Link:

www.h-online.com/security/news/item/Microsoft-anti-virus-software-dawdles-over-updates-838203.html


Also read the contents of this Link:

http://www.cavcomp.demon.co.uk/halloween/fuddef.html

Courtesy of:YoKenny1

Nah, it is not FUD but a "under certain circumstance" article. Because MSE is made by MS does not mean it is perfect and is not screaming for updates. As a MSE user I think such FUD serves a good purpose. Might not make sense right now but MS getting to pleased with them self and slowing down things regarding MSE is my worry. Would be idiotic but guess I do not trust them Angle of article is probably fed by MS response which is BAH! or typical.

MSE is provided free by Microsoft primarily for people that do not have an anti virus application.

http://www.softpedia.com/reviews/windows/M...ew-123071.shtml

Set with Real-time protection off and updates set for a convenient time when the system is on the Internet then an update can be set for daily update then Quick scan just like Malwarebytes Anti-Malware (MBAM).

It has not caused a conflict with my Windows 7 system but it does slow down my XP Pro system during the quick scan but so does MBAM so I do not use the XP Pro system during the Quick scans.

Current update information:
Microsoft Security Essentials Version: 1.0.1611.0
Antimalware Client Version: 2.0.6212.0
Engine Version: 1.1.5202.0
Antivirus definitions: 1.69.118.0
Antispyware definitions: 1.69.118.0

Another review:
Microsoft Security Essentials review – 1.5 Million downloads in one week !!
http://www.mobilityminded.com/4460/microso...ads-in-one-week

Read GT500's comments about MSE:
http://www.malwarebytes.org/forums/index.p...st&p=134697

+'s: Lite Footprint, Compatible with other Anti-malware/Spyware, Less FP's, Realtime protection, Does it's assigned work silently at the background.

Hmm I can see some ways of making footprint lighter, like not spiking cpu when entering folders with archives. Option of not scanning archives resident would be nice. Seems to me resident scanner can be too aggressive and just hunt everything. Check with process montior. Should think it gets enough fuel from ram sticks. I don' t care about ram usage but it is very high, not just high... From what I have seen not many have taken notice. Cpu spikes for no good reason other than some parameters needs to be changes I expect to be addressed by updates. I use a little desktop program for shortcuts, program launcher thing. Had to exclude that from MSE because it simply halted program. MSE dont just look at shortcuts, they are followed to the door Somehow random annoyance though but definitely what I would rate as very eager scanner. Complaints could be needed to keep it so good as you think it is. Not much is static in this area. The thing about default settings of auto-removal infections in the first 2 classifications is weird by obviously by design. Let us not hope for FPs then. I would have chosen "Quarantine" as default and have an unticked "Apply recommended actions..." which means clock is ticking and you only have few minutes to research before MSE go "recommended action".

Officially it is not compatible with anything. I doubt you get any MS dude to declare even Malwarebytes welcome. BS but how it is, this is another AV company no matter what they say, so not necessarily cheering about other products. Most other companies say the same, if not officially directly in your face then through user forums and FAQs.

No need to link to "opinions" since they are more or less in agreement - which could be a worry - and say so much of the great reputable AV companies efforts last many years... but yeah it runs just fine with Malwarebytes, all I did was exclude 3 processes mbam.exe, mbamgui.exe, mbamservice.exe