[flavallee]

For those who are interested in trying it out, the final version is due to be released soon.

Here is some reading.

Here is the Microsoft site for it. As you can see, it's still in beta version.

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[Gizzy]

Computerworld - Microsoft today confirmed that it will launch its free security software suite, which has been in development for almost a year, Tuesday morning.

REDMOND, Wash. — Sept. 28, 2009 — Microsoft Security Essentials, Microsoft Corp.’s new no-cost, core anti-malware service that helps protect consumers against viruses, spyware and other malicious software, will be available tomorrow, Tuesday, Sept. 29. Microsoft Security Essentials, independently certified by West Coast Labs, is backed by the company’s global security response team and is built on the same award-winning core security technology found in the company’s security solutions for businesses. It requires no registration, trials or renewals and will be available for download directly from Microsoft at http://www.microsoft.com/security_essentials.

[dotty999]

Originally Posted by flavallee

For those who are interested in trying it out, the final version is due to be released soon.

Here is some reading.

Here is the Microsoft site for it. As you can see, it's still in beta version.

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it's worth pointing out it's not available in the UK

[Gizzy]

Originally Posted by dotty999

it's worth pointing out it's not available in the UK

I edited my post above, The second article I added says it will be available to the UK,
Looks like only the beta version wasn't.

Microsoft Security Essentials will be available in eight languages and 19 countries including Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, France, Germany, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Mexico, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Singapore, Spain, Switzerland, the United Kingdom and the United States.

[boo5790]

Hey all, if i want to try this program do i have to disable my antivirus to use it? I assume the answer is yes but i just wanted to make sure first.

[Gizzy]

Originally Posted by boo5790

Hey all, if i want to try this program do i have to disable my antivirus to use it? I assume the answer is yes but i just wanted to make sure first.

Microsoft Security Essentials is an anti-virus, You can get a lot of problems from having more than 1 anti-virus installed on 1 computer,

So if you want to try Microsoft Security Essentials you should completely uninstall your current anti-virus instead of just disabling it.

[boo5790]

Ok, thats what i thought. thanks

[Gizzy]

Originally Posted by boo5790

Ok, thats what i thought. thanks

You're Welcome.

[Davec]

Originally Posted by Gizzy

I edited my post above, The second article I added says it will be available to the UK,

However, the interface will be in English, not Brit.

[dotty999]

Originally Posted by Gizzy

I edited my post above, The second article I added says it will be available to the UK,
Looks like only the beta version wasn't.

thanks for the info Giz

[lotuseclat79]

Originally Posted by Gizzy

Microsoft Security Essentials is an anti-virus, You can get a lot of problems from having more than 1 anti-virus installed on 1 computer,

So if you want to try Microsoft Security Essentials you should completely uninstall your current anti-virus instead of just disabling it.

Hi Gizzy,

I had multiple AVs on my WinXP with no problems, i.e. the only problem is if you run them both at the same time.

It is ok to have more than one, just make sure that only one if configured as your main AV, i.e. on the startup list, and the other can be run in Safe Mode before any other software is launched.

I had TrendMicro's PC-cillen as my main AV, and ran AVG free in Safe Mode on the weekends doing a full disk scan. Belarc Advisor inventoried both AVs on my system.

-- Tom

[lotuseclat79]

Microsoft to release free antivirus PC software.

The date of the article is Sept 29, 2009 - so, I assume it has now been released as of this past Tuesday, unless they are referring to Update Tuesday which is the second Tuesday every month.

Microsoft Essentials Download

-- Tom

[Gizzy]

Originally Posted by lotuseclat79

Hi Gizzy,

I had multiple AVs on my WinXP with no problems, i.e. the only problem is if you run them both at the same time.

It is ok to have more than one, just make sure that only one if configured as your main AV, i.e. on the startup list, and the other can be run in Safe Mode before any other software is launched.

I had TrendMicro's PC-cillen as my main AV, and ran AVG free in Safe Mode on the weekends doing a full disk scan. Belarc Advisor inventoried both AVs on my system.

-- Tom

Yes it is possible to use more than one AV but I still wouldn't suggest it,

There could be conflicts from just having them installed even though one isn't running, from services or the way they hook into the computer, Sometimes AVs won't even work/install right if there's just leftovers from a past AV,

Just because one combination might work doesn't mean they all do.

And since the bulk of what they detect is usually the same I don't see the point when a person's time and computer resources can be best used installing other forms of protection (LUA, Sandboxing, Behavior Blocker, etc.) which would give them much better security than 2 overlapping AVs.

Seems like too much hassle and risk of conflict for such a small gain to me.

If someone really wants a second opinion from a different scanner then there's plenty of online scanners to use.

Originally Posted by lotuseclat79

Microsoft to release free antivirus PC software.

The date of the article is Sept 29, 2009 - so, I assume it has now been released as of this past Tuesday, unless they are referring to Update Tuesday which is the second Tuesday every month.

Microsoft Essentials Download

-- Tom

It was released this past tuesday.

[didi62]

Hi,
I know I have to un-install my AV before downloading Microsoft Essentials. What I want to know is can I keep my Malwarebytes and SpywareBlaster installed? Thank you.

[dotty999]

Originally Posted by didi62

Hi,
I know I have to un-install my AV before downloading Microsoft Essentials. What I want to know is can I keep my Malwarebytes and SpywareBlaster installed? Thank you.

yes you can.