kaiser soze
11-05-2009, 06:53 PM
So I've discovered that Microsoft released a much touted free AV called Microsoft Security Essentials, has anyone heard of, or more importantly are currently using this?
How is it on resources?
How well is it with malware, adware, hidden files and if it's hard on programs deemed "alien" but are not.
Are updates tedious? (Windows updates seems to be having some serious problems lately)
I'm currently using Avira and have heard MSE has actually out-performed Avira/Avast/AVG
Also for file compression is anyone using 7ZIP? I've read it's pretty good on resources and doesn't have a nag screen. I have Winrar and even though I haven't had any problems (beside a nag screen) I don't mind changing for a little bit of convenience.
Anyone using Photoshop alternatives? I was thinking it'd be fun to download a couple and check them out, any Vector graphic alternatives?
Just curious if people are using anything worthwhile, have suggestions, or complaints.
How is it on resources?
How well is it with malware, adware, hidden files and if it's hard on programs deemed "alien" but are not.
Are updates tedious? (Windows updates seems to be having some serious problems lately)
I'm currently using Avira and have heard MSE has actually out-performed Avira/Avast/AVG
Also for file compression is anyone using 7ZIP? I've read it's pretty good on resources and doesn't have a nag screen. I have Winrar and even though I haven't had any problems (beside a nag screen) I don't mind changing for a little bit of convenience.
Anyone using Photoshop alternatives? I was thinking it'd be fun to download a couple and check them out, any Vector graphic alternatives?
Just curious if people are using anything worthwhile, have suggestions, or complaints.