing blocks?

  The McAfee that blocks, see McAfee help/support

• 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

• 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?

  How can I check my windows security essentials is original and how can check its validity be expired.

  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 will tell when it has been updated and the dates of virus definition file.

  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 , -click and run at least a test of common ports. You should see a green 'SUCCESS' and ports must be reported as STEALTH.

  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.

• 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

• 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.

• I AM RUNNING WINDOWS SECURITY ESSENTIALS AND I SAW THAT IT IS NOT NECESSARY FOR MY RUN DEFENDER. THE PROBLEM IS TRYING TO FIND OUT WHAT PROGRAMS ARE CURRENTLY UNDERWAY.

  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

  http://TechNet.Microsoft.com/en-us/sysinternals/bb963902

• Windows Defender off causing alerts in Windows Vista with Windows Security Essentials Security Center

  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.

• 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.

  :)

• Windows Security Essentials 8

  Is there a Microsoft Security Essentials (MSE) for Windows 8 or is it fair to Defender.  My laptop came with Norton and it is about to expire and wanted to know if I could replace it with MSE?

  Friday, October 17, 2014 00:46:29 + 0000, GingerRobertson wrote:

  Don't know what to do to turn the Defender app?  Should I uninstall Norton before turning on the Def?  Thank you very much

  You are welcome. Happy to help you... Yes, uninstall Norton. Use the Norton
  Removal tool to
  http://Service1.Symantec.com/support/tsgeninfo.nsf/docid/2005033108162039