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Microsoft Security Essentials celebrates one year of destroying malware
It's a bit hard to believe, but it's only been one short year since Microsoft introduced Security Essentials to the world. So, how do you celebrate the first birthday of an anti-malware app that is loved by tens of millions of users? With a cake and a couple of blog posts, of course!
Over at the Windows Team Blog, they're focused on numbers -- here are few key ones:
Over at the Windows Team Blog, they're focused on numbers -- here are few key ones:
- 30 million users in 74 countries
- 366 million threats removed
- Three certifications (ICSA, West Coast Labs, and AV-Test)
The next version of Microsoft Security Essentials is currently in beta testing, and it should arrive some time in early 2011.
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Subscribe to commentsSamuel GibbsSep 30th 2010 8:34AM
MSE really is a great AV. So much lighter than almost anything else I've tried, effective too. If it's not careful, Microsoft might end up with a reputation for decent software given MSE and Windows 7.
Funke, Tobias Dr.Sep 30th 2010 8:54AM
I completely agree.
Bruce ConnorSep 30th 2010 1:11PM
If I install MSE with the installer from Microsoft's website, does it integrate automatically with windows update?
AnthonySep 30th 2010 1:44PM
MSE uses the Windows Update service to install updates, but they do not require restarts. Updates can also be installed on-demand using the "Update" tab in MSE.
Tony BurnsSep 30th 2010 2:46PM
Can I and/or do I have to uninstall Norton, Spyhunter, etc for MSE to work properly or is that just a recommendation?
ProlornOct 1st 2010 1:14AM
In general, it's never a good idea to run more than one real-time AV engine on a single computer simultaneously. You might get away with it in many cases, but in principle it's not a good practice, as they have a tendency to attack each other.
On-demand scanners are fine to keep around, though. And malware blockers that don't use some sort of heuristics detection are probably safe. Though, just as a personal aside, I don't think it's worth the performance cost.
DarienOct 1st 2010 1:29AM
It's usually recommended to remove any other antivirus you have before installing a new one.
Farid NawazOct 1st 2010 1:25AM
well, its pretty good at detecting malware but not that good at cleaning them (coz it takes a lot of time).