Publisher's Description
From Microsoft:
In response to direct customer need for a streamlined method of identifying common security misconfigurations, Microsoft has developed the Microsoft Baseline Security Analyzer (MBSA). MBSA Version 1.2 includes a graphical and command line interface that can perform local or remote scans of Windows systems. MBSA runs on Windows 2000, Windows XP, and Windows Server 2003 systems and will scan for common system misconfigurations in the following products: Windows NT 4.0, Windows 2000, Windows XP, Windows Server 2003, Internet Information Server (IIS), SQL Server, Internet Explorer, and Office. MBSA 1.2 will also scan for missing security updates for the following products: Windows NT 4.0, Windows 2000, Windows XP, Windows Server 2003, IIS, SQL Server, Internet Explorer, Exchange Server, Windows Media Player, Microsoft Data Access Components (MDAC), MSXML, Microsoft Virtual Machine, Commerce Server, Content Management Server, BizTalk Server, Host Integration Server, and Office.
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"It seems to work"
Version: Microsoft Baseline Security Analyzer 2.2
Pros
I don't know of any since I do not know if it is running.
Cons
The download can not be used. When I use it a blocking window comes up to say that it can not override the existing file, select a different file. I go to Microsoft and download the update.
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"another line of defense against the bad guys"
Version: Microsoft Baseline Security Analyzer 2.2
Pros
works well finds a lot of security issues some that I don't care about for a home system but better to know about it and not need it.
Cons
no way to know how "good" it is but it seems to work
Summary
use it what could it hurt...
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"Very accurate."
Version: Microsoft Baseline Security Analyzer 2.2
Pros
It accurately tells yoiu where you need to improve your security and how to achieve it.
Cons
Some of the help doesn't include "Windows 7" specific.
Summary
Overall the product is very good & simple to use with easy to understand help instructions.
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"Simple to use; and peace of mind."
Version: Microsoft Baseline Security Analyzer 2.2
Pros
In the world of technology today, safety on one's computer is very important and this program makes me feel safer about knowing my computer is properly protected.
Cons
There really isn't anything that i don't like about this program.
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"Good check to minimize exposure surface"
Version: Microsoft Baseline Security Analyzer 2.2
Pros
Provides detailed results and how to correct
Cons
Limited and cannot enter exceptions
Summary
Good standard check for basic compliance from Microsoft. Produces a report which can be edited to explain exceptions. Explanation of how to correct problems is exceptional.
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