Thanks, I never thought of relying on it anyway <smile>.
On 10/10/2011, at 8:39 AM, Mrs. Lynnette Annabel Smith wrote: > Hello Dane > > Windows Defender is just a very basic basic utility. I wouldn't rely upon it > if I were you. Have a look in some of the security forums and you soon learn > about this stuff. > > Lynne > > On 9 Oct 2011, at 18:52, Dane Trethowan wrote: > > I've heard the Microsoft Anti Virus software is very accessible but given > what I've written in a previous message I have to ask the question, does > Microsoft Defender or whatever its called look out for such things as > tracking Cookies and the like? Now I'm not saying the software doesn't but my > betting is that it probably doesn't as so many other so-called security > suites do not including AVG. but at least AVG Anti Virus do admit that the > free version is exactly that, both very free and very basic <smile>, I know > people who have upgraded to AVG Pro and they seem to have all the scanning > and repair/security tools at their disposal but the only problem is the > accessibility of the software I'm told. > > > On 10/10/2011, at 4:07 AM, Mrs. Lynnette Annabel Smith wrote: > >> Hello Chris >> >> Let me tell you what puts us off Microsoft's products. They frequently >> covertly collect your personal data as in Outlook Express etc. Many people >> don't realise what's going on behind the scenes but it's been proven by >> security experts, (Steve Gibson, for example), that these free Ms products >> are not all people think they are. >> >> There is an old saying, and it's still true today; you get nothing for >> nothing. If a programme in the Windows world is free, and it's released by a >> big company such as Microsoft, there' usually; if not always a catch. We >> have no intentions of falling into that trap. >> >> Have you noticed how your email address mysteriously finds its way to >> spammers and advertisers? Even though you haven't given it to them yourself, >> and you've often never even heard of the company? Well, there's your proof. >> People's address book data with Outlook is being covertly collected and >> distributed. >> >> That is why we won't use anything Microsoft and we totally agree with Dane >> who wisely opts not to use those product. >> >> Lynne >> >> On 9 Oct 2011, at 17:41, chris hallsworth wrote: >> >> Really? No argument here but I've had absolutely no problems with the free >> stuff. Oh well, hope you find a good solution very soon. >> >> On 09/10/2011 17:36, Mrs. Lynnette Annabel Smith wrote: >>> Hi Chris >>> >>> I'm sorry; I should have made this more clear. We want to stay well away >>> from Microsoft add-onds, and we're moving away from Eset Smart Security if >>> possible. Eset is fine as far as it goes; but they're quite expensive for >>> what it is. >>> >>> We never go for the free versions of anything, to be honest. There is, we >>> find, always a catch with those. And that is perfectly understandable. >>> >>> Thank you for the suggestions though. >>> >>> Lynne >>> >>> On 9 Oct 2011, at 16:06, chris hallsworth wrote: >>> >>> Ok I would go for Microsoft Security Essentials as your antivirus and >>> Malwarebytes Antimalware as your second line of defense. These are both >>> free and fully accessible applications. I can't see any other justification >>> apart from that. If you want to renew your Eset license, that's fine. But I >>> use this combination and they work great. In fact, I have paid for >>> Malwarebytes Antimalware Pro simply because of the realtime protection and >>> scheduler feature. But this one is up to you. The free version provides on >>> demand scanning and updating. Hope this helps. >>> >>> On 09/10/2011 15:46, Mrs. Lynnette Annabel Smith wrote: >>>> Hello everybody >>>> >>>> We are now in the process of setting up a couple of machines running >>>> Windows. What do people recommend for system security and antivirus? We've >>>> had an Eset Smart Security licence for the last 4 years but is expires >>>> later this month and we are trying to decide whether to renew it or go for >>>> another solution. >>>> >>>> Recommendations, suggestions, explanations, justifications, thoughts and >>>> opinions welcome. 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