Stop Paying for Windows Security; Microsoft's Security Tools Are Good Enough.
When it comes to keeping your Windows PC secure, all of the scare tactics and overblown virus stories out there make it hard to feel safe online. The fact of the matter is that you don't need to pay for Windows security. From time to time we like to go on long, opinionated rants about subjects that bug us. This is one of those times. So let's have a frank and honest discussion about Windows security, and leave the scare tactics and FUD for money-grubbing corporate marketers. Microsoft Security Essentials is a Great Antivirus Application
The release of Microsoft Security Essentials has changed the landscape of antivirus software. We've finally got a completely free application that protects against viruses, spyware, and other malware—without killing system performance like some of the "suites" tend to do. In my personal experience, it barely slows down the machine and rarely affects my work—and during a deliberate attempt to download some viruses (for testing purposes), it immediately found and blocked them from doing anything. You don't have to take my word for it, however. Not only did AV-Test.org find that it detects 98% of their enormous malware database, but AV-Comparatives (a widely known anti-malware testing group) found that MSE was one of only three products that did well at both finding and removing malware, including the leftovers. It was also the only free product to grab their "Advanced+" rating—the top honour for an anti-malware solution. The more tech-oriented readers will probably note that MSE does not do any fancy heuristics to detect viruses that aren't in the database already, which is a feature offered by some paid solutions. In my opinion, this feature is usually unnecessary and a massive system drag if combined with a healthy dose of not installing questionable nonsense. Windows firewall
Microsoft have a built in firewall system called Windows firewall. Internet security commercial software turns off Microsoft inbuilt program and install their own. Would you buy a new car, remove the cruise control and pay for an aftermarket product, I don’t think so! I would like to suggest that you do the following
ConclusionMicrosoft Security Essentials was designed as a consumer anti-malware/virus solution and is a viable alternative to other anti-virus products. Most small businesses may find that it provides adequate protection for their computers. However, for mid-size and large companies, the lack of centralized management and inflexibility of some of the features would mean that Microsoft Forefront or Trend Micro's solutions would be a good alternative. The article has
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