Windows Live Essentials Security

[Ed.]

Has anyone tried this program and if so, what do you think of it. I
currently have the free Avast 5.0 and of course Windows Defender.

I was wondering if I should stay with what I got or get Windows Live
Essentials Security. I understand when you install it that it will turn off
Windows Defender and I would have to uninstall Avast.

I thought maybe some of you that are using it would be able to comment.

Thanks,
Ed.

 

[Gene L.]

I have it on my machine to replace McAfee. This is my only anti-virus and it
now has a fire wall added to its installation. So far, I am very happy with
it. I hope you receive other responses since I am interested in hearing from
others as well.

 

[Tom Ponta]

I tried installing it once, and it trashed my system to the point I had to
format and reinstall everything just to boot up again.

 

[Russ SBITS.Biz [SBS-MVP]]

I'm kind of the "Try it"
and see if you like it... type of person.

So......... See what works for you..
After all they are both currently free
Russ

--
Russell Grover - SBITS.Biz [SBS-MVP]
MCP, MCPS, MCNPS, SBSC
Microsoft Certified Small Business Specialist
Small Business Server/Computer Support - www.SBITS.Biz
Question or Second Opinion - www.PersonalITConsultant.com
BPOS - Microsoft Online Services - www.Microsoft-Online-Services.com

 

[Ken Blake, MVP]

I'm kind of the "Try it"
and see if you like it... type of person.

I'm with you almost entirely on that. But to me the one *very big*
exception is security software, because...

So......... See what works for you..
After all they are both currently free

....if it doesn't work for you, the result is infection by malware. And
that can be a very costly result.

 

[Russ SBITS.Biz [SBS-MVP]]

Well between the two I'd say you are ok.
I currently use Trend Micro.
But there is no AV that is 100%
If this was a Business I'd recommend a Globally Managed AV Product
But between MS and Avast
I think you are pretty safe for home computers
(Security is relative to what you want to keep safe.)

Russ

--
Russell Grover - SBITS.Biz [SBS-MVP]
MCP, MCPS, MCNPS, SBSC
Small Business Server/Computer Support - www.SBITS.Biz
Question or Second Opinion - www.PersonalITConsultant.com
BPOS - Microsoft Online Services - www.Microsoft-Online-Services.com
http://www.twitter.com/RussellGrover

 

[Ken Blake, MVP]

Well between the two I'd say you are ok.
I currently use Trend Micro.
But there is no AV that is 100%
If this was a Business I'd recommend a Globally Managed AV Product
But between MS and Avast
I think you are pretty safe for home computers

I think so too. I didn't mean to disagree with respect to those two,
but rather with the idea that it's always OK to "Try it and see if you
like it" point of view when it comes to security software.

I wouldn't be surprised if you agreed with me more than it appeared
from your earlier message, but I wanted to clarify the point that
extreme care is needed when dealing with security software. They are
far from all being equally good, and it's very hard for a
non-technical person to know what he should like.

(Security is relative to what you want to keep safe.)

Russ

--
Russell Grover - SBITS.Biz [SBS-MVP]
MCP, MCPS, MCNPS, SBSC
Small Business Server/Computer Support - www.SBITS.Biz
Question or Second Opinion - www.PersonalITConsultant.com
BPOS - Microsoft Online Services - www.Microsoft-Online-Services.com
http://www.twitter.com/RussellGrover

I'm with you almost entirely on that. But to me the one *very big*
exception is security software, because...




...if it doesn't work for you, the result is infection by malware. And
that can be a very costly result.

 

[Russ SBITS.Biz [SBS-MVP]]

Well my post wasn't a General Statement for Everything Laugh.
I mean some things you shouldn't "Try" at all.

Meth for example LOL
Russ

--
Russell Grover - SBITS.Biz [SBS-MVP]
MCP, MCPS, MCNPS, SBSC
Small Business Server/Computer Support - www.SBITS.Biz
Question or Second Opinion - www.PersonalITConsultant.com
BPOS - Microsoft Online Services - www.Microsoft-Online-Services.com
http://www.twitter.com/RussellGrover

Well between the two I'd say you are ok.
I currently use Trend Micro.
But there is no AV that is 100%
If this was a Business I'd recommend a Globally Managed AV Product
But between MS and Avast
I think you are pretty safe for home computers

I think so too. I didn't mean to disagree with respect to those two,
but rather with the idea that it's always OK to "Try it and see if you
like it" point of view when it comes to security software.

I wouldn't be surprised if you agreed with me more than it appeared
from your earlier message, but I wanted to clarify the point that
extreme care is needed when dealing with security software. They are
far from all being equally good, and it's very hard for a
non-technical person to know what he should like.

(Security is relative to what you want to keep safe.)

Russ

--
Russell Grover - SBITS.Biz [SBS-MVP]
MCP, MCPS, MCNPS, SBSC
Small Business Server/Computer Support - www.SBITS.Biz
Question or Second Opinion - www.PersonalITConsultant.com
BPOS - Microsoft Online Services - www.Microsoft-Online-Services.com
http://www.twitter.com/RussellGrover

On Fri, 19 Mar 2010 22:08:31 -0700, "Russ SBITS.Biz [SBS-MVP]"

I'm kind of the "Try it"
and see if you like it... type of person.


I'm with you almost entirely on that. But to me the one *very big*
exception is security software, because...


So......... See what works for you..
After all they are both currently free


...if it doesn't work for you, the result is infection by malware. And
that can be a very costly result.




Has anyone tried this program and if so, what do you think of it. I
currently have the free Avast 5.0 and of course Windows Defender.

I was wondering if I should stay with what I got or get Windows Live
Essentials Security. I understand when you install it that it will
turn
off Windows Defender and I would have to uninstall Avast.

I thought maybe some of you that are using it would be able to
comment.

Thanks,
Ed.