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Security Essentials In Windows Updates

Mark — Sun, 14 Nov 2010 04:15:27 +0000

Microsoft’s very good security suite “Security Essentials” will now be offered in Windows Updates. This is a great step forward in making this very good and free antivirus available to everyone not just to the geeks how know where to find it. The application will only be offered in updates if there is non detected on your computer. So uninstall that Norton’s you haven’t payed for in years and go to Windows.There are so many computer out there with Norton or McAfee trail software that they let laps because they’re not thinking about it or can’t spare the cost of a subscription. Essential is a better, free and now convenient!

Very Tricky

Mark — Mon, 22 Mar 2010 02:02:02 +0000

I’m sure you guys have ran across this or at least heard of it. Malware disguising itself as an anti-malware program and asking for money to fix your computer.

Here’s a picture of the most realistic one yet.

Free Malware Protection

Mark — Sun, 11 Oct 2009 10:15:25 +0000

That’s right! Never pay for an anti-virus or spy-ware programs again. Microsoft has a new anti-malware program and they are giving it away. Microsoft Security Essentials provides real-time protection for your home PC that guards against viruses, spy-ware, and other malicious software. It’s easy to install. It effortless to use and Security Essentials does not slow your computer down as far as I can tell. For XP, Vista and Windows 7. Download it today.

Online AVs

Mark — Sun, 27 Sep 2009 10:20:45 +0000

One of the more stupid things I’ve heard said over the years of working in tech support is “Install this free CA Security Suite. It will remove the viruses (viri) that are slowing your Internet down.” WRONG! If you are installing an anti-virus because you are having problems, don’t! A full anti-virus not only will not help you it will most likely add to your problems.

If you think your problem might be caused by something infecting your system try these online scanners instead…

Kaspersky free online virus scanner
BitDefender Online Scanner
Eset
McAfee FreeScan
Trend Micro HouseCall

If these sites don’t work for you it may be a side-effect of a virus. In this case I would reinstall.