Microsoft Security Essentials 1.0.1611.0 User Reviews
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"Found virus others did not!!!"
Version: Microsoft Security Essentials 1.0.1611.0
Pros
Easy to use and was thankful it found the virus that redirected browser constantly. AVG, Malwarebytes, Search and Destroy, found nothing...MSE did and removed virus on it's own.
Cons
Haven't found anything yet...
Summary
Works and it free!!!
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"Great free antivirus"
Version: Microsoft Security Essentials 1.0.1611.0
Pros
Great free antivirus, doesnt hog system resources, like many of the others do, even when doing a scan, good detection rate.
Cons
No cons ive come accross yet.
Summary
Spent more than a week trying many free antivirus sotware, and this was a clear winner by far. Didnt notice any slowing down of my pc, good detection rate, downloaded test files off the internet, and it picked up everyone of them and either quarantined or blocked the files. Ive got it running with Comodo free firewall & Iobit 360 Antispyware, carried out regular scans, and no virus or spyware to be found. JUST GREAT !!!
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"low RAM? your computer will be unusable"
Version: Microsoft Security Essentials 1.0.1611.0
Pros
It's free, and others say it is good. I probably is, if you have enough memory.
Cons
On XP with 512 MB RAM: turn the computer on, and half an hour later it's still unusable. MsMpEng.exe (part of MSE) uses up to 400 MB - sometimes more - so the hard disk thrashes constantly, and the computer does not respond.
Summary
I installed MSE because people say it has a low overhead, and my computer is old. The CPU usage may be low, but the RAM usage is insane. Maybe it works perfectly on a modern computer (most modern computers have at least 1 GB of memory), but if your computer has 512 MB or less, avoid MSE at all costs.
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"Very Good !!"
Version: Microsoft Security Essentials 1.0.1611.0
Pros
Very good and straight forward anti virus software product !! light on my system !! and does it job good !!! i have it teamed up with pc tools free threatfire and use windows fire wall and have had not one problem !!!
Cons
None so far !!!
Summary
why pay for a expensive security programs when there is so many good free ones out there !!!!!!!
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"Perfect in this Recession"
Version: Microsoft Security Essentials 1.0.1611.0
Pros
This anti-virus is probably the greatest one you can get.
It does not bother you with ads to get the pro version because THERE IS NONE.
It is really memory friendly and you can do work while the scan is runningCons
Can't find any
Summary
The only reason Microsoft does not make this a default anti-virus is because the other companies will call a monopoly low suit. DUMB
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"ANY POOR QUALITY FROM MICROSOFT"
Version: Microsoft Security Essentials 1.0.1611.0
Pros
THAT I DONT HAVE IT ANYMORE
Cons
IT NEVERS CATHES ANYTHING WHICH RISING ANTIVIRUIS PICKED UP AFTER I DELETED THIS AND INSTALLED RISING ANTIVIRUIS
Summary
LOOK SOME WHERE ELSE FOR YOUR PROTECTION, I WOULD USE RISING FREE ANTI VIRUIS,RISING PC DOCTOR WHICH HAS SPYWARE AND MALWARE SCAN,AND YOUR COMPUTER WOULD BE SAFE FROM ALL VIRUIS AND SPYWAREAND MALWARE
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"Easy To Use and Powerful Protection"
Version: Microsoft Security Essentials 1.0.1611.0
Pros
MSE is easy to install, and easy to use. It does not slow down underpowered entry-level computers the way most anti-virus programs do. It blocks new infections while removing "old" infections and malware better than its competitors.
Cons
Full scans take a looong time. But, a full-scan on a friend's badly infected computer found and removed five viruses that were not found by a quick scan.
Summary
MSE is the perfect anti-virus and anti-malware program for everyday computer users who do NOT want to have to personally manage their computer's security.
MSE is easy to download and install. The user can set MSE to update itself and run a scan automatically. It does not slow down an underpowered entry-level computer the way most anti-virus programs do. One of the "big name" anti-virus programs can bring many computers to a virtual halt by hogging all of the computer's resources.
If MSE was simply easy to install and easy to use, it would still be useless if it did not do its job. But, MSE has kept my new computers "clean" from virus infections and malware. MSE was able to remove viruses from badly infected computers after every one of its major competitors had failed.
If MSE sold for $60, it would be a bargain. It is the best free software I have ever used. -
"One Of The Best I ve Used on My Other Computer !n 2010"
Version: Microsoft Security Essentials 1.0.1611.0
Pros
My Sister Told Me About Ir And She Claims Itls Great
Cons
There Is Nothing Wrong With This Sofeware
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"I thought it wasnt working, but then..."
Version: Microsoft Security Essentials 1.0.1611.0
Pros
Fast install, uncomplicated settings, speed is like I'm running without antivirus.
Cons
None, so far.
Summary
I've had MSSE installed for just less than a year and until now, it has been uneventful. My computer runs fast, updates and scans are seamless and I don't even know its there. At one point, I started to think it wasnt even working until I was helping out a friend one day. I plugged in his hard drive that he thought might be infected. The second I plugged in the hard drive, MSSE alerted there was a virus in the MBR....and it was right. I was able to copy the files he needed and scan and remove threats during the process. I was quite pleased.
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"Just Great!"
Version: Microsoft Security Essentials 1.0.1611.0
Pros
Higher detection rates than other free programs, doesn't slow down the test PC.
Cons
Not really any except it doesn't support windows 2003 or earlier.
Summary
It is a great product for the most popular of windows OS.
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