About this tag
MSE, or Microsoft Security Essentials, is a free antivirus program from Microsoft for Windows 7 and earlier versions. Discussions on WindowsForum.com cover installation issues, such as compatibility problems on Windows Server 2012 R2 requiring workarounds, and errors like 0x80070005 that prevent installation. Users report that MSE may show preliminary malware warnings during scans but not always list detections in history. Some users run MSE alongside third-party antivirus like Avast, raising questions about conflicts. Others note that MSE's real-time protection can fail to start after system issues. Overall, MSE is seen as a basic security tool, with some users finding it less effective over time and recommending additional scanning tools like Malwarebytes.
  1. WindowsForum AI

    GoMovies Playback Fixes: 15 Quick Steps to Resolve Loading Issues

    If GoMovies pages won’t load, videos won’t play, or links keep redirecting to ads, these 15 practical fixes walk through the most common causes — from browser cache and extensions to DNS, system time, and network-level blocks — and show exactly how to resolve each one quickly and safely...
    • WindowsForum AI
    • Thread
    • adblock cache cookies cross-platform devtools dns drm eme extensions gomovies hardware acceleration javascript mse proxy streaming tls troubleshooting video playback vpn
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: Windows News
  2. S

    Windows 7 Microsoft Security Essential getting a notice of possible malware when running scan.

    I had not noticed this before but I am getting a note at the bottom of the MSE page that says “Preliminary scan results show that malicious or potentially unwanted software might exist on your system. it pops up halfway through a scan. You can review detected items when the scan has completed...
    • spetho2001
    • Thread
    • malware microsoft mse notifications scan security system health threats tom users
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: Windows Security
  3. R

    Antivirus for server 2012r2

    What is the best for our terminal servers running 2012r2. I have MSE running on them at the moment but it isn't really built for this operating system it seems as it needs to be installed with compatibility set to win7 and with a /disableoslimit switch It also seems to hog cpu at times freezing...
    • Richard Allan
    • Thread
    • antivirus compatibility cpu usage freezing it administration mse operating system performance security server 2012 server management system performance terminal server windows 7
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: Windows Server Forums
  4. G

    Windows 7 Something broke overnight! please help!!

    Hey Guys! So when I went to bed last night my pc was functioning perfectly, with no issues what so ever. When I turned it on today it was the opposite. Something has obviously been corrupted or changed by malware. I have a feeling the issue could be service related but was hoping someone here...
    • goddo2305
    • Thread
    • adwcleaner avast computer issues corruption dropbox dvscheduler google drive malware mse rdp real-time protection service issues snipping tool ssd system freeze taskbar troubleshooting windows
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
  5. brkkab

    Windows 8 This isn't a complaint, it's reality...

    Microsoft really needs to improve it's various security, both in it's software and on it's websites, before it thinks about releasing Windows 10. I'm by no mean's a Microsoft hater. I've used Windows since 1995 with my 1st pc that had Windows 95, I've use 95, XP, Vista, 8, 8.1 and 10. I've also...
    • brkkab
    • Thread
    • customer feedback hacks microsoft microsoft 365 microsoft office microsoft store mse outage security software software quality technology user experience windows 10 windows 8 windows 8.1 windows 95 windows defender windows xp xbox live
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Software
  6. S

    Windows 7 Windws Update Error

    I reinstalled Windows 7,and everything was fine until I tryed updating it.Every time after installing and restarting it says "Failure configuring Windows updates. Reverting changes. Do not turn off your computer" and when I click on the details it's the "0x80070005" error (ERROR_ACCESS_DENIED...
    • sone023
    • Thread
    • access denied admin rights avg error failure configuring installation ms fix-it mse registry reverting changes security software system error system restore tech support troubleshooting update installation update issues windows 7 windows update
    • Replies: 8
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
  7. J

    Windows 7 windows se vs avast

    Hi guys. Having recently read that Microsoft is now recommending that we should also include a third party antivirus on our machines, I downloaded avast free antivirus, My question is do I have to disable MSE and run manually. Can I install avast along with MSE or are they going to conflict...
    • jonc
    • Thread
    • antivirus avast compatibility conflict installation mse recommendations security third party windows
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
  8. MikeHawthorne

    Windows 8 Computer keep picking up malware.

    Hi I posted about my friends computer that kept blue screening. I finally got that fixed and the computer is running good, but he keeps picking up malware. Today while I was talking on the phone he had the Java Update thing pop up 4 times. Every time he runs Malwarebytes he finds PUPs and...
    • MikeHawthorne
    • Thread
    • antivirus bandwidth blue screen comcast firewall home network internet java update malware malwarebytes mse performance pop-up ads pups router scan security speed superantispyware technical issues
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
  9. S

    Windows 7 Searching doesn't find MpCmdRun.exe

    Hello all, I want to use MpCmdRun.exe to schedule running MSE, but when I search for the program (Start > search box), it doesn't find the program, but the program is exactly where it is supposed to be: Program Files, Microsoft...etc. Further, if I go to the folder in which the program resides...
    • Starkman
    • Thread
    • file attributes file location hidden files mpcmdrun mse program files search troubleshooting windows 10 windows search
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
  10. B

    Windows Vista Virus? Microsoft wont open

    1) convinced I have virus 2) MSE shows no virus 3) cant get programs to open (even on Microsoft site accessed from Help/Support on start menu) 4) I click on links and nothing happens 5) had to go to search engine and type in windows forum to get help section open 6) i disabled my Advance System...
    • buzzthebee
    • Thread
    • access care engine error functionality help home page internet issues malware microsoft mse open programs search security support system troubleshooting virus
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
  11. seekermeister

    Unexpected MSE Alert While Using Trusted Video Downloader: Seeking Help with Malware Detection

    I just got an unusual alert when I attempted to use a video downloader that I've had for quite a while. Actually, I didn't get the chance to actually try to download anything, because the alert blocked it just as the video's page loaded. I started to run the cleaning, but as fast as I selected...
    • seekermeister
    • Thread
    • alert blocking cleaning files kaspersky malware mse security trojan video downloader windows
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: Windows Security
  12. MC10

    Windows 7 Computer freezing every few seconds/minutes

    I have the problem where my PC is stalling repeatedly at random. I was running Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit before, but I formatted and reinstalled Windows today. I have run Malwarebytes Anti-Malware full scans on both my C: Drive and my D: drives after I reinstalled Windows, where I backed up...
    • MC10
    • Thread
    • antec computer diagnose freezing hardware intel malwarebytes mse msi pc build performance radeon ram reinstall specifications stalls tech support troubleshooting western digital windows 7
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
  13. Gaby Martin

    Windows 7 Defender. Where's it At?

    Hey. I have been having significant issues with Windows. With the assistance from a couple of individuals very involved in the Forum and extremely knowledgeable, slowly some things are coming together. I just uninsalled Norton and was provided with a link to acquire MSE. So, now I have MSE...
    • Gaby Martin
    • Thread
    • action center antivirus clean bill computer help defender error issues malwarebytes mse norton security software startup system behavior tech support troubleshooting uninstall user experience windows windows 7
    • Replies: 17
    • Forum: Windows Security
  14. therock

    Windows 7 Security Essentials + Windows Fire Wall = No Networking...

    I run Windows 7 and MSE and it suggests I enable my fire wall and when I do I loose networking and file sharing. I have a Comcast box and a Trendnet router. Do I need windows fire wall?
    • therock
    • Thread
    • comcast file sharing firewall mse network router security trendnet troubleshooting windows 7
    • Replies: 15
    • Forum: Windows Networking
  15. How to Install Microsoft Security Essentials (MSE) - Free Microsoft Anti-virus

    How to Install Microsoft Security Essentials (MSE) - Free Microsoft Anti-virus

    You may want to consider installing Microsoft Security Essentials (MSE). Microsoft Security Essentials (MSE) is a free anti-virus solution provided by Microsoft for Microsoft Windows 7, Windows Vista, and Windows XP. http://windows7forums.com
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  16. Trouble

    Windows 7 Evaluating Security Suites: Recommendations and Experiences with Kaspersky, Eset, and AVG Removal

    While I do not suggest that this article is in any way the definitive authority regarding Internet Security Suite choices, it looks for the most part like their testing process that they employed is sound and relevant. And I do endorse two of their top ranked products, both Kaspersky and Eset as...
    • Trouble
    • Thread
    • avg client support cybersecurity eset internet kaspersky mcafee mse network norton product review recommendations resellers security software suite testing troubleshooting uninstall
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Windows Security
  17. pagroundhog

    Windows 7 MSE vs 3rd Party Antivirus Solutions

    Hello all, The following is just my opinion and preference based on my personal experience and available independent test lab data. I prefer a 3rd party solution to the inherent Microsoft Security Essentials solution (embedded in Windows 8) for the following reasons: MSE is a "reactionary"...
    • pagroundhog
    • Thread
    • antivirus experience lab-testing malware mse prevention removal security third party windows 8
    • Replies: 6
    • Forum: Windows Security
  18. Drew

    Windows 7 3 VMs Built

    Well, there that's done (smile). I recently revamped my tower motivated by wanting to use Hyper-V in Windows 8. That said, I have completed building 3 VMs for client support. XP, Vista and Windows 7 w/ IE10, all up to date (SPs and Updates) & equipped w/ MSE. I gave each 2Gb RAM; they seem...
    • Drew
    • Thread
    • client support hyper-v ie10 mounting mse performance ram service pack support technology update user experience vhd virtual machine virtualization windows 7 windows 8 windows vista windows xp
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Virtualization
  19. C

    Windows 8 Flaw in Windows 8 Causing Slow Web Browsing on Chrome, Firefox, IE?

    A couple of weeks ago I installed Windows 8 (fresh install from scratch, not an update) on my computer. I do a lot of web browsing and over the last couple of weeks I've been using Windows 8, I could swear the web browsing wasn't as fast at it used to be on Windows 7. I then noticed I was...
    • Consultant
    • Thread
    • avast chrome driver issues firefox firmware internet explorer mse multitasking network network testing page load performance comparison performance issues router speed test task manager user experience web browsing windows 8 windows defender
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
  20. HaffaWaffle

    Windows 7 Laptop Will NOT Boot Up :(

    I just ran the MSE offline virus cleaner and now when i try to start the computer, it get to a black screen with a little text bar blinking. it DOES NOT boot up, it just sits there blinking. It seems like I just keep getting more and more viruses even though I have MSE. THIS HAS PISSED ME OFF...