Tag: Security Essentials

Security Essentials latest update won’t install on WHS

Security Essentials latest update won’t install on WHS

Nov 11,2010 Recently I got a Windows Update message on my WHS telling me that there is a update available to Security Essential. This is the same version I have on my Windows 7 box. 2.0.522.2 Currently, The version I have installed on my WHS is 2.0.375.0 If I run the update, it fails. WHS [...]

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Do you need Anti-Virus on your Media Center PC’s?

Do you need Anti-Virus on your Media Center PC’s?

It’s a legitimate question don’t you think?  My case in point.  I have a Media Center Server that does nothing but record shows, serve extenders, and serve other Media Centers. Do I need to install an Anti-Virus/Anti-Spyware product on it?  Well, I have Microsofts Security Essentials installed on it whether that is right or wrong. [...]

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Microsoft’s Security Essentials Free to Download Tuesday, Sept. 29

Microsoft’s Security Essentials Free to Download Tuesday, Sept. 29

Microsoft’s foray into the anti-malware realm will be available on Tuesday, September 29th for free.  Visit here to download. Here is the press release from MS. REDMOND, Wash. — Sept. 28, 2009 — Microsoft Security Essentials, Microsoft Corp.’s new no-cost, core anti-malware service that helps protect consumers against viruses, spyware and other malicious software, will [...]

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