Daniel J Miller – Elkhart PC and network help

Archive for December 29th, 2009

Microsoft Security Essentials.

If you have read some of my free antivirus reviews you know I am a fan of Eset Nod32 antivirus.
Eset Nod32 however, is not free.  I have found that free antivirus programs, like so many other free things in life, usually do have a cost.  I do not need to take my PC to the geek squad or the local PC shop for repair or pest eradication, and hopefully you do not either, but if you do, don’t be surprised if you get a bill between $150 and $250 for backup, complete operating system re-install and restore.  This may well be part of the true cost of your free anti-virus!   I imagine your time is valuable to you also, so even if you perform this yourself, you could be looking at a minimum of a few hours of work.

When I first heard of a free security package from Microsoft I was intrigued.  We all have heard the MAC  vs PC, and  PC vs Linux propaganda .  Sample Below!

You know the comments…..my MAC never gets viruses, or Linux is so secure it doesn’t need any protection. I agree that the VBA scripts and Macro languages that have been used and still available in Microsoft Office products open up security holes. They are also responsible for much of the interoperability between the applications in the office suite that makes them so popular. The Microsoft Platform, depending on what you believe is on between 75 -90% of the worlds PC’s… If you’re a budding virus writer and want to leave your mark or society, what operating system are you going to pick on?
I am excited to see Microsoft offer Security Essentials as free software. Who better to have a stake in its success! I am really putting Microsoft Security Essentials to the test. Two weeks ago I removed Nod32 on my production PC, an Intel Quad Core windows 7 box, and installed Security Essentials. So far I am very impressed. Watch for full review on this product Mid Feb 2010.

Download Microsoft Security Essentials

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