Fred Langa with Windows Secrets has written about his experiences with Microsoft Security Essentials (MSE) running on Windows 7.
http://windowssecrets.com/2010/05/06/01-The-120-day-Microsoft-security-suite-test-drive
Important points…
- Use firewall, filters (in browsers & email), and anti-malware.
- Products from Microsoft are finally easy-to-use for normal users.
- MSE can be configured to be very unobtrusive.
- MSE will frustrate advanced users, or those who need more complex customization.
Personally, I’ve had MSE running on a virtual machine that I use every day, and have been pleased. It is lightweight in it’s use of system resources.
It seems that for most home users who are running Windows 7, there is no need to purchase a security suite.
- Dan
