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On windows I have been recommending people to use Microsoft Security Essentials, which is free. I understand Microsoft cannot bundle MSE because of that being a
by josephagoss 14y ago
On windows I have been recommending people to use Microsoft Security Essentials, which is free. I understand Microsoft cannot bundle MSE because of that being a monopoly but I really wish they could, With MSE being pre-installed as opposed to Norton and McAfee trials being pre-installed and asking for money after 3 months.
- lucian303 14y agoBetter software exists (for free). A little research will lead you to it.
- DanBC 14y agoWhy the coyness? What is that better software? Some people might have weird definitions of "better", so it might also be handy to say why that software is better.
- lucian303 14y agoExactly for that reason.
- illuminate 14y agoI wouldn't bother if you're just going to be cryptic.
- josephagoss 14y agoCool. All the free anti-virus I was aware of has a premium version that is not free and the free version always bugs the user about upgrading. I'd rather not advise such software.
- miles 14y agoI understand Microsoft cannot bundle MSE because of that being a monopoly but I really wish they could They can and they have in Windows 8: http://www.lifehacker.com.au/2012/11/ask-lh-does-microsoft-security-essentials-make-windows-8-more-risky/ http://www.lifehacker.com.au/2012/11/ask-lh-does-microsoft-s... They've renamed it to Windows Defender (confusing, since this was a different product in earlier versions) but the interface is virtually identical to Security Essentials.
- cooldeal 14y agoMSE is effectively bundled with Windows 8 as Windows Defender.