Whats the difference between Windows "Defender" and "Security Essentials"?

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2011/06/24 09:31:35 (permalink)

Whats the difference between Windows "Defender" and "Security Essentials"?

Whats the difference between Windows "Defender" and "Security Essentials"?

Yesterday when I said "Defender" I was thinking "Security Essentials"... and now I am seeing there are 2 different webpages.

http://www.microsoft.com/.../defender/default.mspx

http://www.microsoft.com/...y/pc-security/mse.aspx

Can any one give me a quick run down on any differences?

Which do I want to use?

Etc.

Thanks.


best regards,
mike


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    The Maillard Reaction
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    Re:Whats the difference between Windows "Defender" and "Security Essentials"? 2011/06/24 09:32:43 (permalink)
    maybe this will help?

    http://answers.microsoft....4999-93d2-f5ef78208994


    it seems like Security Essentials is what I want.

    THANKS for your patience!
    post edited by mike_mccue - 2011/06/24 09:34:07


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    Re:Whats the difference between Windows "Defender" and "Security Essentials"? 2011/06/24 09:34:44 (permalink)
    If you're ditching your old AV then you need MSE.

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    Re:Whats the difference between Windows "Defender" and "Security Essentials"? 2011/06/24 09:35:56 (permalink)
    Thanks.

    I'm off to switch off the wifi.

    best,
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    Re:Whats the difference between Windows "Defender" and "Security Essentials"? 2011/06/24 11:08:03 (permalink)
    Security Essentials.  I find it works just dandy.

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    Re:Whats the difference between Windows "Defender" and "Security Essentials"? 2011/06/24 12:02:36 (permalink)
    Yes, the switch over was smooth as a Mississippi Mud Pie and a RC Cola on a summer afternoon.

    It's off scanning for it's first time... I don't think it's gonna find nuthin... and I'm wood working on some cabinets. What could be better?


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    Re:Whats the difference between Windows "Defender" and "Security Essentials"? 2011/06/24 12:08:18 (permalink)
    Not working on some cabinets?

    That would just be me, though.

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