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pshrinivasan · 10-09-09, 07:13 PM

Hi everybody ! MS has released its Security Essentials. I am downloading it now and will report after it is installed and working.

meetdilip · 10-09-09, 07:21 PM

It is an antivirus from Microsoft?

Archer · 10-09-09, 10:46 PM

It's a free Anti-Virus + Anti-Spyware software from microsoft. I am using it right now.

meetdilip · 10-09-09, 10:54 PM

Do you have a genuine XP ?

imrock · 10-09-09, 10:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by meetdilip

Do you have a genuine XP ?

i have genuine xp.

do u have?

meetdilip · 10-09-09, 11:20 PM

no

I think this one needs a genuine XP.

Archer · 10-09-09, 11:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by meetdilip

Do you have a genuine XP ?

No, but it's passes the simple WGA validation used in Security Essentials.

essbebe · 10-09-09, 11:39 PM

http://www.microsoft.com/Security_Essentials/
Download Microsoft Security Essentials 1.0.1611.0 - No cost, no hassle security software for your PC - Softpedia
try here.
WGA needed.

meetdilip · 10-10-09, 12:45 PM

What is WGA ?....................

talktoanil · 10-10-09, 01:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Archer

No, but it's passes the simple WGA validation used in Security Essentials.

hmm

ok...tell me do i dont need any AV if i install this ?

and i never trust MS AV solutions. they never detect anything...that windows defender is just a ****
Microsoft Office is the only MS software product that is the best of it's class.

O_o_O · 10-10-09, 01:27 PM

windows defender is not working on my pirated copy....

i hate ms

-FBro

talktoanil · 10-10-09, 01:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by O_o_O

windows defender is not working on my pirated copy....

i hate ms

-FBro

Sorry bro..1st buy a legal OS n then hate MS.

O_o_O · 10-10-09, 01:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by talktoanil

Sorry bro..1st buy a legal OS n then hate MS.

nice your ethics..

but as i said iam jobless...

-FBro.

Archer · 10-10-09, 02:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by meetdilip

What is WGA ?....................

Windows Genuine Advantage (WGA) validation system. It just checks your operating system to see if it's activated or not [offline].

The validation system in Windows Defender is tough. It uses WGA and also checks online to see if the license is valid.

Quote:

Originally Posted by talktoanil

hmm

ok...tell me do i dont need any AV if i install this ?

and i never trust MS AV solutions. they never detect anything...that windows defender is just a ****
Microsoft Office is the only MS software product that is the best of it's class.

Microsoft Security Essentials is really a great product. It's completely different from Microsoft's other security products. You don't need Windows Defender if you install this. I have seen very good reviews about it.

Like,

Regular updates
User friendly GUI
Easy to use and configure
It detected viruses even Avira couldn't
Uses less memory to operate (upto 50 MB)

Lacks many good features of popular other antivirus software like Avira and Avast. Scanning and virus removal/quarantine process is very slow but accurate and doesn't slow down other programs. Overall it's a pretty good anti-virus plus anti-spyware software.

talktoanil · 10-10-09, 02:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Archer

Lacks many good features of popular other antivirus software like Avira and Avast. .

Like ?????

why this min 15 char post is must ?

Archer · 10-10-09, 06:53 PM

Now that I think about it, Microsoft Security Essentials is not missing any important features. It's just that you won't feel like any anti-virus software is installed in the system, after using products like Avira, Avast, Comodo etc. System works smoothly with no program delay/crash. I disabled Virtual Memory service after installing Security Essentials.

Missing features

Boot time scanning
Advanced/Expert settings
Cannot select security level
No automatic program update
Host Intrusion Prevention System [not sure if it's built-in]

talktoanil · 10-10-09, 07:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Archer

Virtual Memory service

do u want to say PageFile.sys ?
and where is this Virtual Memory service ?

Archer · 10-10-09, 08:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by talktoanil

do u want to say PageFile.sys ?
and where is this Virtual Memory service ?

Yes, paging file. In Windows XP it's called Virtual Memory.

talktoanil · 10-10-09, 08:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Archer

Yes, paging file. In Windows XP it's called Virtual Memory.

I am sure you know why PageFile is used. And i wonder why did you turned it OFF ?

I guess you have 4GB+ ram

10-09-09, 07:13 PM	#1
pshrinivasan Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Mysore,Karnataka Posts: 81 Rep Power: 1	Microsoft Security Essentials Hi everybody ! MS has released its Security Essentials. I am downloading it now and will report after it is installed and working.

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Archer Platinum Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Kerala Posts: 2,824 Rep Power: 6	Now that I think about it, Microsoft Security Essentials is not missing any important features. It's just that you won't feel like any anti-virus software is installed in the system, after using products like Avira, Avast, Comodo etc. System works smoothly with no program delay/crash. I disabled Virtual Memory service after installing Security Essentials. Missing features Boot time scanning Advanced/Expert settings Cannot select security level No automatic program update Host Intrusion Prevention System [not sure if it's built-in]

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