Security Essentials

I have Norton but just found out I had over 1,000 malware files on my laptop. So what are the best (1) protection and (2) malware detection and removal sources? Not being very computer literate it's all chinese shorthand to me so very simple instructions please! lol

IDrive is best for anyone who has multiple machines to back up. Just keep an eye on the 2TB or 5TB storage limit. IDrive Personal Cloud Backup Review: Best Overall : Read more

Since I had a Trojan removed using Microsoft Security Essentials my computer seems to boot up with a black screen and slower than before. It also is slow to come out of sleep if I leave computer for a bit and has the black screen also. Could this be the result of removing the Trojan or is the...

I've been looking for a antivirus that's really lightweight and offers good protection. I'm currently using Microsoft Security Essentials and Malwarebytes (only when I really need it). I've seen that many sites say that Avast is the most lightweight on RAM usage, but I didn't find any reliable...

Credit Sesame's identity protection is competent and moderately priced, but the website is full of ads and human help can be hard to find. Credit Sesame Platinum Review: You Can Do Better : Read more

ID Watchdog Platinum offers the basics of identity protection, but you'll get more features from other services. ID Watchdog Platinum (2018): The Basics, Plus Security : Read more

Enpass does password-manager basics right, and costs at most $20. Enpass Password Manager: Just the Basics : Read more

Ransomware. Phishing attacks. Malware. These days, cyberthreats are everywhere :fou: Companies big and small are taken down all the time. Even us, the authority in tech, have to keep a stiff upper lip in the face of these constant attacks. It's not uncommon to be blasted by DDOS attackers and...

Honeywell’s Lyric C1 security camera is inexpensive, but its image and video quality are merely adequate, and the audio is poor, even for this price. Honeywell Lyric C1 Review: Half-Baked Security Camera : Read more

Opera VPN's free mobile apps are well worth using, but the free desktop client is limited to the Opera web browser. Opera VPN Review: Free, But Constrained : Read more

I clicked on a link I clearly shouldn't have and a popup immediately came up saying something alone the lines of having a trojan and needing to call my ISP immediately. I closed Chrome and am currently running a full scan with Microsoft Security Essentials, but I hear MSE is really bad. #1...

Hi Folks, I downloaded a backup of one of my web sites recently. Microsoft Security Essentials has detected a Trojan in some zipped files in that backup. Here's a path in the MSE log: containerfile: :\My Downloads\Web_site_duplicated\20150405_*_58d285ed0c8a28321170322141053_archive.zip file...

I'm figuring I'll use windows firewall so I don't have to add a bunch of 3rd party software to my comp. I hear it's actually pretty decent. If I installed MSE would I be adequately covered? I have windows 7. I mostly only game but I plan on streaming soon when I get better internet. Will I...

I am seeking community opinion on what is a good free security program. I have run Microsoft Security Essentials for years with no issues. I preferred it to AVG, Avast and the rest of the free ones since it seems to be the least resource hog. I just recently discovered ad blockers for my...

Hello community. I've been looking for a Antivirus or Security program for quite a while now. I currently have this:Microsoft Security Essentials. I'm afraid it's not that good but I don't know that either. Should I keep this one or can I get better? Also I know that perhaps it would be better...

So I'm at net10 doing my thing adding airtime. I click bottom right corner triangle to see bitdefender no running think oh no my antivirus is not running. I click open bitdefender and bitdefender has stopped working. So I also try ccleaner and it doesn't respond either!! I uninstall...

And is it safe to just use Windows 10's Windows Defender? Or Windows Defender + Malwarebytes scanner? I have been using Microsoft Security Essentials on my Windows 7 for MANY years, moved to Windows Defender on Windows 8 and 8.1. Now that I have Windows 10 on both pcs, I use Windows Defender...

Hi guys! As you can see by the title I am back to Windows after taking a little break and going over to OS X. I still do use OS X a lot for my developing and work and etc but I also built this PC for gaming and stuff. What is the best anti-virus at the moment? I think before I just used...

hi is microsoft security essentials and bit defender the same thing? and can i have microsoft security essentials and avast running or do they conflict? thanks nick

Some elderly people need an easy to use AV that won't cause slowdown. Bitdefender Free, Panda Free, 360 Total Security Essentials. I personally use BD Free, but I told them I would come to the experts. Couldn't find any so you'll have to do. (Joke) ;)