When MS no longer supports XP, will MS continue to update MS Security Essentials? Ed
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Not sure, but that program is not very effective. I would suggest getting else. You can get NOD32 and other AV programs for $10 on sale.
Originally Posted By: Eddie
When MS no longer supports XP, will MS continue to update MS Security Essentials? Ed
I thought MS kind of gave up on that awhile ago?
When MS no longer supports XP, will MS continue to update MS Security Essentials? Ed
I thought MS kind of gave up on that awhile ago?
Great news AandPDan. Thank you.. Ed HAyes
Thanks for posting. Now I will keep my XP machines another year.
Originally Posted By: Rand
mse is worthless, worse than running nothing.
+1 Get a real antivirus!
mse is worthless, worse than running nothing.
+1 Get a real antivirus!
Originally Posted By: Eddie
When MS no longer supports XP, will MS continue to update MS Security Essentials? Ed
From the other thread about XP:
Originally Posted By: ZeeOSix
Notice this statement in the link:
"As a result, after April 8, 2014, technical assistance for Windows XP will no longer be available, including automatic updates that help protect your PC. Microsoft will also stop providing Microsoft Security Essentials for download on Windows XP on this date. (If you already have Microsoft Security Essentials installed, you will continue to receive antimalware signature updates for a limited time, but this does not mean that your PC will be secure because Microsoft will no longer be providing security updates to help protect your PC.)"
http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/end-support-help?ocid=xp_eos_client
Time to switch over to some other real time anit-virus software if you plan on keeping XP on your machine for a while.
When MS no longer supports XP, will MS continue to update MS Security Essentials? Ed
From the other thread about XP:
Originally Posted By: ZeeOSix
Notice this statement in the link:
"As a result, after April 8, 2014, technical assistance for Windows XP will no longer be available, including automatic updates that help protect your PC. Microsoft will also stop providing Microsoft Security Essentials for download on Windows XP on this date. (If you already have Microsoft Security Essentials installed, you will continue to receive antimalware signature updates for a limited time, but this does not mean that your PC will be secure because Microsoft will no longer be providing security updates to help protect your PC.)"
http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/end-support-help?ocid=xp_eos_client
Time to switch over to some other real time anit-virus software if you plan on keeping XP on your machine for a while.
Originally Posted By: ClutchDisc
Originally Posted By: Rand
mse is worthless, worse than running nothing.
+1 Get a real antivirus!
What's the best free, real run time anti-virus software available today if people want to get rid of Microsoft Security Essentials?
Originally Posted By: Rand
mse is worthless, worse than running nothing.
+1 Get a real antivirus!
What's the best free, real run time anti-virus software available today if people want to get rid of Microsoft Security Essentials?
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Originally Posted By: ZeeOSix
Originally Posted By: ClutchDisc
Originally Posted By: Rand
mse is worthless, worse than running nothing.
+1 Get a real antivirus!
What's the best free, real run time anti-virus software available today if people want to get rid of Microsoft Security Essentials?
Free, I think Bitdefender is. Though some people have found it to be buggy. Avira is another good choice. Both are relatively lightweight, though not as light as a paid-for product like NOD32.
Originally Posted By: ClutchDisc
Originally Posted By: Rand
mse is worthless, worse than running nothing.
+1 Get a real antivirus!
What's the best free, real run time anti-virus software available today if people want to get rid of Microsoft Security Essentials?
Free, I think Bitdefender is. Though some people have found it to be buggy. Avira is another good choice. Both are relatively lightweight, though not as light as a paid-for product like NOD32.
Originally Posted By: ZeeOSix
Originally Posted By: ClutchDisc
Originally Posted By: Rand
mse is worthless, worse than running nothing.
+1 Get a real antivirus!
What's the best free, real run time anti-virus software available today if people want to get rid of Microsoft Security Essentials?
There are a number of good free antivirus programs out there. As Overkill mentioned, Bitdefender is good, although I personally like Avast antivirus the best. They have a very good free version.
Originally Posted By: ClutchDisc
Originally Posted By: Rand
mse is worthless, worse than running nothing.
+1 Get a real antivirus!
What's the best free, real run time anti-virus software available today if people want to get rid of Microsoft Security Essentials?
There are a number of good free antivirus programs out there. As Overkill mentioned, Bitdefender is good, although I personally like Avast antivirus the best. They have a very good free version.
I see you an buy the full version of Malwarebytes Pro to have full time active scanning & protection for only $25 for a lifetime license.
http://www.malwarebytes.org/pro/
I know Malwarebytes is well renowned ... just wonder how it does as a real time virus scanner. Anyone using the Pro version?
http://www.malwarebytes.org/pro/
I know Malwarebytes is well renowned ... just wonder how it does as a real time virus scanner. Anyone using the Pro version?
I use the free version along with Avast free antivirus. Never had any problems here.
Bitdefender free+MBAM free and Hitman pro,should do you good.
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Is Hitman Pro free now?
Originally Posted By: Triple_Se7en
Is Hitman Pro free now?
They have a on demand scanner and a trial version I'm on 30 days of the trial.
http://www.surfright.nl/en
Is Hitman Pro free now?
They have a on demand scanner and a trial version I'm on 30 days of the trial.
http://www.surfright.nl/en
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