MSE is as good as having nothing or actually worse, because if you had nothing you would be cautious and not touch any file you don't know but if you have MSE you would *think* you are protected when it's as good as a dead horse.I mean, I have malwarebytes too, but I was just wondering if MSE is anywhere near efficient when it comes to scanning for virus codes. Not sure if Microsoft is updating their data base with new virus codes that can be detected so they can add it to the new updates going to MSE.
Seconding the ignore berryracer motion.
Their bias has removed them from rational conversation on the matter.
I use it. It's fine. I don't do stupid stuff online. Might not be the best, but I also don't want to have to put my computer in full-lockdown mode. Whatever you end up with should be just fine so long as you aren't an idiot when it comes to doing stuff online.
Microsoft Security Essentials (Windows Defender on Windows 8) was once on top. Over the years, its slid in the test results, but Microsoft argued the tests werent meaningful. Now, Microsoft is advising Windows users to use a third-party antivirus instead.
This revelation comes to us from an interview Microsoft gave. Microsofts official website still bills MSE as offering comprehensive malware protection without any hint that they no longer recommend using it. Microsoft is not communicating well with its users.
When Microsoft themselves tells people not to use MSE, it only means that you have no idea what security is if you continue using it
http://www.howtogeek.com/173291/goo...w-recommends-you-use-a-third-party-antivirus/
You think you don't have a virus? Do you think the virus will popup and say hello! I am a virus and you're infected! you might be infected and not even know it some virus sending every key you type to someone on the internet.
I hope you get infected ASAP
You're a sad little person. I bet you have all these links at the handy ready and waiting...frothing at the mouth for someone to ask an antivirus question. Maybe if you did more reading of the articles you're linking vs. taking snippets out of context to try and make your point. The article actually states that Microsoft suggests users use an additional anti-virus on top of, and in conjunction with, MSE. You lose all of these arguments that you so happily leap into because of your partisanship and blatant disregard for objectivity.
If you are a responsible browser and are careful of where you go and what you click, then MSE along with MalwareBytes or another will be fine. You could replace MSE with a paid alternative and never even see the difference. Hell, I've been to some sketchy sites before and MSE did just fine in preventing any issues before I installed MalwareBytes.
If you are a user who frequents sketchy websites and will click on just about anything and everything, then a beefier paid alternative to MSE along with ANOTHER option on top of that will do you well.
I didn't attack you dawg.......and again, just a few posts above......I said this.....You've already degraded yourself by attacking me.
Your utter lack of logic is astounding.
It's also worth noting that nowhere in your link did MS themselves say not to use MSE.
http://www.howtogeek.com/173291/goo...w-recommends-you-use-a-third-party-antivirus/Microsoft Security Essentials (Windows Defender on Windows 8) was once on top. Over the years, its slid in the test results, but Microsoft argued the tests werent meaningful. Now, Microsoft is advising Windows users to use a third-party antivirus instead.
This revelation comes to us from an interview Microsoft gave. Microsofts official website still bills MSE as offering comprehensive malware protection without any hint that they no longer recommend using it. Microsoft is not communicating well with its users.
You think you don't have a virus? Do you think the virus will popup and say hello! I am a virus and you're infected! you might be infected and not even know it some virus sending every key you type to someone on the internet.
I hope you get infected ASAP
We’re providing all of that data and information to our partners so they can do at least as well as we are. The natural progression is that we will always be on the bottom of these tests. And honestly, if we are doing our job correctly, that’s what will happen.
I hope you get infected ASAP
I have an COMPTIA Security+ Certificate and know better than to use MSE.
I have an COMPTIA Security+ Certificate and know better than to use MSE.
Alexander Pope said:a little learning is a dangerous thing